Oasis Tour of Tucson
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Tucson, USA
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
On this guided audio tour, discover Tucson’s Mount Lemmon—located in the Coronado National Forest, it’s the highest point in the Santa Catalina Mountains. As you travel up the mountain, stop to take in scenic views of the surrounding landscape with the help of binoculars that are provided.
- Experience the scenic drive up Mount Lemmon in Tucson
- The tour includes stops for picture taking and light hiking
- Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Depart from the conveniently located Park Place Mall
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Binoculars
- Private transportation
- Fuel surcharge
- Rope
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Park Place Mall5870 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711, USA
A white van with the logo Tucson Mountain Shuttle will be park in the pickup zone.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours
- 03/06/2022 - 05/22/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Itinerary
1
Mount Lemmon
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Featured review
Andrew_G
Mel , our guide and driver, picked us up on time in an immaculate minibus. He was a very good driver, very knowledgeable guide and a very friendly character l nothing was too much trouble for him. Mount Lemmon was stunning and I highly recommend this tour.
Reviews
5.0
based on 70 reviews
Lee_C, May 2026
Great trip up Mt Lemmon. Worth booking rather than driving so you can take in the views. This trip is all about understanding the landscape. Mel the driver took his time and shared his knowkedge
Zohra_A, Apr 2026
Call the guide ahead of time to make sure he's been notified of your schedule by Viator.
The guide was great.
Ellen_B, Mar 2026
We had a group of four and had a great experience with our driver/guide, Larry. He gave us a lot of great information about the area and the ride up the mountain. Larry was very accommodating, we were able to stop when we wanted and he gave us suggestions of places that we might want to see. Overall a very enjoyable tour.
Andrew_G, Mar 2026
Mel , our guide and driver, picked us up on time in an immaculate minibus. He was a very good driver, very knowledgeable guide and a very friendly character l nothing was too much trouble for him. Mount Lemmon was stunning and I highly recommend this tour.
Claudia_N, Oct 2025
I had an absolutely fantastic experience on the Oasis Tour of Tucson, and I can’t recommend it highly enough. From start to finish, this tour delivered on views, service, and memories.
First off, the scenery was breathtaking. Driving up Mount Lemmon felt like a journey through multiple climates — the desert gave way to pine forest, and every turn offered another stunning vista. I was able to capture some truly amazing photos, and the views from the higher elevation were nothing short of spectacular. The air in Arizona is fresh I almost forgot about all the car pollution.
But what really made the day special was the guide, Timothy. He is the consummate professional — friendly, punctual, and deeply knowledgeable about the region. You can tell he loves what he does. Because I was traveling solo, he graciously made schedule accommodations just for me and even provided transportation to make things easier. He went above and beyond to ensure the day flowed smoothly and all my questions were answered.
If you’re thinking of booking, don’t hesitate — just reach out to Timothy ahead of time to set up any special arrangements (pickup, timing, etc.). Whether you’re a solo traveler or part of a group, this tour is well worth it. Five stars all around!
Udit_C, Apr 2025
Excellent, entertaining trip with Timothy.
Highly recommend his tour.
He was prompt, informative and professional .
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thanks for choosing my Tour I really appreciate you and your husband for your support
Thresiamma_J, Feb 2025
The views on the way and top of Mount Lemmon were breathtaking ! Our tour guide Timothy went above and beyond what is expected of a tour guide and made sure we had the best experience and I recommend it to anyone!Tucson Mountain shuttle and Timothy are the best!
Randi_A, Feb 2025
We learned a lot about the flora and fauna of Mt. Lemmon and its history
We had no idea of the biodiversity of the area.
Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable.
Highly recommend.
Elinor_S, Oct 2024
Tim was friendly, full of energy, unique facts that made the tour interesting..
he communicated well pre-tour and was personable. The narrated audio up the mountain was very informative. The stops along the way were great ways to see the different geography. He supplied binoculars and pointed out several highlights. The stop at Mt Lemmon was nice and gave an opportunity to buy souvenirs. A great tour!
Alexander_H, Apr 2024
A wonderful tour that I highly recommend if you plan on visiting Tucson for a few days. We drove up to Mount Lemmon, learned about the history, the biodiversity and the local culture of the place. We had a lot of fun. Definitely a tour to remember!
Jennifer_L, Mar 2024
Amazing tour up Mount Lemmon. Our guide Tim was fantastic, knowledgable and fun, Audio commentary was narrated by U of A experts, and we learned a lot about the different climate zones on the mountain. Highly recommend.
