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Additional Optional Event ActivitiesFor those that do not play golf or tennis, NAREIT has arranged additional exclusive tours for your Thursday afternoon enjoyment.
Box Canyon Biking $106
*To register for these events, please go to If you and/or your guest would like to participate in one of the above activities, please register on-line at www.deanhayevents.com no later than Wednesday, March 22, 2006. For additional information regarding the above activities, please refer to www.deanhayevents.com or e-mail Dean at dean@deanhayevents.com. Please note: Because these events are exclusive to NAREIT attendees and their guests, should the minimums not be met for each activity, each one is subject to cancellation. Should cancellation occur, or an event becomes sold out, you will be placed on your second option event.
Box Canyon BikingTransfer time from La Quinta Resort & Spa: 30 - 35 minute transfer Riders, from beginners to the thrill seeking, enjoy this 14-25 mile biking adventure commencing in either Indian Wells or La Quinta. The ride begins with the gradual climb heading towards The La Quinta Cove. Paved bike paths surrounded by the beautiful desert create an energizing outdoor adventure. One of the unique sites along the ride is the Steps of Moses (as played by Charlton Heston in "The Bible"), which offers incredible views of the valley.
After a break for refreshments, competent and physically fit riders are offered the option of an unpaved course providing a taste of true off-road mountain biking while the others may enjoy an extended break. Once reunited, riders coast downhill, through an ancient ocean bed, and then on to PGA West for a second break point. The final leg is a downhill and flat run to the designated finishing point. Gorgeous scenery abounds with many photo ops on this wonderful ride through the desert!
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Price per person: $106.00
Lunch, Living Desert & Shopping on El PaseoTransfer time from hotels: 35-45 minutesDocents meet & greet guests at the front gate for a fascinating tour of The Living Desert which was established in 1970 as a non-profit education and conservation center, dedicated to preserving the plant and animal life of the desert. Today, the Living Desert is one of the most successful zoological parks in the country and is fully accredited by The American Zoo and Aquarium Association. Within its 1,200 acres you will discover over 425 fascinating animals representing 145 species including coyotes, bighorn sheep, oryx, zebras, cheetahs and meerkats. At the conclusion of your tour, guests are served delicious Date Shakes at the Meerkat Café and whisked off to El Paseo, often referred to as the "Rodeo Drive of Palm Springs"! On the corner of El Paseo & Portola Avenue, Augusta Restaurant incorporates one-of-a-kind artwork with a warm, engaging atmosphere. Impressive double doors open to the sweeping two-story restaurant where the exhibition kitchen plays center stage in a fascinating culinary show. And following lunch, guests begin their experience of El Paseo at the Denise Robergé Plaza & an assortment of unique and elegant shops and restaurants nestled amid fountains, flowers and intriguing courtyards; El Paseo offers everything from the smallest trinkets to the largest diamonds. Casual to elegant fashions, contemporary and Southwestern artists add to the flair of El Paseo and keep your eyes open, you could be shopping with the stars!
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Price per person: $105.00
Lost Legends Jeep and Old Mining AdventureFor the adventurous! Guests will be treated to an exciting 4 hour jeep tour through the scenic back canyons of the Coachella Valley. Your adventure begins the moment you board your jeep. Buckle up, leave your worries behind and prepare yourself for a unique perspective of a very special place.Step back in time, as your guests explore the replica of an old mining camp and walk in mine, equipped to look just as it would have in the 1870's. Enjoy legends and history from a colorful and rowdy by -gone era. You'll lean about old mining techniques, and look into the future of mineral and rock mining. We take an inside look at the settlers who first ventured into this seemingly harsh and barren land in search of their freedom and fortunes. Hear the legends of Peg Leg Pete, Matt Reilly, Johnny Lang, The Rose of Peru Mine and the Lost Horse mine. Explore the incredible geological canvas of the San Andreas fault line. The jeep will be dwarfed, as guests wind through and intricate maze of steep walled canyons and ravines, testifying vividly to the power of the San Andreas Fault and the geological evolution of millions of years. The desert's raw beauty, pure air and stunning scenery are inspiring. Your guests will enjoy their adventure of a lifetime!
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Price per person: $175.00
Palm Springs Aerial TramwayTransfer time from La Quinta Resort & Spa: 40-45 minutes
Special Restrictions: None The hot sultry desert valley at an elevation of 2,643 feet is the starting point for a climb to 8,516 feet that will transport guests to a cool world of beauty, fun, relaxation and adventure. Guests will ride in new state-of-the-art Rotair tramcars that hold up to 80 passengers and revolve slowly from within, providing a spectacular 360-degree view of the magnificent valley floor and surrounding area. Ascending Mt. San Jacinto, guests will marvel at the breathtaking view as they pass through five climate zones in just fourteen minutes, approximating a trip from Mexico's warm Sonoran Desert to the wilderness in Alaska. Mt San Jacinto State Park, at the top of the tram, comes alive during the summer and fall with 13,000 acres of hiking trails and picnic areas. In winter, nature creates a snowy background for locals as well as visitors. Your ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will be a long remembered experience.
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Price per person: $89.00
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