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. Scottsdale Adventure Tours is a special recreation permit-holder through the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Cave Creek Ranger District.
Reviews
Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
tomtL790SR, 3/12/2026 9:54:22 AM
We truly enjoyed this jeep tour. Our tour guide Caz “Killer” was amazing with her desert knowledge and stories. She gave us many wonderful memories and laughter.
V652PLjills, 3/10/2026 5:27:38 PM
Allen was a great guide, made sure all 7 of us had a great time. Took hundreds of pictures for us!
saracX4902ZL, 3/10/2026 10:30:04 AM
I was in town for a business conference so my friend and I and decided to book this tour because we're East Coasters and have never seen the desert. We had the good fortune of having Jay McPhaul as our tour guide and wow, he did not disappoint. The scenery was so beautiful and he was incredibly fun and knowledgeable about the area, the plants, the wildlife, etc. His sense of humor kept us laughing the entire time as he entertained our bizarre (and probably stupid) questions. I cannot say enough good things about him and HIGHLY recommend that you request Jay specifically if you sign up for one of these tours. He really made the trip special for us!
WStephen_F, 3/8/2026 6:27:08 PM
This desert sunset jeep tour was incredible. Scottsdale Adventure tours, with Ed Mitchell as our driver, provided us with an amazing experience. We had breathtaking views of the desert at sunset with lots of information and commentary from our great driver. This is an experience you won’t forget. We highly recommend Scottsdale adventure tours and Ed Mitchell.
John B, 3/7/2026 10:39:12 AM
It was an excellent experience. Killer knew the area, the desert, the history and other potential places to visit better than any tour guide book. There was something to point out, relate to or notice that you would have missed if out on your own. Killer was an excellent driver and her explanations of the track and how we had to traverse was very helpful. The scenery was better than expected and we expected a lot. So many things to see that 1) you don’t think about, 2) you hoped to see and lived up to your expectations. We felt like we took a 2+hr course on the area, desert, animal life, history and plant life that equated to a school year. It was a can’t miss experience if you want a desert experience and see a sunset only available in a few places.
Sharla S, 3/5/2026 10:44:45 AM
Allen was The.Best. Allen shared lots of info and details during our trip; he made sure each of us were taken care and having fun. The sunsets were awesome.. at both sights he jeeped us to. Would definitely request Allen again if I come back to Scottsdale
Missie_L, 3/3/2026 10:34:43 PM
Be prepared for a amazing adventure! Rough terrain but that is part of the fun in a Jeep!! And the destination was well worth it.
Sandra_L, 3/2/2026 8:44:23 PM
Interesting information about the desert flora and the area. Sunset was beautiful and the guide was very informative
wendyvcall, 3/2/2026 12:14:36 PM
This was a team building activity and it was awesome! Brian, our guide, made it extra social. From his knowledge and love of the dessert to his home made prickly pear lemonade and mesquite jelly, he went above and beyond! I highly recommend this sunset tour and Brian as your guide is a MUST!
D1305ACtylerk, 3/2/2026 9:39:27 AM
I was Skeptical, but Bryan was awesome and made our experience an amazing one. I live in the valley and we scheduled this experience for some coworkers who are from out of town. I didn't think it was going to be fun, but I went anyway...and I'm glad I did. First and foremost, I'm so thankful we got Brian as our guide. I learned more about Arizona in the first hour of the tour than I had learned in 7 years of living here. But it wasn't just about the education, but Brian had prickly pear lemonade for us to toast during the sunset. He then also shared his mesquite seed jam he had made from home. It wasn't just a tour, but it felt like he was family. Such a good guide. The overall experience was an amazing one. I highly recommend and I highly recommend asking for Brian. He's one of a kind and just made the tour so much more special.
- 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 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.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled tour. Tour leaves promptly.
- Children under age of 8 must be in a Car Seat
- Pregnant individuals are prohibited from participating in this high risk activity.
- 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.
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, Arizona 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 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. Scottsdale Adventure Tours is a special recreation permit-holder through the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Cave Creek Ranger District.Redemption
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 major health issues, back problems, neck problems, motion sickness, expectant mothers, or any other health issue. 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
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