14803 N HIAWATHA HOOD ROAD, FORT MCDOWELL, AZ

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1 A C T I V I T I E S TA R I F F A D V E N T U R E S TA R T S H E R E N HIAWATHA HOOD ROAD, FORT MCDOWELL, AZ

2 Fort McDowell Adventures is a one-of-a-kind outdoor mecca where guests enjoy the beauty and thrills of the majestic Sonoran Desert. Set in the unspoiled desert on the east side of the Verde River on the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Fort McDowell Adventures offers guests an outdoor experience unlike any other featuring the Sonoran Adventure Center: a world-class nature-based tourism venue featuring: hiking, biking kayaking, fishing, camping, jeep tours and effective team-building programs. A D V ENTURE STARTS HERE

3 PINK JEEP TOURS Experience the Wild Side of Scottsdale! This riveting half-day excursion provides you with the complete natural history of the magnificent Sonoran Desert. We ll escort you to the stunning McDowell Sonoran Preserve, a 27,800-acre sustainable desert habitat full of diverse wildlife and landscapes untouched by time. We ll share compelling insights into the lifestyles of the Hohokam people who once inhabited this vast and pristinely beautiful region of Arizona s desert lowlands. The highlight of the Sonoran Desert Adventure is an unforgettable visit to the Southwest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Guests will have VIP access for an up-close and personal experience with rescued Mexican grey wolves, black bears, mountain lions, bobcats, and javelin. As a trained docent at the Center, your professional tour guide will recount the personal stories of each animal and allow you to understand firsthand the important role Southwest Wildlife plays in rehabilitating and protecting these wonderful animals. A fascinating and exclusive Sonoran Desert adventure you must experience.

4 HORSEBACK RIDING Real western adventure unfolds with the help of The Stables: our private collection of beautiful horses and professional personnel. 1 hour $ Per Person 1 ½ hour $ Per Person 2 hours $ Per Person DESERT BELLE TOUR BOAT On this relaxing, 90 minute-narrated cruise you will see exotic Arizona wildlife, towering canyon walls, and dramatic desert vistas. It s the perfect spot for out-of-town guests because it allows you to experience the magnificent desert beauty and natural wildlife of spectacular Saguaro Lake, one of the Valley s hidden treasures. Preferred Adult: $25 (Includes first boarding and 1 coupon to use at the bar) Preferred Child: $17 (Includes first boarding and 1 coupon to use at the bar) General Adult: $20 General Child: $12 (5-12 years old) 4 Years old & under: Free

5 GUIDED KAYAKING TOURS Kayaking on the Lower Salt River is quickly becoming one of our most popular river recreation tours. Our guests experience all of the wonder of being in the unique environment of a desert river, which provides a home for the greatest diversity of plant and animal life that our region has to offer. They will also be rewarded by the excitement and accomplishment of piloting their own craft on our fully guided tour; the easy currents and gentle nature of the river make it an ideal setting for both the curious beginner and the experienced veteran to get a little exercise and have a lot of fun! Our guides will be alongside in their own kayaks to offer direction and interpretive information during the tour. Most of our guests will be comfortable sharing one of our tandem kayaks with a companion, and will enjoy the challenge of working together to maneuver around obstacles and traverse across currents. The tandem inflatable kayak is our tour standard, but can also be paddled solo. Tandem Kayak (2 Person) 2-3 Participants: $ Per Person 4-9 Participants: $ Per Person Participants: $ Per Person Single Kayak 2-3 Participants: $ Per Person 4-9 Participants: $ Per Person Participants: $ Per Person

