Tripadvisor's 2023 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best. Scottsdale's 2020-2022 #1 ranked TripAdvisor outdoor activity. Our Private Scottsdale Off-Road Jeep Tour is a bumpy guide-led adventure on the most scenic Sonoran desert trails in the Scottsdale area. You will enjoy spectacular sights as your professional tour guide teaches you about Sonoran desert flora, fauna, and Native American history. Since our permitted trails are connected to North Scottsdale, you will receive more trail time than any other off-road tour in the Scottsdale area. Private tour vehicles: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (6 seats) with forward-facing seating, Jeep YJ (7 seats), or Jeep Gladiator (14 seats) with vertical-row (sideways) seating. Scottsdale Adventure Tours is a commercial 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.
Reviews
Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
lindsaykU7092LA, 11/2/2025 10:39:24 PM
We had an incredible experience with Scottsdale Adventure Tours on our off-road Jeep adventure! Our guide, Ed Mitchell, went above and beyond--his positive attitude and willingness to accommodate our requests made the trip extra special. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the desert's surroundings, history, and topography, and his amazing photography skills helped us capture memories we'll never forget. Ed kept us laughing the entire time with his perfect "dad jokes," making the ride both fun and entertaining. We felt safe, learned a lot, and had an unforgettable adventure--highly recommend this tour and Ed as your guide!
tstory3, 10/29/2025 6:27:56 PM
Great jeep tour of the AZ desert. Saw a lot in a short time. Whitney Fitzpatrick was outstanding in making it a great and informative experience.
jonsM4442ZZ, 10/29/2025 3:39:35 PM
Whitney was awesome and super informative. I've been in Arizona 25 years and learned things I didn't know before definitely recommend
T7525LAdannyw, 10/28/2025 11:32:25 AM
We had an awesome time! Weather was perfect and Whitney, our guide, was a ton of fun. She was extremely knowledgeable about the desert, personable and made the whole experience fantastic. Highly recommend!
victoriarD684MZ, 10/25/2025 5:05:38 PM
We had an absolutely amazing experience on our Jeep tour with Jon! From start to finish, his professionalism and friendly personality made the entire adventure so enjoyable. Jon went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable and having a great time. His knowledge of the area and attention to detail really stood out, we learned so much while taking in the beautiful sights. Most importantly, we felt completely safe throughout the tour. Jon’s driving skills and clear communication made us feel confident and relaxed the whole time.
kelseyrF2549VV, 10/24/2025 6:10:38 PM
Our group had the best time with our tour guide John! He had anything our group could have needed and more! He was not only entertaining, but also educational! Would recommend this tour to anyone looking to spend the day in the desert! Well worth the price!
0cassidyr, 10/24/2025 6:06:33 PM
John was the best!!!! We had the best experience! He made it so memorable with his great stories and fun driving!!! Thank you!!!
176charissal, 10/24/2025 6:03:57 PM
John is the absolute best!!! He is hilarious, heartfelt, SO prepared and has the best stories. We loved our experience w him!
sarahpQ4265GH, 10/24/2025 6:03:55 PM
John was AMAZING! Best host ever. So fun and personable and made it a special experience. He brought everything we needed and more. 10/10
cassidymartin12, 10/20/2025 5:56:33 PM
We took a Jeep tour during a bachelorette trip and had a blast! Our tour guide Jon had great energy and made us feel very safe. The views were amazing and we got so many great pictures. Plus they picked up us and dropped us off at our rental house which was so easy and convenient. Highly recommend! It was our favorite part of our trip.
- 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.
- From December to February, bring warm clothing.
- This is a guide-led tour; guests will NOT be driving the Jeep.
- 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.
- Not recommended for travelers who get motion sickness
- Must be physically able to climb in and out of a lifted Jeep Wrangler.
- Not recommended for passengers with any condition that could be aggravated by a rough, bumpy, and jarring off-road Jeep tour.
- Weight limit per seat: 275 pounds. Call our office ahead of time to arrange an alternate vehicle and an alternate route.
- 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 East Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite F-108, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Type Scottsdale Adventure Tours into Google Maps and the app will navigate to the front door of our operations office.Return details
Tripadvisor's 2023 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best. Scottsdale's 2020-2022 #1 ranked TripAdvisor outdoor activity. Our Private Scottsdale Off-Road Jeep Tour is a bumpy guide-led adventure on the most scenic Sonoran desert trails in the Scottsdale area. You will enjoy spectacular sights as your professional tour guide teaches you about Sonoran desert flora, fauna, and Native American history. Since our permitted trails are connected to North Scottsdale, you will receive more trail time than any other off-road tour in the Scottsdale area. Private tour vehicles: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (6 seats) with forward-facing seating, Jeep YJ (7 seats), or Jeep Gladiator (14 seats) with vertical-row (sideways) seating. Scottsdale Adventure Tours is a commercial 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.Redemption
Important information: Please fill out the online waiver before your private 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