This tour will take you into the desert, through the mountains, and then over Canyon Lake by Dolly Steamboat. Learn about Arizona's local culture on this fun, informative tour.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Duration 7 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Ticket confirmation within 48 hours
- Once purchased, you’ll receive a booking confirmation from the activity provider.
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Meet your driver at one of the select locations in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, or Mesa. Your specific hotel may not be in the pickup route on a particular day. If this happens, the activity provider will direct you to a different pick up location.
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
Experience
Itinerary
5 pickup location options:
Hyatt Regency Phoenix, DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Mesa, Safeway, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tempe, an IHG Hotel, 2785 N Scottsdale Rd
Transfer
Tortilla Flat
Sightseeing
Boat cruise
Sonoran Desert
Guided tour
Transfer
5 drop-off locations:
2785 N Scottsdale Rd, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tempe, an IHG Hotel, Hyatt Regency Phoenix, DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Mesa, Safeway
Main stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Take a 90 minute narrated cruise on beautiful Canyon Lake aboard Dolly Steamboat
- Visit the town of Tortilla Flat, a former stagecoach stop, with a population of 6 people
- Go for a short walk in the Sonora Desert with your guide who will point out the local flora
- Depart for your tour from many hotels in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and Mesa Arizona
Full description
Come join us on an adventurous tour along the Apache Trail and into the Sonora desert, then take a cruise on Dolly Steamboat through Canyon Lake.
Driving into the Superstition Mountains, you will visit Tortilla Flat, a quaint Arizona town with a population of 6! Next, relax on a 90-minute cruise over picturesque Canyon Lake, with its magnificent desert surroundings. Don't forget your camera, as this is the ideal platform from which to snap postcard-perfect landscape photos.
Your guide will then lead you into the desert for an explanation of the local flora, including the majestic Saguaro cactus and Arizona's state tree, the Palo Verde.
Includes
- Guide services
- Transportation
- Admissions
- Bottles of water
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Important information
What to bring
- Jacket
- Cash
Not allowed
- Pets
- Luggage or large bags
- Bags
Know before you go
- Take a sweater or jacket along during winter months
- A stop is made for lunch but it's not included in the price
- A tip for your guide is optional but much appreciated