Jan 13, 2027 to Jan 16, 2027
Essentials
- Destination: Palm Springs, Coachella Valley, and Morongo Basin High Desert, California.
- Optimal Travel Dates: Wednesday, January 13, 2027 to Saturday, January 16, 2027.
- Travel Party: 2 adults (4 dogs stay home with dedicated Rover care in Cudahy).
- Target Budget Range: $250 to $400 per day (excluding long flights).
- Hotel Starting Point: Best Western Plus Las Brisas Hotel (222 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262).
- Hotel Pet Policy: Not applicable (4 dogs stay home, so no hotel pet fee).
- Home Pet Care (If Pets Stay Home): Rover.com Cudahy Pet Sitting Search estimates $120 to $160 per night ($360 to $480 total for 3 nights).
Day by Day
Day 1: Wednesday, Jan 13, 2027: Arrival, Car Pickup Buffer, Downtown Art & Patio Dining
- 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM Flight arrival at PSP Airport Enterprise Rent-A-Car
- 2:45 PM to 3:30 PM Drive 2.5 miles from PSP Airport to Best Western Plus Las (222 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262) Best Western Plus Las Brisas Hotel
- 3:45 PM to 5:45 PM Relaxed afternoon walk along Palm Canyon Drive and outdoor (101 N Museum Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262) Palm Springs Art Museum
- 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Patio dinner at Casa Blanca (140 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm (140 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262) Casa Blanca
Day 2: Thursday, Jan 14, 2027: High Desert Circuit: Pioneertown Preserve, Saloons & Desert Art
- 8:30 AM to 12:15 PM Scenic drive northwest with 20 minutes traffic padding to (5200 Pioneertown Rd, Pioneertown, CA 92268) Pioneertown Mountains Preserve
- 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Fresh tacos and mezcal drinks at Red Dog Saloon (53539 Mane (53539 Mane St, Pioneertown, CA 92268) Red Dog Saloon
- 2:30 PM to 4:15 PM Drive to North Joshua Tree on dirt tracks and tour Noah (63030 Blair Ln, Joshua Tree, CA 92252) Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
- 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Stroll the historic 1880s Western movie set along Pioneertown Mane Street
- 5:30 PM to 8:45 PM Mesquite BBQ dinner and live indie music on the outdoor (53688 Pioneertown Rd, Pioneertown, CA 92268) Pappy & Harriet's
Day 3: Friday, Jan 15, 2027: Choice of Adventure (Alpine Summit vs Oases & Joshua Tree)
- 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM Early departure for Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (1 Tram (1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262) Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
- 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Courtyard dinner at Workshop Kitchen + Bar (800 N Palm (800 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262) Workshop Kitchen + Bar
- 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM Morning oasis walk through Andreas and Palm Canyons at (38520 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264) Indian Canyons
- 11:00 AM to 1:45 PM Drive to Twentynine Palms and hike ridge trail on 49 Palms 49 Palms Oasis Trail
- 2:15 PM to 4:45 PM Enter Joshua Tree National Park via West Entrance (6554 (6554 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252) Joshua Tree National Park
- 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Courtyard dinner at Workshop Kitchen + Bar (800 N Palm (800 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262) Workshop Kitchen + Bar
Day 4: Saturday, Jan 16, 2027: Botanical Gardens, Whitewater Canyon, Farewell Brunch & Flight
- 8:30 AM to 9:45 AM Visit Moorten Botanical Garden (1701 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm (1701 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264) Moorten Botanical Garden
- 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM Nature walk along Whitewater River at Whitewater Preserve (9160 Whitewater Canyon Rd, Whitewater, CA 92282) Whitewater Preserve
- 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM Farewell patio brunch at Elmer's Restaurant (1030 E Palm (1030 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264) Elmer's Restaurant
- 1:15 PM to 3:30 PM Generous 2-hour departure buffer: gas tank refill, rental (3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262)
Costs
| Expense Category / Line Item | Provider / Venue | Exact Unit Price / Rate | Total Couple Cost Range | Verified Booking / Info Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental Car Selection (4 Days at PSP) | Enterprise Rent-A-Car | $45 to $55 / day | $180 to $220 | Enterprise PSP Directory |
| Hotel Starting Point & Lodging (3 Nights) | Best Western Plus Las Brisas Hotel | $165 to $205 / night | $495 to $615 | Best Western Las Brisas Directory |
| Roundtrip Airfare (2 Adults) | Commercial Airlines (Midwest to PSP) | $280 to $380 / person | $560 to $760 | Visit Greater Palm Springs |
| Fuel & Driving Incidentals | Local Gas Stations | $40 total | $40 | Visit Greater Palm Springs |
| Day 1 Patio Dinner | Casa Blanca | $30 / person | $60 | Casa Blanca Menu & Directory |
| Day 1 Nightcap Cocktails | Bootlegger Tiki | $16 / cocktail | $64 (4 cocktails) | Bootlegger Tiki Cocktails |
| Day 2 High Desert Hike | Pioneertown Mountains Preserve | $0 free entry | $0 | Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
| Day 2 Saloon Lunch | Red Dog Saloon | $22 / person | $44 | Red Dog Saloon Pioneertown |
| Day 2 Outdoor Art Museum | Noah Purifoy Foundation | $0 free entry | $0 | Noah Purifoy Foundation |
| Day 2 BBQ & Music Dinner | Pappy & Harriet's | $45 / person | $90 | Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace |
| Day 3 Tram Tickets (Option A) | Palm Springs Aerial Tramway | $34 / adult | $68 couple | Palm Springs Aerial Tramway |
| Day 3 Courtyard Dinner | Workshop Kitchen + Bar | $70 / person | $140 | Workshop Kitchen Bar |
| Day 4 Botanical Garden | Moorten Botanical Garden | $5 / adult | $10 couple | Visit Greater Palm Springs |
| Day 4 River Canyon Walk | Whitewater Preserve | $0 free entry | $0 | Whitewater Preserve |
| Day 4 Farewell Brunch | Elmer's Restaurant | $20 / person | $40 | Visit Greater Palm Springs |
| Home Pet Care (When 4 Dogs Stay Home) | Rover.com Local Sitters | $120 to $160 / night (4 dogs) | $360 to $480 total | Rover Cudahy Pet Search |
| GRAND TOTAL (4 Dogs Stay Home with Rover Sitting) | Hotel ($0 pet fee) + Car + Gas + Dining + Activities + Rover ($360-$480) | $796 to $936 / person | $1,591 to $1,871 total | Rover Cudahy Pet Search |
| GRAND TOTAL (With Flights + Rover Sitting) | All-In (Midwest Flights + Lodging + Car + Dining + Hikes + Rover Care) | $1,076 to $1,316 / person | $2,151 to $2,631 total | Rover Cudahy Pet Search |