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

Sat 26 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)

johnsL6228QE

Jun 2022

Mark was a great guide. He did a great job of showing off the Arizona desert in an interesting way. Really enjoyed the experience, and the sunset views were amazing. Would highly recommend this tour!

Laurie M

Jun 2022

The main issue with this activity was the seating in the Jeep. If you are unlucky enough to get the larger Jeep, you’ll find yourself staring at the people across from you and missing everything that is going on behind you as far as wildlife, plants, homes, etc. And the seating also was very uncomfortable for my husband as far as legroom. I feel the money we paid for this was way too much for a very mediocre experience. The tour guide did her best to make things seem relevant and exciting, but everything just fell flat. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this tour.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate all reviews and use them to constantly improve our products. In an effort to keep our prices the lowest in the valley among reputable tour operators, we adopted the standard airline practice of assigning guests to the seats that they purchase. It appears that you and your husband purchased a public tour and were assigned to a 14-seater off-road vehicle designated for public tours. Like airline economy seating, you will be assigned to vehicles with seating designated for public tours when you purchase a public tour. If you purchase a private tour, you will have a choice between vertical-facing seating or horizontal-facing seating, subject to party size and vehicle availability (see Private Scottsdale Off-Road Jeep Tour via TripAdvisor). All vehicles in our fleet are open-air vehicles with 360-degree views. Thank you again for choosing us to host your off-road adventure. We hope that you have a wonderful rest of your stay in Scottsdale.

ignaciot531

Jun 2022

To be honest, when a friend booked this activity for us during a recent trip, I thought it was going to be another boozy bumpy ride around the desert. But it was anything but! The timing was amazing and so was the guide. I absolutely encourage you to pick Trevis as your guide. This man not only geeked out about the smallest things - but truly had a passion for what he was sharing. Watching him get excited about the random info was as entertaining as the sunset itself. This was as close to the Magic School Bus ... and Trevis was Miss Frizzle! I seriously was bracing for that jeep to shrink and go through a jumping cholla needle. He engaged a large group and made it feel as if he was part of our friend group. What a special activity and will definitely do it again when I'm back.

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Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour at Sunset

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