Arizona's Saguaro National Park Women's Walking & Hiking Tour
4 days
3 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Deluxe Hotels
Arizona's Saguaro National Park Women's Walking & Hiking Tour
4 days
3 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Deluxe Hotels
2025: Dec
Vibrant Tucson & the Panoramic Sonoran Desert
Is this a mirage? Vast skies above the Sonoran Desert. Towering saguaro cacti bursting to life in the spring. Splashes of color across the earthy terrain. Roadrunners—and hikers—revitalized by crisp desert air. A boutique hotel in an iconic artists’ town. It's not a mirage. It's Arizona.
Highlights
- Explore Sabino Canyon and have a splash in Hutch’s pool
- Hike past the otherworldly towering saguaros, chollas and organ pipe cacti in Saguaro National Park
- Meet Gila monsters, raptors and prairie dogs at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum—a one-of-a-kind experience
- Savor distinctive Southwestern delicacies in Tucson, America's first UNESCO City of Gastronomy
- Stay in our hacienda-inspired hotel, which has hosted Hollywood stars such as Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn
Start/End Tucson
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
Journey to Saguaro National Park East, comprised of over 67,000 acres of desert landscape • Hike through low desert grasslands along the iconic Catalina Highway, taking in wondrous views of Mount Lemmon and the wide-open Tucson valley • Admire dramatic desert rock formations and giant saguaros with their long arms reaching for the Sonoran desert sun.
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
Hike along a ravine to find the remnants of an old copper mine • Ascend Wasson Peak, the highest point in the Tucson Mountains • Find 800-year-old petroglyphs etched into canyon walls by Hohokam peoples in Saguaro National Park West • Explore the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, a unique zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden.
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 3
In the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, hike through the riparian zone of Sabino Canyon, brimming with diverse vegetation and wildlife • Connect with nature on a visit to Hutch’s Pool, a serene oasis set amid towering canyon walls • At the end of the day relax at our historic resort, perhaps poolside with 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 4
Walk Tumamoc Hill, home to the Desert Laboratory and an area of deep cultural significance for the indigenous peoples of the region, or take a walking tour of Tucson and learn about its Spanish Colonial architecture, prominent historic sites and vibrant city murals.
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
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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.
On this trip we hike in Coconino National Forest. The National Park Service limits the size of all groups in the forest depending on the trail. Accordingly, you'll hike in small groups with either a Backroads leader or local guide, depending on our group size and trail limitations. We appreciate your cooperation with the park's regulations.
Hotels
Deluxe Hotels
Our Deluxe hotels have great ambience and modern comforts.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-3
*Deluxe 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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Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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