Gold Mine Jeep Adventure: Arizona's Wild West

Experience the Arizona Wild West on a thrilling 1880’s Gold Mine Jeep Adventure near Scottsdale-Phoenix. Discover history, nature, and excitement in one unforgettable tour.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Town of Carefree Sundial - Designated Departure location for our tours is in Carefree, Arizona Town Center on the East side of their World Famous Sundial. Come early and stay late to enjoy the small town hospitality of this beautiful community with excellent restaurants and unique shops in abundance.
  • Tonto National Forest - Our private Road…
What's Included
  • Complementary Bottled Water on Jeep
  • Tour inside Gold Mine and Interaction with Guide explaining genuine artifacts
  • Gift Shop
  • Studio Activities: Steer Head Roping, Cornhole & Horseshoes
  • Complementary Snacks at Mountaintop Studio
  • Restroom Facilities
What's Not Included
  • Tour Guide gratuity
Additional Information

Embark on a journey back to the Arizona Wild West with this Historic Gold Mine Jeep Adventure. Feel the thrill as you enter the mine, tracing the same gold vein that prospector “Old Rackensack” pursued in 1880. Our Hard-Rock mine offers guests a safe opportunity to experience the meticulous methods used by Old-Timers to extract the elusive precious…

Location
East Sundial Circle
Pickup at Carefree Town Center on East side of their World Famous 35 Foot Tall Sundial (Near Hampton Inn). White Jeep Gladiator will be parked there ready for boarding at your designated departure time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Emily_h
May 20, 2025
Rock Solid Adventure - I went on the Rackensack Mine tour yesterday and had an amazing time. The jeep ride up the mountain (4,500 feet!) was an adventure on its own, with some great views and a bit of a thrill. Once we got to the mine, we got to explore inside and see some really beautiful rose quartz veins. We also met the owners, Charles and Ginger, who were so friendly and welcoming; it’s clear they really care about what they do. Our guide, Dave, was awesome. Super laid-back, funny, and really knew his stuff. He made the whole tour fun and interesting, and he was a great driver too, he got us safely up and down that mountain with no problem. If you're looking for something different and fun to do around Carefree, I’d definitely recommend this tour!
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Travel36333513323
May 13, 2025
Great Tour - A great tour, full wonderful history about this area of Arizona. "Reb" our driver was really special with a vast knowledge of the plants and animals seen during the tour, plus a great sense of humor as she described the mine and artifacts.
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Stacyervin
May 12, 2025
Fabulous Gold Mine Tour - Fabulous experience. A ‘must’ to include on your Cave Creek adventure. Rebel is an expert jeep adventure driver and information guide. The owners welcome you into their private home which is a marvel in itself. This event is worth every penny. For us, it didn’t last quite long enough. So much to see!
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Dawn_s
Apr 26, 2025
David was an excellent... - David was an excellent tour guide. He really went out of his way to make it personable and enjoyable.
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Amygen
Apr 19, 2025
Fantastic team building adventure! - About 15 of us went on a team building outing to ride Jeeps, take in views, and enjoy an adventure. Our drivers and hosts kept us safe and entertained on a beautiful day while we enjoyed the views, did a little gift shopping, and ventured into the mine.
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Y6988akjeffp
Apr 11, 2025
A fun adventure in the desert! - What a fun time we had on the Gold Mine Jeep Adventure. Our guide was friendly and very informative as we jeeped to the top of the mountain to see the old gold mines. The views were stunning and it was a truly unique experience.
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O5169hhjamesv
Apr 5, 2025
Great day trip. Must do. - Amazing. One of a kind experience. I took my visiting niece and daughter plus my grand daughter. They loved it. Fantastic three hours with fam. Highly recommended.
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Escanabami1978
Apr 4, 2025
Fun Family Experience - Our multigenerational family had a great time on this tour. Dave picked us up in the jeep and we had a great ride with lots of good information as we climbed our way up to Rackensack Canyon to meet Ginger and Charles. The views were breathtaking and got our adrenaline flowing. Our host Ginger and Charles were so welcoming when we reached their lovely mountain top home. We enjoyed their hospitality and beautiful views from every corner of their home. Then it was off to the gold mine tour. This is not your typical tour and we recommend it!
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Martha_c
Apr 3, 2025
Not your usual experience! - Great experience for three generations in our family. From the tie we got picked up by our driver Dave, we enjoyed this trip. Dave gave us lots of good information and entertaining stories. Ginger and Charles were so welcoming and the best hosts. We absolutely loved the views, delicious snacks and warm setting they provided our family. The gold mine tour was something we had never done before and so interesting. If you are looking for a unique family experience this trip will not disappoint.
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Tony_m
Mar 27, 2025
Perfect getaway from our Scottsdale resort - We had a great day visiting the town of Carefree and then taking this informative tour with breathtaking views, nonstop interesting stories and history, some fun stops and activities along the way, gracious friendly hosts living off the grid, and the mine visit with demonstration of what is was truly like working down there back in the prospecting days. Highly recommended!
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From $195
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).