On this day trip we will travel to the famous Apache Trail. An old trail, the Apache tribe used in the late 1800's as well as a road built for prospectors and wagons traveling through the area. You as our guest will enjoy the majestic Superstition Mountain range as well as the beautiful Sonoran desert backdrop. We will venture to the old gold mining ghost town of Goldfield, witness breathtaking vistas in the mountain range of the Superstitions and let you take a 90 minute sightseeing steamboat ride on Canyon Lake. We will also make a pitstop at the old wagon stop of Tortilla Flat for possible lunch or gift shop attractions. Lastly we will stop at the Lost Dutchman Museum to polish up your knowledge of the area before we head back into town. Duration of trip is 8 hours from Pickup to Drop-off. NOTE: The museum is CLOSED Mon-Wed from the months of May thru October.
Here we will gaze upon amazing views of Lost Dutchman State Part and the Superstition range. Also amazing views of the Sonoran Desert are present throughout the journey. Learn rich history of gold mining and movies filmed in the area at the Lost Dutchman Museum.
Walk around the shops of the gold mining ghost town of the superstition mountains. You will have time on your own to check out the shops and great views!
Enjoy a 90 minute sightseeing boat cruise on beautiful canyon lake! Take in the desert views and get plenty of photos. Also stop by historical tortilla flat for an optional lunch.
We pickup at all hotels and residences in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Full Day Apache Trail Adventure Tour from Scottsdale lasts about 7 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $200 per person for this Scottsdale experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We pickup at all hotels and residences in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area. Pickup points include Days Inn by Wyndham Phoenix North, Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix North.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 17 verified reviews; it is run by Wandering Heart Adventures.
Great time! The cruise around Canyon Lake was breathtaking. The staff and guest in the Dolly Steamboat were friendly and engaging. The atmosphere at Tortilla Flats was fun and the food was good. Our last stop at Goldfields Ghost Town gave you a glimpse of a old mining town. Cody was a outstanding guide. We had a great day!
Interesting It didn’t touch on the Apache tribe which was disappointing. I think it should’ve That all
I'm sorry you felt this way. I'm a little confused. We mentioned the apaches in THREE separate talks. We also like to include mining, film and local. history. We had a nice day of weather and attractions and the rest of the group had a great day. I like the reviews to see what we can fix as a small business. But I am a little perplexed by these comments. I would recommend paying attention next time so you don't miss the talk!
Absolutely a great day! Cody is an amazing guide, went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our trip. There was no pressure to be moving on, no clock watching (except when we had to catch the boat) lol. Being picked up and dropped back off after the trip is a brilliant way to travel. Would recommend Cody and his tours 100% . We will be back for more!
The steamboat cruise was a great part of the tour, we seen sheep’s and rams. Our guide was well versed about the tour.
The steamboat part of the tour was really great, we seen sheep’s and rams. Our guide was well versed in the tour.
It was nice we didn’t have to drive ourselves. Everything went very smooth on the adventure. I feel we could have had a bit more time at the museum and the ghost town. Overall it was good.
This is an amazing way to spend a day of adventure! Cody is an excellent communicator and very knowledgeable about the entire state of Arizona. We were picked up and dropped off at our VRBO which was a real plus and luxury for us as travelers. The highlight of our day was the Dolly Steamboat ride and seeing the wildlife on the cliffs of the rocks. We would definitely recommend this Adventure Company. Cody was very professional and adhered to all the Covid restrictions and guidelines throughout the entire day. We would definitely use this company for future travel plans again if we were in the area! Don't hesitate, trust the reviews and book your day of Adventure!
This was a very enjoyable day and experience. Cody was prompt picking us up at our resort. We had a pleasant drive into the Superstition Mountains. We enjoyed our various stops and had a great burger during our free time in Tortilla Flat. The boat ride on the Canyon lake was memorable and filled with beautiful sights. We recommend this tour.
We had a wonderful time with Cody (driver and guide). He picked us up from our condo complex right on time. He was very knowledgeable, easy-going and filled us in on some of the stories and legends of the region. The cruise on the Dolly paddle boat was the high point of the day. We saw a bald eagle soaring above the lake as well as bighorn sheep. All in all, it was a great tour and we would highly recommend it for anyone visiting the Phoenix area.
Our tour guide, Cody, was knowledgeable, punctual, and made sure we had an amazing time. We loved seeing the host town, mining for gold, going on the zip line with amazing views, and touring Canyon Lake on a ferry. A amazing experience like no other. Definitely do this tour when visiting Arizona.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Day Apache Trail Adventure Tour from Scottsdale | 7 hours | 4.8 (17) | $200 | |
 Apache Trail Private Half-Day Tour | 4–6 hours | 4.9 (10) | $299 | View |
 Public Sunset Great Western Trail Jeep Tour | 2–3 hours | 5.0 (22) | $169 | View |
 Pedal Bar Crawl of Old Town Scottsdale | 2 hours | 5.0 (4,453) | $70 | View |
 Party Bike Private Party Up To 14 People in Old Town Scottsdale | 2 hours | 5.0 (3,707) | $600 | View |
 Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour at Sunset | 2 hours | 5.0 (2,770) | $155 | View |
 Small-Group or Private Grand Canyon with Sedona Tour from Phoenix | 13 hours | 4.8 (2,584) | $229 | View |