Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Van Tour
Description
Cruise Canyon Lake for 90-minutes aboard Dolly Steamboat. This narrated cruise explores a slot canyon. Keep your eyes open for long horn sheep and eagles. Venture east of the Valley, deep into the Sonora Desert, along the Apache Trail. The Southwest and northern Mexico are the only places on earth where this lush desert exists. Visit Tortilla Flat, a former stage coach stop, which boasts a population of 6 people! There will be some browsing time here. Take a short walk into the desert where your guide will point out the desert plants.
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Itinerary
Venture east of the Valley, deep into the Sonora Desert, along the Apache Trail.
Stop for lunch and shopping at Tortilla Flat, a former stage coach stop in Arizona, with a population of 6 people!
Cruise Canyon Lake for 90 minutes aboard Dolly Steamboat. This narrated cruise takes us out into the Sonora Desert for some incredible views.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We depart from hotels and resorts in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and Mesa. Your specific hotel may not be in the pick up route on a particular day. If this happens, we will direct you to a different pick up location. You MUST check your emails, including your Spam folder, the afternoon before your tour for your pick up information. Or call the tour company directly for this information.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children 6 years and under are required to ride in a car seat that the guest must provide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Hotel pickup and drop-off is offered for most hotels/resorts in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe, plus in Mesa at the Mesa Hilton. *Please confirm with local operator
- Across Arizona Tours, LLC is not responsible for viewing conditions at the sites visited and reserves the right to alter tour itineraries due to road or weather conditions.
Reviews(206)
The trip was excellent. Frank really goes above and beyond not just with the narration but the overall experience. Highly recommend!
This tour was awesome and Frank was more than awesome! He picked us up promptly, offered exceptional commentary, was thoughtful, professional and extremely well versed about the area and history. Provided relevant facts and info throughout our tour! Dolly steamboat was excellent, Frank coordinated our lunch arrival in Tortilla Flats so we did not have to wait! Super thoughtful tour guide! Highly recommend!
One of the most interesting tours we have ever taken. Full of history and interesting facts. There never was a dull moment. If you are lucky enough to have Frank as your guide, you will not b disappointed. Such a great experience
Frank was very knowledgeable and engaginf
The tour guide was great and gave us a lot of great information about the history of the area and the vegetation that is found in the desert. Helped us get some of the best seats on the boat tour. Helped us was able to us in the restaurant with no waiting after the boat tour.
Make sure to wear clothes that match the weather and comfy footwear because there is exploring to do outside the vehicle but so worth it. Also if you get Cynthia she is amazing and knowledgeable about anything Az. She even took time to help us find something else to do in Mesa after the tour. Above and beyond what was expected. Awesome person!
Patric was an amazing tour leader, very knowledgeable, the place was very unique too. Definitely recommend this tour.
We thoroughly enjoyed the scenic Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Van Tour. Our guide, Frank, was wonderful! He's a great story-teller who taught us about the history of the area, the growth habits of Saguaro cactus, and so much more. Frank treated us to a few "extra" highlights along the Apache Trail which made us feel like VIPs. He took very good care of us all day, and I especially appreciated how kind and patient he was with my 92-year old aunt. The boat tour was incredible, it was a beautiful day and we saw large groups of bighorn and a few bald eagles. My mother and I have done a lot of tours over the years and this was absolutely one of the best. Thank you Frank!
Frank shares a lot of history & knowledge, has a great personality. He's fantastic in all facets of his job!
Our tour guide Aldo was extremely knowledgeable and shared it with us! He was able to answer questions and came to check on us while we were on the boat!
