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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket

4.4 (2,195 reviews) 1–2 hours Free cancellation
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket

About this activity

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!

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At a glance

Duration
1–2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking
1–10
Written guide
English
Operated by
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Round-trip tram ride
  • Included: Tickets timed for the next available tram car as a first come first serve basis

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Not included: Parking ($15.00 per vehicle)

Itinerary

  1. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

    1 h 30 min Admission included

    Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

  2. San Jacinto Mountain

    Admission included

    San Jacinto Mountain

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway 1 Tramway Rd, 92262-1828, Palm Springs, United States See on map

End point

  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway 1 Tramway Rd, 92262-1828, Palm Springs, United States See on map

Using your ticket

  • Please present this voucher at the Tramway ticket booth to redeem your Tram ticket
  • Please note there is no cell reception at the check-in area. If presenting an e-voucher, you should have this ready on your phone prior to parking your car. Tickets will be timed for the next available tram car as a first come first serve basis.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • 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

  • 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 counter balance to the other, the descending car is helping pull the ascending car up the mountain

  • Strollers are permitted on this tour

  • During holiday periods, you may experience long lines. We recommend you travel outside of these peak times to fully enjoy everything the tramway and mountain have to offer.

  • There is parking in 13 paved lots near Valley Station. There is free shuttle service from parking lots to Valley Station entrance available weekends and holiday periods

Traveller ratings

4.4 out of 5 · 2,195 reviews
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket

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