On-time with comfortable Jeep. Tour guide friendly and knowledgeable. He was good with my 5 year…read moreold grand nephew. Fast Eddie did a terrific job.

We traveled to Apache Junction for the first time on 04-15-25 to check it out. It's a cool little…read moreplace. While we were there, we spotted a trail ride booth for Apache Trail Tours. The prices were great, but you just never know what kind of quality you'll get, even with expensive rides. We had our 6 year old with us, so we were praying that he wouldn't get bored haha! It was extremely hot outside too. We chose the 1 hour ride (just to play it safe), and we were blessed with an old cowboy named "Fast Eddie" as our driver and guide. Without exaggeration, we fell in love with Eddie in about one minute. The trail was awesome, but Eddie was better. The man was absolutely packed full of information and knowledge. We're from Northwest Pennsylvania and had a million questions. Eddie answered ALL of our questions, and incorporated them into his standard presentation. He was especially good with our 6yr. old, and kept everything extremely interesting. Eddie explained wildlife, rocks, views of the mountains, weather, etc, etc, etc..... WE COULDN'T GET ENOUGH OF HIM!!!!!!!! Eddie stopped at several predetermined locations for beautiful views and photo opportunities, but he would also stop anytime we asked him to. We could see that he was one with nature, and that he absolutely loved all the plants and wildlife around him. It was so awesome!!!!!!! I don't know much about the company, we enjoyed our tour and our tour guide more than I can really express on here. Eddie was a great representative of the state of Arizona, as well as Apache Trail Tours. The man was like a historian, college professor, kindergarten teacher, comedian, rancher, cowboy, bullrider, park ranger and old friend all at once. Truly remarkable!

The Grand Canyon and Sedona tour was incredibly amazing. The scenery was so beautiful and the…read moreentire day was one we'll never forget. Being at the Grand Canyon was wonderful and beautiful and just a feeling of wow. Our tour guide, Patrick, was extremely knowledgeable, informative, patient and a lot of fun. He made the tour including lunch on the Navajo Reservation very special and enjoyable. He took us to all the good viewing spots at the Grand Canyon and even helped us get very good pictures. I'd definitely recommend touring with this company. If you can request Patrick as your tour guide, you definitely won't go wrong. Thank you Patrick! From: T and Paul (3/18/26)

Beware! 9 passengers in the tour van and the driver was…read moreexceeding the speed limit constantly by driving 85 MPH, passing semi's! He was also looking at his phone, searching for music while driving 85 MPH in the high speed lane. Sure, he was quite knowledgeable about Sedona and Jerome but, our lives were at risk. (I was sitting to the rear right of the driver & could see the speedometer). The other van following us could not keep up with us, no wonder why?! I believe this drivers name is Zack. If you value your life/safety beware!

My friend and I had such a great time on the Dolly Steamboat! Even though it's hot in the desert,…read morethere was a nice breeze out on the lake that made the ride incredibly comfortable while we were outside. The scenery was absolutely gorgeous, and the whole experience felt so peaceful. The crew was friendly, welcoming, and made the experience even more enjoyable. I loved it so much that I'm already planning to bring my mom and aunts when they visit in September. If you have binoculars, definitely bring them! You'll be able to spot the bighorn sheep along the cliffs better! After the cruise, I'd recommend grabbing lunch at the Tortilla Flat Saloon and taking a drive along the Apache Trail. Just know that part of the trail is unpaved with switchbacks and steep grades, so take your time and make sure you're comfortable driving those kinds of roads. It's a really unique experience with incredible views, and you'll eventually end up at the Roosevelt Dam. It was the perfect Arizona day and a wonderful way to experience the beauty, and history, of the desert.

A friend and I went on the Dinner Astronomy Cruise. There were only 40 of the 160 people boat…read moreholds, which means lots of room and more if a personal experience. We left promptly at 6:30 PM four our narrated tour and dinner. The weather and temps could not have been better. We toured the lake, saw fossils on the Canyon Walls I didn't know existed, saw Big horn sheep and beautiful scenery. The food was really good with smoke portions, Dr. Sky finished the evening with a discussion on the Blue Moon, Venus, Jupiter and the elusive Space Station. A very enjoyable trip snd memories. I highly recommend this for a family, romantic evening or just an evening out.

