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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V1931qyrachelh
Mar 26, 2025
Jon G is the GOAT! - What an amazing day! Jon G was the absolute GOAT of a tour guide. He greeted us with donuts, liquid IVs, motion sickness meds, sunscreen, blankets, jackets and anything else we needed or wanted (anything worth doing is worth overdoing). He was funny, charming, entertaining and engaging. He tailored the entire trip just for us and it was by far the best thing we did while we were in Scottsdale. Highly recommend to anyone looking to be educated and entertained.
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Luvtravelwisconsin
Mar 24, 2025
This should be first on your list of things to do. - Fun. Fascinating. Stunning. This tour was a good combination of excitement, education and absolutely amazing views and vistas. All of it made better by our tour guide Whitney who shared her vast knowledge about the desert. Plus, she played great tunes along the way. This is a definite don’t miss and should be the top of your list of things to do in Scottsdale/Phoenix.
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196maymem
Mar 24, 2025
Loved it! - This was amazing!! Allen was our guide, & he was absolutely awesome. Wonderful driver & very informative. My family enjoyed every bit. We had a wide range of ages, & it was perfect. Highly recommend this! Do it!
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558kelleyc
Mar 22, 2025
Desert fun - Our tour guide Bryan was awesome and very knowledgeable about the desert. We tasted his prickly pear lemonade and homemade jelly. Was a great afternoon
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Christinesw5510qs
Mar 22, 2025
Fun girls outing - Had some girlfriends visit from the east coast and wanted them to experience the desert. This was a great tour of the desert with education about all the desert plants. Also, stories of how Native Americans used the plants. Stops at scenic places and homemade prickly pear lemonade. Best tour guide - Steve Hill.
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200sydr
Mar 19, 2025
Jay the Disney Princess is My New Best Friend - Jay is the most knowledgeable, kind incredible, guide. Taught us so much and was so funny. Great conversation too! He is also a Disney princess, a hummingbird landed on him and hung out for a bit.
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Bradoc3834dg
Mar 19, 2025
Great tour for kids, despite the cold weather - John was a great tour guide! It was unseasonably cold and windy for Phoenix, but he was prepared with extra blankets, jackets and hats. He tailored the tour for my three small kids, who loved the “Jeep desert roller coaster.” Great tour, would recommend it to anyone looking for light adventuring.
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Slk05
Mar 18, 2025
Kid Friendly Desert Tour - Amazing morning desert tour with Whitney! She had our girls (5 and 7) entertained and giggling the entire tour! Whitney fielded lots of questions from our very curious daughter, gave us lots of fun facts about the desert, and even took us by an animal sanctuary. Great tour!
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Rxr143
Mar 17, 2025
Sonoran Desert tour is a must see with Allen - Allen was an amazing tour guide. Our whole family enjoyed the experience. We saw amazing views of the desert and learned a lot about the plant and wildlife. The off-road trekking was a highlight for us!
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Franknx475ak
Mar 14, 2025
Great Experience - The desert tour was fun and educational. Our tour guide, Steve, was very knowledgeable and made this a highlight of our trip. I highly recommend the experience.
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