Apache Trail Small-Group Day Tour with Dolly Steamboat from Phoenix
by Detours of Arizona
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This full-day bus tour follows the historic Apache Trail, starting just minutes from Phoenix. You will drive along Arizona’s first designated Historic Highway, passing the Superstition Mountains and learning about the region’s history and landscape. The tour includes stops at Goldfield Ghost Town, where you can try gold panning and see original mining equipment, and Tortilla Flat, a small stage stop known for its old-style architecture and bar. A major part of the day is a 1.5-hour narrated cruise on Canyon Lake aboard the Dolly Steamboat. The six-mile boat trip offers views of volcanic cliffs up to 1,300 feet high, and you may spot wildlife such as bighorn sheep and bald eagles. Bottled water, hotel pickup and drop-off (with possible meeting points elsewhere), and all taxes and fees are included. The group size is limited to 13 people, traveling in a custom van with leather captain’s chairs. Food and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
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Itinerary
Apache Trail Scenic Drive
The tour begins with a drive along the Apache Trail, Arizona’s first designated Historic Highway. Originally a footpath used by the Apache Tribe, the route crosses the Sonoran Desert and passes through the Superstition Mountains. This drive takes about two hours and showcases the desert landscape and natural features of the region.
120 min
Superstition Mountains
As you travel along the Apache Trail, the Superstition Mountains appear prominently. These desert mountains are known for their rugged terrain and are visible from multiple points during the drive.
Canyon Lake
You will board the Dolly Steamboat for a 1.5-hour narrated cruise on Canyon Lake. The six-mile boat ride offers views of volcanic cliffs rising about 1,300 feet above the water. Wildlife such as bighorn sheep and bald eagles may be seen along the shores during the cruise.
120 min
Canyon Lake Nature Cruise
This six-mile narrated nature cruise lasts about one hour and includes chances to see bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and other desert animals. It also offers views of the 1,300 ft. volcanic cliff walls surrounding Canyon Lake.
60 min
Lost Dutchman State Park
The tour passes through the area near Lost Dutchman State Park, where the legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine is associated. The area includes Tortilla Flat, a historic stage stop founded in 1904 that has preserved its original architecture and serves as a rest point with a bar.
Tortilla Flat
Tortilla Flat is a small community on the Apache Trail where the group stops for about 30 minutes. Known for its distinctive buildings and desert setting, it provides a break during the tour and a chance to explore or rest.
30 min
Goldfield Ghost Town
Goldfield Ghost Town was a mining community incorporated in 1892. It was active during a five-year gold rush before becoming abandoned. Visitors spend about one hour here to explore restored buildings, try gold panning, and see mining artifacts. Attractions include original mining gear and Lu Lu’s Bordello.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Apache Trail Small-Group Day Tour with Dolly Steamboat from Phoenix
by Detours of Arizona
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$348Overview
This full-day bus tour follows the historic Apache Trail, starting just minutes from Phoenix. You will drive along Arizona’s first designated Historic Highway, passing the Superstition Mountains and learning about the region’s history and landscape. The tour includes stops at Goldfield Ghost Town, where you can try gold panning and see original mining equipment, and Tortilla Flat, a small stage stop known for its old-style architecture and bar. A major part of the day is a 1.5-hour narrated cruise on Canyon Lake aboard the Dolly Steamboat. The six-mile boat trip offers views of volcanic cliffs up to 1,300 feet high, and you may spot wildlife such as bighorn sheep and bald eagles. Bottled water, hotel pickup and drop-off (with possible meeting points elsewhere), and all taxes and fees are included. The group size is limited to 13 people, traveling in a custom van with leather captain’s chairs. Food and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Apache Trail Scenic Drive
The tour begins with a drive along the Apache Trail, Arizona’s first designated Historic Highway. Originally a footpath used by the Apache Tribe, the route crosses the Sonoran Desert and passes through the Superstition Mountains. This drive takes about two hours and showcases the desert landscape and natural features of the region.
120 min
Superstition Mountains
As you travel along the Apache Trail, the Superstition Mountains appear prominently. These desert mountains are known for their rugged terrain and are visible from multiple points during the drive.
Canyon Lake
You will board the Dolly Steamboat for a 1.5-hour narrated cruise on Canyon Lake. The six-mile boat ride offers views of volcanic cliffs rising about 1,300 feet above the water. Wildlife such as bighorn sheep and bald eagles may be seen along the shores during the cruise.
120 min
Canyon Lake Nature Cruise
This six-mile narrated nature cruise lasts about one hour and includes chances to see bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and other desert animals. It also offers views of the 1,300 ft. volcanic cliff walls surrounding Canyon Lake.
60 min
Lost Dutchman State Park
The tour passes through the area near Lost Dutchman State Park, where the legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine is associated. The area includes Tortilla Flat, a historic stage stop founded in 1904 that has preserved its original architecture and serves as a rest point with a bar.
Tortilla Flat
Tortilla Flat is a small community on the Apache Trail where the group stops for about 30 minutes. Known for its distinctive buildings and desert setting, it provides a break during the tour and a chance to explore or rest.
30 min
Goldfield Ghost Town
Goldfield Ghost Town was a mining community incorporated in 1892. It was active during a five-year gold rush before becoming abandoned. Visitors spend about one hour here to explore restored buildings, try gold panning, and see mining artifacts. Attractions include original mining gear and Lu Lu’s Bordello.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.