Vulture City Gold Rush Experience
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Ride into the Old West on the Vulture Mine Gold Rush Expedition! Spend 2–3 hours driving a Polaris RZR through Arizona's rugged Sonoran Desert, then step back in time at Vulture City Ghost Town, home to Arizona's most famous gold mine. Admission is included, so you can wander preserved 1800s buildings and imagine the gold rush days that built Wickenburg. With GPS navigation, fuel, helmets, goggles and a satellite communication device included, all you need to bring is your sense of adventure. Just an hour from Phoenix and Scottsdale, it's the ultimate desert day trip, combining thrilling trails and real history in one unforgettable experience. ur local crew rides these trails and loves sharing Wickenburg's gold rush story, so ask us for tips before you head out. It's great for families, couples and groups, and first-time riders feel right at home after our orientation. Bring your camera, because the desert views and ghost town photo ops are worth it!
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- All fuel included
- Entrance to Vulture City Ghost Town
Not included
- Gratuities
- Meals
Itinerary
What to expect: Check in at our Wickenburg storefront at 692 W. Wickenburg Way. Our team gets you set up with DOT-approved helmets, goggles and a vehicle orientation and safety briefing. Then it's a short 10-minute drive to the trailhead, where you'll spend 3 hours exploring Arizona's backcountry in a Polaris RZR, with GPS navigation guiding the way. Your route leads to the legendary Vulture City Ghost Town, home to Arizona's most famous gold mine. Admission is included, so park the RZR and wander historic buildings dating back to the 1800s for about an hour before riding back through the desert.
Why rent with us:
Two adventures in one: off-road desert trails plus a real Old West ghost town.
Ghost town admission, fuel, helmets and goggles are included, with no surprise add-ons.
Explore at your own pace with GPS navigation, and no group to keep up with.
Safety built in: a satellite communication device rides with every machine, so you're covered even without cell service.
Beginner-friendly, with a full orientation before you head out.
Easy to reach, an hour from Phoenix and Scottsdale, and a perfect day trip.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Meet us at Arizona Rock Pirates in historic Wickenburg. Look for the new Polaris RZRs in the lot and pirate flags on the roof. From Wickenburg Way, turn right on Cucaracha St. Our lot is the first driveway on the right. Arrive 15 min early for check-in and safety orientation.
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
- May be cancelled for bad weather
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Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $338.52 per person
- Free cancellation
- Secure checkout with our booking partner
