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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
Mon 28 Oct
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Starting at $150.00
Mon 28 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)
michellebN216SH
Apr 2022
My friends surprised me with a sunset jeep tour for my bachelorette and it was the highlight of the trip! We had Scott and he was incredibly friendly, kind, and knowledgeable. He went out of his way to make us feel comfortable during all parts of the journey. He made sure to bring a cooler for our drinks and when he noticed we showed up in tack tops he packed us spare jackets and blankets for the way back. He also offered us snacks for the way back, and even had gluten-free snacks in a special container for those who needed it. He was wonderful at taking pictures and suggesting poses. Both on the way and in the "forest" Scott provided us with information about the desert and types of cacti. He imparted both light hearted stories about the names of cacti as well as more serious stories regarding the missing indigenous women crisis (which we very much appreciated). He cut up a cacti for us to taste and made sure we stayed safe when we started taking pictures. He was never overbearing. By the end of the trip we were all members of Scott's fan club. It was the best tour I've ever taken on vacation. I would 100% recommend this trip to anyone, and would go again if I'm ever in the area. As others said, bring a jacket and expect lots of wind in your hair on the way over.
221elainat
Apr 2022
Cam was amazing! I’m so happy we did this tour, we had such a great time and she taught us so many things! I would 100% do it again! She made sure we were comfortable as much as possible. 100 % recommend. Perfect your for bachelorette parties!
TaylorVanEtten
Apr 2022
John was an excellent guide. He told us a lot of trivia about Arizona and truly made the experience (an otherwise beautiful drive through the Sonoran Desert) incredibly entertaining. Highly recommend!

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