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Arizona's Saguaro & Tucson Multi-Adventure Tour - 4-Day Getaway
From $2,799 - $2,949 /person
4 days
3 nights
Activity Levels 1-4
Casual Plus Hotels
Arizona's Saguaro & Tucson Multi-Adventure Tour - 4-Day Getaway
4 days
3 nights
Activity Levels 1-4
Casual Plus Hotels
2024: Oct-Nov 2025: Feb-Apr, Oct-Nov
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![White church](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/AZ_shutterstock_499275844.jpg.webp?itok=ByIH9Q5p)
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National Park Adventures in the Sun
Southern Arizona. Where saguaro cacti, standing tall as North America’s largest cactus, defy nature’s extremes. Where you bike up and down rugged hills and hike through dense forests of towering saguaros to panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Where roadrunners and bold cactus flowers make appearances in the Sonoran Desert. And where you fall in love with vibrant Tucson, a UNESCO City of Gastronomy which thrives with art galleries and artisan shops.
Highlights
- Hike and bike through the diverse and vibrant Sonoran Desert, home to the iconic symbol of the American Southwest: otherworldly saguaro cacti
- Visit the one-of-a-kind Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum where Gila monsters, prairie dogs, river otters and raptors roam
- Enjoy Tucson, set next to the desert landscapes and mountain ranges of Saguaro National Park, and taste fantastic Southwestern cuisine
- Cycle around Tucson on bike-friendly routes, courtesy of the city’s world-renowned urban biking infrastructure
![Arizona Saguaro & Tucson Multi-Adventure Tour map](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_page_map/public/2023/24_CS_MAZQ.jpg.webp?itok=qt4qwXQO)
Start/End Tucson
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
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Day 1
From Tucson, we journey to Saguaro National Park West, comprised of over 24,000 acres of desert landscape • Hike along a ravine to find the remnants of an old copper mine and views of giant saguaros with their long arms reaching for the Sonoran desert sun • Find 800-year-old petroglyphs etched into canyon walls by Hohokam peoples • Explore the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, a unique zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden • At the end of each day relax at our historic resort, perhaps poolside with vistas of the Santa Catalina Mountains.
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Nights 1-3
The perfect combination of historical elegance and sophisticated luxury, this hacienda-inspired sanctuary once welcomed mid-century Hollywood icons including Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn. You'll see why it deserves its Historic Hotels of America membership. (pool, spa)
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Day 2
Get a taste of the climb up Mt. Lemmon, one of the country’s top 10 sustained distance climbs, where you’ll find an otherworldly environment of rock formations and incredible views of the Tucson valley • On your bike, take a spin to Saguaro National Park East, the larger side of the park and home to cougars and bears • Cycle along the acclaimed Cactus Loop, a quiet one-way road that twists and turns like a roller coaster through saguaro cactus forest • Pedal back to our hotel along a main thoroughfare and a section of one of Tucson's car-free bike paths.
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Nights 1-3
The perfect combination of historical elegance and sophisticated luxury, this hacienda-inspired sanctuary once welcomed mid-century Hollywood icons including Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn. You'll see why it deserves its Historic Hotels of America membership. (pool, spa)
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Days 3-4
Head out to the western side of Tucson on two wheels and discover more of what we love about this city! • Explore via paved roads, through historic neighborhoods and along a car-free bike path • Climb up to Gates Pass for views of the valley below • Stroll through Mercado San Agustin, an open-air courtyard lined with local shops and restaurants that embody the casual and artsy Tucson vibe • In the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, hike through the riparian zone of Sabino Canyon, brimming with diverse vegetation and wildlife.
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Nights 1-3
The perfect combination of historical elegance and sophisticated luxury, this hacienda-inspired sanctuary once welcomed mid-century Hollywood icons including Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn. You'll see why it deserves its Historic Hotels of America membership. (pool, spa)
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Backroads strives to find routes that are quiet and off the beaten track, but note that on this trip we bike and shuttle past some urban areas from our boutique hotel in the city of Tucson to access the region's highlights. Also, on biking days, we've added strategic shuttle options that bypass most of the trafficked areas—you're always welcome to choose the shuttle!
The city of Tucson prohibits motorized devices (including e-bikes) on bicycle pathways. On this trip, 40% of our routes include a ride on a bicycle pathway; e-bike riders will have to pedal their bike without the battery during these sections. Your Backroads Trip Leaders will handle the removal and return of your batteries. (Note: While biking may feel slightly more challenging without the electronic assist, the segments where battery power is prohibited are generally smooth, flat and car-free.)
Hotels
Adventure-Ready Hotels
Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
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Nights 1-3
Casual Plus Hotel
The perfect combination of historical elegance and sophisticated luxury, this hacienda-inspired sanctuary once welcomed mid-century Hollywood icons including Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn. You'll see why it deserves its Historic Hotels of America membership. (pool, spa)
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
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Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
![Backroads Touring Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2024/Equipment_Bikes_Touring_600x400.jpg.webp?itok=B5CO-eD2)
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
![Backroads Electric-Assist Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2023/Electric_Assist_Bike.jpg.webp?itok=W7NEAvmZ)
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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