We had an absolutely wonderful day on our private Grand Canyon tour from Phoenix. To be honest, we…read morehad two hesitations when we booked: (1) It sounded like a LONG day (with a really early start), and (2) It seemed a little pricey. At the end of the day, though, everyone in our group agreed that it was well worth the price (and, particularly if you're coming from the East Coast, you're going to be awake early anyway!). Our guide, Jon, made sure that everything ran as efficiently as it possibly could have. Not only did he ensure that we hit all of the Park highlights, but he took us away from the biggest crowds to show us views that were true " hidden gems." Jon was so knowledgable on the history, the environment, and other facts related to the area that we could not have enjoyed it more. Truly an experience of a lifetime! If, like us, you are making your first trip to the Grand Canyon, this is THE way to see it! Thank you, Jon - and Arizona Scenic Tours - for a very memorable trip.

Wonderful trip. Steve was extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend this company.read more

What a great stop! I was on my way to tortilla flats and turned around to stop and explore this…read morelittle gem off the side of the road. They have everything from ice cream to sandwiches to a steak restaurant saloon to tattoos, ghost, mine and horseback riding tours. I was most excited to see an old town photo studio. What a fun experience! Definitely worth stopping! I had lunch at miners grill (blt) before exploring! The train tour was so cool! Tour guide Bruce was great and very funny! The mystical building was unreal. Be warned if you very motion sickness I got queasy! Matt at the mine tour was also great! Loved this so much I came back to hear the ghost tour by Michael! So good! I got lucky as I was the only one on the tour so I basically got it private tour and Michael's storytelling is off the chain! Love the multimedia to accent his stories. I'm actually going back next week and can't wait to take my mom. The ghosts tour was definitely the highlight of an already wonderful day!

There is plenty of things to do and see at the Goldfield Ghost Town located off highway 88 in…read moreApache Junction. Free admission to walk around the town and explore but some attractions have a fee. You can take a train ride around the town, explore the underground mine, pan for gold, zip line, enjoy a wild west reenactment, see the history museum, grab lunch or a drink at the Mammoth restaurant, or just visit one of the many shops. There were lots of people there today despite the 102 degree temperatures. I suggest a hat and sunscreen if you decide to visit at this time of the year.

Mark L was an excellent tour guide and showed us an incredible day. perfect schedule, plenty of…read moresnacks and stops to use the facilities! and more beautiful sights than we could imagine in one day. highly recommend!!!!

Why not give a five star rating as an employee for a company that has been great working for!?…read moreThese guys have really helped me establish a decent life here in Southern Arizona and as a guide, they do their best to keep me busy. These guys have been one of the best tour companies that I have had the pleasure working with during my 23 year career as an Interpreter and Southwestern Cultural Enthusiast. Thank you, Detours!

We were in the Scottsdale area on vacation and came across their website. We texted them and…read morereceived a call back from Monica within 15 minutes. We booked an Ice cream and Gelato tour around Old Town and the Waterfront and were picked up within 15 minutes by "Captain Kirk". He is a very warm and personable guide. He was well versed in the area including buildings/archetecture, public art, history of the area, restaurants and entertainment venues. We had three stops on the tour for 1) Ice cream, 2) gelato and 3) sorbet. All were excellent. We certainly had our fill of sweet treats, all included in the price of the tour. We would certainly recommend this company for one of their many various tours, based on this experience. It was a weekday in January so just be aware that you may need to make more advanced reservations than we did. Thank you Monica and Kirk.

This is a unique and fun way to see sights and get some fresh air! Captain Kirk was ready to go…read morefrom the moment we pulled up; we scheduled a private tour for my husband's birthday and the golf cart was decked out! We bopped around Old Town Scottsdale, being given historical information about the town/city and various landmarks. It was extremely interesting and a nice mellow way to start the tour. We then went up towards the Phoenician resort and toured the ritzy neighborhoods to see the beautiful homes - that is definitely an spect of the tour I don't think we'd get anywhere else! There were options to stop for photos, beverages etc. I would note to be prepared for the breeze as you ride on the golf cart and be aware you'll likely be on a couple busy roads with actual cars so ensure your belongings are secure. It was an absolutely fantastic time and I can confidently say I'd love to do another tour with any out-of-town guests who visit me!

Great experience! The Jeep was super cool and our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. We…read morereally enjoyed everything about the trip! Only heads up is that if you are in the back row, it's difficult to hear the guide because of the wind noise. Would be nice to incorporate some type of audio so everyone could hear all the interesting facts.

One of the best experiences of my life finally seeing the true beauty of Arizona with my good…read morefriends! John was an extremely knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide which made the experience even more incredible. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Scottsdale/Phoenix!