- Tonto National Forest - Our permitted Tonto National Forest trails are connected to North Scottsdale, Arizona. The trailhead is located 15 minutes northeast of our operations office.
- Pinnacle Peak Park - Pinnacle Peak is a scenic 3,169 foot granite summit located in North Scottsdale, Arizona
- Reata Pass - The last standing buildings of an old western town located in North Scottsdale, Arizona.
- Bottled water
- Warm clothing (October - March)
- Closed-toed shoes (no sandals)
- Tour Guide gratuity - contactless gratuity available through Venmo
Recognized as the top outdoor activity by TripAdvisor during 2020-2021 in Scottsdale. Our challenging Sunset Desert Jeep Tour offers an adventurous off-road journey through the picturesque Jeep tracks of Tonto National Forest, situated to the north of Scottsdale, Arizona.
Revel in the renowned Arizona sunset (subject to weather conditions) while our expert tour leaders educate you about the local desert ecosystem, wildlife, and the history of the Native Americans. We’ll halt to enjoy the sunset at our lookout spot providing a sweeping view of the historic Great Western Trail.
Please note that this is a common tour, not an exclusive one. For the public tour, we have modified, open-air Jeep Gladiator with a vertical seating arrangement (14 seats), and a Jeep YJ (7 seats).
The total time for this tour varies between 2 to 3 hours according to the season. Check the precise finishing time with your tour leader prior to the commencement of the tour.
Scottsdale Adventure Tours is authorized to conduct recreational activities by the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Cave Creek Ranger District.
- Closed-toed shoes are mandatory.
- This is a guide-led tour; guests will NOT be driving the Jeep.
- From November to February, bring a coat or jacket. The temperature will drop ~20 degrees after sunset.
- 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.
- Pregnant individuals are prohibited from participating in this high risk activity.
- No Neck Problems.
- Not recommended for passengers who get motion sickness.
- Weight limit per seat: 275 pounds. Please contact our office at least 24 hours before the tour to make special arrangements.
- Must be physically able to climb a step ladder to enter the lifted Jeeps.
- Not recommended for passengers with any condition that could be aggravated by a rough, bumpy, and jarring off-road Jeep tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.