1-Day Apache Trail Adventure from Scottsdale or Phoenix

Tour Code 700-7952 Language English
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US$200
¥1354
€176
C$282
Rs.19273

Highlights

Visit Apache Junction (Apache Trail, Goldfield Ghost Town, Superstition Mountains), Tortilla Flat (Canyon Lake).
  • Included 90-min Steamboat Tour
  • Free Ice Cream Treat
  • This tour requires a minimum of 6 guests to operate

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After pickup we will travel into the heart of the Superstition Mountain Range and along the Apache Trail. Our first stop will be the old gold mining ghost town of Goldfield. Here we will have 45 minutes. Soon after we will hit the Apache Trail and take in views of the Superstitions and the Sonoran Desert along the trail. We will soon reach Canyon Lake to experience a 90 minute sightseeing journey on an old fashioned stern wheeler steamboat across the lake. Next we will head to Tortilla Flat. It is a general store owned by the same family for generations and a good spot to enjoy local novelties and lunch as well. Then we will take you to the Lost Dutchman Museum to learn rich history of the surrounding area. Soon after we will head back to the hotel with an expected return around 5:00pm.

Apache Junction, AZ

Flanked by the Superstition Mountains, Apache Junction is named for the junction between the historic Apache Trail and Route 60 in Arizona. Visitors enjoy scenic mountain views, as well as the Elvis Memorial Chapel, Superstition Mountain Museum, and more.

Apache Trail

The Apache Trail, named after indigenous Native American tribe by the same name, passes through the Superstition Mountains. Notable attractions along this mostly-paved 40 mile desert trail include the Canyon and Apache Lakes, Tortilla Flats, and the Tonto National Forest.

Goldfield Ghost Town

The settlement of Goldfield, founded in 1983, got its name from gold ore found in the area. Today, tourists walk through history by visiting historic buildings like saloons, shops, and even witness a reenactment of an old west gun duel.
Opening Hours: Daily 10:00am - 5:00pm, Saloon Open Daily: 11:00-21:00Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes

Superstition Mountains

Commonly referred to as The Superstitions, the mountain range is located east of Phoenix. Visitors to the Superstition Mountains can enjoy hiking trails and visit the Superstition Mountain Museum, home to artifacts from the legendary Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine.

Tortilla Flat, AZ

Best known for its historic bridges, the Mormon Flat Bridge and Boulder Creek Bridge, Tortilla Flat is Arizona's smallest community. Originally a camp ground for prospectors in search of gold, today Tortilla Flat consists of a store and restaurant.

Canyon Lake

Located 15 miles from the Apache Trail, Canyon Lake is the third and smallest of four lakes created by the Salt River. In addition to gorgeous natural scenery, the lake is home to a wide variety of fish including rainbow trout, bass, catfish, and carp.

Departure & Return

  • Departure Time: 9:30 am
  • Return Time: 5:00 pm
  • Departure and Return Location: The hotel of the booked guest in the Phoenix/Scottsdale Valley area.
  • NOTE: Temperatures can reach 90 degrees in the summer time and 30 degrees in the winter so dress accordingly. Also pickup time can fluctuate between 6am-9am depending on season and tour times given. Guests staying in certain regions of the valley can expect longer tour times because of pickup and dropoff location.

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

  • 90 minute sightseeing steamboat tour
  • Lost Dutchman Museum Admission
  • Luxurious SUV or van transportation
  • A licensed tour guide

Price Excludes

  • Gratuities (recommended)
  • Any private costs

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From
US$200
¥1354
€176
C$282
Rs.19273
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