Scottsdale UTV Sand Buggy: Guided Sonoran Adventure
4.7
28 Ratings
Maricopa County
Experience the thrill of driving an 800cc UTV Sand Buggy through the Sonoran Desert with Desert Dog Offroad's guided tour. Explore rock gardens, sandy washes, twisty canyons, and more!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tonto National Forest - Lots of cactus, rock gardens, sandy washes and twisty canyons. Possible wildlife include eagles, wild horses, snakes, spiders and more!
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Gators
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Tips are not included. Please tip your guides.
Additional Information

Desert Dog Offroad has been providing guided tours through the desert for over two and a half decades! What could be better than navigating through interesting landscapes in an 800cc UTV Sand Buggy with your best friend next to you? How about having a guide to show the way so you don’t lose your path! Jokes aside… Our customer feedback on this excursion is outstanding! This isn’t your usual slow-paced, single file UTV trip. It’s an exhilarating adventure through a fascinating desert route including rock gardens, sandy passages, winding canyons, and challenging two track. We offer water and snacks at the half-way point allowing drivers and passengers to switch places, giving anyone with a valid driver’s license the opportunity to steer. Additionally, you will also discover the unique Flora and Fauna of the Sonoran Desert, including the fact that Saguaro Cactus is exclusive to the Sonoran Desert. Desert Dog Offroad provides the buggies, helmets, gators, water, and snacks. All you need to do is show up and find out why our desert tour is the most enjoyable around!

  • Minimums apply. 2 People per Buggy
  • Transportation can be arranged for an additional fee. Call for details.
  • Weight restrictions per buggy is 400 pounds
  • Tour runs rain or shine
Location
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Refer to Maps and Directions page on outfitters website. You will receive a text with directions. Arrive 15 minutes before the tour begins. Guides can not wait if you are late. No refunds, for no shows. If using Uber, Cline Cabin Rd. is the nearest road, go left to Sugarloaf Mtn./Sycamore Creek
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.7
(28 Ratings)
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Steffanies2024
Feb 24, 2024
What an amazing tour!!! - We had no idea what to expect and our minds were blown. We had an amazing time. Your guys gave us such a great guided tour. We got to see the sunset. They gave us facts about the land and state as we went on the tour. I cannot wait to come back next time we are in town.
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Gearwrench13
Feb 19, 2024
Fun in the Arizona sun! - This was a fun trip for the family! Modern side by sides, great trail with neat stuff to see especially coming from the prairies of Alberta! Oh and can’t forget the guides, and I feel bad for forgetting their names. Make sure to stop by the store/shop and get some swag. I did call after I had some questions about insurance and my 16 and 18 year olds driving, but no problems at all. And nice to actually talk to them on the phone
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Merrisa_b
Dec 24, 2023
Awesome ride - The views while riding make this experience worth it. Beautiful scenes, amazing sunset if you take the 3:30 ride.
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Afbodr
May 23, 2023
Luke AFB servicemen/women LOVED THIS! - Luke AFB took out servicemen and women for an amazing morning ride! The scenery was beautiful, and the trail was super open. The space between drivers allowed for speed to be added which made the tour much more fun. At the halfway point we stopped, and water and snacks were offered. The Guides took photos for us. Definitely recommend.
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Sammamishseattle
Apr 13, 2023
Fabulous, Sandy, Bumpy and Fun! - Fabulous, sandy, informative, bumpy and tons of fun!! Would definitely recommend and do it again! Perfect adventurous birthday and anniversary activity ! Thank you
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Krisbs7392mv
Apr 6, 2023
Great paced fun ride - Was a great experience for my son and I. Driving pace was good and they even taught us about the desert.
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Kjkfnp
Mar 9, 2023
Fun experience on the UTV - My daughter and I had a super fun and extreme UTV experience in the Tonto National Forest. Ryan and Aiden were great guides and the whole ride and tour was well done.
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Russolinds1690
Dec 14, 2022
Best Corporate Team Builder - Michelle was amazing to work with!! It was such an easy process to book a 54-person event. EVERYONE had such a great time! I strongly recommend this as a corporate team builder for all age groups. Arizona is beautiful, this tour will show you Four Peaks Mountain and Saguaro Lake. We had a blast!!!
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John_s
Feb 20, 2024
Dune Buggy Rooks Get Experienced!!! - The most memorable part of our experience was the uniqueness of driving small dune buggies in a safe way for inexperienced drivers. That and enjoying the beautiful Tonto National Forest area!
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Eldon
Mar 13, 2023
Intense - I had a blast driving. This was not a slow ride through the desert. Pretty much as fast as the trail conditions allowed at all times. My wife didn't love it. As she said, "I thought we were going sight seeing in the desert, not playing Mario kart". Take a face mask - it's DUSTY. Maybe a suggestion they should put on their web site or a sales opportunity. The earlier you arrive the closer to the front you are. (Less dust!) Guides were knowledgeable and machines were in good shape.
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