What to do and see in Apache Junction, Arizona (AZ): The Best Day Trips from

This 8-hour tour makes the most of a one day journey on the Apache Trail. See the Sonoran Desert and Canyon Lake via a small group of up to five passengers maximum. This small group tour gives you a more personal and comfortable experience as you make your way to your final destination. You will be taken to a variety of stops throughout this tour such as the Superstition Mountain Museum, Goldfield Ghost Town, and Tortilla Flat. You'll also get a chance to experience the amazing scenery on a 90 minute narrated lake cruise on Canyon Lake. Ask us more about how the day can shape up.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water

Exclusions: Entrance fees to additional activities at Goldfield Ghost Town such as Train Ride or Mine Tour, Lunch, Gratuities

On this day trip we will travel to the famous Apache Trail. An old trail, the Apache tribe used in the late 1800's as well as a road built for prospectors and wagons traveling through the area. You as our guest will enjoy the majestic Superstition Mountain range as well as the beautiful Sonoran desert backdrop. We will venture to the old gold mining ghost town of Goldfield, witness breathtaking vistas in the mountain range of the Superstitions and let you take a 90 minute sightseeing steamboat ride on Canyon Lake. We will also make a pitstop at the old wagon stop of Tortilla Flat for possible lunch or gift shop attractions. Lastly we will stop at the Lost Dutchman Museum to polish up your knowledge of the area before we head back into town. Duration of trip is 8 hours from Pickup to Drop-off.

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, 90 Minute Sightseeing Day Cruise, Lost Dutchman Museum Admission

Exclusions: Gratuities

Tour The Superstition Mountains and the historic Apache Trail. Great scenery, unique history, fantastic geology and a great way to learn about the plants and animals of The Sonoran Desert.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks

Exclusions: Lunch

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.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Stretch 15 passenger vans with maximum 10 per van

Exclusions: Gratuities, No animals allowed in van.

Arizona's first historic highway is just a few minutes outside of the city. The Apache Trail is the perfect way to experience the beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Get a chance to try panning for gold in the restored ghost town of Goldfield, marvel at the views of the Superstition Mountains, and take a cruise on scenic Canyon Lake. A pickup directly from your hotel or private residence gets the adventure started, leading you out to the Superstition Mountains along the path that guided Apache travelers, stagecoaches, and mountain men alike. When you get to Canyon Lake, board the famous Dolly Steamboat for a 6-mile narrated nature cruise. Watch for bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and a host of other desert animals, as well as unforgettable views of the towering volcanic cliffs. Next, your guide will take you to the town of Tortilla Flat, a stagecoach stop that holds onto its rich tradition through its architecture and unique decorating sense before heading back to the city.

Inclusions: Professional, local guide, Pickup and drop-off , All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Entry Fees onto Dolly Steamboat

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food