Apache Trail with Dolly Steamboat
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Phoenix, USA
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Go beyond the sprawl of Phoenix and see the natural beauty of Arizona on this small-group tour to the Apache Trail. Stop at Tortilla Flat, the Superstition Mountains, and Goldfield Ghost Town. Hop aboard the Dolly Steamboat for a 90-minute cruise on Canyon Lake and snap pictures from Canyon Lake Vista.
- Perfect for nature lovers who want to get beyond Phoenix
- A small-group tour limited to five people provides an intimate experience
- A 90-minute steamboat cruise on Canyon Lake is included
- Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Phoenic hotel
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees to additional activities at Goldfield Ghost Town such as Train Ride or Mine Tour
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We pickup from all locations, within our radius in Metro Phoenix, including hotels, resorts, rentals, private homes and / or shopping areas. Please note, there are no hotels within the radius that we do not pick up from. Please do not be hesitant to reserve, due to your hotel not being on the "list". There is NO list. If your hotel is IN our radius, we can pick up.
Operating hours.8:00 am
Itinerary
This 8-hour tour of the Apache Trail starts with an early morning hotel pickup between 7:30a.m. and 8:30a.m. There are different cities other than Phoenix this tour will pick up from, and those include most of Scottsdale, Tempe, West Chandler, Glendale, and East Peoria. There won’t be more than five people on this tour with you, so your ride for the day is a comfortable air-conditioned van.
During the day, pass through the Sonoran Desert to get to the Apache Trail. Follow your guide along the trail as you learn about its rich history. The trail is 120 miles (193 kilometers) long, and there are many stories to be heard about it.
Stops made on the trail include Superstition Mountains, Tortilla Flat, and Goldfield Ghost Town. Plus you can also take a 90-minute steamboat cruise on Canyon Lake. See views from the Canyon Lake Vista before the day ends.
Your tour is over when you’re dropped back off at your hotel.
Please note: A minimum of two people per booking is required.
During the day, pass through the Sonoran Desert to get to the Apache Trail. Follow your guide along the trail as you learn about its rich history. The trail is 120 miles (193 kilometers) long, and there are many stories to be heard about it.
Stops made on the trail include Superstition Mountains, Tortilla Flat, and Goldfield Ghost Town. Plus you can also take a 90-minute steamboat cruise on Canyon Lake. See views from the Canyon Lake Vista before the day ends.
Your tour is over when you’re dropped back off at your hotel.
Please note: A minimum of two people per booking is required.
1
Goldfield Ghost Town
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Superstition Mountains
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
The Dolly Steamboat
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
5
Tortilla Flat, Az.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- A maximum of 5 people per booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Tour operation may be contingent on Lake Cruise availability. May through October, may be limited to Wednesday through Sunday. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if lake cruises are not running. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- German guide subject to availability
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 71 reviews
Maureen_L, Dec 2025
Will was an amazing guide. Knowledgeable, fun, well organized and we enjoyed the trip very much. Highly recommend it!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thanks very much for your review! Glad that you enjoyed it. Safe travels!
LEONORA_D, Oct 2025
The best part was the boat ride we got to see some wild life. Also got to have picture with tall cactus
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks very much for your review. Glad you enjoyed the scenery and wildlife sightings!
Deb_W, Aug 2025
Jon was prompt, very informative and the trip was extremely fun with lots of history and stories! I would highly recommend Jon for any trip in the area. We are looking forward to our next trip with him❤️
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thanks very much for your kind review. We definitely look forward to your next visit!
Ian_W, Aug 2025
Darrien was very easy going, made us feel comfortable and had lots of local knowledge which made the tour very enjoyable.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Glad to hear that you enjoyed the day!
Ronald_S, Mar 2025
This tour and tour company was the best private excursion our group has ever had. Our tour guide Eddie was very attentive, respectful, accommodating to any needs we had. Eddie was very knowledgeable about the sites and provided a lot of information which was very interesting. We believe this tour company and tour guide should be a must to see the sites in Arizona.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thanks very much for your review and kind words! We really appreciate that, and we are glad that you enjoyed the day on the Apache Trail!
Elizabeth_K, Feb 2025
Our tour guide Will was very friendly and knowledgeable!!!!
Ghost town was a little disappointing but rest of tour was wonderful
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Glad that you enjoyed the day with Will on the Apache Trail. Sorry to hear that Goldfield did not live up to expectations. While many of our guests enjoy the western feel, it can be a bit crowded this time of year. I was glad to hear from Will that the other points of interest, especially the lake cruise, were great. Safe travels, thanks for touring with us.
Gabriela_E, Dec 2024
Hands down the best tour I was on this week; tonto national park is incredible, canyon lake delightful, and tortilla flat was awesome (such good food). Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and kind. I would highly recommend this tour and this company in general!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thanks very much for the review, and for touring with us! So happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. Safe travels!
Michael_R, Nov 2024
The scenery is the best thing for me. I am from Chicago and now live in west palm beach. So it is a beautiful change.
