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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

Sun 20 Oct

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Starting at $159.00

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Sun 20 Oct

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)

RKonk

Mar 2018

We took this tour on 3/21, we were picked up right at our resort so we didn't even have to drive anywhere. Jason was our tour guide. If you have any questions, Jason had a very informative answer. The road construction along the Apache Trail took away some of the excitement of the trip, lots if waiting in line because of the one lane traffic. The views along the way were really cool that helped with the waits. Tortilla Flats was an interesting little town, population 6. But you would think it was a metropolis with all the traffic on the road. The highlight of the trip was the Dolly Steamboat ride. The boat takes you along side of 1000' cliffs along the lake shore. You could see Desert Sheep, and Bald Eagles to name a few critters you may see. Very highly recommended trip.

Response from Host

Mar 2018

Thank you for joining us for an Apache Trail Tour. We're so glad enjoyed the uniqueness of Tortilla Flats and the 1000' cliffs you can take in on Dolly Steamboat tour on Canyon Lake, and that Jason could make your tour an extra special day. Please come explore this great American West with us again in the future.

Valerie L

Mar 2018

We had a great time! Our tour guide Dave was knowledgeable and we learned so much from him about the area. The boat ride on Canyon Lake was amazing and beautiful. I would highly recommend this tour.

Debra D

Feb 2018

Very enjoyable day. Guide was friendly & knowledgeable & tour allowed just the right amount of time at each location. The boat tour was spectacular but took place over the lunch hour with snacks & beverages available for sale, but actual lunch was available until later on the tour at the ghost town. Having something to eat greatly decreased amount of time to visit this location. Had I known, it would have been a good idea to pack a lunch to enjoy on the boat ride. overall a very enjoyable day

Response from Host

Feb 2018

Hi Debra... Thank you for joining us for a DETOUR which included exploring one of our amazing desert lakes. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and we're so glad you enjoyed your tour. Please do come see us again as we would love to show you more of the beautiful American West, in the future!