6 GUIDED RAFTING TOURS Our gentle Class I river float offers an outstanding opportunity for our guests to experience the Sonoran Desert and explore one of its rarest ecosystems, that of a linear oasis in our otherwise arid environment. The river corridor is the home to over three quarters of all the plant and animal species in the southwest, and our knowledgeable guides will share their insights into this amazing environment; they will also be providing instruction, encouragement, and safety supervision for our tour participants. The character of this easy excursion is such that our guests can stay warm and dry in the cooler season, or swim and splash during the typical desert warmth. And we offer a variety of watercraft options to ensure that we can accommodate both the participant looking for a relaxing and informative area tour, or satisfy the visitor who desires a little more challenge from their outing. Our river adventures are conducted on both the Lower Salt and Lower Verde Rivers; we will choose the best area in which to operate your tour, to take advantage of the most ideal river level and recreational opportunity. 4-8 Participants: $ Per Person 8-9 Participants: $ Per Person Participants: $85.00 Per Person

7 GUIDED STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING TOURS All of our SUP tours take place on a gentle section of the Lower Salt River, where the current is slow and the water is deep enough to minimize the risk of injury should an accidental fall occur. We will begin by fitting all of our guests in life jackets, reviewing basic water safety procedures, and getting an on-shore overview of SUP use. We ll then head to the water to learn how to successfully launch a SUP while kneeling, navigate away from shore, practice standing up on the board, and getting comfortable paddling and steering. When our group is ready, we ll proceed out into the river corridor to explore the riparian habitat, take in the views of distant mountain ranges, and refine the art and sport of stand-up paddle boarding. Our river adventures are conducted on both the Lower Salt and Lower Verde Rivers; we will choose the best area in which to operate your tour, to take advantage of the most ideal river level and recreational opportunity. 2-9 Participants: $ Per Person participants: $95.00 Per Person

8 GUIDED HIKING TOURS The Sonoran Desert has been a source of wonder and a motivation for exploration for millennia. From the earliest wanderings of nomadic hunter-gatherers, to the ebb and flow of migration from the great Meso-American cultures, to the initial journeys of European discovery and the intrepid expansion west by the settlers of the young United States, this region became legendary in the reports of those who traveled through it. The tales of bizarrely-armored plants and animals, of extreme changes in weather, of snow covered mountains standing tall above sunbaked plains, and of native people superbly adapted to the challenging environment, were all met with skepticism by those receiving the stories of returning adventurers. But the stories were true. Come see for yourself. Our Guided Desert Hiking Tour will give you a chance to experience this remarkable ecosystem in the company of our expert guide staff. We ll begin by meeting your group at their accommodations, and accompanying them to the trailhead; on the way, our lead guide will deliver a briefing on desert hiking safety, offer tips on staying comfortable, and oversee the completion of our liability release form. When our boots meet the desert, we ll make sure that everyone has plenty of water, and we ll be carrying some high energy snacks along as well. Our guides will open up this amazing resource with information, anecdotes, and observations of the area through which our carefully selected trail winds. We ll examine the unique adaptations of our otherworldly cacti and desert vegetation, and discuss the life ways and survival strategies of the animals that make this arid land home. We ll take note of seasonal blooms and migratory birds, and learn how settlers throughout history thrived on the surprising abundance found in this environment. Bring your camera and your wonder, and leave with the memories and images of this incomparable landscape. 2-3 Participants: $ Per Person 4-9 Participants: $ Per Person 10+ Participants: $50.00 Per Person

9 GUIDED MOUNTAIN BIKING TOURS The Sonoran Desert ecosystem which surrounds the metro Phoenix/Scottsdale area is the backdrop to some of the most outstanding scenery in North America; this dramatic landscape is also home to one of the most diverse plant and animal communities on the continent. For our guests who are interested in combining a measure of personal challenge with an opportunity to gain a depth of educational appreciation of this unique environment, we offer our Guided Mountain Bike Tour. The adventure begins with a tour overview provided by one of our mountain bike guide staff, who will accompany our guests from their accommodations in town to the start of our ride; this orientation will include a briefing on desert travel safety, the logistics of the tour, the expected trail conditions, and the completion of release forms by all guests. Upon arrival at the trailhead our riders will find a well-organized cache of high performance bikes suited to a variety of abilities, all necessary support and safety equipment, bottled water and snacks for the duration of the excursion, and an expert team of professional guides to provide instruction, supervision, and leadership for the day. Our trails and guides are carefully selected to satisfy the varying levels of expectation found in any group. Some guests will desire a leisurely cruise with all of the interpretive highlights our crew can provide. Some will want an invigorating workout in rugged and challenging terrain. Most will want something in between, and our guide staff is expert at matching our guests desires to a safe and satisfying itinerary. 2-3 Participants: $ Per Person 4-9 Participants: $ Per Person Participants: $ Per Person

