Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour at Sunset in Scottsdale booking from $150.00

Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour at Sunset

Overview

Scottsdale’s 2020-2021 #1 ranked TripAdvisor outdoor activity. Our rigorous Sunset Desert Jeep Tour is a bumpy off-road sightseeing tour through the scenic Jeep trails of the Tonto National Forest, north of Scottsdale, Arizona.

Experience a world-famous Arizona sunset (weather dependent) as our professional tour guides teach you about the Sonoran desert flora, fauna, and Native American history. At sunset, we will stop at our panoramic lookout point overseeing the historic Great Western Trail.

This is a public tour (not private). Public tour vehicles: Modified open-air vertical-row (sideways) seating Jeep Gladiator (14 seats) and Jeep YJ (7 seats).

Total duration of this tour ranges from 2 to 3 hours depending on the time of year. Confirm the exact end time with your tour guide before the tour.

Off-Road Jeep Adventures is a special recreation permit-holder through the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Cave Creek Ranger District.

There is an individual weight limit of 275 lbs

City: Scottsdale

Tue 29 Oct

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What's Included

Bottled water

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Closed-toed shoes are mandatory.
This is a guide-led tour; guests will NOT be driving the Jeep.
From November to February, bring a coat or jacket. The temperature will drop ~20 degrees after sunset.
Our bumpy off-road Jeep tours are low-speed, jarring rides through rough terrain. Please ensure that every guest in your party understands that this off-road tour is a low-speed, bumpy ride through rough terrain.
Please carefully review our list of health restrictions and requirements. Due to safety concerns, we are unable to accommodate guests who do not meet the tour requirements.
No Neck Problems.
Not recommended for passengers who get motion sickness.
Weight limit per seat: 275 pounds. Please contact our office at least 24 hours before the tour to make special arrangements.
Must be physically able to climb a step ladder to enter the lifted Jeeps.
Not recommended for passengers with any condition that could be aggravated by a rough, bumpy, and jarring off-road Jeep tour.
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
This is a public tour (not private). If you would like to reserve a Jeep for your group only + the tour guide, feel free to book our private tour option.

What To Expect

Tonto National Forest

Our permitted Tonto National Forest trails are connected to North Scottsdale, Arizona. The trailhead is located 15 minutes northeast of our operations office.

Pinnacle Peak Park

Pinnacle Peak is a scenic 3,169 foot granite summit located in North Scottsdale, Arizona

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (1000)

Stephanie S

Apr 2022

An amazing experience all around! Scott was FANTASTIC! His passion for the desert, knowledge, kindness, and professional demeanor made the experience so special for our group. He really put the ball in our court and cultivated an experience around our group’s needs. One thing that really stuck out to me was how he told us he wouldn’t be offended if we stopped listening to him so we could enjoy the sunset 🥲 He also called attention to the amount of missing indigenous women in the area and I thought that was a true testament to his character. Would highly recommend and feel lucky for anybody who has Scott as a tour guide!

Jennicricket

Apr 2022

This was a very fun activity and well worth the time. Our driver Steve was knowledgeable and had fun facts to share that our kiddo enjoyed learning. But while we love seeing the sunset across the desert, I think we would have loved the daytime tour more only because there is so much more you want to see. On this tour, we saw a lot going out but once the sun sets, you couldn’t see anything else so the drive back is mostly in the dark. For those that have young kids, we brought our 5 year old and she really enjoyed the tour as well. The ride is bumpy and jerky so I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone under 4. Also be sure to bring a booster seat so they can sit up high and see everything as well but also the seatbelts don’t really fit a smaller child that well. As everyone else suggested to bring a jacket. It may feel hot in the city at night but the desert doesn’t retain the heat so it does get cold. But also the drive to and from is windy. They do have blankets and a floor heater so it’s really the upper half you want to cover up. The only thing I would add that made us uncomfortable was the driver kept commenting on how well AZ did through COVID because of the no mask mandate. Everyone doesn’t feel the same and it’s not the place and time to share a personal opinion with a group that not everyone may not agree with.

joannabeukema

Apr 2022

Cam was incredible!!!! So sweet, so fun- we loved it!!! We came for a bachelorette party and had a blast.

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