Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in Palm Springs, California, opened in September 1963 as a way of getting from the floor of the Coachella Valley to near the top of San Jacinto Peak. Prior to its construction, the only way to the top of the mountain was to hike for several hours from Idyllwild. Today, the tram is one of the biggest attractions in Southern California. The eight-and-a-half-minute ride beginning at the Valley Station up North America's sheerest mountain face passes through several life zones on its way to the mountain station at 8516 feet (2600 m) above mean sea level. The trip has been likened in terms of geologic and climatic change to a motor trip from Sonora to the Canadian tundra.

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HOURS OF OPERATION Cars depart at least every half hour from 10 a.m., Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. weekends and holiday periods. Last car up is 8 p.m. with the last car down at 9:45 p.m. PALM SPRINGS TRAM ADMISSION REGULAR TRAM ADMISSION Adults $21.95 Children $14.95 (ages 3-12) Seniors $19.95 (60+) Annual Pass: $120 (adults) $90 (3-12) RIDE N DINE ADMISSION Adults $34.00 Children $22.00 (ages 3-12) Ride n Dine Tickets Are Available only after 3pm. Note: Children under 3 years old are free but require a boarding pass. Hours and rates subject to change.