Apache Trail Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Apache Trail. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Exclusive: Happy Cactus Tour to Apache Trail & Superstition Mtn

• Small Group Apache Trail Day Tour With Dolly Steamboat From Phoenix

• Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Van Tour

• Goldfield, Ghost Town, ,Tesla Cyber Truck Tour

• Apache Trail With Dolly Steamboat

While it’s technically free to visit the Apache Trail on your own, tours make exploring this wild road much, much easier. Parts of the road are rough desert terrain (with plenty of switchbacks), and driving to spots such as Tortilla Flat is not recommended for the faint of heart. Tours that include a guide and transport start at US$125.

Yes, the Apache Trail is worth visiting. Not only will you get a gorgeous, switchback-filled drive through the desert, but you'll get to scour a real gold-mining ghost town, fill up in nature at scenic spots such as Tonto National Monument and Lost Dutchman State Park, and scout out the views at the Theodore Roosevelt Dam.

Per one customer who booked Exclusive: Happy Cactus Tour to Apache Trail & Superstition Mtn, "The tour is great; it starts with a bit of history in old town Scottsdale and then out to the mountains. The scenery is absolutely beautiful and the guide is so knowledgeable about all the different cactus, plants, and the mountain range. ... You get to hike a bit and stop at an old mining ghost town."

The Apache Trail starts about an hour outside downtown Phoenix in Apache Junction. It links the town with Theodore Roosevelt Lake through the Superstition Mountains and is one of Arizona's oldest and most scenic drives. It is definitely worth a visit.

There really aren't any bad parts of the Apache Trail—views include everything from the towering Superstition Mountains to the reflections in Canyon Lake. Some would say the best part is the jagged rock formations that loom over the road, while others might argue it's the beauty of the lakes along the way.

With its steep cliffs and tranquil lakes, the Apache Trail is best explored by car. Plan to pull over a lot to snap photos of the stunning vistas and rugged terrain, and be sure to stop at Goldfield Ghost Town and Tortilla Flat.

While this road is open most of the year, spring is the best time to visit the Apache Trail. This is when the vibrant wildflowers bloom, filling the landscape with a rainbow of colors. Plus, the temperatures are ideal for exploring.

Yes, this historic road winding through the desert provides breathtaking scenery at every turn. From the towering Superstition Mountains to the artificial lakes, the Apache Trail offers an authentic taste of the wild and rugged Southwest. While it can be narrow and windy, it's worth every minute.

Yes, booking an Apache Trail tour in advance lets you secure your spot and gives you peace of mind knowing that your tour is all set. This is especially important in the winter and spring months when it's the most popular time to visit the desert in Arizona.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Apache Trail. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Phoenix:

• Camelback Mountain

• Desert Botanical Gardens

• Phoenix Zoo

• Old Town Scottsdale

• Tempe

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Phoenix.