Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket
- 1–2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
On a hot summer's day, one of the best things to do in Palm Springs is to take a ride from the dry desert floor with the Aerial Tramway, 5,873 feet up into the cool climate of the San Jacinto Mountains. Come and ascend into a pristine wilderness aboard the world's largest rotating tramcars! Truly one of the greatest experiences in Southern California!
Inclusions
What's included
- Round-trip tram ride
- Tickets timed for the next available tram car as a first come first serve basis
What's not
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Parking ($15.00 per vehicle)
Itinerary
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
San Jacinto Mountain
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.4
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Ratings come from 2,194 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Get out of the heat
Fantastic views, much cooler at the top. Rotating tram car makes so you can see all the way around. Hiking abounds up top from simple nature hike to backcountry. Highly recommend
5Put this on your 'to do' list
Amazing experience. The aerial tramway is so impressive - (and so steep,) with breathtaking views. The cart turns 360 degrees so you get a great view in every direction. As the temperature drops dramatically, you may want to take appropriate clothing for the time of year. At the top, apart from hiking, there are some excellent exhibits including a film about the construction. The cafe is VERY expensive, (and the tea is terrible), so we will take a picnic and drinks next time. (Lots of places with tables and benches). The restaurant has very good reviews, but we didn't eat there. Will definitely return.
5Once you reach the top,...
Once you reach the top, there are hiking trails, a dining area, and a gift shop. The tram is quick, rotates, but feels stable. I had a good time.
5The mountain of making memories! ❄️❄️
I am so glad we booked this adventure! Wow, the trip up, the views along the way, the shopping, eating, and activities at the top, which wound up being a winter wonderland! I cannot emphasize to you enough how essential it is to any trip to the area to add this to your itinerary! There are several opportunities for dining at the top, between fast food, better casual, and fine dining. We chose the latter, and it was par excellence! Was not expecting that! Plan for this to be an adventure that takes the majority of your day, certainly do not rush it, and I don’t care if you are sweating down at the bottom of the mountain, bring a coat and gloves for the top! If you don’t, you will wind up purchasing them, which are readily available at the gift store because so many come unprepared. The views are fantabulous, and we capped off the evening on the way back down after sunset, counting every star in the sky, and all of us in the gondola, singing songs together! We made some fabulous memories on this adventure.
5I like it hot, but I’m a newly discovered fan of “THE DRIZZLE.”
We booked our tickets directly with the operator, which made it easier to come a day EARLIER AND AT A DIFFERENT TIME!!! It was a bit on the COOLER SIDE, foggy with a bit of light rain. It made for a MEMORABLE DAY, for sure. We were a few years ago, when it was HOT, HOT, HOT. I like it hot, but I’m a newly discovered fan of “THE DRIZZLE.”
5Amazing Views and a Fun Ride From Start to Finish
One of the highlights of our Palm Springs trip. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway was a great experience from start to finish. The swinging as we passed each tower going up was awesome and made the ride even more fun. The views from the top were incredible, and there are good places to eat once you get up there. On the way back down, the tram operator played great music, which made the ride even better. It’s a great way to spend 2–3 hours while visiting Palm Springs. Definitely worth doing.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please present voucher to the ticket office. Tickets will be timed for the next available tram car as a first come first serve basis.
- 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
- Tramway cars hold 80 people each and there are no seats. Passengers remain standing throughout the journey up the mountain
- Distance is approximately 12,800 feet, with a vertical ascent of 5,873 feet - 15 minutes travel time one way
How it compares in Palm Springs
- Its from-price is 79% below the median of the 141 experiences we list in Palm Springs.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 141.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Palm Springs
Palm Springs, in California's Coachella Valley, is a desert resort of mid-century modern design, palm-lined streets and the San Jacinto Mountains.
Palm Springs lies in the Colorado Desert of southern California, at the foot of the steep San Jacinto Mountains, a resort that drew film stars and golfers from the 1930s. Mid-century modern houses and motels by architects such as Richard Neutra and Albert Frey give the town its look, and Palm Canyon Drive is lined with shops, galleries and cafés. The Palm Springs Art Museum shows modern and Western art.
Top-ranked sights in Palm Springs: Joshua Tree National Park, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Mt. San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness.
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