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

Sun 27 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)

Pujabal

May 2022

Our guide’s name was Steve. He was very informative and knew a lot about the dessert plants and animals. The sunset was breathtakingly beautiful. Steve also made sure we were comfortable and well hydrated at all times. It was the highlight of our trip! I highly recommend this geep tour.

N2291PQmadisons

May 2022

Cam was the best guide! Very knowledgeable and passionate. The experience was fun and unforgettable!

njla

May 2022

We did the Night tour. A really great tour. Recommend ask for ‘Nick’ as your tour guide. Nick is very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna. Arriving at desert destination Nick regaled us with history of the Navajo and Arapaho tribes, warring between the tribes, against the US government, Geronimo, WW2 Code-talkers, even a story about a person who perished when went on a horse ride by herself. Desert is so beautiful but can be so dangerous. Wished we could have sat down over drinks and listen to Nick tell us more. Saw some wildlife. Heard what sounded like a coyote killing a small animal. Things we would change if we could: Biggest negative was the seating in the Jeep. We were put in the one used for parties. We could not see out front. Seating faced each other so we were looking at the faces of the people opposite us. To see the landscape I had to look between the people facing us or over their heads. My wife could not see over the heads of the people facing us and missed seeing a lot of the landscape. Second, we could not hear Nick on the way out nor on the return because of road and trail noise. Missed a lot of his information when riding in Jeep. If we sat up front we could have heard him but our seats were towards the back. Could resolve this problem if had a sound system for the driver to use. Third, when we pulled into parking lot we found the arrows pointing us to their office a little confusing. The desert was great when we reached our destination. Getting there left a lot of room for improvement. If you are in the area put this on your bucket list. Only make sure you get a regular Jeep with seats facing front or you will be sorely disappointed in the ride out and back. Go and enjoy the beauty of the desert at night. You will be richly rewarded. Nick and his crew - Thank You.

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you for your review. We really appreciate all feedback and use it to constantly improve our transportation services. We are happy to hear that you had a great time on your sunset tour with Nick. He is one of our most experienced tour guides and has a plethora of historical knowledge. Our vehicles equipped with vertical seating are reserved for privates tours. It appears that your party purchased a public tour. If you would like to be in a vehicle with a specific layout, I recommend purchasing a private tour. I’m sorry to hear that you could not hear Nick during some portions of your tour. Our vehicles are equipped with PA systems that evenly distribute sound throughout the vehicles. I will forward this feedback to our maintenance section to see if there is a speaker malfunction. I am pleased that you were able to hear Nick's narration on Sonoran desert flora, fauna, and Native American history. I’m sorry to hear that the arrows pointing to our office were confusing. We will certainly look into ways to improve our signage and confirmation email instructions. I recommend using Google maps which navigates directly to the front door of our operations office. We also have a map under the “Contact Us” page on our website. If you would like to share anymore feedback, feel free to email us directly. Thank you for choosing us to host your off-road adventure. We hope you have a wonderful remainder of your time in Scottsdale.

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