Tripadvisor's 2023 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best. Scottsdale's 2020-2022 #1 ranked TripAdvisor outdoor activity. Our Private Scottsdale Off-Road Jeep Tour is a bumpy guide-led adventure on the most scenic Sonoran desert trails in the Scottsdale area. You will enjoy spectacular sights as your professional tour guide teaches you about Sonoran desert flora, fauna, and Native American history. Since our permitted trails are connected to North Scottsdale, you will receive more trail time than any other off-road tour in the Scottsdale area. Private tour vehicles: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (6 seats) with forward-facing seating, Jeep YJ (7 seats), or Jeep Gladiator (14 seats) with vertical-row (sideways) seating. Scottsdale Adventure Tours is a commercial special recreation permit-holder through the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Cave Creek Ranger District and the U.S. Department of the Interior: Bureau of Land Management.
Reviews
Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
633shaym, 3/2/2026 12:46:28 AM
Such a fun experience for our bachelorette group! Thank you Jay- you made our day perfect!!
Robin B, 2/27/2026 8:43:27 PM
Allen was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable about the desert And the wildlife. Fabulous photo opportunities. An afternoon well spent.
R2820THcolleenf, 2/26/2026 11:33:27 AM
We went on a private jeep tour at sunset and it was wonderful. Ed was the perfect tour guide. We all had a blast learning about the desert landscape and having some fun on the jeep. Thank you!!
Destination470730, 2/25/2026 1:25:58 PM
It was a fun and informative tour. Our guide, Ed, was terrific!
marianbY3614QL, 2/25/2026 12:52:31 PM
David was the most incredible tour guy and knew everything about the agriculture and wildlife. He was so personable and even took professional photos of everyone in our group. We absolutely loved him and will be requesting him every time.
C3118ORgraceb, 2/22/2026 5:36:29 AM
David is the best tour guide!! We had such an amazing time celebrating Sarah’s Bachelorette trip. David was knowledgeable, funny, and a great photographer! Such a great way to get outside and enjoy gorgeous views. Thank you David!!
996alannal, 2/20/2026 4:28:39 PM
David was the best tour guide and kindest person there is. I am so grateful that we chose this excursion for my best friend’s bachelorette. We had the best time and could not recommend this and David more. Thank you for the best day together and then some.
katiehkurz, 2/20/2026 3:30:27 PM
Can’t recommend this tour enough. It was a fun adventure to do with the kids. Scenery was beautiful and our guide David was wonderful!! He was knowledgeable, fun, and friendly. The kids were entertained and the adults learned a thing or two about the Tonto national forest.
Todd F, 2/19/2026 1:12:12 PM
Far surpassed our expectations!! Our tour guide Caz was the best!!! She was fun, full of cool info about the desert and AZ!! Would recommend!!
kariZaila75, 2/16/2026 6:42:54 PM
Our experience with Scottsdale Adventure Tours was hands down one of the highlights of our trip! From start to finish, it was the perfect combination of thrilling excitement and fascinating education about the desert and local history. Ed was an outstanding tour guide and driver. His energy, confidence, and deep knowledge of the area made the entire adventure unforgettable. He kept the adrenaline pumping with an exciting, thrill-seeking ride while also sharing so many interesting facts about the Sonoran Desert, wildlife, and Scottsdale’s history. You can tell he truly loves what he does. The views were breathtaking, the ride was exhilarating, and we felt completely safe the entire time thanks to Ed’s expertise. It wasn’t just a tour — it was an adventure we’ll be talking about for years. If you’re visiting Scottsdale and love a little excitement, this is an absolute must-do activity. Highly, highly recommend!
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Closed-toed shoes are mandatory.
- From December to February, bring warm clothing.
- This is a guide-led tour; guests will NOT be driving the Jeep.
- 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. Ensure each guest in your party reads and understands the tour requirements. There will be no refunds issued to guests who fail to read and understand the health restrictions and requirements of this tour.
- Not recommended for travelers who get motion sickness
- Must be physically able to climb in and out of a lifted Jeep Wrangler.
- Not recommended for passengers with any condition that could be aggravated by a rough, bumpy, and jarring off-road Jeep tour.
- Weight limit per seat: 275 pounds. Call our office ahead of time to arrange an alternate vehicle and an alternate route.
- Pregnant individuals are prohibited from participating in this high risk activity.
No exclusions available
Departure point
Our operations office is located on the east side of the Village at Pinnacle Peak: 8711 East Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite F-108, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Type Scottsdale Adventure Tours into Google Maps and the app will navigate to the front door of our operations office.Return details
Tripadvisor's 2023 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best. Scottsdale's 2020-2022 #1 ranked TripAdvisor outdoor activity. Our Private Scottsdale Off-Road Jeep Tour is a bumpy guide-led adventure on the most scenic Sonoran desert trails in the Scottsdale area. You will enjoy spectacular sights as your professional tour guide teaches you about Sonoran desert flora, fauna, and Native American history. Since our permitted trails are connected to North Scottsdale, you will receive more trail time than any other off-road tour in the Scottsdale area. Private tour vehicles: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (6 seats) with forward-facing seating, Jeep YJ (7 seats), or Jeep Gladiator (14 seats) with vertical-row (sideways) seating. Scottsdale Adventure Tours is a commercial special recreation permit-holder through the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Cave Creek Ranger District and the U.S. Department of the Interior: Bureau of Land Management.Redemption
Important information: Please fill out the online waiver before your private tour: https://web.wherewolf.co.nz/3derhx Tour meeting location: Our operations office is located on the east side of the Village at Pinnacle Peak: 8711 East Pinnacle Peak Road Suite F-108, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255. Type Scottsdale Adventure Tours into Google maps and the app will navigate directly to the front door of our operations office. If you are unable to locate our operations office with a navigation app, follow the signs labeled "JEEP TOURS" with arrows pointing toward our operations office after you enter the parking lot of the Village at Pinnacle Peak. Our operations is east (east= toward the mountains) of the Shell gas station/Pinnacle Peak General Store and south of the Chase Bank. Please check-in to our operations office 15 minutes before your reservation time. The reservation time is the final boarding call. If you are late, we will be unable to accommodate your group. No refunds or reschedules will be issued to late arrivals. Uber/Lyft drivers are almost always late and traffic patterns vary, so we recommend arriving 30-45 minutes early. Our off-road Jeep tours are very BUMPY, jarring rides through rough terrain. Please ensure that your party understands that this Jeep tour is a very bumpy ride. This is a guide-led tour; guests will not drive the Jeeps. Closed-toed shoes are mandatory (no sandals). This tour is not suitable for guests with back problems, neck problems, motion sickness, expectant mothers, or any health issue that can be aggravated by a bumpy ride. Please ensure that this experience is suitable for every guest in your party. This is a low-speed sightseeing tour; tour guides will not perform any unsafe tricks or maneuvers. Bring warm clothing from October to March. The temperature will drop ~30 degrees after sunset. Bottled water is included. Guests can bring drinks but no glass containers. No pets. No smoking or vaping during the tour.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund