Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour at Sunset
Overview
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2 hours
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Our rigorous Sunset Desert Jeep Tour is a bumpy off-road sightseeing tour through the scenic Jeep trails of the Tonto National Forest, north of Scottsdale, Arizona.
Experience a world-famous Arizona sunset (weather dependent) as our professional tour guides teach you about the Sonoran desert flora, fauna, and Native American history. At sunset, we will stop at our panoramic lookout point overseeing the historic Great Western Trail.
This is a public tour (not private). Public tour vehicles: Modified open-air vertical-row (sideways) seating Jeep Gladiator (14 seats) and Jeep YJ (7 seats).
Total duration of this tour ranges from 2 to 3 hours depending on the time of year. Confirm the exact end time with your tour guide before the tour.
Scottsdale Adventure Tours is a special recreation permit-holder through the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Cave Creek Ranger District.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Closed-toed shoes are mandatory.
This is a guide-led tour; guests will NOT be driving the Jeep.
From November to February, bring a coat or jacket. The temperature will drop ~20 degrees after sunset.
Our bumpy off-road Jeep tours are low-speed, jarring rides through rough terrain. Please ensure that every guest in your party understands that this off-road tour is a low-speed, bumpy ride through rough terrain.
Please carefully review our list of health restrictions and requirements. Due to safety concerns, we are unable to accommodate guests who do not meet the tour requirements.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled tour. Tour leaves promptly.
Children under age of 8 must be in a Car Seat
Pregnant individuals are prohibited from participating in this high risk activity.
No Neck Problems.
Not recommended for passengers who get motion sickness.
Weight limit per seat: 275 pounds. Please contact our office at least 24 hours before the tour to make special arrangements.
Must be physically able to climb a step ladder to enter the lifted Jeeps.
Not recommended for passengers with any condition that could be aggravated by a rough, bumpy, and jarring off-road Jeep tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Tonto National Forest
Our permitted Tonto National Forest trails are connected to North Scottsdale, Arizona. The trailhead is located 15 minutes northeast of our operations office.
Pinnacle Peak Park
Pinnacle Peak is a scenic 3,169 foot granite summit located in North Scottsdale, Arizona
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Warm clothing (October - March)
Closed-toed shoes (no sandals)
Tour Guide gratuity - contactless gratuity available through Venmo
Options
Sunset Desert Jeep Tour
Reviews
2,662 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Experience the beauty and diversity of an often under appreciated landscape
R2036HCpats,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a fun and informative off roading adventure in the Sonoran desert with our guide, Marty. We were eager to learn more about the desert flora and fauna and Marty was full of interesting facts to share. Besides detailed information about the majestic Saguaro, we were introduced to other species, such as the teddy bear cholla, barrel compass, prickly pear, and buckhorn cholla cacti as well as the Arizona state tree, the palo verde. We stopped on a desert plateau to admire a beautiful sunset which Marty captured with one cell phone photo after another. The road back to the highway was shorter and more direct but it was surprisingly chilly after sunset. Definitely need to bring a warm fleece and perhaps, a knit hat to enjoy the open air ride. Seeing the grand Saguaro silhouetted against the sky made me appreciate why the Native tribes consider each one the soul of a departed loved one.
Fun!
Michelle R,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very fun, Ed was very knowledgeable and a fun guide. The scenery was beautiful and the jeep ride was fun.
The hero tour was the...
Amy S,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The jeep tour was the highlight of our trip and Steve-o as our guide kept us laughing while we learned all sorts of good stuff!
A master class in fun and the Sonoran desert.
davedO2055RM,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kas knows more about tbe sonoran desert than anyone has a right to know, Presented with laughs and fun. Very enjoyable. We would recommend it to anyone. 5 stars is all I can give we give more if we could.
Amazing experience!!!
justinkW693LN,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience and top notch professional service. We had Jay McPhaul as our guide and boy he didn’t disappoint and we highly reccomend him as your guide. He was very knowledgeable, down to earth and easy to talk to. He showed us the different kinds of cactus native to the area and we even got to try eating some! The off-roading was awesome and the sunset was out of this world. Highly recommend Jay and the crew for your next adventure!
Bachelorette Jeep tour
D8950JAcristinal,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went here for my sister-in-law’s bachelorette and our tour guide was Edward Mitchell and it was the best experience ever. It was literally the funniest that we had on our entire trip.!! couldn’t recommend more
Fun for all
Jennifer D,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best guide, jeep and overall experience. Caz is fun and knowledgeable. Highly recommend for any size group with travelers of any age.
Beautiful sunset view
Erica S,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did this tour with a party of 9. It was fun, informative and beautiful. Our tour guide Whitney was great! I highly recommend this tour.
Into the desert on a jeep with no name
oliviabD7442FC,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour guide, spectacular sunset views from the mountains. Felt like we really went 4-wheeling off-road, and learned a lot about the desert and Arizona. Excellent tour guide (Kaz), spectacular views of the sunset in the mountains. Felt like we really went for wheeling off-road, learned a lot about the desert and Arizona.
Great night out in the desert!
vickyeP6018ZQ,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Kaz, was awesome. She was very informative and we learned so much from her. She made this experience fun and well worth the time and money.
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