Historic 1880's Gold Mine Jeep Adventure near Scottsdale Phoenix
(37) Reviews
Carefree
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Travelers with excessive fear of heights may experience anxiety in our mountainous terrain.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 elusive 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 head...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Complementary Bottled Water on Jeep
Tour inside Gold Mine and Interaction with Guide explaining genuine artifacts
Complementary Snacks at Mountaintop Studio
Gift Shop
Studio Activities: Steer Head Roping, Cornhole & Horseshoes
Restroom Facilities
Tour Guide gratuity
Meeting Points
Departure
East Sundial Circle
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.
Return
Historic 1880's Gold Mine Jeep Adventure near Scottsdale Phoenix
(37) Reviews
Carefree
About
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 elusive 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 head...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Complementary Bottled Water on Jeep
Tour inside Gold Mine and Interaction with Guide explaining genuine artifacts
Complementary Snacks at Mountaintop Studio
Gift Shop
Studio Activities: Steer Head Roping, Cornhole & Horseshoes
Restroom Facilities
Tour Guide gratuity
Meeting Points
Departure
East Sundial Circle
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.
Return
Itinerary
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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
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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 and 20 minutes
3
Rackensack Canyon
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.
