Historic 1880's Gold Mine Jeep Adventure near Scottsdale Phoenix
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 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 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.
What's Included
- Complementary Bottled Water on Jeep
- Complementary Snacks at Mountaintop Studio
- Gift Shop
- Studio Activities: Steer Head Roping, Cornhole & Horseshoes
- Restroom Facilities
- Tour inside Gold Mine and Interaction with Guide explaining genuine artifacts
- Tour Guide gratuity
Meeting Location
East Sundial Circle
Carefree, AZ 85377, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Town of Carefree Sundial
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tonto National Forest
1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rackensack Canyon
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers with excessive fear of heights may experience anxiety in our mountainous terrain.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-432942P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- Complementary Bottled Water on Jeep.
- Complementary Snacks at Mountaintop Studio.
- Gift Shop.
- Studio Activities: Steer Head Roping, Cornhole & Horseshoes.
- Restroom Facilities.
- Tour inside Gold Mine and Interaction with Guide explaining genuine artifacts.
- Tour Guide gratuity.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Historic 1880's Gold Mine Jeep Adventure near Scottsdale Phoenix is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers with excessive fear of heights may experience anxiety in our mountainous terrain.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Historic 1880’s Gold Mine Jeep Adventure near Scottsdale Phoenix will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Complementary Bottled Water on Jeep
- Complementary Snacks at Mountaintop Studio
- Gift Shop
- Studio Activities: Steer Head Roping, Cornhole & Horseshoes
- Restroom Facilities
- Tour inside Gold Mine and Interaction with Guide explaining genuine artifacts
- Tour Guide gratuity
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers with excessive fear of heights may experience anxiety in our mountainous terrain.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
