15 Best Team-Building Activities To Do in Palm Springs for 2024

Experience the excitement of this lighter-than-air trip in the Greater Palm Springs Area with Fantasy Balloon Flights. FAA-certified pilots guide 2-10 passenger, multicolored hot-air balloons to get a birds-eye view of the low desert’s winter wildflowers, date and citrus groves. Prepare to see the area from a brand new perspective! The best part? Champagne balloon adventures are available in the Coachella Valley.

Take this sunrise hike in the San Jacinto Mountains and watch the sunrise over Indian Canyons and Oswitz Canyon like never before. Take in the fantastic views of the Coachella Valley and, once you reach the top, your guide will lead your team through a grounding meditation to help set your intention for the day. The total hike will be no more than 3 miles.

Lace-up your hiking boots and hike through the large, granite boulder fields around the Jumbo Rocks area. Hike towards the first highlight - the Skull Rock - only about 70 feet from the road. Featuring cavities that resemble the eye and nose sockets of a skull, it’s hard to miss! Keep in mind that the Skull Rock Trail contains various terrain types, such as sand, hard pack dirt, and rocky surfaces.

Desert surfing? Yes, that’s a thing! Stop by the Palm Springs Surf Club and make the most of their wave pools! From Beginner Waikiki lessons to Intermediate A-Frames and Advanced A-Frames, there’s something for everyone! The best part? You don’t have to be an expert to have a great time. Simply book a sampler session with your crew and learn the basics!

VillageFest takes place in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs, on Palm Canyon Drive, every Thursday night. The street is closed to vehicles and transforms into a festive street fair. Here, you and your team can discover arts, crafts, food, and entertainment, all in one place! This is definitely one of the highlights in the Coachella Valley.

Desert Tasty Tours offers guided culinary and cultural strolls along Palm Desert’s El Paseo and Palm Springs’ Palm Canyon Drive. Combining food tastings with historical and cultural insights from local guides is what makes these food tours unique. Choose from El Paseo Food Tour, which takes place at Palm Springs’ upscale shopping and art district, and Palm Canyon Food Tour, where you will taste your way along Palm Canyon Drive.

Established in Palm Springs in 1938, Moorten Botanical Garden is a privately-owned arboretum with a mission to share the variety of desert plants. The desert trees, plants, and cacti come from around the world! The garden is a living museum of desert lore and it features glistening crystals, colorful rocks, ancient fossils, and gold mining relics. In addition to housing some of the world’s rarest plants, Moorten Botanical Garden boasts over 3000 plant varieties.

Head to Pioneertown and visit Pappy & Harriet's, a rustic saloon in the Mojave Desert. This restaurant and bar has been transformed into a music venue featuring world-class acts. This is the ideal spot for music lovers and it’s known for star-sightings, pop up shows and genius line up of musical acts. Join your team and enjoy a music show at one of the indoor or outdoor stages or some good old fashioned BBQ.

Get ready for one epic Palm Desert adventure with your crew! Instead of an ordinary city scavenger hunt, you’ll have the opportunity to solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks in this desert oasis! This scavenger hunt is a fantastic way to explore Palm Desert over 1.10 miles with 8 stops.

Tour Joshua Tree Distilling Company’s facilities for free and learn about the process of fermenting alcohol from carbohydrates, distilling alcohol, and the bottling and finishing process. You can add the tasting option to your tour, where you can savor neat spirit samples and craft cocktails made with in-house recipes and mixers. Award-winning spirits include Lost Horse Whiskey, Black Hole Vodka, and Giant Rock Gin.

Boomers Palm Springs is the perfect spot for team activities! Choose from Go Karts, Batting Cages, and Mini Golf, and prepare for a day of entertainment! Want to practice your swing and your hit? Step inside the batting cages and improve your skills! If you’re a mini golf lover, Boomers is home to three miniature golf courses. If you’re looking for adrenaline-pumping fun, head over to the top-rated outdoor Go Kart racing track!

Tour Palm Springs’ mid century modern architecture on this Trip Advisor’s top-rated tour by PS Architecture Tours. Gather your crew and join Trevor O'Donnell and his team of tour professionals and explore the city's iconic collection of modernist homes and buildings. Aboard a 22-person mini coach, learn about a famous group of architects, builders and celebrity clients! The best part? On this personalized tour, you'll also listen to the stories that add life and humor to Palm Springs' architecture legacy.

Featuring the largest escape room games in Southern California, Escape Room Palm Springs offers seven rooms to play! With a privileged location just minutes from Downtown Palm Springs, there are no excuses not to stop by for an incredible team adventure! Choose from games like Mission to Mars, A Traitor Among Us, Bank Heist, Vampire’s Lair, Jack the Ripper, Titanic, and Merlin’s Magic School. Challenges and fun are absolutely guaranteed!

Take a jeep trip to the ancestral homeland of Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians with your team! Prepare to see rock formations, the California fan palms and more than 150 species of plants! Red Jeep Tours’ guide will share stories about the culture and beliefs of the Cahuilla Indians, the local Native American Tribe. The best part? You’ll also enjoy a 1-mile hike on a trail along the banks of Andreas Creek!

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is the world’s largest rotating tram car! Traveling two-and-one-half miles along the cliffs of Chino Canyon, it transports riders to the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. Take in the stunning views of the valley on this 10-minute journey. When you reach the Mountain Station, with an elevation of 8,516 feet, enjoy the observation decks, restaurants, natural history museum and over 50 miles of hiking trails with your crew!