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Small Group Apache Trail Day Tour with Dolly Steamboat from Phoenix

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Phoenix, USA
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On average, this is booked 24 (11.5) days in advance.

8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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. Enjoy this small-group tour limited to just 13 people in a custom van with leather captain's chairs.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off. Even if your hotel is on the list, we may need you to meet elsewhere.
  • Gratuities
  • Food
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Meeting and Pickup

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Please note: We do not pick up at private residences and we do not guarantee pickup for all hotels. Even if your hotel is on the list, there may be a chance you'll need to meet at an alternate location. If need be, the supplier will determine a location you can meet to be picked up for your excursion. Tour supplier contact details will be provided on your pre-paid voucher.FOR LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS: Any tours booked after 7:00PM Arizona time the night before the tour date might not be confirmed. You will likely have to meet at another hotel for pick up. Our office will contact you prior to 6:00am on the tour date.

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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.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Superstition Mountains (pass by)

View these stunning desert mountains as you drive along the Apache Trail
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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.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

The Dolly Steamboat

As part of the six mile narrated nature cruise, there may be opportunities to see bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and a host of other desert animals as well as unforgettable views of 1,300 ft. volcanic cliff walls of Canyon Lake.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Lost Dutchman State Park (pass by)

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!
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Tortilla Flat

Two of the more colorful stops along the Apache Trail are Goldfield Ghost Town and Tortilla Flat.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • DETOURS American West is not responsible for road or viewing conditions due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
  • You must let the supplier know if there are any mobility concerns that they should be aware of.
  • 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
  • FOR LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS: Any tours booked after 7:00PM Arizona time the night before the tour date might not be confirmed. You will likely have to meet at another hotel for pick up. Our office will contact you prior to 6:00am on the tour date.

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small Group Apache Trail Day Tour with Dolly Steamboat from Phoenix?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-3002APACHE

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4.72
271 reviews

Average 4.72 out of 5 stars based on 271 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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On average, this is booked 24 (11.5) days in advance.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off. Even if your hotel is on the list, we may need you to meet elsewhere.
  • 1.5 Hour Nature Cruise
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food

Additional Info

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • DETOURS American West is not responsible for road or viewing conditions due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
  • 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 and notify supplier ahead of time.
  • Minimum age is 3 years - you must notify supplier if you have any small children and confirm you will provide car seats.
  • Wheelchairs or walkers that can fold up are acceptable on tour - you must notify supplier ahead of time
  • You must let the supplier know if there are any mobility concerns that they should be aware of.
  • 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
  • FOR LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS: Any tours booked after 7:00PM Arizona time the night before the tour date might not be confirmed. You will likely have to meet at another hotel for pick up. Our office will contact you prior to 6:00am on the tour date.
  • A snack bar is available on board the Dolly Steamboat with water, sodas, snacks, and alcohol. Cash only.*
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

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