Scottsdale Jeep Tour: Private Sonoran Desert Experience
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830 Ratings
Scottsdale
Experience the best of the Sonoran Desert on a private off-road Jeep tour in Scottsdale. Explore scenic trails, learn about the desert's flora and fauna, and discover Native American history.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tonto National Forest - We will explore the scenic Tonto National Forest, connected to North Scottsdale, Arizona. We are special recreation permit holders through the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Cave Creek Ranger District.
  • Pinnacle Peak Park - A scenic 3,169 foot granite summit located in North Scottsdale, Arizona.
  • Reata Pass - The last standing buildings of an old western town.
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
Additional Information

Recognized as Tripadvisor’s 2023 Best of the Best Travelers’ Choice. From 2020-2022, we held the top position for outdoor activities in Scottsdale on TripAdvisor. Our unique Scottsdale Off-Road Jeep Tour offers a thrilling ride on the most picturesque trails in the Sonoran desert around Scottsdale. Soak in stunning views as our experienced tour guide educates you about the local flora, fauna, and the history of the Native Americans. Our trail connections to North Scottsdale provide you with more time on the trails than any other off-road tours in the vicinity.

We offer private tour vehicles: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with six forward-facing seats, Jeep YJ with seven seats, or Jeep Gladiator that accommodates 14 in vertical-row (sideways) seating.

As a commercial special recreation permit-holder through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Cave Creek Ranger District and the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management, Scottsdale Adventure Tours assures an authentic experience.

  • 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.
Location
Scottsdale Adventure Tours - Jeep Tours
East Pinnacle Peak Road
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sarals3352qm
May 21, 2024
Bachelorette Jeep Tour - We went on the sunset jeep tour during a trip to Scottsdale for my bachelorette trip and we had Jon G. as our driver and he was fantastic! we had a blast driving around listening to music and he took great pictures of us! 10/10 recommend!
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X8634tgcarolines
May 20, 2024
Private Off-Road Jeep Tour with John G. 💯🎉 - Could not recommend an off-road jeep tour with Jon G. enough! The tour was so fun, and Jon was seriously the best. Amazing experience with the most fun, knowledgeable guide. 10/10 would do again!
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Annadf7780sv
May 20, 2024
JON G IS A ROCKSTAR - Jon G. is the ABSOLUTE best!!! We went on the tour for my bachelorette and had no idea what to expect but it was definitely the highlight of the trip! Jon was so knowledgeable and made us feel so comfortable! I will definitely be doing this again the next time I'm in Scottsdale and have/will recommend to everyone visiting.
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535alexisw
May 20, 2024
Best Excursion Ever with Jon! - My friends and I LOVED off-roading with our wonderful guide Jon G. He came prepared with everything we might need on the excursion and kept us entertained with trivia questions and jokes along the way. This was the perfect experience for our Bachelorette group and I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Scottsdale and wanting to get out in the desert. 10/10!
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Calista
May 19, 2024
Great way to experience the desert - The jeep tour was awesome. Learned so much about the desert and AZ! Jon our tour guide was amazing and keep the trip lively and fun! Would recommend!
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Alvarez032
May 19, 2024
10/10 experience ! - We had a great time on our jeep tour! Jon was funny and very informative , I learned a lot about the Arizona landscape and wildlife. We also really appreciated his photograph skills !Definitely recommend if you’re ever in the area !
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Donb_01
May 19, 2024
Great tour! - Fantastic tour with a great host….Jon Gurule! Thank you Jon for an awesome experience! Your knowledge of the region was a great addition! Don
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Backpacker135227
May 19, 2024
Incredible experience - The views are incredible and the Whitney was incredible, she was fun and I learned way more about the desert and fauna than I thought possible.
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Shannonly5234gd
May 18, 2024
Off ROADIN! - Grace was an amazing tour guide. Would definitely recommend! She made the trip for us. She was Very attentive to the group’s needs and wants for the experience and super knowledgeable!!
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I538vjchrisv
May 18, 2024
Awesome tour and guide! - The tour was great and we weee able to see a lot of the amazing landscape of the area! Our guide Dillon was amazing and really has a great deal of knowledge and passion for and about the plants, animals, and landscape and its conservation. Thanks again, Dillon!!!
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