As Palm Springs continues to attract travellers with its downtown revitalisation project, renowned modernist architecture and retro vibes, the attraction of the Californian oasis has been going from strength to strength. But it isn't just Palm Springs' city attractions that are drawing in travellers, the city's fantastic desert oasis location is perfect for mixing some adventure with relaxation and chic urban living.

From the tribal lands of the Indian Canyons to the world's largest rotating aerial tramway, Palm Springs rounds up some its best adventure experiences:

4x4 Desert Jeep Tours

Thanks to its fantastic location, Palm Springs offers the perfect base for exploring the Indian Canyons, San Andreas Fault and Joshua Tree National Park, and with Desert Adventures Red Jeep Tours, it couldn't be easier. Travellers looking for some off-road adventure will find the tours offer a perfect mix of jeep tours, hiking and sight-seeing, with expert guides offering fascinating insights into the region.

Travellers can explore the tribal lands of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians with a visit to the Indian Canyons, which are right on the doorstep of Palm Springs. Taking a one-mile hike around the ancestral lands, tourists will get to explore the stunning rock formations and 150 plant species of these canyons, while hearing all about the ceremonies and legends of the Cahuilla people and how the desert plants have been used by the tribe.

Other tours include the San Andreas Fault tour, which features a visit to Desert Adventures' Exclusive Metate Ranch location, the Painted Canyon / Mecca Hills Wilderness Area Jeep Tour, a San Andreas Stargazing tour and Joshua Tree National Park.

World's Largest Rotating Aerial Tramway

Home to the world's largest rotating tramcar, Palm Springs is the perfect place to explore California's stunning San Jacinto Mountains. Taking explorers up to an elevation of 8,516 feet in approximately ten minutes, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway offers spectacular views of the desert floor and Palm Springs.

Having been transported from the desert oasis to the cooler climes of the mountains, nature lovers can explore over 50 miles of hiking routes or join a guided nature walk*

For those who want to spend longer in the natural beauty of the mountains, the Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness Area offers six camp grounds, including the picturesque Round Valley, which is nearest to the Aerial Tramway (2.1 miles away).

A desert horse-back adventure

For those wanting to take a more leisurely exploration of the beautiful scenery that surrounds Palm Springs, Smoke Tree Stable offers the perfect option. Offering over 150 miles of convenient riding trails, the family owned and operated stables offer riders a range of tours through the Agua Caliente Canyons and Murray Canyon. With the option of one-hour rides or excursions for the whole day, this is the perfect way to take in the beautiful landscape at leisure.

As well as offering 4x4 desert adventures, horseback riding and the world's largest aerial tramway, visitors to Palm Springs can make the most of off-roading with ATV rides, take a leisurely bike ride and much more! As Palm Springs continues to enhance its fantastic hotel offering, there has never been a better time to visit the desert oasis for some Californian adventure!

For more information on the city of Palm Springs, visit: www.visitpalmsprings.com

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*Guided walks are available at certain times of the year, please see the following for details: www.pstramway.com/guided-nature-walks/

About Palm Springs

One hundred miles east of Los Angeles, Palm Springs is a desert playground with year-round sunshine, blue skies and stunning natural beauty. Nestled beneath California's San Jacinto Mountains, the city is famed for its Hollywood legacy, Native American heritage and huge collection of mid-century modern architecture. The desert oasis boasts a wealth of adventurous hiking trails and historical canyon tours, as well as chic boutiques, world-renowned golf courses and unique experiences, including the chance to stay in the former homes of Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley. For more information see www.visitpalmsprings.com.