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Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Tour

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Phoenix, United States
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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 6 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
  • 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.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Across Arizona Tours, LLC
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • 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
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
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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.
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What is the social distancing policy during Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Tour?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Tour?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
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star-5
Good day.
Mary_C
, Oct 2021
Frank was great. Informative, accommodating, humorous. We had an amazing time. Boat ride was very peaceful.Had a excellent lunch in Tortilla Flat.
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2021
Thank you for this 5 star review of the Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Tour. This is a little-known area of Arizona that is beautiful to see. We are happy that you enjoyed Frank as much as we do. He's a fantastic guide, as is our whole staff of guides.
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star-5
30th Anniversary
Pam_B
, Sep 2021
Watching the mountain goats coming down for water. The crew pointing out different images using your imagination in the rocks. Our guide Frank taking us on a tour of the Native Plants of Arizona.
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2021
Thank you for this 5 star review of the Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Tour you took with Frank. This is a little-known area of Arizona that is very worth taking a day to see.
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star-5
Apache trail and Dolly
Carolyn_D
, Jul 2021
Our tour guide Brien was great. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed the entire trip. We would recommend this tour to anyone looking for a way to learn more about Arizona
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2021
We greatly appreciate this 5 star review. The Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Tour is a wonderful day. Beautiful Sonora Desert scenery.
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star-5
Very informative
Angela_L
, Jul 2021
My teen grandson and 7yr old grandson enjoyed learning about desert life and cacti. Our guide, Brian was the perfect host.
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2021
Thank you for your 5 star review of the Apache Trail tour you took. We are so happy that your grandson enjoyed it, too. This is a beautiful tour, going out into the Sonora Desert. The narrated 90 minute Dolly Steamboat cruise is relaxing and well worth taking a day to enjoy.
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star-5
Awesome day trip
joseph_s
, Jul 2021
Excellent day trip. Frank was our guide. He was very friendly and helpful. Beautiful and scenic ride to the lake is about an hour but frank broke it down in a couple of stops Boat ride is very nice and it’s air conditioned. After the ride, we got a nice meal and all prices are reasonable. I would say that if you keep the prices reasonable you will always have people there. Thank you 100% satisfied
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icon Response from Host , Jul 2021
Thank you for this great review. Frank is a fun, knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. The Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat is a great alternative for those who have already seen the Grand Canyon.
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star-5
Outstanding Tour
Ann_B
, Jun 2021
This was one of the best tours my family and I were able to go on at it really was because Brian is awesome!!! From pick up he was informative about the area, pleasant, made us all laugh. My son got a bee sting on the ferry boat and he even went to get him ice. I would definitely plan to go on another tour with this company and ask what day Brian is working!! Thanks for making our day amazing!!!
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icon Response from Host , Jul 2021
Thank ;you for your great review of the Apache Trail you took with Brian. He is a very caring, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic guide. We agree that this tour is amazing.
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star-4
Decent tour
Jennifer_B
, May 2021
The places we visited were good but the transportation was very uncomfortable. It would be good if you could get a better shuttle van.
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icon Response from Host , May 2021
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. The 15 passenger vans we use are all newer model Ford stretch vans. We only take up to 10 passengers on them. We are sorry you didn't like your van, but most people find them comfortable and very clean.
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star-5
Awesome!!!
Sue_T
, May 2021
Eric was a great driver! Very friendly and informative. Wonderful time food wax awesome at Tortilla Flats. The prickly pear ice cream was good too!
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icon Response from Host , May 2021
We appreciate your taking the time to write this review. The Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Tour is a hidden treasure when visiting Arizona. Please join us on one of our other "Awesome" tours the next time you visit.
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star-5
Wonderful tour
Carol_G
, May 2021
NIce short talk about desert vegetation in a park on the way. 90 minute boat ride. We saw lots of longhorn sheep. Then to lunch in Tortilla Flats. Eric our tour guide was wonderful.
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icon Response from Host , May 2021
Thank you for this 5 star review of the tour you took with Eric. The Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Tour is an amazing excursion deep into the Sonora Desert. Well worth taking a day to explore.
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star-4
Very good tour.
Barbara_E
, May 2021
Van driver was friendly and helpful. The boat trip was great. Relaxing and informative. The Captain was very good. Pointed out sheep, eagles nest and more.
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icon Response from Host , May 2021
Thank you for this review. The Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat tour is a beautiful and relaxing way to spend a day out in the Sonora Desert.
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