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
2,637 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best Sunset Tour in Scottsdale!
sharin2013,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great time on the Scottsdale Adventure Tours sunset Jeep ride! “Party Marty” was the best — super fun, full of cool facts about the desert, and he took some awesome group photos for us. Lots of laughs the whole way, and the sunset was absolutely gorgeous. Totally recommend this tour if you’re in Scottsdale!
Great time at the desert!
788hangk,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ed was a really great tour guide. He is super knowledgable about the area and the species and native plants. You're in the car most of the time but he keeps you entertained and it's quite an adventure!
Definitely a memorable experience!
Kerri K,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We included this tour as a fun outing during our leadership retreat, and it was great! It was so nice to escape to the desert, learn some history about the area, and have an adventure together.
Amazing sunset tour with Allen
Swartsl1,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Allen was amazing. Very knowledgeable and a very good photographer. Learned a little about different vegetation in the desert and animals. It was a great time. He did an amazing job at capturing the sunset pictures. Would highly recommend.
Best Jeep Tour
thomasgQ4460ZZ,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We’ve taken friends and family on several tours when they visit, and this was one of the best. Our tour guide, Marty, was friendly and very knowledgeable, which made the experience even better. The scenery was absolutely amazing. This is definitely on the top of our list for future outings with our guests.
10/10 Jeep Tour with Ed!
Jesse R,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ed was INCREDIBLE! He is informative, charismatic, and very funny! This jeep tour was so much fun! Would absolutely recommend this to anyone who wants to have an adventurous experience. If I Could give him 100 stars I would!
Incredible
450karav,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jay was such a great guide. From the start, he made the whole thing feel easy, fun, and genuinely special - not touristy or scripted at all. He knows so much about the Sonoran Desert, but shares it in a way that’s interesting and funny, not lecture-y. Tons of great stories, random facts, and commentary that actually kept everyone engaged. You can tell he really loves what he does, and it shows. The sunset was unreal, the jeep ride was a blast, and Jay just made the whole experience better. We laughed a lot, learned a ton, and left saying “that was so worth it.” Highly recommend booking with Jay if you can - he really made the tour.
Sunset desert jeep ride
neil m,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great trip learned a few things about the desert while catching a beautiful sunset. Ed our driver was friendly and informative , he also took some beautiful pictures for us. Highly recommended!
80th birthday trip
SteveS3038,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Jay, was great. We had so much fun talking to him and he was very informative. We were a party of 4 ladies, ages 21 to 80 and all had a blast!
Take this tour!!
MKH1212,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks to our guide Caz for such a fun and informative tour. The desert sunset was beautiful and the ride was and adventure!
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