Deb_W, Aug 2024
Wonderful fun family adventure! We had an excellent tour guide Jon who was very knowledgeable and a careful driver! Such a great memorable experience! I would highly recommend this tour. Beautiful scenery and relaxing drive with a driver. Well worth the expense!
Kimberley_G, Jul 2024
Everything ran on time, guide was fantastic, and it was an excellent experience, lots to see and do. It was a great experience
Kelly_M, Jul 2024
We had a great time! Saw a lot of sites and the views of the Phoenix area. Our tour guide was amazing and knew a lot of history and told great stories. I loved the steamboat ride, it was so nice and relaxing. We did not see a lot of wildlife though, probably due to the time of day and heat! They were hiding out and I don't blame them! I stayed inside the cabin and only went out on the deck to take pictures! :)
Tim_D, Jul 2024
Our guide Darien did a great job and was very informative about local plants and wildlife. The Dolly Steamboat was a fun and cool way to enjoy the beautiful scenery on Canyon Lake and we had alot of fun at the museum and local shops . Highly recommend!
Eugenie_R, May 2024
Robert (our driver and guide) was great! His love and enthusiasm for this unique area was evident in all he showed and taught us. He tailored our experience to our interests and time constraints. Very much exceeded our expectations!
Kenneth_H, May 2024
This was an amazing trip. The history and geographical amazed me. The rock formations and lake tour were great Very informative and enjoyable. Tortilla Flats was amazing with their chili hamburger per the guide’s recommendation. The history was a great plus that the guide gave us. Very knowledgeable and kind. Great tour company.
The_T, May 2024
Brandon was awesome! I traveled with my mom and we had the time of our life! Time-frames were really flexible and Brandon allowed us to explore goldfield ghost town as much as we wanted. Due to the small group (another couple was with us) it was like going in a trip with friends ! I definitely recommend it 🙂
Dan_R, Mar 2024
Noel was so knowledgeable on the tour, as well as all things Arizona. We learned so much, and he knew exactly how to make this the best tour possible. Great experience!
Jeanette_F, Mar 2024
Really enjoyed seeing the desert and Canyon Lake. Just beautiful! You would never see much of that area if you weren't on a boat on the lake.
Linda_W, Mar 2024
The dolly boat ride was awesome. But everything we saw today was great.
We suggest that let people know that they may want to bring binoculars for the boat.
Brian_G, Mar 2024
Spent the right amount of time in each stop to see the sights. Our guide was insightful and always ready to answer any questions that we had.
Niall_C, Mar 2024
Noel was patient and relaxed and knowledgeable company, highly recommended and enjoyable day out. Lots to do and beautiful scenery.
Michael_C, Feb 2024
the beautiful scenery and the steam boat ride was awesome.noel was our guide he was very knowledgeable about our whole trip.
PIOTR_M, Jan 2024
Great time to see all those places. Our driver and pilot Brandon professional, approachable and helpful. 😀
Angela_P, Jan 2024
Our tour guide Darien was amazing very educational. Did not rush us was helpful and would take pictures of us. And dolly steamboat was well worthwhile.
Linda_C, Dec 2023
Wonderful trip - tour guide was very knowledgeable about the area and had excellent recommendations-
Scenery was breathtaking!
Earl_H, Dec 2023
Our tour guide was exceptional. His enthusiasm for wild life and nature was contagious. It was a great way to learn about the history of Phoenix and spend the day outdoors.
Donna_N, Dec 2023
The steamboat cruise was beautiful but we are not big shippers so were not impressed with the ghost town stops .
Paul_T, Sep 2023
Views were stunning both by road and the steamboat ride. Eddie and Troy were both excellent and made the trip that more enjoyable.
Emily_G, Mar 2023
Bobby was an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and super sweet. He even gave us some helpful tips for the rest of our trip. We saw so many beautiful sights. It was a great experience for our whole family.
kim_c, Mar 2023
Our tour guide, Bob, was amazing. He was knowledgeable about the Superstitious Mountains, the Apache Trail and the history of the area. We also enjoyed the different stops along the trail. Just a fun and informative trip. Our next trip will be The Grand Canyon Tour if we can get Bob as our tour guide.
KENNETH_C, Nov 2022
Had a full day semi-private Apache Trail Day Trip tour 10-27-22. The tour included stops at the Superstition Mountain Museum and Goldfield Ghost Town, a nature cruise of Canyon Lake aboard the Steamboat Dolly and lunch in the quaint little town of Tortilla Flat. The sights on the tour were wonderful and our tour guide, Lizette, was fantastic. Lizette was friendly, very knowledgeable, and quite engaging. She gave detailed descriptions and history of the areas visited, showed us the best picture taking sites, and took photos for us. She was an excellent driver, punctual, considerate, and made the entire tour a very enjoyable experience from pick-up to drop-off. Would definitely recommend this tour, especially with Lizette.
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