California Overland, LLC, was created in the belief that the desert was made for adventure and that most people are adventurers at heart. As a licensed …
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Jan 16, 2025
The tour was fun got to see many different parts of the desert. Knowledgeable, awesome experience. Learned new things about one of my favorite places . Will be back to visit the area again.Full review by lamhbird
Apr 12, 2024
We did a 5 hour private tour with Mark and had a great time. It was fun driving in conditions I'd never experienced before and Mark was great about telling me how to handle them. The landscape is ama…Full review by Beth L
Mar 26, 2024
I set up a trip on March 19th to visit Wind Caves. Valerie was very pleasant and efficient in setting up my visit. While Overland deals with their insurance issue, I drove my Honda CRV. Mark was my g…Full review by Gene T
My husband and I are spending a few days in the area with our two teenagers. The 5 hour tour seems long, but we don't want to miss getting the full experience of the area if we only do the 2.5. Thoughts?
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While the 2.5 hour will be less in depth, I would think that the shorter tour would be ideal for your family.
Do you also rent Jeeps out, or just provide tours?
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Hi Kevin, Thanks for looking into us. Yes, Sue is correct that we just have guided excursions in our various vehicles. You can rent ATVs in nearby Ocotillo Wells off road park but you …
Hi Kevin, Thanks for looking into us. Yes, Sue is correct that we just have guided excursions in our various vehicles. You can rent ATVs in nearby Ocotillo Wells off road park but you can’t use them in Anza-Borrego. So that’s all the options for around here other than trying to get one from a car rental company in civilization. But if you are able to find true 4-wheel drive they don’t want you to take it off road (Go figure). Hope you will consider venturing out with us, but either way enjoy your time out here. Thanks! Joe Raffetto, owner
We have a party of 5.....any jeep tours of Borrego Slot Canyons that would fit r #'s?
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Hi and thanks for your interest in our adventures! Our public Three-Terrains Tour includes a hike in a beautiful slot canyon (also a dry lake and badlands). That excursion is 5 hours …
Hi and thanks for your interest in our adventures! Our public Three-Terrains Tour includes a hike in a beautiful slot canyon (also a dry lake and badlands). That excursion is 5 hours long, includes lunch, and costs $145 per adult and $90 per child (12 and under). The capacity and remaining seats available vary per date, so it's best to look at the calendar on our website to see your options. Usually there is no problem in accommodating 5 people. You could also book a private tour for 5 people. You could include 1 hike in a 2.5-hour trip and 2 hikes in a 5-hour tour. I hope this helps and that we might see you soon!
Should I be worried about snakes/scorpions/tarantulas when I camp? Does a zippered tent help?
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Hi, If you're camping in the warmer weather, snakes are a possibility, but I come across 1 to 3 rattlesnakes a year. Scorpions come out at night if the temps are above 68º or …
Hi, If you're camping in the warmer weather, snakes are a possibility, but I come across 1 to 3 rattlesnakes a year. Scorpions come out at night if the temps are above 68º or so, and there is not too much moonlight. You usually only see tarantulas during mating season from late September to the beginning of November when the males are out looking for females. The good news about them is that they are very mellow and it takes a lot to piss them off enough to bite. Also, all three species of scorpions in California are almost completely non-venomous (unlike a species across the Colorado River). A zippered tent (or cot) indeed does the trick. You shouldn't have to worry about any of the above. Also they tend to avoid light and activity. Just double check anything left outside the tent in the morning. Happy camping!
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We are a licensed passenger carrier with the California Public Utilities Commission, Permit #TCP18546S, inspected yearly by the California Highway Patrol, and sanctioned as an …
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