JULIA_D, Mar 2024
Timothy was the best! He is very knowledgeable, very helpful and very friendly. He went above and beyond the call of duty to take photographs, help us along steeper tracks, and give us general information about Tucson.
andrea_m, Mar 2024
Tour guide was awesome! Very personable and full of great information. Absolutely recommend! Great way to experience all Mt Lemmon has to offer.
Julie_M, Feb 2024
Tim was a great source of information and was fun to have as a tour guide. The views were amazing! We saw so much natural beauty and enjoyed the changing climates and landscape.
MaryGrace_S, Dec 2023
My boyfriend and I booked this Oasis Tour upon our arrival in Tucson. We tend to have active/adventurous vacations and normally I would not have booked such a tour, but it turned out to be AWESOME! Timothy is extremely knowledgeable about Mt. Lemmon and the Tucson area and we had a fantastic day with him. The ride was very scenic and we stopped for a number of great photo opportunities - Timothy knew all the best places. I highly recommend this tour and guide. As someone else mentioned - do not let the "audio tour" part turn you off - it is only part of the tour and actually quite interesting!
Kasturi_B, Dec 2023
The detailed narration while going to the spot & the quiz riding back was really enjoyable. Touring guide was very friendly & took lot of pictures for us on the way.
Carol_C, Dec 2023
Excellent tour and guide person Tim. Good knowledge and history of the mountains. A five star rating for sure!
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thanks! You very much for your support and please come back to visit us.
melita_p, Nov 2023
This is the most happiest Tour I have ever been to from NY to FL. And las vegas tour by far this is the best coz Timothy our tour guide is soo knowledgeable on this Oasis Tour abd he's very caring ..Patience and all throughout the tour it was fun I just love him..I bought his book and I read it so Beautiful put together.i will recommend him thru my friends and family and anyone ..He's great 💜❤️🩵
James_C, Nov 2023
Had a day free in Tucson and this was a great way to spend it! Tour guide was Tim, and he was great fun, full of info and clearly knew the area extremely well.
The meeting point was by the main entrance to Park Place Mall (north side), just a little way to the East by the big bowling pin. From there we drove up into the mountains stopping a handful of times to take in the breathtaking views. Tim had binoculars for us to look through. A few light strolls to the lookout points, but nothing strenuous. The final stop is at a ski resort town on Mt Lemmon (typically there's snow there for a couple of months in winter), with opportunities to buy snacks and souvenirs. Worth checking the Mt Lemmon temperature forecast before you leave since it's much cooler at the summit than in Tucson.
All in all, a great way to see 4 different biomes (desert, grassland, woodland and forest) in just a few hours.
Thanks Tim!
Cheryl_C, Oct 2023
Loved the saguara cactus forest and rock formations, and spectacular views. Timothy was an excellent guide.
Angie_B, Sep 2023
Our tour guide was amazing. He went above and beyond to make our experience enjoyable. He knew all the right places to get the best pictures. Thanks so much!
kc41395, Aug 2023
Excellent tour!! Our tour guide, Timothy, is personable and very knowledgeable about the place. He showed us where to take great pictures! And showed all the different shapes of rocks! I recommend this tour, if you don’t join the tour, you may miss some interesting spots.
Debe_S, Aug 2023
Timothy did a fantastic job on our tour of
Mt Lemmon. He is very knowledgeable of the area, courteous and professional. I highly recommend this tour. We had a great experience!
Stacy_W, May 2023
Timothy did a GREAT job. Mount Lemmon has amazing views and is worth the time spent! Timothy is super informative and knowledgeable, very friendly and personable. And was a very safe driver. I would highly recommend him to anyone visiting Tucson.
Christianr_T, Apr 2023
We had a great time with Timothy. My 11yo son stayed engaged the whole time and enjoyed the tour tremendously. Highly recommended!
Thank you, Timothy!
WilliamM, Mar 2023
Timothy is an excellent knowledgeable guide. His passion for Tuscon and the Coronado National forest spills out during the entire tour. He takes you to great scenic spots and captures majestic memorable images for your group.
worth every cents.
Denise_B, Mar 2023
The guide was friendly, knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend time with.
Timothy couldn’t have been more helpful.
He made the tour a fun experience.
Kristin_P, Mar 2023
Timothy was a kind, knowledgeable and patient guide. We learned so much about beautiful Mt Lemmon! Highly recommend!!
Valencia_D, Feb 2023
Timothy was a fantastic tour guide. Very knowledgeable about whole mountain, and patient with us handicapped senior citizens. That you for a wonderful tour!
Susan_B, Nov 2022
Amazing tour!! Tim is a fabulous tour guide! His love of the Tucson mountains is very apparent. He took great pictures of us and shared the history of the mountains. By the end of the tour we felt like Tim was a good friend. Don’t miss this tour!!
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