Desert UTV Adventure: Scottsdale's Best Offroad

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tonto National Forest - Lots of cactus, rock gardens, sandy washes and twisty canyons. Possible wildlife include eagles, wild horses, snakes, spiders and more!
  • Lake Saguaro - Views of Saguaro Lake
  • Four Peaks - Four Peaks Mountain Range can be viewed on the tour.
  • Sonoran Desert - Your off-road adventure will be taking you thru The…
What's Included
  • ATV Sand Buggy
  • Professional Guide
  • Helmet
  • Fuel
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Photos
  • Gators
What's Not Included
  • Tips are not included. Please tip your guides.
Additional Information

Discover one of Scottsdale’s premier outdoor adventures with Desert Dog Offroad! For more than 27 years, Desert Dog Offroad has been the preferred choice for memorable off-road tours in the Sonoran Desert. Conveniently located just minutes from Scottsdale, they offer the nearest desert trails in The National Forest.
Hop into a 2026 UTV Trail Sport UTV…

Location
HFV4+QV Mesa
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. Uber and Lyft are not recommended to the trailhead. Call the office for transportation.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Melaniego4662ug
Dec 20, 2025
Great birthday present - We had so much fun for my husband’s birthday! The trail was a blast, easy but very adventurous. Ryan and our other guide (I’m sorry I can’t remember your name!) were very knowledgeable and were very funny. I highly recommend this trip.
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Robertnh147ok
Nov 25, 2025
Great - Great experience! We had a blast! Ryan did a great job! ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..:………///../…………..
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Angelina_p
Nov 22, 2025
Rain or Shine SUPER Fun Time - Absolutely fabulous experience! The guides were great. We went out in the rain and it was still so fun!
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James_p
Nov 18, 2025
Simply. Amazing. It was... - Simply. Amazing. It was so much fun and I highly recommend it! The views were beautiful and an experience you will never forget.
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Joel_c
Nov 2, 2025
Highly recommend - This experience was a first for both me and my wife. The guide gave clear and simple instructions for safely operating our UTV. The rentals were newer, had smooth suspension and had aggressive traction for the sandy trails.
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Tanya_a
Oct 27, 2025
Met my goals - Very fun if you like adventure but look to be a good dirty bird afterwards. LOL Michelle and Don were very helpful and accommodating!
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Storyteller564521
Oct 24, 2025
Great time!! - Such a fun time!! Went for a bachelorette and had the best time! Our guide Mike was awesome. We all had a blast. Highly recommend!
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S7519hmalexal
Oct 17, 2025
Great Experience! - This was a great excursion. Went with some friends and my husband. Beautiful scenery. We had Mike and Ryan as our guides. They were amazing. They made the tour 10/10.
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Voyage327690
Oct 4, 2025
Amazing Experience with Desert Dog Offroad Adventures - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had an amazing experience with Desert Dog Offroad Adventures! The dune buggy and jeep tours were such a fun way to explore the desert—definitely a must-do if you’re in the area. Our guide, Mike, was fantastic! He was super knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everyone felt safe while still having a great time. You can tell he really enjoys what he does and knows the area inside and out. Highly recommend booking with them and asking for Mike if you can!
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607chloeg
Oct 4, 2025
Mike Is GREAT - Mike was AMAZING! He was so helpful during the trip and even posed us for photos! He was wonderful at teaching how to work the ATV and made sure we felt safe!
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From $360 (Per Vehicle)
up to 2 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).