Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour: Scenic Tonto Exploration

Experience the rugged beauty of the Sonoran Desert on our low-speed, bumpy Jeep tour through the Tonto National Forest. Learn about the flora and fauna from a certified off-road driver. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tonto National Forest - The trailhead is located 15 minutes northeast of the Pinnacle Peak General Store. Off-Road Jeep Adventures is a commercial permit holder through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cave Creek Ranger District
  • Pinnacle Peak Park - Pinnacle Peak is a granite summit located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
  • Reata Pass - Reata…
What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
Additional Information

Our stringent Jeep Tour of the Sonoran Desert offers a slow-paced, jolting excursion through the stunning Sonoran desert landscape, traversing the Tonto National Forest. The only driver on your Jeep tour is your professional guide who is a certified off-road driver, and he will educate you about the unique wildlife and plants of the Sonoran desert on…

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 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.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Jeanette
Jan 29, 2026
Fabulous - Alan the guide was amazing ! He was very knowledgeable! Any fitness can do the tour! I loved the Apple. Cider! You will love the desert and the sunset !
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Janetsg776wb
Jan 28, 2026
Highly recommended - Fantastic time and Brian was a wonderful tour guide!! He was super knowledgeable and interesting and made the experience great!
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Naomisharon123
Jan 27, 2026
Beautiful and informative jeep tour - We were a group of 15 spanning 3 generations and everyone has a wonderful time. The tour was fun, informative and beautiful. Our guides, Allen and Caz, were very easygoing, knowledgeable and patient. We highly recommend!
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C7708rqjenniferm
Jan 25, 2026
Whitney was a fantastic guide! - Whitney was fantastic! Incredibly knowledgeable, lots of fun, and made our trip a blast!
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L8843khmariad
Jan 24, 2026
Fun jeep tour - Our cousin group had a great time on this jeep tour! It was about 2 hours, and so interesting to learn about the forest. Our guide Whitney was fantastic. Vibes were immaculate! I would definitely do this again.
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O8312yxmelissaa
Jan 24, 2026
Fun Time in the Desert - Such a great experience! It was a fun ride with breathtaking views. Our guide, Whitney, was very knowledgeable and a joy!
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218deanat
Jan 24, 2026
Great Tour with Whitney - We had so much fun on this tour! Whitney made sure we learned a lot and laughed a lot and she was an amazing photographer for us. She was a great guide!
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263eitanp
Jan 21, 2026
Fun off roading through beautiful nature with an amazing guide - Amazing time with a great guide. Saw some cool cacti, learned so stuff about the desert and the Native American tribes, and had fun bumping through the trails in the Jeep
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Wendym68
Jan 20, 2026
Jeep tour in Scottsdale - Ed did a great job navigating the crazy dirt road into the Tonto National park For a gorgeous sunset. He was filled with lots of tidbits on the desert ! Highly recommend!
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Christine
Jan 19, 2026
Bumpy, Fun, and Totally Worth It! - We had an amazing time on the desert jeep tour! We’re a family of four, and it was such a fun experience from start to finish. They picked us up right at our vacation rental, which made everything super easy. Our guide, Cas (aka “Killer”), was a blast—fun, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable about the area, including the local flora and fauna. The ride was a little bumpy at times, but that just added to the excitement of riding in a jeep. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun desert adventure!
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From $195
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).