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Looking for one of the best things to do in Scottsdale? Desert Dog Offroad, just minutes from Scottsdale, has been offering guided offroad adventure tours in the Sonoran Desert for over 27 years! Explore the closest desert trails to Scottsdale in your very own 2026 Polaris Trail Sport UTV while an expert local guide leads the way.
This is a smile-a-second Scottsdale adventure across some of Arizona’s most exciting terrain. At the midway point, we’ll stop for water and snacks (provided), and drivers and passengers can swap to keep the fun going.
Along the tour, you’ll discover the unique flora and fauna of the Sonoran Desert. Desert Dog Offroad provides everything you need—buggies, helmets, gators, water, and snacks. You just bring your sense of adventure and get ready for an authentic Scottsdale desert experience.
Whether you’re visiting for a family vacation, bachelorette party or corporate adventure, this is one of the most exciting and accessible off-road tours near Scottsdale.
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
Must have valid Drivers License to drive.
Transportation can be arranged for an additional fee. Uber and Lyft are not recommended. Call for details.
Weight restriction per buggy is 400 pounds
Tour runs rain or shine
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bottled water
Photos
Snacks
Gators
Fuel
Helmet
Professional Guide
ATV Sand Buggy
Gratuities
Tonto National Forest
The beautiful Sonoran Desert awaits as your clipping along in a 400cc, 2 seated Sand Buggy. This is no boring ATV tour! Rock gardens, desert washes and water crossing awaits. Adrenaline junkies wanted!
Lake Saguaro
Views of Saguaro Lake can be seen on this tour.
Sonoran Desert : Please note: there is a minimum of 2 people per booking
188 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Rai R,
Sep 19, 2025
- Viator
This was fun and with some great views along with sunset, just unbelievable!. Be ready the ride will be bumpy but I think is worthy and adds to the fun.
tonda p,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
The house was beautiful clean very peaceful neighborhood and the owners were extremely nice would definitely stay there again
Stacy B,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
My niece and I did a Desert Dog tour on August 8 and Michael our guide was absolutely amazing! It was great experience and so much fun, will definitely do it again next time we are down there 👍 . Stacy B.
Sienna T,
Jun 6, 2025
- Viator
Our travel guide, Mike, was hilarious and a lot of fun! I would recommend this tour and company to everyone!
Christopher D,
May 1, 2025
- Viator
Great tour and fun (dusty) ride through Sonaran desert. First time for my 18yr old and she did great driving offroad
Operated by Desert Dog Offroad Adventures