Sonoran Desert

Rated 4.7 Stars, based on 1280 Reviews.

Enjoy an exciting day of off-roading in the famous Sonoran desert aboard your single-passenger ATV! You will experience some of the best trails Arizona has to offer. Conveniently located just north of Phoenix at the base of the breathtaking Bradshaw Mountains. Our tours create a scenic and educational journey amid the rugged Arizona landscape, with opportunities to see abundant desert wildlife. You will be with us for up to 3-hours total. Up to 1-hour check-in followed by up to 2 hours of training & riding. This option is for single-passenger ATVs for ages 16+. To book multi-passenger vehicles for this tour (16+ to drive, 4+ to ride passenger) search for our "Centipede Tour – Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV."

Rated 4.8 Stars, based on 1085 Reviews.

Enjoy an exciting day of off-roading in the famous Sonoran desert aboard your multi-passenger UTV! To book single-passenger ATVs for this tour, check out our "Centipede Tour – Guided Arizona Desert Tour by ATV." You will experience some of the best trails Arizona has to offer. Conveniently located just north of Phoenix at the base of the breathtaking Bradshaw Mountains. Our tours create a scenic and educational journey amid the rugged Arizona landscape, with opportunities to see abundant desert wildlife. You will be with us for up to 3-hours total. Up to 1-hour check-in followed by up to 2 hours of training & riding.

Rated 4.9 Stars, based on 574 Reviews.

Just north of Phoenix, enjoy an approximate 45-minute hot air balloon ride over the Sonoran Desert. Once you arrive, watch as your balloon inflate. After your flight, relax with a champagne breakfast served on picnic tables with linens. Rides are shared with up to 20 travelers on board. This activity does take up to 4 hours.

Enjoy a scenic hot air balloon flight over the Sonoran Desert viewing 1000's of species of flora, fauna, and wildlife. At altitude touring the majestic views of the surrounding Phoenix metro valley. See sights from altitude such as the McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Downtown Phoenix & Tempe, Camelback Mountain and much more. At the end of your flight, celebrate with a traditional post flight champagne toast and fresh fruit. -will not see the full Sunrise. It’s called a sunrise boots first thing in the morning.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 498 Reviews.

Journey Rides is not only the first tour company to offer electric bike tours in Arizona. We are also the only E-Bike tour company that specializes in off-road Sonoran desert electric bike tours.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 2227 Reviews.

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.

Join us for a journey through one of the most biodiverse deserts in the world, where towering saguaros, ancient mesquite trees, and resilient wildlife tell the story of survival in an extreme landscape. Led by an experienced guide, you’ll uncover the hidden secrets of desert plants, spot signs of native wildlife, and engage in a hands-on experience—perhaps even tasting cacti, a staple of the desert’s rich history. This easy-paced hike is perfect for nature lovers, families, and curious explorers looking for an authentic connection with the land. This experience will leave you with a deeper appreciation for this unique ecosystem. ✅ Learn about the fascinating adaptations of desert plants & wildlife ✅ Hands-on experience with native plants, including an optional cacti tasting ✅ Stunning photo opportunities ✅ Small group setting. Restrooms. Bottled water ✅ Family-friendly and suitable for all skill levels. Easy to moderate trails. (mostly flat terrain) Optional Sunset Tour

Want to navigate these rugged trails on your own? No problem! With our Self-Guided tour, you will have two hours of unguided fun with our top-of-the-line UTVs (seats up to 4.) To book single-passenger ATVs for this tour, search for our "Self-Guided Centipede Desert ATV Rental." Enjoy this mountainous landscape at your own pace. We offer the only “Show up and Ride” in the Bradshaw Mountains where you can ride right from our property! We will provide safety gear, a paper map, and a safety operations briefing on your vehicle.

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 211 Reviews.

Enjoy a one-hour hot air balloon flight as the sun sets over the Sonoran Desert in Phoenix, Arizona. You'll experience breathtaking 360-degree views of the famous Sonoran Desert landscape throughout your flight. Upon landing, enjoy a celebratory toast and light refreshments.

Desert Dog Offroad has been offering guided off-road adventure tours for over 25 years! What’s better than driving a 800cc UTV Sand Buggy over cool terrain with your best bud by your side? How about having a guide to lead the way so you don’t get lost! Ha ha ha, no but really… Anyways our customer reviews on this off-road adventure tour are through the roof! This is a smile-a-second ride through super-cool desert track; rock gardens, sandy washes, twisty canyons, and technical two track. Water and snacks will be provided at the mid way stop and drivers and passengers can swap at this point. On this off-road adventure tour, you will also learn about the Flora and Fauna in Sonoran Desert and that the only place you can find the Saguaro Cactus is in The Sonoran Desert. Desert Dog Offroad brings the buggies, helmets, gators, water and snacks. You bring you and see why this is the funnest off-road adventure tour out there!

Rated 5 Stars, based on 265 Reviews.

Enjoy an exciting day of off-roading in the famous Sonoran desert aboard your single-passenger ATV! To book multi-passenger vehicles for this tour, check out our "Self-Guided Centipede Desert UTV Rental." You will experience some of the best trails Arizona has to offer. Conveniently located just north of Phoenix at the base of the breathtaking Bradshaw Mountains. Our Unguided tours create an opportunity for you to enjoy the scenic Arizona landscape at your own pace. You will be with us for up to 3-hours total. Up to 1-hour check-in followed by up to 2 hours of training & riding.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 70 Reviews.

