We stepped back in time to explore the Apache Trail on a full day tour, that takes you from Phoenix into the legendary Sonoran Desert, with our very qualified guide Sam. His storytelling style of the history unfolding before our eyes, takes you to a place of understanding. The ghost town of Goldfield rich with history of the Superstition Mountains and the promise of Gold; the former stage coach stop of Tortilla Flat, current population of 6, still serving homemade food & drinks to hot, weary desert travelers is an experience you will appreciate. The very relaxing 1.5 hour boat ride on the steamboat "Dolly", exploring the unique rock formations created by ancient volcanoes, the wildlife and desert plants surrounding Canyon Lake, ended much too soon. On this tour, we really got a feel for the Wild West thanks to Sam and his knowledge & passion for history; the people, the flora & fauna. He is very well educated, well traveled, was even a guide in the South American jungle,and has a terrific sense of humor. Thank you Sam for our wonderful, stress-free day of adventure & memories! Len & Judy from Vancouver Island, British Columbia Canada
Réponse de l'hôte
Oct 2019
Wow! Len, Judy - Thanks for reaching out and sharing about your 5-star day with DETOURS on TripAdvisor! The Apache Trail is one of our personal favorites here. We think it is a hidden gem of the Sonoran Desert! Sam is just the guy you want to guide you through that area as well. It truly is a surreal experience while traversing Tortilla Flat and learning all about the Superstition Mountain's history. Doesn't every cruise ride end too soon?
We are glad to hear about your absolutely stunning experience thanks to Sam here at DETOURS. He's got it all - the knowledge, the humor, and the charisma. We hope to see you again sometime soon, we've got plenty more destinations that pack just as much punch! Same goes for our other guides as well. :)