Montezuma Castle & Montezuma Well

Plan chauffeured transportation to Montezuma Castle and Montezuma Well around current monument access, selected stops, walking needs, meal timing, and the return.

Highlights

A typical day

  1. Morning pickup
  2. Drive to the confirmed Camp Verde-area stop
  3. Montezuma Castle visitor center & viewing
  4. Paved 0.3-mile viewing trail to the base of the cliff dwelling
  5. Continue to Montezuma Well if current access and timing permit
  6. Well rim trail & ancient irrigation canals
  7. Lunch in Camp Verde or Cottonwood
  8. Optional: Tuzigoot National Monument
  9. Return to Scottsdale

Frequently asked questions

Can we go inside the cliff dwelling?

No. The National Park Service directs visitors along a paved, wheelchair-accessible 0.3-mile trail to view the cliff dwelling from its base; visitors do not enter the dwelling. Check current monument access before the visit.

What is Montezuma Well?

Use the National Park Service's current monument information for the site's geology, history, trails, and access. The transportation request should include only the stops and timing the group has confirmed.

Is this good for kids?

Review the monument's current family, trail, accessibility, and Junior Ranger information directly, then choose stops that fit the group.