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EXTENDED HOURS FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WEEKEND
PALM SPRINGS, CA (January 7, 2026) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate special holiday hours January 17 – 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The first tram up each day will be at 8:00 a.m., the last tram up will be at 8:00 p.m., and the last tram down will be at 9:30 p.m.
Tram admission is $34.95 for adults, $31.95 for seniors (65+), and $18.95 for children ages 3-10.
Special discounts and packages are available after 4:00 p.m. Twilight tickets are $31.95 for adults and seniors, and $15.95 for children ages 3-10. Ride ‘n’ Dine tickets, which include tram fare and dinner at Pines Café, a cafeteria-style restaurant, are $41.00 for adults and seniors, and $27.50 for children ages 3-10.
MEDIA ALERT
Delayed Tramway Opening Dec. 3 Due to Scheduled Power Outage
PALM SPRINGS, CA (December 02, 2025) Please be advised that the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will open at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3 due to a scheduled power outage by Southern California Edison to perform routine maintenance.
We appreciate Tramway patrons’ understanding and patience during the delayed opening.
CELEBRATE THE SEASON AT THE PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY
Special Hours and Holiday Dining
PALM SPRINGS, CA (December 1, 2025) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will offer special holiday hours December 20 through January 4. The first tram up each day will be at 8:00 a.m., the last tram up will be at 8:00 p.m., and the last tram down will be at 9:30 p.m.
On December 25 and January 1, Ride ’n’ Dine tickets—which include Tram admission and a holiday meal at Pines Café (a cafeteria-style restaurant)—are available for purchase from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Meal service begins at 11:00 a.m. Tickets are $41 for adults and seniors, and $27.50 for children (ages 3-10). The holiday menu includes a choice of honey-glazed ham, oven-roasted turkey, or vegetarian lasagna, and a selection of side dishes. A fountain beverage, coffee, or tea is included. Regular Ride ‘n’ Dine menu served on New Year’s Day.
Peaks Restaurant will serve a special prix fixe holiday dining menu on December 25, featuring a selection of roasted duck, pan-seared salmon, or filet mignon, accompanied by a seasonal appetizer and side dishes. For dessert, there is a choice of salted caramel cheesecake or chocolate caramel crunch. Christmas Day dining in Peaks Restaurant begins at 11:00 a.m. and is $89 for adults and seniors, and $39 for children (ages 3 – 10). Tram fare is not included. Reservations are recommended.
For more information or to view the full menus, please visit www.pstramway.com/dining/ or call 760-325-4537 for Peaks Restaurant reservations.
