Great experience! I had never been on a Segway, but very easy to pick up after the short demo and…read moretraining Mt. lemmon adventures gives. They also have some e-scooters in case people don't feel comfortable on a Segway. Great views along with some interesting history facts. Go check it out if you haven't already!

From the owner: UPDATE: We are no longer offering Segway tours on Mt. Lemmon. Thank you to all who enjoyed tours…read morewith us in the past. Great Segway tours are offered by our friend in Flagstaff, Arizona. Check them out at - Azsegwayandpedaltours.com

Mount Lemmon and the Catalina Highway, AZ. Early Dec, 2025. Mount Lemmon, the highest peak…read more(9,175') in the Santa Catalina Mountains near Tucson, is managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service as part of the Coronado National Forest. (Fun Fact: Mt. Lemmon is named after Sara Plummer Lemmon, an amateur botanist and the first white woman to climb to the summit in 1881. It is one of the few peaks in the U.S. named after a woman). Our objective was to drive the Catalina Highway Scenic Drive (27 miles) to the Mount Lemmon summit. This is the only paved road that leads to the upper reaches of the Santa Catalina Range, and is one of the most scenic highways in the southwest. Because the road starts in the lower Sonoran vegetative life zone and climbs to high forests, it offers the biological equivalent of driving from the deserts of Mexico to the forests of Canada in only 27 miles. Before proceeding on the drive, we downloaded a free app entitled "Mt. Lemmon Science Tour" by the University of Arizona, which provided excellent commentary on the Sky islands, rocks, life zones, water, forest, and fire, that was well-synced with our drive up the mountain as it evolved. This is a windy, slow drive with the posted speed limit of 35 MPH or less on most sections. Plus, you're sharing the road with bicyclists riding in both directions. The road is paved, and is well-designed with frequent pull-offs and stops that allow for vista views or just to take a rest. A few of our favorite and recommended stops include: *Babad Do'ag for its excellent vistas of the desert environment and saguaros. *Gordon Hirabayashi Campground (and Historical Recreation Area). I've reviewed this separately on Yelp. *The Palisades Visitor Center, with family-friendly exhibits, brochures and general information, and a small gift shop. *Windy Point Vista, for sweeping views. *High-elevation picnic areas at Box Elder, Alder, Loma Linda, or Inspiration Rock. *Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley, where there is a restaurant and ski lift rides ($). We were disappointed that the entrance road to Rose Canyon Lake was closed on the day that we visited. This is a Forest Service fee area. A day-use pass is $8 per vehicle, and can be purchased on-line or at the Palisades Visitors Center on-route. We didn't have time to hike on the day that we visited but there are miles and miles of trails of varying length and difficulty. While there are restrooms with pit toilets at multiple sites, but there is no potable water nor service stations. I've posted a handout about the area that I picked up at the Visitors Center. Only Spanish-language brochures were available.

This place has always been my go to place. I love the absolutely scenery and the view when you get…read moreto the top. This place has also some parking spots where they have a nice view and you can also walk as well to the rock place.. been coming over 4 yrs now and love when it's sunset it's a beautiful view of it. All the way to the top it's a resort when winter comes you can ski, also camping place or walking trail and picnic area as well. Pets is allowed as well. It's a must go...

I booked a private historical tour with Lorraine. She was knowledgeable, very pleasant, and clearly…read morehas a passion and interest for the city. I enjoyed learning about Tucson's history, culture, and even plants/animals of note in the area. I appreciate that Lorraine picked me up from my hotel, Miraval, which is a bit of a drive and she arrived promptly at our agreed upon time. The tour was a good break from the retreat to learn more about the city I am visiting. 10/10 would recommend!

It was my first time visiting Tucson so I booked an introductory tour with Lorraine, a 40 year…read moreresident with a background as a local guide. We first took a scenic drive in the Saguaro National park, and saw the desert and cactus environment firsthand. Then, we drove through the historic downtown districts, and finally toured the Mission San Xavier del Bac, which is a must see. It was an excellent overview of Tucson's highlights, and highly recommend this business for an individualized tour.

Such a beautiful experience! So many different sites on the hour and a half up to the top of the…read moremountain. This is perfect for those who want to see the World and the different terrain of Arizona. It changes so frequently it's unbelievable!

One of the most beautiful places to hike ! Summerhaven is…read morethe so much fun to shop and eat . Highly recommend.

Great experience! Our guide Bob was so informative and fun…read more You can't ask for better scenery!

Wrangler Bill was great. He educated me about the people, culture, history, flora and fauna in the…read morearea. It was beautiful. My horse was super chill and easy to ride. I had a great time!

Went on a Bisbee trip which included a museum tour, lunch and mine tour. It was very informative,…read morethe timing of tours was excellent, The tour was well organized and gave us a full day of exploring. I highly recommend.

Mom and I recently toured the Tucson area with Jeff! Had such a wonderful day! Jeff was not only…read moreinformative but such a great host! Can't wait for the next adventure!

Our Special Olympics group has used Mt View tours many times over the years. Dodie and her team…read morehave been wonderful working magic to get us where we need to go. Recently we weren't able to get a reservation because a bus wasn't available. Less than a week later we had a bus due to a cancellation. On a recent trip, we had bus trouble and our driver Joe fixed it and got us back to Tucson safely. The drivers are exceptional, caring, kind, easy to work with. The office staff is great and try very hard to accommodate our needs. Thank you Mt View for your relationship with our group over the years

I spent nearly $18,000 with Mountain View Tours....when problem(s) with their service was brought…read moreto the owner Greg, he refused any accountability, yelled at me, stormed out of the room, and later took a job at my mental state because my wife has stage 4 cancer (see photos) Wire transfer attached to prove I'm a customer in the event Greg tries to claim I've never done business with them

Rafa, our tour guide was awesome! He's very knowledgeable & was friendly. He made the experience…read morefun & memorable! He picked us up on time & drove us back home safely. The shuttle was super clean & comfortable. The snacks and water were a life saver! We'll be definitely coming back and request him again!

We had a great day. Rafa was an awesome guide. Having pick up and drop off service from our rental…read morewas so great.

Elysa, the owner, was very accommodating. My family was in town for graduation and we were looking…read morefor something to do on our last day before heading to the airport. We came across Taste of Tucson, but the website stated all tours were sold out until January 2026. I spoke to Elysa and she was able to make arrangements for our booking for the very next day! My two nieces and I throughly enjoyed the tour and food stops. Jennifer was our tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and funny. We learned so much during the tour and have a deeper appreciation for history in Tucson. Thank you Elysa and Jennifer for accommodating my family!

An absolutely marvelous afternoon walking tour! We learned some local history, learned about the…read moreartists & the amazing murals in the downtown area, & had some great local food along the way. The guides were informative & obviously enjoyed interacting with the group. Highly recommend!