The Apache Trail - Apache Trail Tour Superstition Mountains, Canyon Lake Cruise and Serching For Gold

The Apache Trail

An Awe Inspiring Experience!

Apache Trail Tour includes Superstition Mountains, Canyon Lake Cruise and Searching For Gold

This road, following ancient Salado foot paths, was carved through awe inspiring canyons and rock to provide access for the construction of Roosevelt Dam at the turn of the century. Teddy Roosevelt called this canyon "one of the most spectacular and best-worth-seeing sights of the world".

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Bring your shovel, pick, and sense of adventure. This tour takes you to the mystery and wonder of the Superstition Mountains, location of the world famous "Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine." (He was not really Dutch, you know!) Misplaced for over 100 years, somebody is bound to find the gold mine sooner or later and it might as well be you. Even if you don't find it, you'll have a great time looking. The short desert walk on this trip will give you an idea of what to expect in your search.

On this tour you will find Tortilla Flat-- population 6… or 4… or 3. It is hard to keep up with the ever-changing population of the old stage stop. While there, notice the unique wallpaper in every building…both of them.

The highlight of the trip (if you don't strike it rich) is a one-and one-half hour narrated boat ride on The Dolly's Steamboat on Canyon Lake. One of the four man made lakes on the Salt River…no, it is not salty. Most people don't think of lakes when they think of Arizona, but we have over 260 bodies of water in the state--it's just that the water is very dry.

Cruising under the 80-90 ft. cliffs of Canyon Lake, you're apt to see a verity of wildlife, including Bighorn sheep, deer, nesting eagles and a variety of aquatic foul. Once in a while, you may even see a black bear or mountain lion. Don't worry… they can't swim very fast and rarely catch the boat.

Returning to the marina for lunch at the Lakeside Cantina, you'll enjoy a view of the lake and the company of your guide and fellow travelers. The entire trip takes about seven hours, but we are sure you will remember your adventure for years to come.

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Highlights Includes:

• the Salado foot paths
• Roosevelt Dam
• Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine
• Tortilla Flat
• Dolly's Steamboat on Canyon Lake

Vaughans Southwest - Apache Trail
Tuesdays & Thursdays : 7:00am

Departure Dates and Times:
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 AM

Departure Point:
Upon request you will be picked up at your Phoenix or Scottsdale hotel!

Return Details:

Tour concludes at the original departure point (your hotel).

Discounts for Children and Seniors:

There are NO discounts available for this tour.

Payment:

Your credit card will be charged the total amount of products and services selected at time of booking. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card.

Confirmation & Travel Voucher

For every confirmed booking you will receive an e-mail with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher. Print vouchers on your home/ office printer. Please present this E-Ticket voucher at the Box Office. Only one voucher will be created per tour or activity for all travelers.

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This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12- 24 hours subject to availability.

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Cancellations within 24 hours of the tour are charged in full. Cancellations prior to 24 hours are charged a minimum $10.00 per person administration fee. We charge for NO SHOWS. No Shows on tour dates are charged 100%. Some specific tours and activities have a higher cancellation fee due to the limited space available.

Recommended for all tours in Phoenix: Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, hats, visors and sunglasses.

Weather: Tour route or activity may be changed depending on local weather conditions.

Meals, Gratuities and Souvenirs are NOT included.

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