You will enjoy an incredible private guided hike through the rolling Sonoran Desert filled with towering cacti, and beautiful mountains. Our guide is an experienced hiker and will take you on an unforgettable, super fun, beautiful hike.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 1758 Reviews.

#1 Ranked in Phoenix since 2009! #6 Best Thing To Do in the US by TripAdvisor – 2022 Over 35 Industry Awards! – Drive an authentic, military-grade Tomcar UTV. – Learn fun facts about the Sonoran Desert flora and fauna, history, survival, and see interactive demonstrations. – NO HELMET / GOGGLES REQUIRED! (Under 18 must have helmet per federal law, supplied by Desert Wolf) – Diverse trail system with varying terrain and elevations. – Planned stopped with driver switched. PERFECT SAFTRY RECORD! Who this adventure is for?: – Family Friendly! (No age requirement for riders) – Bachelor Parties – Bachelorette Parties – Corporate / Team Building Events

This is a great option for beginners wanting to go ATVing! You will receive personalized and hands-on training. Your ATV Training includes a safety operations briefing and some riding on our awesome test course, known as "The Sidewinder." The Sidewinder is full of turns, bumps, and hills that will help you go from beginner to expert! You’ll be accompanied by a certified guide with a vast knowledge of off-roading, Sonoran Desert wildlife, history, and survival techniques. This is a 1-hour ATV training session but you may be with us for up to 2-hours total. This time includes up to 1-hour of checking in and gearing up followed by up to 1-hour of training & riding. To book multi-passenger vehicles, search for our "Centipede Tour – Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV."

Desert Dog Offroad has been offering guided off-road adventure tours in The Sonoran Desert for over 25 years! What’s better than driving over cool terrain with your best bud by your side? How about having a guide to lead the way so you don’t get lost! Ha ha ha, no but really… Anyways our customer reviews on this off-road adventure tour are through the roof! Single and double riders available. This off-road adventure tour is a smile-a-second ride through super-cool desert track; rock gardens, sandy washes and technical two track. Water and snacks will be provided at the mid way stop and drivers and passengers can swap. On this off-road adventure tour you will also learn about the Flora and Fauna in Sonoran Desert and that the only place you can find the Saguaro Cactus is in The Sonoran Desert. Desert Dog Offroad brings the buggies, helmets, gators, water and snacks. You bring you and see why this is the funnest off-road adventure tour in the Scottsdale area!

While visiting the Phoenix area, what’s better than driving a 2-seated 800cc UTV Sand Buggy over cool terrain with your best bud by your side? How about having a guide to lead the way so you don’t get lost! Our customer reviews on this desert adventure tour are through the roof! This isn’t some slow-speed, single file UTV tour. This is a smile-a-second adventure tour through super-cool desert track; rock gardens, sandy washes, twisty canyons, and technical two track. Bottled water and snacks will be provided at the mid way stop and drivers and passengers can swap at this point. On this adventure tour will also learn about the Flora and Fauna in Sonoran Desert and that the only place you can find the Saguaro Cactus is in The Sonoran Desert. We bring the buggies, the helmets, gators, water and snacks. You bring you and see why Desert Dog Offroad Adventures is the funnest desert tour operator in the Phoenix and surrounding area!

Our guided hiking trips are designed to be more than a simple nature walk while still accessible to a wide range of ability so that individuals of modest fitness levels, as well as more active ones, will enjoy themselves. All of the trails where we lead guided hikes have been chosen not only for their scenic beauty but also their accessibility, safety, and low volume of visitors. Combined, these factors afford our guests an unforgettable Sonoran Desert experience. Our most popular hiking routes are in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve, where a large variety of trails are available to accommodate all levels of hikers. Other hiking locations are available.

Have a whole bunch of fun, and come home with awesome memories on this evening venture into the Sonoran Desert! Enjoy sampling delicious wild edibles, learn about our unique desert animals, and even learn some traditional survival skills- like making fire using a friction set! Want to customize your adventure? No problem! Contact me and we'll create your ideal adventure!

Experience an incredible sunrise or sunset in the one-of-a-kind Sonoran Desert in Phoenix, Arizona, with a fun, experienced, local Mad Desert Trekking guide. Find out why Arizona's sunrises and sunsets are truly amazing. Why should you book your Sonoran Desert sunrise or sunset hiking adventure with Mad Desert Trekking? We approach every trip with fun in mind. Plus, our pro guides will show you the secrets of the area that few people know about. We will provide everything you need for your hiking adventure, including: – Use of backpacks – Sunscreen – Bottled water – Sports drinks – Trail snacks – Plus, cold beverages after finishing your hike. Our number one priority is your safety. We guarantee a safe, enjoyable and memorable Sonoran Desert experience.

Our rigorous Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour is a low-speed, bumpy sightseeing tour of the scenic Sonoran desert via the Tonto National Forest. Your professional tour guide, who is a certified off-road driver and the only driver throughout your Jeep tour, will teach you about the Sonoran desert flora and fauna on the most scenic trails in the Scottsdale area. Vehicles used: Jeep YJ (7 seats). Scottsdale Adventure Tours is a special recreation permit-holder through the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Cave Creek Ranger District and the U.S. Department of the Interior: Bureau of Land Management. Be aware that there is an weight limit of 275 lbs per person