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Small Group Apache Trail Day Tour with Dolly Steamboat from Phoenix

Small Group Apache Trail Day Tour with Dolly Steamboat from Phoenix

Overview

Spend the day following the historic Apache Trail on a guided true wilderness adventure. Enjoy a visit to Goldfield Ghost Town, Tortilla Flat, and a boat ride on Canyon Lake. It's a perfect day out in the Sonoran Desert. Choose between a small-group or private option. If you select the private option, you can also select your departure time.

City: Scottsdale

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $159.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $159.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Professional guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off from select Phoenix area hotels

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Arizona state law requires children under 8 years to have either a child seat or booster. Child seats are not provided, please bring your own
Minimum age is 3 years
Wheelchairs that can fold up are acceptable on tour
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

Apache Trail Scenic Drive

Only minutes from the city, the Apache Trail is the perfect way to experience the beauty of the Sonoran desert. Arizona’s first designated “Historic Highway” and a scenic byway, the original Apache Trail was a footpath by which the local Apache Tribe traveled through the Superstition Mountains.

Superstition Mountains

View these stunning desert mountains as you drive along the Apache Trail

Canyon Lake

During your tour along the Apache Trail, you will also be treated to a steamboat cruise on Canyon Lake by the famous Dolly Steamboat.

Lost Dutchman State Park

Tortilla Flat has become a fixture of the Apache Trail since its inception in 1904. Not fire, drought, or bandits could destroy this hearty stage stop which holds onto its rich tradition through its architecture and unique decorating sense. If you get too warm, you can quite literally “saddle up” to the bar and enjoy a cold beverage to cool you down. This rugged landscape in the Sonoran Desert has been the jewel that some men were looking for with the most famous involving the Lost Dutchman Mine. Rumored to have found the largest gold vein in the west, German immigrant Jacob Waltz trusted his newly found gold deposit to no one and the secret of its location was buried with him. If you have the “golden eye” maybe you can spot it while on tour!

Tortilla Flat

Two of the more colorful stops along the Apache Trail are Goldfield Ghost Town and Tortilla Flat.

Goldfield Ghost Town

Goldfield, aptly named after the precious metal found in the area, was incorporated in 1892. For five long years this town was a gold miner’s paradise, however, soon after the vein stopped producing Goldfield quickly turned into a gold mining ghost town. During the tour you will have a chance to spend time in this restored ghost town practicing your gold panning techniques, marveling at the original mining gear, or even spending some time at Lu Lu’s Bordello if you dare.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (97)

schuch10

Apr 2018

This trip was a perfect one day sight seeing adventure. We viewed beautiful sights and also went into ghost towns and other cool places. Montana was one of the nicest and funniest tour guides we ever encountered. He was knowledgeable and energetic. We recommend this trip to anyone. It is well worth the cost.

Response from Host

Apr 2018

Hi and thank you for taking a moment to share about your tour with us. We're so glad that Montana could make your day extra special by sharing his wealth of knowledge and of course some of his humor too. We hope to see you and yours on another one of our tours departing from Phoenix or Vegas.

sldbecker

Apr 2018

Family visited Phoenix for the first time for Spring Break. Wanted to take a tour to give us an overview of the area, scenery, and sights. The Apache Trail day tour was a perfect fit, with a small hike/walk in the Sonoran Desert to view the Needle, have lunch before heading to Canyon Lake for a boat cruise, seeing amazing wildlife. Great tour guide, a big shout out to "Montana" for his friendly disposition and making us feel welcome from the time he picked us up to the time he dropped us off. Money well spent! Highly recommend

Response from Host

Apr 2018

Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience on our Apache Trail Tour, including the boat cruise. We're honored for the opportunity to have shared this beautiful and amazing place with you and your family, and we appreciate your kind words. We'll be sure to give Montana that big shout out, as you requested. ;-). Please do come see us again when you're back in AZ, and you're ready for another great adventure exploring the American West!

C4708PBsue

Apr 2018

Our tour guide Mimo was a wonderful guide! He took very good care of those under his charge and kept us informed. We felt safe as he drove us in heavy traffic and in challenging conditions as the trail was getting last minute road work. The Dolly Steamboat cruise(included in this tour) was one of the best boating excursions we have ever taken! Thank you DETOURS of Arizona!

Response from Host

Apr 2018

We're so glad to hear that you throughly enjoyed your Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Tours with Mimo! Thank you for your kind words and please do come see us again, when you're ready for another adventure.