Spend the day following the historic Apache Trail on a guided true wilderness adventure. It's a perfect day out in the Sonoran Desert.
Highlights
- Apache Trail Day Tour from Phoenix
- See Fish Creek Hill, Canyon Lake, Superstition Mountain Wilderness and more
- Choose from a full-day or half-day tour
- Friendly and courteous expert guide
The Apache Trail links Apache Junction to Globe by way of Theodore Roosevelt Lake. Winding through the Superstition Mountains and the Tonto National Forest, it a magnificent 40 miles (65 km) of steep, twisting and mostly unpaved roads.
You’ll pass magnificent scenery including the twisted mountains, dense forests of saguaro and ferocactus and several deep blue lakes. You’ll also see Fish Creek Hill, Canyon Lake, Superstition Wilderness and more.
Choose from a half-day or full-day tour.
Half-Day Tour:
Ride by van down Arizona's first designated "Historic Highway". The scenic byway was originally used as an Indian route and later became the supply route for one of the first reclamation projects in the U.S. You’ll also wind down Fish Creek hill for an unforgettable view of the Superstition Mountain Wilderness, the largest of the mountain ranges surrounding Phoenix. Next you’ll reach the old-west style settlement of Tortilla Flat and Goldfield, the ghost town where you’ll catch picture-perfect glimpses into Arizona's Wild West!
Upgrade to the Full-Day Tour:
In addition to the stops mentioned above you will also visit the Tonto National Monument where you can see well-preserved cliff dwellings that were occupied during the 13th, 14th, and early 15th centuries. The Tonto National Monument is only included on the full-day tour. You’ll also head through 22 miles (35 km) of Backcountry.
Schedule Details
Apache Trail Day Tour from Phoenix
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Full Day Tours depart the Phoenix area at 7:00am, and return at 5:30pm
The Half Day Tour is approximately 5-6 hours, and has flexible departure/return times.
Varies
Return details:Returns to original departure point
Tour and Pricing Options
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Additional Information
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Phoenix area hotels
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Bottled water
- Lunch (if full-day option is selected)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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
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