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PALM SPRINGS & JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK - Trek Travel
Palm Springs & Joshua Tree National Park
EXPLORER | 5 DAYS, 4 NIGHTS
TREKTRAVEL.COM | 866-464-8735

                                   PALM SPRINGS & JOSHUA
                                     TREE NATIONAL PARK
                                                    A DESERT OASIS

                                                                                From
Join us as we ride through Joshua Tree National Park, seek out one              $2999
desert oasis after another, tour Palm Springs’ hidden architectural gems
                                                                                Ri der Type
and sip cocktails like a lounge singer in style. Palm Springs is a one-of-      Recreat io nal
kind mix of eye-candy landscapes including snow-capped mountains,
                                                                                Hotel Styl e
spiky cacti, bright succulents, palm trees, and mid-century modern              Explo rer
architecture. It's a retro town born and raised by Frank Sinatra and the
Rat Pack that feels vibrant and alive in its current style, which is its very   Durati on
                                                                                5 days | 4 night s
own. If there's one word we would use to describe the new Palm Springs
it's "glam," with a unique mix of both high style and access to world-class     Start | End
natural resources all in one place. On our trip you will visit a river in the   Palm Springs, CA
desert at the Whitewater Preserve, take a guided architecture tour and          Dates
spend two full days in the stunning beauty of Joshua Tree National Park,        201 9/Sep
                                                                                2020/Feb/Mar/Sep/Oct
all out of one perfectly situated hotel. There's truly no place like Palm
Springs, so we invite you to take advantage of the warming desert
sunshine on the bike as you discover this charming mid-winter getaway.

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TRIP WOWS
PALM SPRINGS & JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK - Trek Travel
Experience Joshua Tree National Park and see jumping cactus, Keys Point and Jumbo Rocks
Take a guided architecture tour by bike and soak in the Mid-Century style of this old- and new-era Hollywood
getaway
Ride the Aerial Tramway to discover the majesty of the San Jacinto Mountains
Get lost in the vast, epic beauty of the Coachella Valley including the San Andreas Fault and the Santa Rosa and
San Jacinto Mountains
Relax at the iconic poolside bar or in the spa of your retreat-like home away from home, the Colony Palms Hotel

                                                 DAILY ITINERARY

 2019
                                                         AV ID OPTION:

Day          TOD AY 'S RID E:
             Wh it e wa t e r Pr e se r ve t o
                                                         Wh it e wa t e r Pr e se r ve t o
                                                         B o t a n ic a l G a r d e n wit h
                                                                                                     TOD AY 'S ACTIV ITY :
             B o t a n ic a l G a r d e n                T r a m wa y Clim b
             Approximately 22 miles with 125             Approximately 29 miles with 1,600           Visit Mo o r t e n B o t a n ic a l

 1
             f eet of climbing                           f eet of climbing                           Garden

             D ESCRIPTION:
             Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Colony Palms Hotel at 8:00 AM on the f irst day of the trip. Af ter a 30-
             minute private shuttle, you'll arrive at the Whitewater Preserve. It's one of the greenest spots in the desert you've ever
             seen, with a quiet sparkling river that bisects the grounds. Af ter a short round of introductions your guides will then
             discuss the rules of bike saf ety and specif ic cycling tips f or riding in the Coachella Valley bef ore f amiliarizing you with
             your Trek bicycle and ensuring a comf ortable f it. Then, you'll head out on a ride back to town with the option to add the
             climb up to the aerial tramway station, a climb once f eatured in the Tour of Calif ornia. Take a break f rom the bike to
             enjoy lunch at Palm Greens Caf e, a local and natural f oods restaurant located in downtown Palm Springs. Af ter lunch
             you'll take a short stroll around Moorten's Botanical Garden where you can see and begin to learn about all of the local
             cacti growing outside and inside their one- of - a kind "Cacterium." Then you'll ride a f ew miles back to the hotel where
             you can take some time to relax bef ore joining the group f or the f irst social hour of the trip. Tonight you will raise a
             glass at the stylish Truss & Twine, during which your guides will f ill you in on the details of the days to come. This f irst
             evening’s dinner will take place at Birba, a local establishment f eaturing f resh Italian dishes and conveniently located one
             block f rom the hotel.

