Scottsdale ATV/UTV Sand Buggy Off-Road Tour in The Sonoran Desert

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Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Looking for one of the best things to do in Scottsdale? Desert Dog Offroad, just minutes from Scottsdale, has been offering guided off-road adventure tours in the Sonoran Desert for over 27 years! Explore the closest desert trails to Scottsdale in your very own ATV/UTV sand buggy 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

1

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!

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
2

Lake Saguaro

Views of Saguaro Lake can be seen on this tour.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

2 Person Dunne Buggy Adventure

Sonoran Desert : Please note: there is a minimum of 2 people per booking

Reviews

4.81

176 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

159
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  • Awesome experience

    Stacy B,

    Aug 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    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.

  • Best experience ever!!!

    Sienna T,

    Jun 6, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our travel guide, Mike, was hilarious and a lot of fun! I would recommend this tour and company to everyone!

  • Fun OHV ride

    Christopher D,

    May 1, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great tour and fun (dusty) ride through Sonaran desert. First time for my 18yr old and she did great driving offroad

  • Had a blast!

    Christopher J,

    Apr 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Had a blast! Our guide Ryan did a wonderful job. Super friendly and informative and made sure everyone on our tour had a good time. Loved the variety of scenery on the tour. Our tour was in the beginning of April, perfect weather.

  • Nice ride on the UTV,...

    Britt H,

    Mar 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Nice ride on the UTV, guides Don and Mike were great, it’s a dusty ride but well worth it, we had a perfect weather day

From $180.00

4.81
176 reviews
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