Our guides team is made up of Master Naturalists, experts with Master's Degrees in Outdoor and Sustainability Education, and more! This trip is tailored to you and your group, so we can make adjustments to the day based on your interests. Spend the day on an adventure visiting the geological wonders of Saguaro National Park and learning about its unique ecology including the main feature of the park, the Saguaro cacti forests. Our guides will share stories of the park’s human history as well as information about the flora and fauna of the Sonoran Desert.
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What To Expect
Cactus Garden Trail
This is a great opportunity to observe the unique and diverse plant life of the Sonoran Desert. This includes travel time from your hotel to the first attraction.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Valley View Overlook Trail
This trail brings you into the thick of the Sonoran desert.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Signal Hill Trail
A short but rewarding trail known for its petroglyphs (prehistoric rock carvings) and an elevated viewpoint that provides excellent views of the surrounding desert landscape. Enjoy lunch midway through your tour!
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Cactus Forest Drive
The loop takes you through diverse terrain, showcasing a variety of cacti, desert plants, and wildlife. There are pullouts and viewpoints along the way, allowing visitors to stop and appreciate the unique beauty of the desert environment.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Desert Ecology Trail
This easy, flat trail lets you learn about the park’s unique ecosystem. This includes travel time from the last attraction to your destination.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Include
Lunch
Binoculars and Books
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Park Entry Fees
Private, Naturalist Guide
Exclude
Gratuity for guides – If you had a great trip, a 10-20% tip is appreciated!