             HOTEL:
             Colony Palms Hotel                          INCLU D ED MEALS:
             VIS IT WEBS IT E                            Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner
SHORT OPTION:

Day   TOD AY 'S RID E:
      J u m b o R o c ks t o Co t t o n wo o d
                                                 J u m b o R o c ks t o Ch o lla
                                                 Ca c t u s G a r d e n                   TOD AY 'S ACTIV ITY
      Approximately 34 miles with 1,780          Approximately 14 miles with 300          E xp lo r e Wh it e T a n k a n d
      f eet of climbing                          f eet of climbing                        Co t t o n wo o d S p r in g s

2     D ESCRIPTION:
      Today we'll get acquainted with Joshua Tree National Park. Our day starts with an 80- minute shuttle to the Jumbo
      Rocks campground. Be prepared to experience a landscape unlike any you have seen bef ore, if today is your f irst visit
      to this exquisite park. We'll board our bikes and ride 14 miles to the Cholla Cactus Garden f or a chance to hike through
      the cactus that can bite back. Along the way stop f or a quick walk at White Tank to see Arch Rock and wander among
      the immense granite boulders. The ride f rom the cactus garden to Cottonwood through the Pinto Basin is a long
      gradual climb as you head toward the south entrance of the park. We'll all meet f or a boxed lunch and another chance to
      stretch our legs with a walk through the Cottonwood Springs palm oasis bef ore shuttling back to the hotel- - this
      af ternoon's shuttle will take about 1 hour. Relax at the hotel with a good book by the pool then prepare f or a group
      dinner at Workshop Kitchen. Located in the Uptown Palm Springs Design District on North Palm Drive just steps f rom our
      hotel, this 2015 James Beard Award- winning restaurant f or best restaurant design f eatures a market- driven menu
      comprised of seasonal f ood highlights harvested f rom local f arms.

      HOTEL:
      Colony Palms Hotel                         INCLU D ED MEALS:
      VIS IT WEBS IT E                           Breakf ast | Lunch | Dinner

                                                 AV ID OPTION F OR AD D ITIONAL

Day   TOD AY 'S RID E:
                                                 MILES:
                                                 Pa lm S p r in g s Win d F a r m
                                                                                          TOD AY 'S ACTIV ITY :
      Pa lm S p r in g s Hist o r ic L o o p     Re t urn
      Approximately 15 miles with 500            Approximately 32 miles with 1335         Pr iva t e G u id e d Ar c h it e c t u r e

3
      f eet of climbing                          f eet of climbing                        To u r a n d Ae r ia l T r a m wa y

      D ESCRIPTION:
      We have a quintessentially Palm Springs day in store. Our morning begins with an on- bike tour of the world- renowned
      architecture of Palm Springs with local architecture expert Trevor O'Donnell. This relaxed morning ride will showcase the
      history and culture surrounding mid- century modern architecture in southern Calif ornia as we pass by celebrity homes
      of then and now. Af ter taking in Trevor's expertise, you may choose to add a f ew more miles through a giant solar and
      wind f arm on the outskirts of town, or simply head into downtown Palm Springs f or lunch on your own. This af ternoon
      of f ers a chance to shop, visit museums, head out to Tahquitz Canyon f or a hike or simply enjoy a massage at the hotel
      spa (please note that spa visits are not included in the price of your trip). Take some time to rest up bef ore our f inal
      activity of the day: an optional pre- dinner sunset aerial tram ride up to Mount San Jacinto State Park—temperatures at
      the top of the tram can be up to 30 degrees cooler than the valley below so bring a jacket to take in the mesmerizing
      views! Dinner tonight is on your own, in the heart of the city.

      HOTEL:
      Colony Palms Hotel                         INCLU D ED MEALS:
      VIS IT WEBS IT E                           Breakf ast
TOD AY 'S RID E:                             SHORT OPTION:                               AV ID OPTION:

Day             S ku ll R o c k t o J o sh u a T r e e
                wit h Ke y s Vie w
                                                             S ku ll R o c k t o Hid d e n Va lle y
                                                             wit h Ke y s Vie w
                                                                                                         T we n t y n in e Pa lm s t o J o sh u a
                                                                                                         T r e e wit h Ke y s Vie w
                Approximately 35 miles with 1,4 75           Approximately 21 miles with 1,24 0          Approximately 4 2 miles with 2,910
                f eet of climbing                            f eet of climbing                           f eet of climbing

