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An Old west town in Arizona
A park in the Sonoran desert
A Riverboat on the Colorado river called, Dolly

Historic Apache Trail & Sonoran Desert Tour with a Boat Ride

By DETOURS Arizona
4.2 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$274 per traveller
Features
Overview
  • Scenic ride along Arizona's first Historic Highway
  • Chance to travel along a road with immense history
  • Fascinating stops in Goldfield Ghost Town and Tortilla Flat
  • Steamboat cruise along the spectacular Canyon Lake
  • Opportunity to see grand views of the Superstition Mountains

Activity location

  • Apache Trail
    • Sonoran Desert, Arizona, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Public Tour
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30 am
Price details
NZ$274.12 x 1 TravellerNZ$274.12

Total
Price is NZ$274.12
Until Sat, 30 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour along the Apache Trail
  • What's includedWhat's includedDolly Steamboat cruise
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from most Phoenix or Scottsdale hotels
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBreakfast and lunch

Know before you book

  • Children under 3 years old are not allowed.
  • Car seats are required for children 7 and younger, weighing less than 40 pounds (18 kg), or less than 3 feet 9 inches (114 cm) tall.
  • At least 6 people are required for this activity to take place.
  • If you must have medical equipment with you at all times, you should carefully consider whether to participate.
  • Hotel pickup is available from select centrally located Phoenix and Scottsdale hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.

What you can expect

Only a few minutes outside the city, the Apache Trail is the perfect way to experience the beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Get a chance to try panning for gold in the restored ghost town of Goldfield, marvel at the original mining gear, and learn the secrets of Arizona's first historic highway.

A pickup directly from your hotel gets the adventure started, leading you out to the Superstition Mountains along the path that guided Apache travellers, stagecoaches, and mountain men alike. When you get to Canyon Lake, board the famous Dolly Steamboat for a 6-mile (9.6-km) narrated nature cruise and watch for bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and a host of other desert animals, as well as unforgettable views of the towering volcanic cliffs.

Next, pay a visit to the town of Tortilla Flat, a stagecoach stop that holds onto its rich tradition through its architecture and unique decorating sense. A casual guided walk takes you to the Fish Creek Hill overlook, which gives you an amazing view of the Sonoran Desert and Superstition Wilderness before you finish up the tour with a ride back to the city.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESApache Trail
    • Sonoran Desert, Arizona, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • Phoenix, Arizona, United States
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • Scottsdale, Arizona, United States