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Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Tour

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Phoenix, United States
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Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Tour
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icon8 hours  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Overview

Ride the old fashioned Dolly Steamboat through the slot canyon at Canyon Lake and then hit the Apache Trail through the Sonora Desert on this tour from the Phoenix area. After your narrated cruise, visit the small town of Tortilla Flat, taking in views of the rare desert landscape along the way.
  • Dolly Steamboat and Apache Trail tour from Phoenix area
  • Take a 90-minute guided cruise through a slot canyon on an old-fashioned steamboat
  • Look out for wildlife like long horn sheep and eagles along the way
  • Ride a van through the Sonora Desert, a rare desert environment found in the American Southwest and Mexico
  • Lunch in the historic mining town of Tortilla Flat
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included
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Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Stretch 15 passenger vans with maximum 10 per van
Gratuities
No animals allowed in van.

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We depart from hotels and resorts in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and Mesa. Your specific hotel may not be in the pick up area any particular day. If so, we will direct you to a different pick up location.

Departure Time

8:30 AM
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Children 5 years and under are required to ride in a car seat that the guest must provide
  • 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
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Across Arizona Tours, LLC

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience 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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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Tour?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
See all safety measures taken by Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Tour.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Tour?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Tour.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Tour?
A:
The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
See all safety measures taken by Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Tour.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Tour?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Tour.

Reviews

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Steamboat/Apache Trail
Krystle_R
, Oct 2020
We loved having a knowledgeable tour guide who seemed genuinely interested in providing details about the area. Mary was personable and friendly and made the experience fun. Tortilla flat is a cute little town that we were able to visit. Steamboat ride encouraged social distancing. At the last stop of the day where we are lunch we were happy to see that there were two options as the saloon at the top of the hill did not feel like a safe space for a LGBTQ couple. There was a large "Trump Pence" banner on the side of the building and it was made known that they give free drinks to those openly supporting Trump (wearing a shirt or hat). The little town itself was a nice place to see. Overall the tour was fun and met expectations.
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review the Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Tour you took with our guide Mary. She is an exceptional tour guide, as are all of our staff of guides. The Apache Trail Tour is a wonderful day spent in the Sonora Desert. Please join us on one of our other tours the next time you visit Arizona!
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James_P
, Sep 2020
My date was scheduled wrong. When we found the error, it was too late to cancel. Viator did not support me at all even though I have frequently used them in the past. No more.
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2020
Viator is a great company to work with. We have enjoyed their system and staff for many years. We are sorry that you booked for the wrong date. When you make a reservation with them, they then send you a confirmation with all the information about your reservation. It's a shame that you didn't notice the date you had incorrectly booked for in this confirmation. It doesn't seem to be Vaitor's fault that you made this mistake. If you would like to go another date, please give us a call and we will try to accommodate you.
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Apache Trail
James_P
, Sep 2020
Extremely disappointed. The trip was improperly scheduled and it was too late to cancel when we found the error. I had to forfeit my entire payment without a thankyou or anything from Viator or Across Arizona Tours. Not even a vochure was offered, just a too bad for wanting $258.
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2020
Unfortunately, you were well within the 24 hour cancellation policy. We are sorry you mistakenly reserved for the wrong day and month. By the time you let us know, it was too late for a refund.
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Always satisfied
Warren_S
, Mar 2020
We loved our Tour! We had a group of 6 adults and were so pleased with Eric, our guide, his plethora of information about the area and plants. The steamboat ride was also wonderful and so relaxing. The crew and captain also gave so much information about Canyon Lake and the surroundings. Tortilla Flat was also enjoyable with great food and typical western atmosphere. We have used Viator for a couple of our vacations and are never disappointed!
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icon Response from Host , Mar 2020
We are so happy that you enjoyed your tour and gave it 5 stars. We agree that Eric is very knowledgeable. He really enjoys taking his guests throughout Arizona and imparting information about the sites visited. We hope you will join us on another of our incredible tours the next time you visit Arizona.
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Fabulous Day!
Bob_B
, Mar 2020
Such a fabulous day! Picked up in the morning after having changed my pick up point several times (thanks to Viator for being so understanding and accommodating). Taylor was a great guide, very knowledgeable about the desert, Phoenix and the history of the area. He could not have been more concerned about the well-being of all his passengers, he took very good care of us. The Dolly Steamboat was a really fun little trip, lots of great scenery, eagles, buzzards, and mountain sheep to see, the captain and crew were also great. Tortilla Flats was also great fun, the restaurant was such an experience, the food great, the staff even better and service was quick, concerning the size of our group. This is something I could do again!
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icon Response from Host , Mar 2020
Thank you for this 5 star review of the Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat tour you took with Taylor. He is a wonderful guide, the perfect personality to give each of our guests an experience they will treasure for a lifetime.
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Excellent
Don
, Mar 2020
Very educational. Tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable. Will do again when back in the area. See you again
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icon Response from Host , Mar 2020
Thank you for taking the time to give us a 5 star review of the tour you did with Across Arizona Tours. We look forward to seeing you again the next time you visit. You might want to try some of our other amazing tours.
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BARBARA_W
, Feb 2020
Great day, Mary was a very informative guide.To see Big Horn Sheep in nature is a rare experience.Tortilla Flats was just too crowded for lunch or visiting but otherwise a great trip.
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icon Response from Host , Mar 2020
Thank you for your 5 star review of the Apache Trail Tour you took with Mary. All of our guides are extremely knowledgeable about Arizona history, culture, geology, etc. They give excellent tours that our guests treasure for a lifetime.
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Relaxin on the Lake
Diane_S
, Feb 2020
It was a great tour. Our guide was enthusiastic and you could tell she enjoyed her job She was very informative on local history and the plants in the area. We really enjoyed the steamboat. So relaxing and the right amount of time to really enjoy the scenery. I don’t handle quick turns etc so the drive to and from the canyon lake was a little hard on my stomach. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
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icon Response from Host , Feb 2020
Thank you for your review of the Apache Trail tour you took with Across Arizona Tours. This is an outstanding day, with time to enjoy the Sonora Desert.
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A Great Tour
lylemcdonald
, Jan 2020
We started out on this tour on a rainy and misty day. This did not reduce our enjoyment but made it kind of mystical with the fog surrounding the mountains. Our tour guide(Mary) made it a wonderful day to see the amount and the trail.
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icon Response from Host , Jan 2020
Thank you for your 5 star review of the Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Tour you took with Mary. She is an outstanding guide, as is our whole staff of guides. Arizona is an amazing state and it's very worthwhile to explore different areas.
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Fun daytrip
springanne1
, Jan 2020
Saw animals. Tour guide was great. His driving was safe. People were nice. Weather cooperated. Full bar at reservoir.
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icon Response from Host , Jan 2020
Thank you for your 5 star review of the Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat tour. We are pleased that you enjoyed your day.
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