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If you’ve ever imagined what a desert oasis looks like, it probably looks like the ones here in Indian Canyons nature preserve. It’s incredible to see these lush green oases in contrast to the arid desert landscape. Enjoy a hike in a beautiful desert oasis surrounded by palm trees, flowing water & a seasonal winter waterfall depending on rainfall amount. This trip begins and ends at Andreas Canyon Trailhead at S Palm Canyon Dr, in Palm Springs, CA. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

The Cahuilla people made these sacred canyons their home for thousands of years & is still part of their land today. It’s always amazing to hear water rushing along the canyon floor & over boulders & birds chirping in the vegetation. Indian Canyons is on the list of the National Register of Historic Places due of it’s cultural significance. Located near the southern boundary of Palm Springs on the eastern side of the San Jacinto Mountains, Indian Canyons has long been recognized as among one of the most significant natural preserves in California’s desert. This trip lasts about 3 hours and costs $66.00.

The hike begins with a visit to Murray Canyon oasis featuring a seasonal steam depending on rainfall amount we’ll cross over the stream several times to checkout the beautiful waterfall in the pics. We’ll then head to Andreas Canyon on a trail that’ll take us up for amazing scenic desert & mountain views overlooking Indian Canyons. When we get to Andreas Canyon we’ll have a look at ancient bedrock mortars where the Cahuilla women prepared food for their family’s, there are also replicas of Kish, which were their hut homes made from palm tree fronds.

The water in Andreas Canyon flows year round & is from a perennial mountain spring 5 miles up in the San Jacinto Mountains and features dramatic rock formations. This is a true desert oasis with lots of great photo ops along the way. During the winter season the endangered Peninsular Bighorn Sheep come down from the mountains to give birth, so if you’re here then hopefully we’ll see some, I’ve seen them here many times before. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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The Hetch Hetchy and Wapama Falls Hiking Tour is a tour of Hetch Hetchy, a lesser known part of Yosemite National Park. This tour begins and ends at Evergreen Rd, in Groveland, CA. For more information or to book this hike, click here.

In addition to providing you with natural and geological history, this tour can point out some of the lesser seen ‘gems’ of the park. This is a tour by foot; hiking and walking along the walls of the reservoir to the bridges that span the bottom of the waterfalls. This hike lasts about 8 hours and costs $350.00, per group.

Looking for something different then what is on our regular schedule? Choose this option for a full-day adventure at Hetch Hetchy in Yosemite National Park. Highlights in Hetch Hetchy can include: the O’Shaughnessy Dam, Wapama Falls, and Tueeulala Falls. Of course other prominent geographical features such as Kolana Rock and others will be pointed out during this adventure. Guides carry first aid kits, water purification, toilet paper (for emergencies), sunscreen and bug repellent. Please plan to bring your own lunch, snacks, water bottles, etc. Note: Should weather, fire, and/or delayed seasonal openings affect the chosen itinerary, a different one will be offered. You will be kept in contact through this process.

You will park in one of the parking spots just after you pass the dam. If there is not parking available there, drive back up to the main road and park at the bathrooms before the road descends to the dam. As tours are walking-based, we do not meet clients outside of Yosemite National Park. Evergreen Rd, Groveland, CA. For more information or to book this hike, click here.

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If you’re wanting to visit Sonoma County’s Safari West Park, but don’t want to go through the hassle of renting a car, prebook this Safari West Wildlife Preserve Private Experience in Santa Rosa. Not only does it include round-trip transport from San Francisco, Mill Valley, Petaluma, or other nearby areas, but it also provides a private, jeep safari inside the reserve. Learn about the animals from your private guide as you see them from your vehicle. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

• Visit Safari West Wildlife Preserve in Sonoma County in just one day
• Go on a Jeep safari through the park’s 400 private acres
• See animals from all over the world, such as water buffalo and cheetah
• Round-trip transport from San Francisco or surrounding areas included

Join us to discover a wild Safari Animal Park located off-the-beaten-path, a true hidden gem sequestered in an open-air and remote wilderness located in the scenic hills of Sonoma Wine Country. Embark on this unique 4×4 Jeep Safari experience with your local safari tour guide, who will take you through acres of dry desert land and wooded rolling hills. You will see herds of wild and exotic animals from around the world, including animals all the way from Africa, and you will have the chance to get as close as you safely can to giraffes and other wild mammals. As you drive through Safari West, your tour guide will inform you about the various species and habitats of these amazing wild safari park animals. There are over 820 different types of mammals, including impalas, lemurs, antelope, ostriches, zebras, cheetahs, and birds – all roaming or flying freely, This 4×4 SUV tour to Safari West and California Wine Country is new and exclusive to Golden Horizon Tours. This trip lasts about 8 hours and costs $927.00 per group.

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We Drive – You Ride. We do the driving! An experienced guide will be your driver, leaving you to be able to concentrate on taking pictures and enjoying the scenery. 3 hours of UTV off-roading thru the backside of Lake Arrowhead in the Beautiful San Bernardino Mountains -3 adult size passengers & 1 small child size passenger ( You can mix and match but TOTAL Adult size passengers can only be 3.) Approximately 3 hours of fun. We head straight from the Pinnacle’s OHV Staging area up the mountain to Deep Creek. Hang out at Deep Creek and have a cold drink and a snack perhaps a quick dip to cool off or chill out and explore the creek Head down to Lake Silverwood for an awesome view of the Lake and photo’s from Pilot Rock. This trip begins and ends at Mackay Park Rd, Lake Arrowhead, CA. For more information or to book this adventure, click here.

Our first stop is at pilot rock which over looks the lake .. great spot for photos and scenery. This trip usually takes about three hours and costs $399.00 per group.

Next we visit, Deep creek its an amazing spot to hang out and explore.. how long we stay is up to you.. it has swim holes and rocks to climb.

Experience nature like never before thru the San Bernardino National Forest in a UTV. This is a one of a kind adventure trip you will never forget! For more information or to book this adventure, click here.

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This hike will leave you feeling accomplished, satisfied, and experienced! Embark on this journey around Pinecrest Lake with our knowledgeable guide and learn about the area and it’s history. The hike takes about an hour and 30 minutes but is in total 2 hours so we can stop and enjoy the scenery as well as take pictures! Take your family, friends, or even just you! Let the sparkling lake, beautiful trails, wildlife, ponderosa pine trees and cedars envelope you with all they have to offer. This trip begins and ends at 52V4+8PF in Pinecrest, CA,  For more information or to schedule this hike, click here.

When you enter the park, drive all the way straight down the road where you will see a parking lot in front of the marina. On the left you will see the restroom area. We will meet in the front of the restrooms to ensure that everyone has a few minutes to stretch, use the restroom and get water! This hike lasts about two hours and costs $70.00.

We will embark on an awesome hike around the Pinecrest lake. This sparkly lake is the center of the park. In its beauty lives many different wildlife, but people are more attracted to the rainbow trout that live here. It’s also home to the very famous strawberry dam that was re-built in 1914. Pinecrest lake also is host to many travelers and even local folk who like to spend their evenings relaxing on its beach and swimming in the designated swimming area! For more information or to schedule this hike, click here.

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