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Frequently Asked Questions

We Hit the Trails, Rain or Shine!

Tours are cancelled only in extreme weather conditions or at the discretion of the Tonto National Forest or Apache Trail Tours.

Our guides are trained professionals who devote themselves to providing you the most educational and entertaining tour experience. Although we strive to provide a safe adventure, there are certain dangers involved that are beyond our control. Each guest will be required to sign an acknowledgement of risk.

A credit card is required to hold your reservation. Tours may be cancelled or rescheduled at no additional charge up to 48 hours prior to tour date/time. There are no refunds for cancellations after that time. Tours rescheduled 24 hours prior to original tour date/time, will incur a $10 fee. Reschedules on original tour date/time will incur a $25 charge. No shows will be charged full fare.

Please check in for your tour 15 minutes prior to departure. Jeeps roll on scheduled departure times. Late arrivals will either miss their tour (for which they are still financially responsible for) or their tour will be shortened by the amount of time they are late.

Our tours explore the Superstition Mountain areas as well as the world famous Apache Trail. Our permitted trails include areas in the Tonto National Forest and Bureau of Land Management territory. We are the only outfitters authorized to off-road here and would love to have you join us on the trails where fierce Apache rode and the gold rush took place in the 1800’s.
We offer rugged off-road 4X4 tours, on-road scenic journeys and gold-panning. Combine types of tours or add a steak dinner at sunset for a unique experience. A picture is worth 1000 words…..being there priceless!

The company’s maiden tours in 1993 were in Jeep CJ’s. As business increased, Commanche pick-ups that would seat more people, were added. All of these original vehicles, now over 35 years old, are still used occasionally. However, the fleet has been enhanced and strengthened with the addition of customized Dodge pickups, a Chevy Blazer, and more. Our focus is not on Jeep, it is on providing comfortable, reliable transportation for your tour. Come hit the trails with us – adventure awaits!

Your guide will weave the trails and tales of the old west. We specialize in educating our guests about the history and legends, Native lore and culture, desert resources, and the flora and fauna. We take our role as caretakers seriously and are partners in preservation through education with the United States Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.
Reservations are always recommended to assure availability on the day and time that you would like for your adventure.
Because of the ruggedness of our tours or the time/distance to/between facilities we do not recommend our tours for pregnant women.
Trail Masters and company personnel reserve the right to refuse service to anyone not physically capable of accessing Jeep seating area without assistance.  Access to seating area may involve stepping up, lifting legs up and over, bending/leaning over, turning sideways, etc.  Tour price less $25 for Trail Master call-out will be refunded if tour cancellation is the decision of Apache Trail Tours personnel.
  • Closed-toe shoes (tennis shoes are fine)
  • Sunscreen and/or hat, sunglasses, lip balm
  • Lightweight wrap (the temperatures along desert floor and through the canyon area of the Apache Trail can vary from turn-to-turn)
  • Camera
Tours start from our office location at Goldfield Ghost Town. Please refer to “Our Location” for detailed directions.
Absolutely! The minimum age is 2 and we offer a reduced child fare for ages 2-15 on tours one to two hours in length.
Tour times vary on season sunrise and sunset times.  Departures may be as early as 7 am or as late as 5 pm depending on reservation availability.

A credit card is required to hold your reservation. Tours may be cancelled or rescheduled at no additional charge UP TO 48 hours prior to tour date/time. There are no refunds for cancellations after that time.  No shows will be charged full fare plus tax.  Reschedules after tour date/time will incur a $25 fee.

Tours rescheduled within 48 hours prior to original tour date/time, will incur a $10 fee. There is no reschedule fee for changes prior to the 48 hour window.
Transportation may be available for an additional fare based on our current reservation load.
There are restroom facilities available at Goldfield Ghost town prior to your departure. Facilities are also located at Tortilla Flat and Fish Creek Hill overlook.
We run rain or shine. There’s nothing quite like the fragrance of the Arizona desert in the rain. And who would want to miss the opportunity of seeing the water falls off the canyon walls along the Apache Trail? Of course, full refunds will be issued if there is zero visibility or the trails are closed by the forest service.
Our tour guides work had to provide you with an entertaining and educational experience. Tipping in appreciation of their workmanship is customary and greatly appreciated. The recommended gratuity is 15-20%. The gratuity may be paid directly to the guide or added to your credit card payment.
Our tour vehicles hold up to 8 average size people. Please let us know if anyone in your group is over 6’ tall or over 180 pounds.
Our tour vehicles hold up to 8 average sized people and groups are combined.  Private tours require the purchase of a minimum of six seats.
Yes. Private tours require the purchase of six seats.
Absolutely! We can either add you to a tour that is already reserved or put your name on our waiting list.

Yes, click here.

The office does not need to be open to reserve or run tours.  Phones are answered from 8am to 5pm daily.

During season, tours are available 7 days a week.  We are closed for business during the months of July, August and September as well as the following holidays: Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

You are welcome to bring your own contained snacks. Eating is not recommended while the vehicle is in motion.

Please refer to your GPS program for travel times. Using “Point of Interest” – Goldfield Ghost Town will give you the most accurate information.

When you call to make a reservation, please advise us in advance of any special needs anyone in your party has. We do not have the capability of carrying wheel chairs. Tour participants must be physically capable of accessing tour vehicle seating area without assistance.  Access to seating area may involve stepping up, lifting legs up and over, bending/leaning over, turning sideways, etc.  We will make every effort to accommodate you and provide a comfortable and fun adventure, however Trail Masters and company personnel reserve the right to refuse service to anyone not physically capable of accessing Jeep seating areas.  Tour price less $25 for Trail Master call-out will be refunded if tour cancellation is the decision of Apache Trail Tours personnel.

Alcoholic beverages in cans or plastic ONLY are permitted on the 4×4 desert adventures.  No alcohol can be taken on any tours of the Apache Trail.

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