Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Ticket | California
Book a Palm Springs Aerial Tramway ticket and witness stunning views of the Sonoran Desert and San Jacinto Mountains. At Mountain Station, enjoy hiking, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing in the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. Relish the natural beauty of Southern California from the observation deck, cocktail lounge, and restaurant
- Enjoy a scenic ride ascending to 2,600 meters on the world's largest revolving cable car, with breathtaking views
- Explore over 50 miles of hiking trails in Mt. San Jacinto State Park
- Relax at the Mountain Station's cocktail lounge, restaurant, and observation decks
- Watch an 18-minute film on the tramway's history and construction
- Choose a departure time that fits your schedule for a convenient adventure
Options
Round Trip Tramway Ticket
What's included in Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Ticket | California
(Subject to Option Inclusions)
— What You Can Expect —
Begin your adventure at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, where the timing and duration of your experience are flexible. As you board the world's largest rotating tramcars, prepare to ascend from the scorching floor of the Sonoran Desert, with temperatures often reaching 120 degrees Fahrenheit (48°C), to the refreshing alpine air at 8,516 feet (2,838 meters). The ride offers breathtaking views of the San Jacinto Mountains and Chino Canyon, passing through an arctic-alpine forest of towering Ponderosa pines.
Upon reaching the Mountain Station, explore its diverse facilities, including observation decks, a cocktail lounge, and dining options. Enjoy a short film detailing the tramway's construction before heading into the vast 14,000-acre (5,665-hectare) Mt. San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness Area. Whether you prefer hiking in the summer or snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter, the park offers 54 miles (87 km) of trails to suit your adventure.
Don't miss the guided walks led by volunteers from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, featuring easy trails like the Desert View Trail and the Long Valley Nature Trail, perfect for learning about the natural environment.
Inclusions
- Roundtrip tram ride
- Theater access with an 18-minute film on the history of the Tramway
- Access to the Natural History Museum
- Tips
- Tour guide
- Dining expenses
- Personal expenses
- Insurance
- Other expenses not mentioned above
- Parking (available on-site)
- The Tramway is subject to delays and periodic shutdowns due to unforeseen circumstances and is not responsible for ticket refunds or the inability to redeem a voucher
- Travelers are recommended to download or print out the e-voucher for offline access
- Travelers may be asked to present their ID documents (e.g. passport, ID card) for identity verification purposes. Please make sure you carry the aforementioned documents with you
- Please note that waiting times can be longer during peak hours and holidays
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- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
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Purchase Summary
- Aerial Tramway distance is approximately 12,800 feet, with a vertical ascent of 5,873 feet - 15 minutes travel time one way
- The tramway is known as a double-reversible type of aerial tramway. Each car remains on one pair of track cables moving up and down without turning around. Each car serves as a counterbalance to the other, the descending car helps pull the ascending car up the mountain
- Please note that the exact arrangement in the aerial tramway will be determined by on-site staff based on the circumstances
- For guests’ safety and comfort, pets are not permitted on the aerial tramway or facilities, except the service dogs with appropriate accreditation presented on-site
- Operation hours are for reference only. please refer to the official website for details on the most up-to-date operating hours. In the event of operating hour changes, no prior notice will be provided
- Refunds or compensation will not be granted to guests due to personal reasons (e.g. lack of travel documents, late arrival, sickness, accidents)
- If the weather conditions prevent the experience on the scheduled day, please contact customer service for further support
- Kids under 3 get in free, please pick up a free ticket for them on-site
- Travelers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult (21+)
- Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted on this tour, please note
