Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket
Overview
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!
What's Included
- Round-trip tram ride
- Tickets timed for the next available tram car as a first come first serve basis
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Parking ($15.00 per vehicle)
Meeting Location
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tramway Rd, Palm Springs, California 92262, United States
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Book Online
Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-3238PSTRAM
Traveler Photos
Reviews
Average 4.67 out of 5 stars based on 2,024 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
Covered Wagon Adventure & BBQ
We are a true Eco Tour company in the state of California using wagons and mules to tour an ancient wilderness. You will have to...
$139
You'll experience an elevated food experience, including Michelin‑recommended chefs, at hidden‑gem restaurants. Your food stops are carefully selected for their gourmet quality, ambiance, and artful...
$225
• World-Class Performers: Experience a rotating cast of top drag talent, each delivering couture, comedy, and charisma in a polished, Vegas-level production. • Fine Dining...
$49
This experience is like no other! Enjoy a private brunch in the company of mini rescue burros on a ranch with hundreds of miles of...
$200
We are a true Eco Tour company in the state of California using wagons and mules to tour an ancient wilderness. You will have to...
$139
You'll experience an elevated food experience, including Michelin‑recommended chefs, at hidden‑gem restaurants. Your food stops are carefully selected for their gourmet quality, ambiance, and artful...
$225
• World-Class Performers: Experience a rotating cast of top drag talent, each delivering couture, comedy, and charisma in a polished, Vegas-level production. • Fine Dining...
$49
This experience is like no other! Enjoy a private brunch in the company of mini rescue burros on a ranch with hundreds of miles of...
$200
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Explore the rugged, mystical beauty of Joshua Tree National Park with this narrated driving...
$14
Palm Springs Celebrity 2 Hour Grand Tour
Our award winning tour guides will take you on an experience you will never forget. With 8 straight Cool Shore Excursions "Certificate of Excellence" awards,...
$125
Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure
Experience the breathtaking landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park aboard an open-air military Hummer. Journey through rugged desert terrain, discover hidden oases, and marvel at...
$179
Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour
Head out on this a small group tour into Joshua Tree National Park conducted on a comfortable touring Van. Gawk at the amazing contortions of...
$127
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Explore the rugged, mystical beauty of Joshua Tree National Park with this narrated driving...
$14
Our award winning tour guides will take you on an experience you will never forget. With 8 straight Cool Shore Excursions "Certificate of Excellence" awards,...
$125
Experience the breathtaking landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park aboard an open-air military Hummer. Journey through rugged desert terrain, discover hidden oases, and marvel at...
$179
Head out on this a small group tour into Joshua Tree National Park conducted on a comfortable touring Van. Gawk at the amazing contortions of...
$127
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
Filter by:
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Round-trip tram ride.
- Tickets timed for the next available tram car as a first come first serve basis.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop off.
- Parking ($15.00 per vehicle).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Round-trip tram ride
- Tickets timed for the next available tram car as a first come first serve basis
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Parking ($15.00 per vehicle)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
