Historic 1880's Gold Mine Jeep Adventure near Scottsdale Phoenix | 3 hours

7 Reviews | Scottsdale
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Historic 1880's Gold Mine Jeep Adventure near Scottsdale Phoenix
2 Adults x $195.00
$390.00
Approx Total
$390.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Complementary Bottled Water on Jeep
  • Tour inside Gold Mine and Interaction with Guide explaining genuine artifacts
  • Gift Shop
  • Studio Activities: Steer Head Roping, Cornhole & Horseshoes
  • Complementary Snacks at Mountaintop Studio
  • Restroom Facilities
  • Tour Guide gratuity

Overview

Step back into the Arizona Wild West with this Historic Gold Mine Jeep Adventure. With adrenaline pumping, you enter mine to follow same vein of Gold that prospector “Old Rackensack” chased in 1880. Our Hard-Rock mine allows guests to Safely experience Old-Timers painstaking methods for extracting the illusive precious mineral that had such a profound impact on Arizona’s History. In-route to the Mine, you will explore the Upper Sonoran Desert’s rugged landscape with Flora & Fauna photo stops plus educational narration about Rackensack Canyon’s Archaeological Indian Ruins. After an exhilarating mountainside ride to Summit Studio/Giftshop, you will enjoy complimentary refreshments before heading to mine. Sit back and enjoy the ride with Certified Off-road Desert Guide in our Custom Jeep Gladiator that is weatherized for "Rain or Shine" Tours and exclusively designed for safety, comfort plus maximum visibility of spectacular vistas.

Meeting points

Pickup at Carefree Town Center on East side of their World Famous 35 Foot Tall Sundial (Near Hampton Inn). White Jeep Gladiator will be parked there ready for boarding at your designated departure time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Town of Carefree Sundial

    Designated Departure location for our tours is in Carefree, Arizona Town Center on the East side of their World Famous Sundial. Come early and stay late to enjoy the small town hospitality of this beautiful community with excellent restaurants and unique shops in abundance.

    10 minutes

  • Tonto National Forest

    Our private Road Easement in Tonto National Forest is connected to North Scottsdale/Carefree, Arizona. The trailhead is located 15 minutes northeast of our pickup location from the Sundial in Carefree.

    1 hour 20 minutes

  • N/A

    We own the destination Mountain Top Sanctuary that you will be visiting which allows us to offer unique boutique style sojourns unlike any other. From spectacular wildflowers in spring to an occasional dusting of snow in Winter or mesmerizing panoramic views from the summit, each of our tours provide a Unique Arizona adventure that is available exclusively from Rackensack Canyon Tours.

    1 hour 30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travelers with excessive fear of heights may experience anxiety in our mountainous terrain.

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

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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Fun adventure!

Published on Dec, 2024

It was better than expected. Very nice tour, views were spectacular and history narrative was interesting. Gold mine and artifacts made it even more memorable.

Views for miles

Published on Dec, 2024

The views were amazing, the ride up the mountain was truly an adventure and our guide Rebel was so great at telling us all about Arizona and it's habitat.

Fun time!

Published on Dec, 2024

Was a really fun trip. Guide Rebel was great. Met the owners at their place, and they were incredibly welcoming. Would absolutely recommend!

Beautiful sites

Published on Nov, 2024

Was beautiful we are both from Arizona and loved it loved the scenery and history ❤️ the temperature was perfect for the tour in November

Gold mine tour

Published on Oct, 2024

Our guide was very interesting and informative. Charley and Ginger were very welcoming and great hosts. The views from the mountain were wonderful, as was the ride up. I highly recommend this excursion.

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