Our rigorous Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour is a low-speed, bumpy sightseeing tour of the scenic Sonoran desert via the Tonto National Forest. Your professional tour guide, who is a certified off-road driver and the only driver throughout your Jeep tour, will teach you about the Sonoran desert flora and fauna on the most scenic trails in the Scottsdale area. Vehicles used: Jeep YJ (7 seats). Scottsdale Adventure Tours is a 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. Be aware that there is an weight limit of 275 lbs per person
Reviews
Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
M1702FIkirstenk, 2/21/2026 9:20:31 PM
Brian was an excellent guide. He has lots of information on vegetation and local history. My 15 and 11 year old and I had a wonderful time looking at the sights. Thanks for a great trip Brian!
malloryp574, 2/20/2026 2:10:05 PM
We booked a Jeep tour for a bachelorette trip and it was hands down one of the highlights of the weekend! Jay was our guide and he absolutely made the experience. He was hilarious, kept the energy up the entire time, and was very knowledgeable. The views were incredible, the ride was adventurous without being intimidating, and Jay knew all the best spots for photos. He struck the perfect balance between being informative and keeping things fun for our group. If you’re planning a girls’ trip or bachelorette party, request Jay — you won’t regret it! He truly made it such a memorable experience for all of us.
GoLoo, 2/13/2026 8:08:19 PM
We took a 12-2:00 tour. We opted for the daytime tour to accommodate low vision. Our tour guide was Marco. A young man who was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The tour we took was in an open air jeep. You ride on a regular road for about 15 minutes before you get to the start of the tour. I was glad for a jacket. Marco was talkative and answered as many questions as he could. About half way through the tour we stopped and enjoyed walking around and Marco showed us many interesting things about the dessert. We even got to sample a little piece of a cholla cactus. He also took our pictures. It was a beautiful day! Water was provided if you wanted some. Use the restroom before you leave for the tour. Nothing to accommodate if you have to go, at least not for the ladies.
kellytG3126NQ, 2/13/2026 4:43:13 PM
Allan is the best tour guide!!!! Amazing bachelorette trip booking. He thought of all the details and then some
leslielJ2424DE, 2/8/2026 7:47:54 AM
We had an amazing Sonoran Desert Jeep tour with Caz—five stars all the way! Her personality made the whole experience so much fun from the moment we hopped in. She’s friendly, engaging, and has a great sense of humor that kept us entertained the entire time. She had incredible knowledge of the desert, especially the plants. She didn’t just point things out—she explained what they were, how they survive in the harsh environment, and even shared interesting facts about their history and uses. We left feeling like we actually learned something, not just took a ride. If you get the chance to tour with her, do it—you won’t be disappointed!
brucesE1708FI, 2/6/2026 4:15:28 PM
Fun and fascinating jeep tour through the dessert. Caz was an especially engaging, enthusiastic, and informative tour guide. Our group had a large age range and the needs for all were met sensitively and thoughtfully. Highly recommended!!
buzzring, 1/30/2026 11:35:39 AM
This was our second time taking friends from out of town on the desert tour. We did the sunset tour last time and the day tour this time. Both were very good. The sunset was nice for the evening views. We felt like the day tour was more informative and a little more relaxed as we were not trying to “time” the sunset views. Our guide Brian was exceptional.
Jeanette M, 1/29/2026 1:36:55 PM
Alan the guide was amazing ! He was very knowledgeable! Any fitness can do the tour! I loved the Apple. Cider! You will love the desert and the sunset !
janetsG776WB, 1/28/2026 11:53:55 PM
Fantastic time and Brian was a wonderful tour guide!! He was super knowledgeable and interesting and made the experience great!
naomisharon123, 1/27/2026 1:59:26 AM
We were a group of 15 spanning 3 generations and everyone has a wonderful time. The tour was fun, informative and beautiful. Our guides, Allen and Caz, were very easygoing, knowledgeable and patient. We highly recommend!
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- This is a guide-led tour; guests will NOT be driving the Jeeps.
- From November to February, we strongly recommend warm clothing.
- 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.
- Children under the age of 8 must be in car seats. Car Seats are not provided.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled tour. Tour leaves promptly.
- No Neck Problems.
- Not recommended for guests who easily get motion sickness.
- Weight limit per seat: 275 pounds. Please contact our office 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 can be aggravated by a bumpy off-road ride through rough terrain.
- 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 E Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite F-108, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Type Scottsdale Adventure Tours into Google maps and the app will navigate directly to the front door of our operations office.Return details
Our rigorous Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour is a low-speed, bumpy sightseeing tour of the scenic Sonoran desert via the Tonto National Forest. Your professional tour guide, who is a certified off-road driver and the only driver throughout your Jeep tour, will teach you about the Sonoran desert flora and fauna on the most scenic trails in the Scottsdale area. Vehicles used: Jeep YJ (7 seats). Scottsdale Adventure Tours is a 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. Be aware that there is an weight limit of 275 lbs per personRedemption
Important information: Please fill out the online waiver before your 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











