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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

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $159.00

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Wed 25 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)

Brenda_R

May 2022

Tracy was the most wonderful guide, the places came alive with stories and anecdotes throughout the trip. The two couples who shared this experience were both from different parts of this country but we all got along and became a very friendly group. This made the whole day so much more enjoyable. The tour itself I would rate as one of the best I have done in this area over the 5 years I have been visiting Arizona. The guides through the various stops were extremely knowledgeable and all had “stories”. This tour had everything, information, history, culture, probably the best guide I have had the pleasure of meeting, fantastic food, even the opportunity to partake of some alcoholic beverages, wonderful scenery and a boat trip on Canyon lake to remember.

737MichaelG

May 2022

Robert was a treasure trove of knowledge. Very intelligent friendly driver guide. Well planned tour. Fully booked 12 person bus. Enjoyed the canyon riverboat ride. Very relaxing, scenic tour. The last leg was a recreated/ original mining town. All the stores were either coffee, ice cream, or souvenir shops. The museum, ghost tour, and railroad are additional $$$.

Response from Host

May 2022

Our guides always provide a treasure trove of an experience. We're delighted to hear that Robert delivered and does what he does best! We hope to see you again real soon. Best, Nathan

Randy_C

Apr 2022

We had a great time! The guide was so great explaining all the different culture and landscape around the area. Would recommend to anyone looking for a great experience.