Our rigorous Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour is a low-speed, bumpy sightseeing tour of the scenic Sonoran desert via the Tonto National Forest. Your professional tour guide, who is a certified off-road driver and the only driver throughout your Jeep tour, will teach you about the Sonoran desert flora and fauna on the most scenic trails in the Scottsdale area. Vehicles used: Jeep YJ (7 seats). Scottsdale Adventure Tours is a 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. Be aware that there is an weight limit of 275 lbs per person
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5 stars
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abbyhM9357UY, 11/10/2025 10:04:16 PM
Fabulous! Our guide, CAZ, was a lot of fun and told us everything we wanted to know about the region, folklore and most of all, the cacti. great driver too!
lauraes819, 11/10/2025 9:55:55 PM
Caz was our guide and she was very informative. She told us about the desert, the plants and the mountains. Her knowledge was excellent! She explained how the Native Americans used the plants for food, medicine and even weapons. We were even able to taste some of the plants! I highly recommend this tour and would love to go again.
ariannasQ4167CS, 10/24/2025 6:08:30 PM
John was the best tour guide ever! He made the entire experience unforgettable and made sure everyone was having a great time from start to finish. His stories were entertaining and full of personality, and he went above and beyond to take amazing photos for us. You can tell he truly loves what he does—highly recommend booking a tour with him! If only he wasn’t moving!
613troyb, 10/15/2025 6:35:37 PM
Our group has the most amazing experience with Whitney! She was not only extremely knowledgable about the history of the Tonto Forest but she was SAFE and made it so much FUN! She’s was also very Professional and a fantastic DJ :) Thanks Whitney!
donnamC7548TW, 10/10/2025 11:03:10 PM
We had Marco as our guide and he was fabulous! We were a party of 4 on a girls trip and he was very accommodating and so knowledgeable. We had our music going and had such a great time. Would highly recommend! Give him a raise!!!
shawnkV4954FY, 10/7/2025 10:46:32 AM
We had a wonderful experience and our driver and guide Whitney made the entire experience even better. She was well informed, fun, great driver, attentive. We have already shared with others they need to do this and request Whitney
W5530NHbrianh, 10/6/2025 10:13:46 PM
She was SO fun! Full of local history and knowledgable about the desert. We had such a FAB time!! Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Coastal36829864959, 10/4/2025 9:07:31 PM
Had an awesome time on our tour! It was so fun and Whitney was an amazing tour guide!! So fun and knowledgeable about the area and plants.
Susanne D, 10/3/2025 2:57:07 PM
My experience was terrific. My two sisters and I took a trip to Arizona for a week and we booked a 2 hour jeep ride. Our tour guide was JON GURULE. From the moment he picked us up at our hotel til the end of the tour he had us laughing and feeling very safe . He had a lot of knowledge for us to learn . When we stopped on tour road we got to taste some cactus flowers , which was so cool. He also took great pictures for us with some awesome effects . If we come back someday with our families I will be sure to book this fun tour again. Thanks again JON. From the three sisters Cathy, Jeanette and Susanne .
NorthStar32047182258, 10/2/2025 10:29:16 PM
Ed was an absolutely amazing guide! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. He took extra time, while waiting for the sun to set, to take fun pictures for my friends and me. The panoramic picture was all his idea and turned out great! I learned a lot, enjoyed beautiful scenery, and throughly enjoyed myself. Thank you, Ed, for an unforgettable experience!
- 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 Jeeps.
- From November to February, we strongly recommend warm clothing.
- 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.
- No Neck Problems.
- Not recommended for guests who easily get motion sickness.
- Weight limit per seat: 275 pounds. Please contact our office 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 can be aggravated by a bumpy off-road ride through rough terrain.
- 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 E Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite F-108, Scottsdale, AZ 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 Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour is a low-speed, bumpy sightseeing tour of the scenic Sonoran desert via the Tonto National Forest. Your professional tour guide, who is a certified off-road driver and the only driver throughout your Jeep tour, will teach you about the Sonoran desert flora and fauna on the most scenic trails in the Scottsdale area. Vehicles used: Jeep YJ (7 seats). Scottsdale Adventure Tours is a 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. Be aware that there is an weight limit of 275 lbs per personRedemption
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 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