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SUMMER HOURS BEGIN MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Extended Holiday Hours on May 28 & 29
PALM SPRINGS, CA (May 15, 2023) Memorial Day Weekend marks the beginning of the summer season at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Extended summer hours begin May 26 and end September 3.
Every Friday and Saturday, the last tram up will be at 9:00 p.m. and the last tram down will be at 10:30 p.m. In addition, Peaks Restaurant will extend the last seating to 8:30 p.m. and Pines Café will remain open until 9:30 p.m.
Also, holiday hours will be observed on Sunday, May 28 with the last tram going up at 9:00 p.m. and the last tram down at 10:30 p.m. On Monday, May 29, the first tram going up will be at 8:00 a.m., one hour earlier than usual.
“Our extended summer schedule provides guests the opportunity to spend more time outside in cooler weather during the hot summer months,” says Tramway General Manager Nancy Nichols. “Visiting the Tramway after dark is a truly unique experience when guests can have dinner and enjoy seeing the city lights across the Coachella Valley from 8,516 feet.”
TRAMWAY SUMMER PASS NOW AVAILABLE
Chill in Cooler Temperatures April 1 Through July 31, 2023
PALM SPRINGS, CA (April 1, 2023) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Summer Pass is back, and with new dates! Starting April 1, guests can purchase a Summer Pass to escape the hot summer months and experience “chill at its peak” in temperatures 30-40 degrees cooler than on the valley floor.
The Summer Pass includes unlimited Tram admissions for the passholder, a 10% discount on additional Tram admissions (limit 4 per passholder), a 10% discount at Peaks Restaurant or Pines Café, and unlimited free parking for the passholder. Summer Passes are $85 for adults and seniors, and $45 for children ages 3-10. Beginning April 1, guests can purchase their Summer Pass online at www.pstramway.com, or in-person at the Tramway’s Valley Station. Summer Passes are valid April 1 through July 31, 2023.
Passholders can also enjoy over 50 miles of hiking trails, picnic areas and campgrounds in the 14,000-acre pristine wilderness of the Mount San Jacinto State Park.
The Tram’s Mountain Station offers spectacular views stretching from the Salton Sea to the San Gorgonio Pass. Guests can also take advantage of two restaurants, a cocktail lounge, a gift shop, natural history museum, mobile app audio tours, and two documentary-style movies about the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and the Mount San Jacinto State Park.
For more information or to buy your Summer Pass today, please visit our website www.pstramway.com.
MEDIA ADVISORY
PALM SPRINGS, CA (March 23, 2023) – The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will close Monday, March 27 and Tuesday, March 28 for maintenance.
According to Vice President of Tramway Systems Chris Bartsch, “During a routine inspection, an anomaly was discovered in the tramway system, so we have asked our manufacturer, Doppelmayr, to conduct a secondary inspection and, if necessary, perform repairs.”
We apologize for the inconvenience to our visitors.
The Tramway is expected to reopen on Wednesday, March 29, but please check www.pstramway.com for updates.
