Private Jeep Tour: Scottsdale Sonoran Desert Adventure

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.

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270megh
Oct 1, 2024
Best Off Road Jeep Tour - Girls Trip 2024! - This trip was absolutely amazing! Our guide Jon G made this trip for the 8 of us! He is passionate and so knowledgeable about the outdoors and shared so much information with us. We had the best time on this Jeep Tour laughing and sharing stories. The best photos! We can’t thank Jon enough for this amazing experience!!
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Camic542
Oct 1, 2024
Jeep Tour w Allen - Great views and spectacular pictures! Best Jeep tour we've ever done. Recommend doing the sunset tour if you really want the best experience.We recommend Allen, he was great!
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H4836qamadisond
Sep 23, 2024
Trip Highlight - We booked the desert jeep tour for my bachelorette weekend and everyone agreed it was THE best part of the entire trip. From the moment we arrived, our guide Jon G made sure we had a good time. He was both knowledgeable and hilarious, and the tour itself was the perfect way to see and learn a bit more about the desert. Go ahead and do yourself a favor and book this tour!!
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P6533idmarisag
Sep 23, 2024
BEST part of our trip! - We went on this Jeep Tour for our friend’s bachelorette trip and had a blast! Jon G. was our tour guide and was the BEST. He made our experience so enjoyable and so much fun! He went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time and were comfortable — when we arrived he greeted us with donuts and liquid IVs, we had snacks, margarita mix and more! We highly recommend booking with them, and if you can, having Jon as your tour guide. You won’t be disappointed!
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C8507tethomasm
Sep 14, 2024
Jeep tour of desert. - Guide was awesome and very informative, it was beautiful country. Couldn’t have thought of a better way to spend the morning. Thanks so much.
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Road44520538526
Sep 10, 2024
Tinkled in the tonto 🌵❤️ - I have nothing bad to say about this experience! It was the highlight of my bachelorette weekend, and everyone on my trip loved it! We truly lucked out by having Jon as our tour guide - from the minute he picked us up to the minute we said our goodbyes, his energy was high, kind, and accommodating. He prepped us for our trip into the desert by focusing on safety and asking us what level of thrill we were looking for. He entertained us with factoids, views, and personal anecdotes, went above and beyond with taking photos of our group, and made us laugh and let us do car karaoke along the way! Do not hesitate to book this experience, and I would even suggest requesting Jon specifically, he truly made our desert tour that next level experience. 10/10 recommend
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117guadalupey
Sep 10, 2024
10 OUT OF 10 - Our tour guides Jon G & Allen were absolutely fantastic! They made the whole trip worth while, entertaining & most importantly memorable. I would 100% recommend him the to any party who’s hoping to have a safe but exciting trip!!
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Hunterg253
Sep 10, 2024
Jeep Tour - Jon and Allen were so amazing!! Great vibes and had everything we needed in the hot weather including funny videos on the go pro!
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W6648jttaylorc
Sep 9, 2024
Scottsdale Bachelorette Jeep Tour - If you’re looking for an unforgettable experience in Scottsdale, Jon is your go-to guide! Despite the rainy weather, Jon turned what could have been a setback into an amazing adventure!! He came prepared with snacks, handled the muddy conditions with ease, and went above and beyond by making us delicious prickly pear margaritas. His attention to detail and dedication to ensuring we had a fantastic time made the tour truly special. Highly recommend Jon for a fun, memorable, and well-catered experience!
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Y7536hosuem
Sep 9, 2024
Private jeep tour - Jon provided an amazing experience and told us informative facts about the vegetation, area, cacti, geography. His own personal life experiences added to the day. He was professional, fun and engaging. He had water, suntan lotion, wraps to keep us cooler in the desert Highly recommend
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