    4           D ESCRIPTION:
                Today we will enjoy the northern side of Joshua Tree National Park, with a ride through some of the most notable areas
                of the park and plenty of chances to see the iconic Joshua Tree. We'll start with a one- hour shuttle to the Oasis
                Visitor's Center in Twentynine Palms, where you can decide where you would like f or your ride to begin. If you're f eeling
                up f or a climb to start the day, you can begin at the park's North Entrance Station. Alternatively you may choose to
                begin at Skull Rock and take a moment to explore the nature trail here bef ore taking of f on your ride. Ascend to Keys
                View, which of f ers an amazing view of the valley, including a panorama of mountain ranges and the San Andreas Fault.
                Historically, this area was a f avorite hideout of cattle rustlers and there's also plenty of natural rock outcroppings
                guaranteed to amaze. We'll then make our way to Hidden Valley and eventually to the town of Joshua Tree to enjoy
                lunch at a local caf e and stroll around this f unky town. From there we'll shuttle an hour back to our hotel. Then, it's time
                to channel your inner Sinatra f or a social hour f rom the Mini Bar in the captivating lobby of the Parker Palm Springs. For
                dinner, you’ll part the velvet curtains of Mister Parker's, a classic Rat Pack throwback and French dining experience you
                are sure to remember.

                HOTEL:                                       INCLU D ED MEALS:
                Colony Palms Hotel                           Breakf ast | Lunch | Social Hour |
                VIS IT WEBS IT E                             Dinner

                TOD AY 'S RID E:

Day             In d ia n Ca n y o n s L o o p
                Approximately 16 miles with 54 0
                f eet of climbing

    5
                D ESCRIPTION:
                Sadly, it's one more f or the road as we say goodbye to the swanky lif e in Palm Springs. Take a spin through the south
                side of town and onto the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation f or a view of Palm Canyon. This sacred land has been home
                to the Agua Caliente band of Cahuilla Indians f or nearly 5,000 years and supplied the original namesake f or the Palm
                Springs region. Af terwards we'll ride back to the hotel f or f inal goodbyes and departure to the Palm Springs
                International Airport.

                HOTEL:
                Colony Palms Hotel                           INCLU D ED MEALS:
                VIS IT WEBS IT E                             Breakf ast

                                                    WHAT'S INCLUDED

For us, the details matter most
Every moment of a Trek Travel bike t rip has more t han you could have ever dreamed. More romance. More scenery. More choice.
It 's t he lit t le addit ions t o every Trek Travel cycling vacat ion t hat make it t ruly special. And t hat 's how we help you creat e more
memories.

What's Included
• 4 night s of accommodat ion at handpicked hot els
• Two experienced guides t o provide local knowledge, support , and camaraderie
• Daily rout e support wit h bot h guides and our support van
• Daily breakfast , 3 lunches and 3 dinners
• 2 social hours of drinks and hors d'oeuvres
• Ride a Trek Domane SL 7 disc, Trek's newest Elect ric- Assist , or a Trek 7.6 FX Hybrid
• Up t o t hree daily rout e opt ions on riding days
• Snacks and drinks for each day's ride
• Trek Travel Bont rager cycling jersey t o keep
• Trek Travel wat er bot t les t o keep
• Cinch sack day bag t o keep
• Each bike is equipped wit h a Garmin Edge 1030 GPS comput er, flat pack, front and rear Bont rager Flare R light s, a Bont rager
saddle and pedals (Shimano clipless road pedals, Shimano clipless mount ain pedals, caged or flat pedals)
• Bont rager WaveCel helmet s
• All grat uit ies for drivers, local expert s and hospit alit y st aff
• All luggage t ransfers and t ransport at ion during your t rip
• A personalized phot obook of your t rip
• Ent rance fees for all act ivit ies, privat e t ours and event s

Gear
•Trek Domane SL 7 disc carbon road bike wit h Shimano Di2 elect ronic shift ing or Trek 7.6 FX Hybrid bike
•Trek Elect ric Assist XM700+ also available in a limit ed quant it y
•Trek Travel Bont rager cycling jersey t o keep
•Trek Travel wat er bot t les t o keep
•Cinch sack day bag t o keep
•Shimano clipless road pedals, Shimano clipless mount ain pedals, caged or flat pedals
•Bont rager WaveCel helmet
•Bont rager men's and women's specific saddles
•Bont rager front and rear Flare R light s and a flat pack
•Garmin Edge 1030 GPS comput er
•Upgrade your bike t o include carbon wheels (+$200)
•Coupon valued up t o $500 off a new Trek Bicycle. Your coupon will be delivered via email prior t o your t rip.
•For the most comfortable ride, you may choose to bring your own pedals, saddle, and helmet on the trip. Your guides will install
your gear on the first day during your bike fit.

THANK YOUR GUIDES, BY TIPPING
Grat uit ies for your Trek Travel guides are not included in your t rip price. We recommend t ipping 7.5- 10% of your t rip price for t he
guide t eam. Local currency is preferred and unless you want t o t ip separat ely, guides will divide t ips amongst t hemselves. Please
t ip your guides at your discret ion, based on t heir level of professionalism, guest care and service.

