Box Canyon ATV Tour in Florence, Arizona

Overview

The Phoenix Tucson Box Canyon Tour happens in Florence, Arizona, about halfway between Tucson and Phoenix on State Route 79. Driving time from either city is approximately 1.5 hours depending on your location.

Our trail is about 34 miles in length and about 3.25 hours in duration. Elevation gain and descent is over 1500 vertical feet as we climb up and over the front range of the Pinal Mountains.
Along the tour your guide will point out Indian petroglyphs left over from the ancient Native Americans. Another point of interest is an old adobe building that served as a way station for the Butterfield Overland Stage Coach Company during the 1860’s Express on what was know as the “Butterfield The real highlight of the tour is Box Canyon.
The middle 3 miles is slot canyon with walls that are about 1500 feet high on both sides and only about 15-20 feet apart in some places. The scenery is incredible!

City: Phoenix

Mon 24 Feb

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Starting at $146.43

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Mon 24 Feb

Starting at $146.43

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What's Included

Bottled water

Professional guide

Local taxes

Helmets and Goggles

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum ATV operation age is 15 1/2 years with learners permit
Please wear long pants and closed toed shoes
A $500 Security Deposit is REQUIRED per vehicle before the tour.
Adult pricing applies to all travelers
Guests must driver to meet our guide(s) at the Trail head directly for start of tour - there is not a physical address but the nearest physical address is: River Bottom Grill 2501 N HWY 79, Florence, AZ 85132. Then the meeting place is on Price Stanton Rd which is nearby and once they turn onto Price it's about 3/4 of a mile on the right side of the road.
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (97)

MaryAnne_Q

Aug 2016

What an absolutely beautiful and fun experience! We arrived at the staging area to find we were the only ones on the morning's tour. Summer is kind of slow due to the heat, but we left around 8:15, and the sun wasn't bad at all. We rode for miles and miles through the Tortilla mountains and then when we entered Box Canyon, it was unbelievably beautiful. Riding through the narrow passes was so much fun. My 23-year old son had never driven an ATV before but got the hang of it in 2 minutes. The ride was very sturdy, and a bit challenging when we had to go over some pretty big boulders, but not scary at all. Ray was our guide, and he was fantastic. He took us to an old miners' building used for materials and a post office, built in the mid 1800 that was still standing. It just makes you think about what life was like back then. We did not see another person during the entire 3 hour trip! We did see two dead cows, and the ranchers leave them there for the wildlife to take care of. Ray did tell us that if there were a heavy rain, we'd have to get out of the canyon quickly, as it can become a flash flood with a wall of water in minutes. Once we were out of the canyon, we ran full throttle back to the staging area at the end, on flat terrain, and it was so much fun. Do it. You won't regret it!

stevendotmartin

Jul 2016

During our 18-day Road Trip in 2015 for his 18th birthday, my son and I had booked a 3-hour private ATV/Quad drive through Box Canyon, departing from Florence, Arizona. Coming over from Europe it was important to have all the details before leaving and we had some difficulty getting a clear booking confirmation from the organiser, as well as clear directions on where to meet. However, it did all work out in the end. We were staying a few nights in Tucson, and it takes about 90 minutes to get to Florence. The pick-up point was a rather dingy gravel area in the middle-of-nowhere with a group of enthusiasts doing assault rifle target practice on a garbage mound just 30 yards away. However, our guide Ray soon arrived and after a quick reminder on ATV driving we were off. We can highly recommend this tour and our guide Ray. The additional cost for taking a private tour is very small. So rather than having to drive along at lowest common speed in the dust of a line of people, we now had the track all to ourselves and could decide our own pace. And Ray wasn't interested in going slowly :-) The drive starts out on country roads, then works its way through a cactus forrest to end up in a slot canyon. Ray brought drinks and interesting anecdotes. It was good to take a couple of quick breaks but most time is spent driving. Ray wasn't looking to cut this short and we spent more than the 3 hours we booked. By the end we had dust in places we didn't know existed but it was definitely worth it. Taking photos is tough (the dust will kill your camera) but taking a well protected GoPro is a good idea. We highly recommend this activity and our guide Ray.

SCWaway

Mar 2016

My friend and I (age 64) took the 3-hour Box Canyon ride out of Florence. Yeehaw!! Riders meet at a staging area - no buildings, no restroom. Plan to visit the nearby McDonald's or Taco Bell, or take your chances crouched behind a bush. We were in a group of 12 ATVs with one guide leading and another at the back. The guides were friendly guys who kept a close eye on the riders, offered water and candy, and shared insight about cacti, Native American petroglyphs, and early travelers at the three stops. Prepare to get very dusty. Grab a kerchief to cover your nose and mouth when you pick up the goggles and helmet. My oversized sunglasses fit under the goggles. Wear shoes you can throw away, because they will be filthy. And wear a supportive bra!! I had never ridden - let alone driven - an ATV, so I was apprehensive, but the operation is simple. Just stay alert, watch the trail for the smoothest routes, and hold on tight. We took a quick circle of the area around the parking lot, including a small steep hill, but not including the rockiness we would encounter throughout the trip. For the first 20 minutes, we rode on a loose gravel road, with a few lumpy areas as well as railroad crossings and cattle guards. Then the route becomes more challenging, with lots of rocky ups and downs. Stay well back from the rider ahead so you aren't blinded by the dust. Did I mention the bouncing? My FitBit credited me with 78 flights of stairs climbed that day! You'll want to learn the lyrics of "A Horse with No Name" to sing to yourself as you ride through Box Canyon.