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
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.
Smilesll, 3/1/2026 12:28:43 PM
Our guide Whitney made this an extraordinary experience. Her knowledge and kindness were outstanding.
747megt, 2/28/2026 5:29:42 PM
We had such a wonderful experience with Scottsdale Adventure Tours! Marco was an awesome tour guide - knowledgable, personable and fun! We would recommend this company to anyone visiting the area!
817lauric, 2/27/2026 9:23:29 PM
College friends we ha d a blast 💥
cindypI7858RQ, 2/27/2026 9:15:58 PM
We had an awesome trip . Alan provided great commentary on the history of, fauna , and wildlife.
Z9121KLjw, 2/26/2026 9:13:38 PM
Our tour guide was David. Highly recommend this tour. Also, a good tour for families with young children. David gave a lot of information and took photos for us. It was an enjoyable tour
U1914TKjenniferb, 2/26/2026 12:00:58 PM
Did the Jeep Sunset Tour for a work event and had so much fun! Ed, our driver, was fantastic! He learned almost everyone's names, took photos for us and was so informative. Everyone in the office was great too! We had some last-minute cancellations and adjustments, and they were fabulous to accommodate so easily. It was a huge stress relief! I would HIGHLY recommend the experience for something unique and fun! It was educational and beautiful! It was bumpy in a different way than I expected, so be prepared to be tossed!
elizabethbB9836XO, 2/25/2026 11:12:42 PM
Incredible outing! Caz was our driver and was fabulous! She was so knowledgeable and fun! This trip was one of the highlights of our time in Arizona. THANK YOU, CAZ!
- 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
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund