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Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Van Tour

185 Reviews 4.82 out of 5 stars Based on 185 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 97% of travelers | Phoenix, USA

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8 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Cruise Canyon Lake for 90-minutes aboard Dolly Steamboat. This narrated cruise explores a slot canyon. Keep your eyes open for long horn sheep and eagles. Venture east of the Valley, deep into the Sonora Desert, along the Apache Trail. The Southwest and northern Mexico are the only places on earth where this lush desert exists. Visit Tortilla Flat, a former stage coach stop, which boasts a population of 6 people! There will be some browsing time here. Take a short walk into the desert where your guide will point out the desert plants.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Stretch 15 passenger vans with maximum 10 per van
  • Driver/guide
  • Gratuities
  • No animals allowed in van.
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Meeting and Pickup

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We depart from hotels and resorts in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and Mesa. Your specific hotel may not be in the pick up route on a particular day. If this happens, we will direct you to a different pick up location. You MUST check your emails, including your Spam folder, the afternoon before your tour for your pick up information. Or call the tour company directly for this information.

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What To Expect

Apache Trail Scenic Drive

Venture east of the Valley, deep into the Sonora Desert, along the Apache Trail.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tortilla Flat

Stop for lunch and shopping at Tortilla Flat, a former stage coach stop in Arizona, with a population of 6 people!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

The Dolly Steamboat

Cruise Canyon Lake for 90 minutes aboard Dolly Steamboat. This narrated cruise takes us out into the Sonora Desert for some incredible views.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off is offered for most hotels/resorts in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe, plus in Mesa at the Mesa Hilton. *Please confirm with local operator
  • Across Arizona Tours, LLC is not responsible for viewing conditions at the sites visited and reserves the right to alter tour itineraries due to road or weather conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Van Tour?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

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

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Average 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 185 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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