Sensei Coachella Valley Hiking Retreat

January 16 – 20, 2025

From famed national parks to historically significant ancestral lands, Sensei invites you to explore awe-inspiring terrain on its first Coachella Valley hiking retreat, designed for intermediate and advanced hikers. Over four nights during a holiday weekend, you will venture through two trails in Indian Canyons, above Joshua Tree National Park and into the Colorado Desert for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Under the direction of Sensei Guides and with cultural insight from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, fuel your passion for nature as you gain a unique perspective on this bucket list locale. Off-trail, relax and prepare for the days ahead with restorative spa treatments, private wellbeing 1:1s, and curated activities with like-minded adventure and wellness enthusiasts.

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4 Four nights in our exclusive desert oasis

3 Three expert-led hikes across the area’s most dynamic trails

2 Two private spa treatments

1 One group of like-minded travelers to share in the experience

Package Details

Travel and Accommodations

Minimum four-night stay
Luxurious accommodations
Option to book a room in a shared 4-bedroom Villa, offering a private suite and bathroom, and shared kitchen and living area
Option for small groups or couples to book a 2-bedroom Villa together
Adults-only resort

Your Curated Itinerary

Welcome Ceremony to meet fellow guests and prepare for your adventures
Welcome group dinner at Sensei by Nobu*
Optional Pre-Hike movement warmups to prep for the day’s activities
(3) guided hikes varying in distance and elevation
(2) 60-minute spa treatments
(1) 1:1 wellbeing session focused on nutrition, mindset, fitness, yoga, meditation or sleep
(1) Off-site dinner at the storied Copper Room
(2) Semi-private group wellness classes: open sky meditation, aquatic yoga
Priority access to complimentary classes including small-group yoga, fitness and meditation
Daily breakfast included
Snacks provided for hikes, as well as (2) box lunches
Closing ceremony with guided vision boarding activity
Concluding group dinner at Sensei by Nobu to reflect on your experience*
$400 food and beverage credit
Gratuities and taxes included for meals in package

*Group meals exclude alcohol.

Support For Life Beyond Your Stay

Ongoing access to the Sensei Portal to reference your personal data reports

Rates

Rates for the four-night retreat start at $13,200 (single)/$9,200 per person (double) or $11,200 per person (in shared 4-bedroom Villa with your own primary suite)

Additional nights booked separately.

+ Terms & Conditions

* Limited spots available, inclusions are for one guest per stay, unless otherwise indicated. Hiking trails are weather dependent, programming subject to change. Group meals exclude alcohol. Rates do not include applicable taxes, service charges, levies, gratuities and surcharges, unless otherwise noted. Due to the unique nature of our Resort, all guests must be at least 18 years of age. 50% deposit collected at time of booking, fully refundable up until 60 days prior to travel. Remainder of deposit due at 45 days prior to arrival. Cancellations within 45 days will forfeit full deposit.

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Is the Coachella Valley Hiking Retreat right for me?

This retreat is ideal for those looking to begin the new year with purpose, fulfilling resolutions early under the sunlit serenity of the California desert. Whether you’ve long hoped to cross the Coachella Valley off your bucket list or are looking to deepen your connection to the outdoors, our hiking retreat serves as the perfect opportunity for intermediate and advanced hikers to explore diverse landscapes and cultural points of interest from the Colorado to the Mojave deserts.

Meet one of your hiking experts
The rocky landscapes and vibrant flora of the Coachella Valley have been home to Anthony Purnel and his ancestors for generations. A Cultural Ambassador and member of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Anthony holds exceptional knowledge of the area and unparalleled expertise as a hiker, having completed a daunting 2,660-mile solo trek on the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada. On your first hike day, you’ll traverse the scenic Andreas and Palm Canyons with Anthony as your guide offering insightful accounts of the canyons’ history and culture.

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Sample Itinerary

Hiking

Explore two trails in Indian Canyons and learn about their cultural significance from hike leader and Cultural Ambassador, Anthony Purnel of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. To begin, a 1-mile foot trail leads you through a grove of California fan palms and rock formations at Andreas Canyon. Next, the 3-mile, moderately graded Palm Canyon features the world’s largest California fan palm oasis and breathtaking views.

Andreas and Palm Canyon Ryan Mountain Ladder Canyon

Hiking

Panoramic views of the Joshua Tree landscape— from boulder piles to the towering San Jacinto mountains in the distance— serve as a perspective-shifting reward following your 1,000-foot climb to Ryan Mountain’s summit on this moderately-challenging hike. Along your ascent, you’ll negotiate steep paths and stairs as you look out across the Mojave Desert and revel at impressive Joshua trees seen nowhere else in the world.

Andreas and Palm Canyon Ryan Mountain Ladder Canyon

Hiking

Navigate twists and turns in canyon paths, arrive to a gradual desert trail, and walk along a panoramic ridgeline on this hike in the Painted Canyons. You’ll put your resilience to the test as you climb a series of ladders up slot canyons, then gain views of the San Andreas Mountain range, as well as the Salton Sea. A picturesque experience, this 4.4-mile trail will leave you in awe of nature’s drama and power.

Andreas and Palm Canyon Ryan Mountain Ladder Canyon

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