Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Tour

Overview

Cruise Canyon Lake for 90-minutes aboard Dolly Steamboat. This narrated cruise explores a slot canyon. Keep your eyes open for long horn sheep and eagles. Venture east of the Valley, deep into the Sonora Desert, along the Apache Trail. The Southwest and northern Mexico are the only places on earth where this lush desert exists. Visit Tortilla Flat, a former stage coach stop, which boasts a population of 6 people! There will be some browsing time here. Take a short walk into the desert where your guide will point out the desert plants.

City: Phoenix

Sat 07 Mar

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Starting at $160.00

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Sat 07 Mar

Starting at $160.00

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What's Included

Bottled water

Stretch 15 passenger vans with maximum 10 per van

Driver/guide

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Fuel surcharge

Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Children 6 years and under are required to ride in a car seat that the guest must provide
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Hotel pickup and drop-off is offered for most hotels/resorts in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe, plus in Mesa at the Mesa Hilton. *Please confirm with local operator
Across Arizona Tours, LLC is not responsible for viewing conditions at the sites visited and reserves the right to alter tour itineraries due to road or weather conditions.

What To Expect

Apache Trail Scenic Drive

Venture east of the Valley, deep into the Sonora Desert, along the Apache Trail.

Tortilla Flat

Stop for lunch and shopping at Tortilla Flat, a former stage coach stop in Arizona, with a population of 6 people!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (184)

Joseph_R

Nov 2024

The variety of venues on this one tour was really unique and made the experience so memorable. And our tour guide Eric was just terrific. He knew so much about what we could expect and what we were seeing during each stop. First we took a hike in the desert and Eric pointed different cacti and other plants unique to this environment. We then had a 90 minute paddle boat ride on Canyon Lake where we saw several dozen Mountain Sheep. We then had lunch in the small town of Tortilla Flats at a truly unique restaurant called Suspicious Saloon where the food was delicious. Set aside the day as the tour took about 8 hours in total.

Melanie_C

Nov 2024

Wonderful experience. Our tour guide Eric was great, he gave us great information and pick-up /drop-off was timely. Started with the Apache Trail, went to a mining ghost town, then had a serene ride on the Dolly steam boat. We were lucky to see some wild life and before heading back to Phoenix we stopped at a restaurant in tortilla flat. I would highly recommend this tour. There weather was also perfect, in early November for this tour.

Alan_B

Oct 2024

Driver and tour guide Patrick was excellent! Knowledgeable and had a great soundtrack playing in the background! The pick up at the hotel was convenient and the small number of other guests was great as you got to know everyone. The boat trip was fantastic and the scenery beautiful. The places we visited were interesting. Would recommend this tour to anyone!