Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour at Sunset
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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.
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I1681NTfernandog, 4/21/2025 1:58:49 AM
No sunset like an Arizona sunset! Unbelievable views and having Ed as our tour guide really enhanced the experience. Ed is very knowledgeable about the area including the landscape as well as interesting historical facts. The drive was cold due to the wind but luckily we were provided some really warm blankets! Ed was kind enough to volunteer as photographer for the group which resulted in so many amazing pictures! This is a must experience for both locals and out of town visitors.
The-gemm-fam, 4/20/2025 10:13:52 AM
The desert Jeep tour at sunset was so much fun and an unforgettable adventure for our family. We would do it many times over. Jay was an amazing guide with a wealth of information about the desert and all of the magic it holds. We highly recommend adding this to your bucket list if you’re visiting Scottsdale!
taryng284, 4/19/2025 10:20:44 PM
WHITNEY IS AMAZING!!! Bachelorette party had the best time off roading and partying with her !! The sunset was amazing but the vibes were even better
F2937UMelisabethf, 4/17/2025 9:53:18 PM
This jeep tour was the absolute highlight of my trip, you must go! If you do, request Grace as your tour guide. She was an absolute legend!! Grace was incredibly knowledgeable about the desert and is an incredible photographer. She got some amazing shots of my friends and I for my best friend’s bachelorette trip. We couldn’t stop laughing the entire time weather it was bumping around in the jeep or posing for the shots Grace came up with, it was by far the best adventure I have taken thus far!
E4215JEryanr, 4/17/2025 3:54:19 PM
Jon G. went above and beyond to make the experience memorable, educational, and fun for my whole family (parents, grandparents, and 7 + 9 year olds). He has an unlimited knowledge of the desert, wildlife, and so much more—with exciting stories from his adventurous life. We tried eating 4 types of cactus, saw a baby rattlesnake, followed an owl flying from cactus to cactus at night (Jon had a high powered flashlight to light him up!), the kids got to squirt barrel cactuses to see the "magic trick" of them turning red, the kids were thrilled to find some arrowheads, Jon took pics from numerous angles (panoramic, mirrored, wide, zoomed in, etc.) handling the camera like an expert, had snacks for us, and SO MUCH MORE. He put tons of thought into making the experience great for us. The most fun was cranking up the Jurassic Park theme song as we hit some tough terrain heading out to the desert, going down and up steep hills. It was a big adventure. :) Plus he GoPro'd this part of the ride and shared the video with us! Most importantly, we felt safe the whole time. Jon's knowledge and background were great peace of mind for us because being so far out into the desert even on a guided tour, there's always risk. Thanks Jon!
507brittanin, 4/17/2025 1:39:46 PM
Alan was entertaining and made the trip fun! Loved this more than we expected. Kids especially enjoyed the off-roading experience. Beautiful views at sunset! Would def do again.
H5770DQbarbaraf, 4/15/2025 6:18:25 PM
Brian was an amazing guide. We enjoyed ourselves, had great conversations, learned a lot, and the sunset was spectacular. I highly recommend this tour and Brian.
johnpaule762, 4/13/2025 12:31:20 PM
The sunset tour was amazing! The views were surreal. Our tour guide Jay was awesome, knowledgeable and entertaining. He treated our boys just like his own! Would recommend to all!
sarawB2689WD, 4/11/2025 10:36:59 AM
Highly recommend! Grace was a fantastic tour guide and shared so much great information and stories. The views were great and we got some amazing photos.
adegrave, 4/11/2025 10:24:20 AM
Grace took us on an amazing sunset tour - we had a small group and made plenty of stop along to the way to discuss the desert flora and fauna! She is an amazing photographer and took some wonderful shots of us. It was a very memorable experience and the sunset views were amazing. We had a great time and would recommend highly!! Thanks Grace!
- 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