What’s Not Included
•   Airfare and t ransport at ion t o and from t he t rip pick- up/drop- off locat ions
•   Lodging before and aft er t he t rip
•   Personal it ems purchased during t he t rip
•   Opt ional act ivit ies not scheduled by Trek Travel
•   On select t rips some meals are not included. On t hese t rips, Trek Travel invit es you t o explore t he local cuisine at your leisure.

                                                                     HOTELS

    COLONY PALMS HOTEL
    P A LM SP R I N GS, C A LI F O R N I A
    New ho t el in 2 0 19 ! Tucked away
    in t he heart of Palm Springs, t he
    Colony Palms Hot el has been one of
    t he desert 's most iconic ret reat s
    since 1936 — Sinat ra once even
    called it his home away from home.
    The Colony Palms has a rich and
    int erest ing past and was formerly
    called t he Colonial House, Howard
    Manor and The Palms at Palm Springs
    over it s nine decade- spanning hist ory
    as a glamorous landing pad for t he
    rich, t he famous and t he infamous.
    The propert y underwent an
    ext ensive renovat ion designed in
    collaborat ion wit h Los Angeles based
    designer Mart yn Lawrence- Bullard in
    2017, and was renamed t he Colony
    Palms Hot el. This beaut iful 3- acre
    ret reat , locat ed just one block from
    t he Palm Springs design dist rict ,
    feat ures Spanish Colonial st yle
archit ect ure, a secluded pool and
iconic poolside bar in t he inner
court yard, an on- sit e spa and t he
Purple Palm Rest aurant .

                                                      MEETING &
                                                      DEPARTING

How To Get There                               Meeting Time And Location
We suggest t hat you arrive at least           Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at t he Colony Palms Hot el (572 Nort h Indian
one day prior t o t he t rip st art , which    Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California 92262) at 8:00 AM on t he first day of t he
will enable you t o adjust t o t he t ime      t rip. Please arrive dressed in your cycling clot hes wit h your cycling gear easily
zone and minimize t he risk of missing         accessible in a daybag, separat e from your luggage. Please bring along some
t he t rip st art due t o flight - relat ed    clot hes and shoes for exploring t he Moort en Bot anical Garden in your daybag as
delays. We recommend you fly int o             well. Aft er you meet your guides you will be shut t led 30 minut es t o t he
Palm Springs Int ernat ional Airport           Whit ewat er Preserve where your guides will lead a short round of int roduct ions
(PSP) which was named one of                   and give an orient at ion and safet y t alk. They will make sure you have a
"America's Most St ress- Free                  comfort able fit on your bike before heading out on t oday's ride.
Airport s" by Smart er Travel.
                                               If you will be lat e for t he pick- up or are going t o miss it alt oget her, please inform
Palm Springs Int ernat ional Airport is        your guides. You will receive an email a week before t he t rip st art wit h t heir names
locat ed t wo miles east of downt own          and cont act det ails. If you cannot reach t hem, please call our hot el, t he Colony
Palm Springs. Taxis run regularly t o          Palms Hot el (760 969 1800) and leave a message wit h your expect ed arrival t ime
and from downt own Palm Springs for            and cont act det ails. A t axi from t he airport t o t he hot el will cost approximat ely
about $15, and t ake about 10- 15              $15.
minut es.

                                               Departing Time And Location
                                               Your guides will shut t le you from t he Colony Palms Hot el at 11:00 AM t o t he Palm
                                               Springs Int ernat ional Airport , arriving at approximat ely 11:15 AM.

