Arizona's Saguaro & Tucson Family Multi-Adventure Tour - 4-Day Getaway
4 days
3 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
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Deluxe Hotels
Arizona's Saguaro & Tucson Family Multi-Adventure Tour - 4-Day Getaway
4 days
3 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.
Deluxe Hotels
2027: Feb-Mar, Nov
National Park Adventures in the Sun
Experience a place where towering saguaros defy nature’s extremes. Where cactus flowers and roadrunners share a home in the desert. And where your family falls for a UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
Highlights
- Hike and bike through diverse Saguaro National Park, home to saguaro cacti, the iconic symbol of the American Southwest
- Stroll through the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and spot Gila monsters, prairie dogs, river otters and raptors
- Cycle the bike paths of Tucson, surrounded by the desert landscapes and mountain ranges of the Sonoran Desert and taste fantastic Southwestern cuisine
- Marvel at the brilliance of the desert night sky as you stargaze under some of the clearest and darkest skies in the country
- Horseback ride in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains (just for kids)
Start/End Tucson
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
From Tucson, we journey to Saguaro National Park West, spanning over 24,000 acres of desert landscape • Hike along a ravine to discover the remnants of an old copper mine and views of giant saguaros, their long arms reaching for the Sonoran Desert sun • Roam through the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, a unique zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden • At the end of each day, kick back with your family at our historic resort and enjoy vistas of the Santa Catalina Mountains.
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)
Day 2
Get to know Tucson on two wheels, exploring it via paved streets and the city’s network of car-free bike paths • Adults get in some more biking miles on a ride through the foothills of the Rincon Mountains • Enjoy a memorable picnic lunch surrounded by cacti in Saguaro National Park • Explore the park on foot or pedal the acclaimed Cactus Loop, a quiet one-way road in the park, and enjoy a roller-coaster route that twists and turns through a saguaro forest.
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)
Days 3-4
Kids saddle up for a morning of horseback riding led by a wrangler at the base of the Tucson Mountains • Grown-ups set off from the hotel for a spin along a paved path with the option to head into the outskirts of the city and up Gates Pass for amazing views of the valley • Explore Mercado San Agustin, an open-air courtyard lined with local shops and restaurants that embody the casual and artsy Tucson vibe • Pedal back to the resort on a family-friendly route • In the Santa Catalina Mountains foothills, hike through the riparian zone of Sabino Canyon, brimming with diverse vegetation and wildlife.
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)
This trip has an activity level range of 1-3
Hiking terrain is primarily on well-maintained scenic national park trails, with some rocky sections.
Biking terrain includes rolling hills with a few steeper grades. Much of the riding takes place in and around town, either sharing the road with cars (bike lanes are not always present) or on Tucson’s famed bike path, The Loop.
Kid-friendly routes are shorter with minimal elevation gain, primarily on bike paths. Alternate kids’ activities are available on days with longer rides.
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What's Included
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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 destinations that are off the beaten track, but note that on this trip we shuttle through some urban areas from our boutique hotel in the city of Tucson to access the region’s highlights.
The city of Tucson prohibits motorized devices (including e-bikes) on bicycle pathways. On this trip, 40 percent 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 electric assist, the segments where battery power is prohibited are generally smooth, flat and car-free.)
Dates & Prices
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