Scottsdale ATV/UTV 2 Person Sand Buggy Off-Road Desert Tour
Overview
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2 hours
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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 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.
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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Photos
Snacks
Gators
Fuel
Helmet
Professional Guide
ATV Sand Buggy
Gratuities
What To Expect
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.
Options
2 Person Dunne Buggy Adventure
Sonoran Desert : Please note: there is a minimum of 2 people per booking
Reviews
193 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Dune Buggy Tour
shannonsA4331VX,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The dune buggy tour was a great time. Mike was helpful and fun. The dessert sunset was beautiful. His close attention to detail, and enthusiasm made the tour great.
ATV experience
styledbyg,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with the ATV ride! Our tour guide Ryan was excellent!!! We learned about the wildlife, area, and Arizona culture!!
Worth the Grit
Gennette L,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time on this tour! The guides were so friendly. It was dirty, but so worth it! Be sure to wear something you don’t care gets full of sand, because the drive was worth the grit.
The experience was more than my expectations
M2526RKterryh,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic guide named Chris. He was very personable to not only us, but also to a bridal that we road along with. He was very knowledgeable about the area and answered all questions. The desert is beautiful and don’t hesitate use this company.
Great tour highly recommend!
Compass09519028636,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great sunset side-by-side tour today and so glad we did this!!!The beauty of the mountains and nature on this side of Phoenix was nothing like we’ve seen so far on our trip. The views were spectacular and stunning and as soon as we got over the mountains, it was like nothing I have seen If you’re looking for something fun to do it’s kinda like going on a two hour hike, but you don’t have to walk lol I would highly recommend this tour and Ryan and Parker were very good guides with a great knowledge of the area and explaining at the stops the surrounding area
ATV tour - great experience!
angelicabB7423ZH,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ryan and Aiden were great! The tour was so fun and everything was easy with them! We were a large bachelorette group and Ryan took great pictures, gave us pose recommendations, and was able to read our vibe! Highly recommend them both!
Will visit again!
alyssacE7392CJ,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The sand tour was great! The staff were friendly and accommodating! Mike was our guide. Mike went the extra mile for our bachelorette trip! He was kind, gave us great feedback, and took amazing photos of us! Will go again and will ask for Mike.
Best trip!
839mikaylaw,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friends and I had so much fun! Mike was the best, and he made sure everyone had a good time! We made great memories and got lots of cute photos!
Big daddy Mike for the win
justinedP3719ZZ,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Big Daddy Mike killed it! He was the best. We loved him. He did amazing photos.. he knows the angles! I would highly recommend him
Best Bach Trip!!
mariahj895,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We and the best Bach trip with Mike!! He was not only a great tour guide, but also knew exactly how to take the cutest photos! We had the best time and I would do it a million times over if I could!!
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