The “Palm Springs: Simply the Best” tour is a 3-day, 2-night escorted coach trip from the Las Vegas area to Palm Springs, California, running from February 3 to February 5, 2027. The itinerary balances mid-century modern culture, live entertainment, and desert nature.
Tour Itinerary
- Day 1 (Wednesday, February 3): Departure & Showtime
- Morning: Morning departures from three Las Vegas area casinos: Red Rock Casino (7:30 AM), Boulder Station (8:00 AM), and M Resort Casino (8:30 AM).
- Afternoon: Rest stop in Baker and an independent lunch stop in Victorville. Check-in at the Palm Mountain Resort around 3:30 PM.
- Evening: An included welcome dinner at 5:30 PM, followed by a 7:00 PM performance of “Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner” with reserved orchestra seating at the Plaza Theater.
- Day 2 (Thursday, February 4): Modernism & Mountains
- Morning: A 9:00 AM guided city tour focusing on Palm Springs’ famous mid-century modern celebrity homes and historic glamour, extending into Palm Desert.
- Afternoon: A ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, ascending 8,615 feet to San Jacinto Peak with an included lunch at the top.
- Evening: Return to the hotel by 3:30 PM for a free evening to browse VillageFest, a weekly street fair on Palm Canyon Drive featuring food, art, and crafts.
- Day 3 (Friday, February 5): Gardens, Parks & Return
- Morning: A 9:00 AM departure to explore the visitor center and lush estate gardens at Sunnylands Center & Gardens. By 11:00 AM, the group enters Joshua Tree National Park for a scenic drive and a visitor center stop.
- Afternoon/Evening: Departure back toward Las Vegas at 2:00 PM, with a dinner/rest stop in Barstow at 4:00 PM, arriving back in Las Vegas around 5:30 PM.
Accommodations & Amenities
Guests stay for two nights at the Palm Mountain Resort, located a short walk from downtown Palm Springs’ shopping and dining district. Rooms come equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, iron, and hairdryer. The property also features a heated pool and climate-controlled spa. Transportation throughout the trip is provided via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach featuring a restroom and reclining seats.
$999.00 per person (double occupancy) or $1,230.00 for single travelers
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