Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: Ascend San Jacinto Mountains

Experience the thrill of ascending the San Jacinto Mountains on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Escape the desert heat and enjoy the cool climate of the pristine wilderness. Don’t miss this unforgettable adventure in Southern California!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
  • San Jacinto Mountain - San Jacinto Mountain
What's Included
  • Round-trip tram ride
  • Timed tickets for next available tram on a first-come, first-serve basis
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Parking ($15.00 per vehicle)
Additional Information

When the summer sun blazes, an ideal activity in Palm Springs is to escape the parched desert terrains by riding the Aerial Tramway, ascending 5,873 feet into the crisp atmosphere of the San Jacinto Mountains. Step aboard the planet’s biggest revolving tramcars and ascend into an untouched wilderness! It’s genuinely one of the most exciting experiences…

Location
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tramway Rd,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Gary_h
Oct 26, 2025
Afternoon trip - There can be a wait until your ticket can be boarded but there is food and drinks available at the lower section.
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Bryanandheatherd2024
Oct 26, 2025
Worth it! - We had a great time using the tram! The rotating floor is a unique feature to allow everyone to see every view several times. The restaurants at the top were great. We had the lucky experience of the tram shutting down, so we were stuck at the top. All staff were calm and helpful. We enjoyed the bar, and there was plenty of food available. It was worth the experience to take the tram down in the dark - this was spectacular! The state park offers several easier trails and some challenging ones. Biggest complaint: you have to pay for parking in addition to the cost of the tram.
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Ray_d
Oct 25, 2025
Amazing Experience - The Tram was a great experience, the atmosphere of being so high up was breathtaking. Even though we had a 90 minute wait before riding the Tram, it went by very fast and the patio waiting area was very nice.
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G7642oajims
Oct 23, 2025
Palm Springs Aerial trip - This is definitely a must see while in Palm Springs. If your a hiker you will absolutely love the beautiful trails available! Hungry, lunch, dinner and options of cousine are available. The people are extremely informative and we would highly recommend exploring the beautiful outdoors in Palm Springs. 🌴
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Sara_s
Oct 23, 2025
Fun family adventure - Ease of use. Amazing experience. Enjoyed a delicious dinner at the top to celebrate my son's engagement.
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Sarah_a
Oct 22, 2025
Wonderful! - It was such a fun amazing experience, and the Lyft operators were amazing! We would definitely recommend!
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Karentd861vy
Oct 21, 2025
Palm Springs Aerial Tram Ride - This was a wonderful experience. Very clean and well managed. The Tram was quick and rotated so smooth to allow a view the entire accent and decent. The altitude was real!! I was winded just walking up the parking lot - haha. We had a clear blue 86 degree day and 62 degrees on the top of the mountain. Great terraced restaurant with amazing views and quick service. I would love to see it in the snow next visit.
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Kirsten_h
Oct 21, 2025
Súper Tram ! - Such a full and fun experience ! The parking was easy and enjoyed the ride up. Once there , we found some great trails with beautiful vistas . The history review was great and the ride down was extra fabulous . The guide played music that made it more memorable ! Thanks for such a great experience .
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Linda_d
Oct 25, 2025
Fun Look at the Valley - Such fun to go up the tram to the top of mountain! It’s a little anti-climatic at the top, but the views are fabulous and the ride is very enjoyable. I would do it again!
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Jacquelyn_h
Oct 23, 2025
Gorgeous rocks - Elevators can break down. Old people don't have much exercise capacity at 8500 ft. Movies are very good.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).