Discover desert landscapes and their stories with an expert local guide
4–8 hrs
1 to 13 people
Private guide, Pickup
Explore the Sonoran Desert on a private scenic drive with an expert local guide. Get to know the region’s ecology, wildlife, and history as you travel through the landscape, with stops to take a closer look at native plants.
Cancel at least 72 hours before the tour starts for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 72 hours. If you arrive more than 30 minutes late, the tour will be cancelled without a refund.
Product ID: VSRM5M
No. For groups of fewer than 8, guide gratuity is not included in the listed price. The customary amount is 15–20% of the tour cost, and you can leave it in cash with your guide at the end of your desert tour.
Yes. The optional Apache Trail upgrade adds Goldfield Ghost Town, a guided tour of an 1890s gold mine, lunch at Mammoth Saloon, and a Dolly Steamboat cruise on Canyon Lake.
Lunch covers one entrée and one soft drink per person. Entrées costing more than $40 are not included.
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