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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Guide65575285259
Feb 21, 2026
A nice way to see the desert and see what a gold mine looked like. The owners are a real treat! - A great experience. We'll worth the time and money.
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Jessica_w
Feb 16, 2026
Such a beautiful... - Such a beautiful atmosphere like nothing I've ever seen before. If you are from out of state this is a must do! The guide big D was amazing and the hosts Ginger and Charlie make you feel so at home! Worth every penny would do it again!!
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Christine_w
Jan 24, 2026
Do it! - Our tour guide, Rebel, was an excellent guide and had obviously studied her history of the area. Everything was well done and informative. Definitely worth the money!
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Allison_a
Nov 30, 2025
Fantastic - Awesome! So fun and interesting! Learned so much! The hosts were so warm and welcoming. Absolutely stunning scenery!
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Jaclyneh2025
Oct 30, 2025
Amazing Mines and Mountain Adventure - Fantastic tour guide. Rebel was wonderful!! We had fun and learned so much!! Charles and Ginger provided great hospitality! Highly recommend!
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Marilyn_d
Oct 25, 2025
Wonderful Experience - Wonderful experience. Our guide “Rebel” was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She made us want to learn even more about the gold mine and its’ history. Scenery was spectacular. Charles and Ginger were so warm and friendly. The experience was a joy! Would highly recommend taking this adventure tour.
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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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From $195
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).