Private Apache Trail Tour from Phoenix & Scottsdale
Arizona’s first historic highway is just a few minutes outside of the city. Our Private Apache Trail tour from Phoenix & Scottsdale area is the perfect way to experience the beauty of the Sonoran Desert.
From September 2026 through mid-January 2027, the Dolly Steamboat cruise will be unavailable due to scheduled Canyon Lake dam maintenance. During this time, DETOURS will include a visit to the Superstition Mountain Museum in place of the cruise.
Tour Highlights
- Personalized attention with a private guide and private vehicle for maximum flexibility
- Scenic drive along Arizona’s first Historic Highway
- Quintessential Sonoran desert landscapes
- 90 minute Dolly Steamboat Nature Cruise on Canyon Lake or Kayak Upgrade available
- Experience the wild west at Goldfield Ghost Town and Tortilla Flat
- Constant views of the scenic Superstition Mountains
Itinerary
Arizona’s first historic highway is just a few minutes outside of the city. The private Apache Trail tour from the Phoenix & Scottsdale area is the perfect way to experience the beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Visit the restored ghost town of Goldfield, the stagecoach stop at Tortilla Flat, marvel at the views of the Superstition Mountains, and enjoy a gorgeous Canyon Lake experience. A pickup directly from your hotel or private residence gets the adventure started, leading you out to the Superstition Mountains along the path that guided Apache travelers, stagecoaches, and mountain men alike.
What's Included
- Guided tour along Arizona’s first historic highway, the Apache Trail
- Dolly Steamboat Cruise (temporarily replaced with Superstition Mountain Museum September 2026 through mid-January 2027)
- Luxury Transportation
- Unlimited bottled water
- Fuel surcharge
- Roundtrip transportation to and from your Phoenix/Scottsdale hotels or private residence
- Live tour commentary provided in English
What's Not Included
- Guide gratuities
- Meals
- Kayak Upgrade
- 3rd party activities
