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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 19 Oct
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Starting at $150.00
Sat 19 Oct
Starting at $150.00
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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
1
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.
2
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)
31evep
Dec 2020
What an amazing experience! I highly recommend this adventure and encourage you to ask for Max as your tour guide. Max has such a caring,nice and knowledgeable personality. You could really see his love and passion for what he does by the way he would describe the plants and animals of the dessert. Not to mention he was so patient taking pictures of us girls! (Can you imagine how hard it is for 4 girls to agree on a good pic? Lol) Max welcomed questions about the tour and was such a pleasure to be around. Ohhhhh and the beer, well that was a nice bonus! =)
13Goddess
Dec 2020
Just did the tour this past weekend. It was a mandatory family fun event. It was so fun. We all had a great time. The ride was a little wilder than expected and that just added to the fun. Max was full of great information and we all learned lots. Sunsets are breathtaking. Thank You for the memories that were created.
jennifercE6918OD
Dec 2020
This off road jeep tour was a beautiful and unique experience, watching the sunset and the moon-rise in a 360 degree desert panorama. Our driver, Julie, handled the off road jeep with skill while sharing interesting and humorous details on desert wildlife and plant life. When we reached the plateau Julie took us on a short, personal walking tour while we sipped refreshments and watched the sunset light the sky on fire. Julie was personable, very knowledgeable and knows the desert like she’d lived there in a past life. It is evident she enjoys her job. All the drivers seemed to be equally entertaining as laughter floated across the plateau during the sunset stop. Would definitely take this off road jeep tour again when I next visit Scottsdale.

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