The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway has announced special holiday hours from December 20 to January 4. During this period, the first tram will depart at 8:00 a.m., with the last trip up scheduled for 8:00 p.m. The final tram down each day will be at 9:30 p.m.
On both December 25 and January 1, guests can purchase Ride ’n’ Dine tickets, which include admission to the tram and a holiday meal at Pines Café. “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 offer a special prix fixe menu on December 25 with several entrée options such as roasted duck, pan-seared salmon, or filet mignon along with seasonal appetizers and side dishes. Dessert choices include salted caramel cheesecake or chocolate caramel crunch. “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 further details about menus or reservations at Peaks Restaurant, visitors are encouraged to visit www.pstramway.com/dining/ or call the reservation line.