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

Sat 02 Nov

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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)

Esnow22

Dec 2021

Steve was a great tour guide. He was very friendly and was super upbeat and informative. He did a great job! I would definitely do it again.

Lschepanski

Dec 2021

Loved this! You are truly out in the middle of the desert and our guide Cam, was wonderful. Learned a lot! Was a little worried about how bumpy it would be since the road, was barely more than a dirt trail with lots of wash out and pot holes. But Cam was an awesome driver and took it slow, so we never felt uncomfortable. FYI you do need a coat.

DebR55

Dec 2021

Luckily, my tour was on a pretty clear day so the sunset was gorgeous. Nick was our tour guide and gave us a great tour. He was quite knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of the desert and answered all of my questions. He was also very kind and helped me to get in and out of the Jeep which is pretty high for a short, older person! I’m looking forward to visiting again and going on this tour in the spring when the flowers are blooming. If you go in the winter be sure to dress warmly since it gets cold in the desert after sunset and while riding to and from the entrance to the tour area.

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Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour at Sunset

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