ATV/UTV 2 Person Sand Buggy Off-Road Desert Adventure, Scottsdale
Overview
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2 hours
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Experience one of the top-rated outdoor activities in Scottsdale with Desert Dog Offroad! For over 27 years, we’ve been Scottsdale’s go-to choice for unforgettable Sonoran Desert off-road tours. Located just minutes from Scottsdale we offer the closest desert trails in The National Forest.
Climb into your own 2026 UTV Trail Sport UTV and follow your expert guide across rugged desert terrain. You’ll conquer rock gardens, sandy washes and desert canyons, while surrounded by incredible views of the Arizona desert. This is adventure tourism in Scottsdale at its best!
Halfway through the tour, we’ll stop for water and snacks (provided), and drivers and passengers can swap. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating details about the flora and fauna of the Sonoran Desert.
We provide everything—buggies, helmets, gators, water, and snacks. You just bring your sense of adventure and discover why we’ve been voted one of the best tours in Scottsdale year after year.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Transportation can be arranged for an additional fee. Uber and Lyft are not recommended. Call for details.
Must have valid Drivers License to drive.
Must be 8 years old to be a passenger
Weight restrictions per buggy is 400 pounds
Tour runs rain or shine
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Photos
Gators
Snacks
Fuel
Helmet
Professional Guide
ATV Sand Buggy
Tips are not included. Please tip your guides.
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ATV/UTV 2 Person Sand Buggy Off-Road Desert Adventure, Scottsdale
Reviews
67 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience!!
mikehG4812UQ,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time! It was a great way to see some amazing sights. Our tour guide, Mike, was friendly, knowledgeable and very professional! We highly recommend this company!!
Family and friends fun adventure
Camper34709656177,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience! If you get the chance to do any off-road adventure this is the one you need to choose. Mike was an amazing guide. He made sure everyone was having fun and safe. The sunset ride was absolutely beautiful.
10/10
H4606TIsophied,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best experience ever!! Mike was a great tour guide! Beautiful views!! 10/10! The desert was a super cool thing to see.
So much fun - Highly recommend
khusbup2026,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My Boyfriend and I had an absolute blast on the ATV desert sunset tour! The ride itself was a lot of fun and the desert views at sunset were stunning. Our tour guide, Mike, was fantastic—super friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and had a great time. He really made the experience even better. Highly recommend this tour if you’re looking for something fun and memorable to do in the the Pheonix /Scottsdale area!
Beautiful fast fun with the family! Wife and daughter never driven off road and they loved the thrill and freedom of it!
Christopher M,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mike was a great guide. He drove safely and quickly and we all followed having a ball. Learned a lot about the desert at the break. Awesome time
Great Experience!
D9553ZFashleyc,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our dune buggy experience in Arizona was absolutely unforgettable! Steve and Parker were fantastic guides—friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. They made us feel safe while still keeping the ride exciting and full of adventure. The desert views were stunning, and the whole experience was well organized from start to finish. I can’t recommend this enough for anyone looking for fun, excitement, and great people to share it with!!
Fun great experience
Richard T,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was very fun, so nice to pilot brand new machinery that takes the bumps pretty good! They split us up into smaller groups which was nice, the views were amazing and so was our guide. Definitely recommend.
Great fun, amazing scenery, well worth it !
Max K,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ryan was our guide and it was fantastic. Great tour, his insights into the dessert and all of the things we pasted was a huge added benefit. I would highly recommend it.
Super fun!
taytum0,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really fun and totally worth it!! Ryan was an excellent tour guide and he was very knowledgeable! The views were awesome and overall a really fun time for everyone!
Amazing Awesome !!!!
985nathanielj,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an incredible experience with Desert Dog Off-Road Adventure, thanks to Mike. From start to finish, the adventure was exciting, well-organized, and absolutely unforgettable. Mike’s knowledge, professionalism, and passion for off-roading made the experience both fun and safe, while still delivering plenty of adrenaline and stunning desert views. It was an awesome, high-energy adventure that exceeded my expectations, and I would highly recommend Desert Dog Off-Road Adventure to anyone looking for a truly memorable off-road experience.
From US$360.00
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