10 BICYCLING TOURS NEIGHBORHOOD BICYCLING TOUR: All of the outstanding resorts in the Phoenix/Scottsdale metro area share a common attribute: they are located in an area with nearly-always beautiful weather. Our Neighborhood Bicycle Tour is an easy, relaxing way for our resort guests to participate in a casual activity and to see some of the beautiful, quiet suburbs in which our award-winning lodging is located. Our excursion begins on the grounds of the hotel, where our experienced guide staff will ensure that guests are fitted with the correctly-sized bike; our expertly maintained fleet consists of multi-geared bikes specifically designed for ease of use and comfort on both paved bike paths and roads, and the occasional hard dirt surface along the banks of our famous canal network. We ll put on our provided helmets, make sure everyone is familiar with the equipment and our safety protocol, and set out to explore the area. We ll get a little exercise, enjoy the fresh air, and return to the resort property with a greater appreciation for the Valley of the Sun. 2-3 Participants: Per Person 4-9 Participants: $95.00 Per Person Participants: $85.00 Per Person FASTER PERFORMANCE LAB TOUR AND ROAD RIDE: Road cycling has long been a highly competitive sport pursued by elite athletes; it has also become a serious form of recreation and fitness training diligently practiced by the dedicated amateur. For the accomplished and frequent two-wheeled road warrior, Arizona Outback Adventures presents the Faster Lab Tour and Road Ride. This event begins with a guided tour of the Faster performance optimization facility; this unique service offers riders of all levels state-of-the-art training and equipment designed to maximize road cycling efficiency. In addition to 3D motion capture bike fitting, Faster also houses North America s only wind tunnel dedicated to cycling performance, as well as sophisticated training equipment, the recovery suite spa, and the advice and experience of pro-team cycling coaches. After the guests have been inspired to train like pro racers during our tour of Faster, our guests will be provided either one of our Trek Madone (TCT carbon frames and Shimano Ultegra components) or one of our Specialized Roubaix bikes (FACT 8r carbon frames with SRAM Apex components). We ll then pedal off on a 1.5 to 2 hour scenic road ride led by our most experienced road bike guide staff, on one of the premier road tour routes in the southwest. Please note: this tour will be conducted and is intended for riders who are fit, experienced, and committed to getting a substantial workout. Maximum group size for this tour is 30 people. 4-5 Participants: $ Per Person 6-9 Participants: $ Per Person Participants: $ Per Person

11 S E G WA Y T O U R S It s like a hike in the desert without the hassle of sweating. The Segway allows you to view the desert flora and fauna without all the encumbrances of vehicle windows and doors. The Segway provides a smooth ride and fun challenge while enjoying the beautiful sites of the Sonoran Desert. In the event of bad weather or excessively muddy unsafe conditions, tours will be relocated to the Green Belt tour in Old Town Scottsdale. $ Per Person 1.5-2hrs Maximum 12 people T H E YAVA PA I E X P E R I E N C E A professional guide facilitates your tour on the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. You ll begin learning about their ancient culture, history, and heritage, and then enjoy a nature walk through the Sonoran Desert. Break bread (Fry Bread) during the questions and answer session. $40 Per Person 2 hour Tour Minimum 10 people

12 CONTACT INFORMATION Pink Jeep Tours Horseback Riding Desert Belle Tour Boat N. Hiawatha Hood Rd Fort McDowell, AZ A DV ENTURE STARTS HERE... Kayaking, Rafting, Hiking & Biking Arizona Outback Adventures Segway Tours Yavapai Experience Sharon Waldie