                                               COLONY PALMS HOTEL

Before & After: Palm                           Tucked away in t he heart of Palm Springs, t he Colony Palms Hot el has been one
                                               of t he desert 's most iconic ret reat s since 1936 — Sinat ra once even called it his
Springs, California                            home away from home. The Colony Palms has a rich and int erest ing past and was
                                               formerly called t he Colonial House, Howard Manor and The Palms at Palm Springs
The desert unfolds int o an oasis,             over it s nine decade- spanning hist ory as a glamorous landing pad for t he rich, t he
bot h quirky and st ylish, rust ic and         famous and t he infamous. The propert y underwent an ext ensive renovat ion
glam. Palm Springs is a lesson in              designed in collaborat ion wit h Los Angeles based designer Mart yn Lawrence-
hist ory, archit ect ure, art , Hollywood      Bullard in 2017, and was renamed t he Colony Palms Hot el. This beaut iful 3- acre
and t he birt h of t he cool. Here,            ret reat , locat ed just one block from t he Palm Springs design dist rict , feat ures
eclect ic art ist s, hipst ers, nat urist s,   Spanish Colonial st yle archit ect ure, a secluded pool and iconic poolside bar in t he
ret irees and t hose simply looking for        inner court yard, an on- sit e spa and t he Purple Palm Rest aurant .
a weekend escape from Los Angeles
blend on t he st reet s, in t he st ylish      www.colonypalmshot el.com | $300- 350
rest aurant s and around t he invit ing
pools and gardens of chic hot els.             THE PARKER PALM SPRINGS
There's no place like Palm Springs
and we t hink t hat 's a fant ast ic           You can pract ically pict ure old Hollywood t ypes, lounging by t he pool, sipping
reason t o visit . We recommend t he           Cosmos and gossiping about t he t rades. This hot el, renovat ed by famed designer
following accommodat ions for your             Jonat han Adler, has long been an iconic escape for t he lauded gent ry when t he
pre and post - t rip hot el:                   gat es of Beverly Hills become t oo st ifling. Dig deeper and you'll find a t rue escape,
                                               where Medit eranean villas, t ennis court s, a spa and landscaped grounds bot h
                                               surprise and delight .
                                               www.t heparkerpalmsprings.com | $300- $400
THE ACE HOTEL AND SWIM CLUB

                                                   Vint age. That 's all we can say about t he Ace. Mid- Cent ury st yle rules every nook
                                                   and cranny of t his classic dest inat ion. It 's t he best of what we love in Palm
                                                   Springs - vint age art , vint age archit ect ure, vint age design and clean, cool rooms
                                                   t hat are bot h invit ing and hip at t he same t ime. Bring your Wayfarer sunglasses for
                                                   a sit by t he pool here, and you'll fit right in.
                                                   www.acehot el.com/palmsprings | $200- $300

* Hot els list ed above are local propert ies we love. We do not have special rat es available.

                                                                   FAQS

What Are The Daily Rides                           What are the options for a non-rider travel companion?
Like?
                                                   On most Trek Travel t rips, we offer non- riding opt ions for riders who want t o t ake
•   Rider Type | 2 - Recreat ional                 t he aft ernoon off, or t ravel companions who want t o spend lit t le or no t ime in t he
                                                   saddle. Some of t hese opt ions may need t o be scheduled before your t rip–please
•   Average Daily Mileage | 24                     cont act one of our Trip Consult ant s for more informat ion. Expenses and/or
•   Terrain | Undulat ing                          relat ed t ransport at ion t o t hese act ivit ies may not be included in t he t rip price.
•   Average Daily Elevat ion | 884 feet            Some non- riding opt ions on t his t rip are:
•   Tot al Miles | 122
•   Tot al Elevat ion | 4,420 feet                 • Lounge by t he hot el pools
                                                   • Aerial Tramway
Averages and t ot als are calculat ed              • Hike t hrough numerous preserves, Mount San Jacint o St at e Park or Joshua Tree
from our "Today’s Ride" opt ions.                  Nat ional Park
                                                   • Archit ect ure Tour
The t errain ranges from flat t o rolling
wit h some longer climbs in t he                   • Bot anical Gardens
nat ional park on Days 2 and 4.                    • Spa
Downt own Palm Springs is an urban
environment and t he rides t hat st art
and/or finish at our hot el do feat ure            Trip Changes
some urban riding on roads wit h
t raffic, alt hough roads wit h bike lanes         See it inerary for specific daily ride dist ances and elevat ion opt ions. On all of our
are used as much as possible. Our                  vacat ions, Trek Travel st rives t o find quiet , paved secondary roads or bike pat hs
Palm Springs and Joshua Tree                       t o experience a region; busy roads are avoided as much as possible. Our it ineraries
Nat ional Park t rip is best suit ed for           are an approximat ion of our t rips. Trek Travel st rives t o offer every guest a
our Type 2 Riders. Our Trek Travel                 vacat ion of a lifet ime on every t rip. At t imes rout es, hot els, act ivit ies, et c. list ed
guides can also accommodat e Type                  here may change at t he discret ion of t he t rip designer or guides t o improve t he
1 Riders, who seek less mileage or                 t rip experience.
fewer uphills, wit h a boost in t he van.
Those who wish t o ride every mile
but are concerned about t heir
physical abilit y may want t o t ry our
elect ric bike opt ion–you st ill get a
workout but can climb alongside
even t he st rongest rider. Type 3
Riders will enjoy t he ext ra mileage
t he avid rout e opt ions offer.
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