Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour: Scenic Sunset Adventure

Experience the #1 ranked outdoor activity in Scottsdale, Arizona. Join our scenic sunset Jeep tour through the Sonoran Desert, learn about the flora, fauna, and Native American history, and witness a breathtaking Arizona sunset.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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
  • Reata Pass - The last standing buildings of an old western town located in North Scottsdale, Arizona.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Warm clothing (October - March)
  • Closed-toed shoes (no sandals)
  • Tour Guide gratuity - contactless gratuity available through Venmo
Additional Information

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
Location
Scottsdale Adventure Tours - Jeep Tours
East Pinnacle Peak Road
Our operations office is located on the east side of the Village at Pinnacle Peak: 8711 East Pinnacle Peak Road Suite F-108, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255. Type Scottsdale Adventure Tours into Google maps and the app will navigate directly to the front door of our operations office.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jm1133
Aug 30, 2024
Sunset teambuilding tour! - Nick was a great tour guide for our team building adventure! He was great to talk with, and his love of the desert is obvious. Friendly, helpful and prepared. We had a great time and I would book with him again! Thanks Nick!
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Paula
Aug 27, 2024
Great adventure. Wonderful vistas! - What a wonderful experience with gorgeous views. Nick our guide was very knowledgeable and provided us a fun experience. We saw donkeys, a cow, a roadrunner and a hawk! The vistas were outstanding.
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Susanwo7706mc
Aug 18, 2024
SUNSET JEEP TOUR AUG 24 - Nick was an amazing tour guide. We went as a bachelorette group and he was so accommodating to us. He helped us taking amazing photos and even had beverages for the ride. It was so fun, our bride enjoyed it very much. Nick was so knowledgeable on the desert and even had us try a prickly pear fruit! Definitely recommend trying the sunset Jeep tour, it was such a highlight of our trip. ALSO, Nick was so good at taking photos for us
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Cocoj381
Aug 18, 2024
Nick is awesome! - Nick was our guide and he did a fantastic job driving, making the tour fun, and also teaching our group about the desert. Roads were super bumpy and super fun! Bonus was that he also got some prickly pear, cactus pad, and a homemade prickly pear juice for us to try! Super cool. My group went as part of a bachelorette party, and our bride absolutely loved it!
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498lucyy
Aug 18, 2024
The best experience ever!! - Nick was absolutely the best driver I’ve ever had. He has so many funny jokes and we were laughing the entire time. He also made us his homemade pink lemonade with the fruit of a cactus. It was delicious I would definitely recommend this adventure or thrillseeking people the view at the top of the mountain was absolutely gorgeous definitely a core memory. I will never forget in my life, and if you are thinking about booking a tour stop thinking just do it and ask for Nick
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Ashleymo9214lc
Aug 18, 2024
sunset jeep tour in desert - me and 3 friends went on a jeep tour and Allen was our tour guide. he was so awesome. he took a hunch of pictures and made them look sweet. he was very knowledgeable and if you get to choose a guide, i would choose Allen again!
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Discover413217
Aug 15, 2024
Bach gals take over Sonora Dessert - We came on a tour for a bachelorette party for our best friend/sister and it was amazing. If I could rate it higher than a 5 I 1000% would! Stevo our tour driver was amazing he was awesome! Definitely recommend to do and of you get Stevo you will have a blast!
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Amyej3254bs
Jul 14, 2024
Scott Made Our Scottsdale Adventure 🏜️ - Scott was an amazing guide and driver! The terrain was the perfect blend of challenging and enjoyable. Breathtaking views and interesting knowledge about the landscape— We have already recommended this tour to someone we know who is coming to the area in a few weeks!
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496carlees
Jun 30, 2024
Spectacular scenery and wonderful experience - We had the best time with our drivers Allen, John, and Steve such a fun and beautiful experience. Really appreciated the staff and their willingness to go over and above on pictures, snacks, and overall comfort! Definitely recommend!
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Tenleyr2024
Jul 22, 2024
An experience of a life time - Sunset was so beautiful. Such a cool experience. I would dress comfortably and preface whether you’d like to go fast or slow on this tour. It can get pretty intense!
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