Jacumba, California · Guided private desert expeditions

Book yourexpedition.

Pick your ride. Pick your date. Your guide does the driving — you take in the desert.

10% off online bookings Pro driver — you ride Private — just your group Up to 3 guests per RZR Ages 12+
32.62° N · 116.19° W
Step 1 of 3 · Choose your experience

Choose your desert.

Two experiences, one question: when do you want to see the desert?

Desert by Day — RZR on the Pandora Trail☀ Desert by Day-10%

Two hours, open desert.

Rugged mountain terrain, big-sky views and the climb to the summit overlooking the whole Imperial Valley.

$337.50$375.00per RZR

2 hours · up to 3 guests per RZR · Pandora Trail or Cathedral of Stone

  • Professional guide drives — you ride and take it in
  • Summit stop with panoramic Imperial Valley views
  • Rides along the border wall — only company permitted
Book Desert by Day
Sunset Ride — golden hour in the high desert☾ Sunset Ride-10%

Watch the desert change.

Golden hour over the rocks, the sun dropping behind the mountains, then the first stars over Jacumba.

$427.50$475.00per RZR

3 hours · up to 3 guests per RZR · Pandora Trail or Cathedral of Stone

  • Everything in Desert by Day, plus the sunset
  • Golden-hour summit — the best photos of the trip
  • Stargazing as the desert goes dark
Book Sunset Ride

Priced per RZR — never per person · Minimum age 12, minors ride with a guardian · Private groups & special requests: call us

Step 2 of 3 · How it works

Three steps.
Then the desert.

Booking takes about two minutes. The rest is ours.

01

Pick your experience

Desert by Day or Sunset Ride. Not sure? Call or text us and we'll help you choose based on your crew and the season.

02

Choose your date & time

Book online in seconds — real-time availability, instant confirmation, 10% off every online reservation.

03

Meet us in Jacumba

Show up, gear up, climb in. Your guide handles the driving, the trail and the stops. You handle the views.

Why ride with HDE

Adrenaline never
overrides safety.

The Polaris is the tool. The experience is the product.

40-point inspection

Every RZR is checked before every tour. Helmets, harnesses and briefing included.

20 years off-road

Ivan Robles — guide, Baja racer (Tecate, Ensenada) and the man behind the wheel.

Border wall access

The only outfit permitted to drive right alongside the US–Mexico border wall.

Fully permitted

Private, guided and fully permitted. Just your group, your guide and the desert.

“Words and pictures only go so far. The rest happens out there.”

Some experiences have to be lived

Epic views.Guaranteed.

Human proof

The reaction proves
the experience.

The smile, the gasp, the silence at the top.

5.0 ★★★★★Based on 19 Google reviews Read all reviews on Google
Guest reaction, laughing through a dry wash
Through the dry wash
Reaction · first view from the top
Guest reaction, looking up after dark
Looking up after dark
★★★★★

We had an amazing experience with High Desert Expeditions in Jacumba Hot Springs thanks to Ivan — he was very friendly, professional, and made the ride feel safe and exciting. The desert views were incredible, and the whole adventure was well organized.

Enoc Pacheco · Google review
★★★★★

Absolutely adrenaline pumping from start to finish! Riding the RZR through the desert was such an unforgettable adventure. The views were insane, the trails were exciting, and the whole experience was beyond fun.

Jennifer Pacheco · Google review
★★★★★

Absolutely amazing experience! The off-road ride was well organized, safe, and full of adventure. The guide was knowledgeable and made sure everyone felt comfortable while still giving us an exciting ride through some incredible terrain.

Lizbeth Ortiz · Google review
Before you ride

Questions?

Everything most guests ask before they book. Anything else — call or text us.

01Do I need off-road experience?

Not at all. Never been off-road? Perfect. We take care of the driving — you don't need your own vehicle, driving experience or knowledge of the trails. Just come ready to experience the desert.

02Do I drive the RZR?

No. Every expedition includes an experienced professional driver, so you can focus on the adventure, the landscape and the experience without operating the vehicle yourself.

03How many guests fit in one RZR?

Each RZR carries up to 3 guests. Pricing is per RZR, never per person, which keeps every expedition small and personal.

04How much does an expedition cost?

Desert by Day is $337.50 per RZR (10% off) for a 2-hour expedition. Sunset Ride is $427.50 per RZR (10% off) for a 3-hour expedition. Each RZR carries up to 3 guests.

05What's the difference between Desert by Day and Sunset Ride?

Desert by Day gives you two hours of off-road exploration, open landscapes and the desert in full daylight. Sunset Ride gives you three hours and adds something completely different: changing desert light, the sunset and the transition into the nighttime desert.

06Which trail can I choose?

Both experiences offer a choice between Pandora Trail and Cathedral of Stone. Pandora combines off-road exploration and desert landscapes; Cathedral of Stone centers on distinctive rock formations and the terrain around them.

07Is the expedition private?

Yes. HDE is built around a private, small-group experience. With up to three guests per RZR, the expedition stays personal rather than feeling like a large commercial tour.

08Is it safe? Can kids ride?

Adrenaline never overrides safety. Every RZR goes through a 40-point inspection before every tour, with helmets, harnesses and a briefing included. Minimum age is 12, and minors ride with a guardian.

HDE badge Step 3 of 3 · Book your RZR

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waiting.

Real-time availability. Instant confirmation. 10% off when you book online.

Jacumba, California · Private group or special request? Call us.

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