Stop At: Apache Trail Scenic Drive, Apache Trail, Arizona 85117

Only minutes from the city, the Apache Trail is the perfect way to experience the beauty of the Sonoran desert. Arizona’s first designated “Historic Highway” and a scenic byway, the original Apache Trail was a footpath by which the local Apache Tribe traveled through the Superstition Mountains.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Superstition Mountains, 4087 E. Apache Trail, 5 miles Northeast of Apache Junction, Arizona 85119

View these stunning desert mountains as you drive along the Apache Trail

Stop At: Canyon Lake, 16802 N.E. Highway 88, Tortilla Flat, Arizona

During your tour along the Apache Trail, you will also be treated to a steamboat cruise on Canyon Lake by the famous Dolly Steamboat.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Dolly Steamboat, 16802 AZ-88, Apache Junction, AZ 85119, USA

As part of the six mile narrated nature cruise, there may be opportunities to see bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and a host of other desert animals as well as unforgettable views of 1,300 ft. volcanic cliff walls of Canyon Lake.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Lost Dutchman State Park, 6109N E Apache Trl, 5 miles Northeast of Apache Junction off State Route 88, Apache Junction, Arizona 85119

Tortilla Flat has become a fixture of the Apache Trail since its inception in 1904. Not fire, drought, or bandits could destroy this hearty stage stop which holds onto its rich tradition through its architecture and unique decorating sense. If you get too warm, you can quite literally “saddle up” to the bar and enjoy a cold beverage to cool you down. This rugged landscape in the Sonoran Desert has been the jewel that some men were looking for with the most famous involving the Lost Dutchman Mine. Rumored to have found the largest gold vein in the west, German immigrant Jacob Waltz trusted his newly found gold deposit to no one and the secret of its location was buried with him. If you have the “golden eye” maybe you can spot it while on tour!

Stop At: Tortilla Flat, Tortilla Flat, Arizona

Two of the more colorful stops along the Apache Trail are Goldfield Ghost Town and Tortilla Flat.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Goldfield Ghost Town, 4650 N Mammoth Mine Rd, Apache Junction, Arizona 85119

Goldfield, aptly named after the precious metal found in the area, was incorporated in 1892. For five long years this town was a gold miner’s paradise, however, soon after the vein stopped producing Goldfield quickly turned into a gold mining ghost town. During the tour you will have a chance to spend time in this restored ghost town practicing your gold panning techniques, marveling at the original mining gear, or even spending some time at Lu Lu’s Bordello if you dare.

Duration: 1 hour

• Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
• Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
• Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
• Duration: 8 hours (Approx.)
• Departure Time:
  Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
  Small-Group Option
  1/1/2022 - 4/23/2025

  Wednesday :

  08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

  Friday :

  08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

  Sunday :

  08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

• Bottled water
• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• Professional guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off. Even if your hotel is on the list, we may need you to meet elsewhere.
• 1.5 Hour Nature Cruise
• Gratuities
• Food

• Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
• Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
• A Smile!

Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.

• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• DETOURS American West is not responsible for road or viewing conditions due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
• Arizona state law requires children under 8 years to have either a child seat or booster. Child seats are not provided, please bring your own and notify supplier ahead of time.
• Minimum age is 3 years - you must notify supplier if you have any small children and confirm you will provide car seats.
• Wheelchairs or walkers that can fold up are acceptable on tour - you must notify supplier ahead of time
• You must let the supplier know if there are any mobility concerns that they should be aware of.
• 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

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.