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
Dawn B, 11/15/2025 9:27:24 AM
We had a wonderful experience . Jay our tour guide was wonderful. This tour exceeded my expectations, and we learned a few things about the area.
538amieer, 11/14/2025 8:59:37 PM
Marco was a wonderful tour guide! He was so thoughtful and knowledgeable about the desert as well as the city. We had a ball and will do this tour again!
Patricia_F, 11/14/2025 7:20:11 PM
The tour was a wonderful memory maker and our guide was fabulous! The sunset was beautiful and we had a wonderful experience.
megmR3766MK, 11/13/2025 7:43:08 PM
Brian was funny and very insightful! Very fun and interactive tour of the desert during the most beautiful time of sunset.
Hannah S, 11/13/2025 10:55:02 AM
Whitney was super accommodating, bubbly, and insightful on our Jeep tour. As a couple visiting from the UK it was certainly a bucket list moment doing some off roading through the park and watching the beautiful sunset. Whitney told us all about the park with historical facts surrounding the Apache, the stories behind the Saguaro, facts about Teddy Roosevelt’s visit to the park, and the meaning of We-Ko-Pa. It was such a fun experience and Whitney’s enthusiasm and knowledge really helped make the experience 10/10.
C8695WBcarolm, 11/12/2025 10:03:43 PM
My two sisters and I (ages 67 and 69) took the sunset tour and our guide was Ed. We had a great time! The jeep was comfortable, the ride was fun, and Ed was very informative. Do it!
roxys648, 11/12/2025 1:09:55 PM
Ed, our tour guide was EXCEPTIONAL. He was knowledgeable, fun, and very flexible. We enjoyed our experience so much; we've recommended him to all our friends who will visiting Arizona soon. Thank you, Ed!!
madisonp546, 11/12/2025 12:04:05 PM
This jeep tour was excellent! The guide was so awesome and knowledgeable about the plants and area. We got to see the most incredible sunset. 10/10 would recommend!
hayleypT5908DS, 11/11/2025 11:54:56 AM
Kaz "Killer" was an incredible tour guide! This was such a cool tour with insights about the area, the plants, and even the chance to sample some of the edible plants! Beautiful sights, fun jeep ride, and a great guide. I highly recommend!
R2000WWbobbyb, 11/10/2025 9:12:54 PM
Marco was great! Super friendly and very informative! Not over the top very relaxed with great views. Overall just very well done.
- 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.
- 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
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund