Arizona's Saguaro & Tucson Family Multi-Adventure Tour—4-Day Getaway
From $2,899 /person
4 days
3 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Casual Plus Hotels
Arizona's Saguaro & Tucson Family Multi-Adventure Tour—4-Day Getaway
4 days
3 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Casual Plus Hotels
2025: Mar-Apr
National Park Adventures in the Sun
Welcome to Southern Arizona, where towering saguaro cacti defy nature’s extremes. Where you hike down peaceful trails and bike up wild hills in magical landscapes. Where cactus flowers and roadrunners share a home in the Sonoran Desert. And where you and your family fall for Tucson, a UNESCO City of Gastronomy that thrives with art galleries and artisan shops.
Highlights
- Bike and hike through the vibrant and diverse Sonoran Desert, home to otherworldly saguaro cacti, the iconic symbol of the American Southwest
- Stroll through 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 mountain ranges and desert landscapes of Saguaro National Park, and learn about local history
- Pedal around Tucson on the city's renowned bicycle-friendly routes and listen to the kids' tales of horseback riding in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains
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 • See 800-year-old petroglyphs etched into canyon walls by Hohokam peoples • 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 Mountain 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)
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 through some urban areas from our boutique hotel in the city of Tucson to access the region's highlights. You're always welcome to bypass these more trafficked areas by choosing the Backroads 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.
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.
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
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
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+
Included in your trip price
- Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture it's own line of kid's bikes.
- Features smaller wheels -- the perfect choice for kids.
- On our Family Trips, you'll find 20"" and 24"" bikes.
Included in your trip price
- For children up to 85 pounds
- Attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort!
- Ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
- Cannot be pulled by an e-bike.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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