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A wooden building with signs advertising fudge, cactus candy, and chocolates. In the background, there is a mountain and a small town. 1
A riverboat docked at a pier with a mountainous backdrop. 3
A derelict train track with a wooden cart labeled "DANGER KEEP OFF" and a dilapidated building in the background. 4
A dirt road winding through a desert landscape with sparse vegetation and rocky hills. 5
By DETOURS Arizona

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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, USA

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • Phoenix, Arizona, USA

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

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided tour along the Apache Trail
  • Inclusions
    Dolly Steamboat cruise
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Return transport to and from most Phoenix or Scottsdale hotels
  • Inclusions
    Live tour commentary provided in English
  • Exclusions
    Breakfast 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.

Location

Activity location

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    Apache Trail
    • Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hotel Pickup
    • Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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    Hotel Pickup
    • Scottsdale, Arizona, USA