Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour at Sunset

Book our Private Scottsdale Jeep Tour for a sunset tour in our upgraded Jeep Wranglers.

Our modified Jeep Gladiator can seat up to 14 guests!

Experience a world-famous Arizona sunset from an open-air Jeep.

View of the Four Peaks during the nature presentation portion of the Sunset Desert Jeep Tour.

Our Scottsdale Jeep Tours are off-road adventures for your friends and family to enjoy!

Although we can never predict how exactly the sunset will look, we can be certain that each sunset is unique.

View of the sunset during the nature presentation portion of our Sunset Desert Jeep Tour.

During the nature presentation portion of the tour, your Tour Guide will talk about the unique Sonoran desert plants up close!

Our Jeep tours are popular among bachelorette parties, corporate events, family gatherings, and groups of any size for any occasion!

Book our Private Scottsdale Jeep Tour to host your bachelorette party or other occasion in our upgraded Jeep Wranglers.

Some of our retro safari Jeeps have been operating Scottsdale Jeep tours for over 20 years!

Our Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour at Sunset is a popular Scottsdale bachelorette party activity!

Keep your group together in our 14-seater Jeep Gladiator!

Our public tours depart daily from our operations office in North Scottsdale, Arizona.

As the sunset turns into night, the sky is illuminated with brilliant colors.

We comply with all CDC and local guidelines with respect to face coverings among non-cohabitating tour groups. We also offer private tours if you want your Jeep reserved for your group only.

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 58 travelers

Overview

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.

What's included

Bottled water

Warm clothing (October - March)
Closed-toed shoes (no sandals)
Tour Guide gratuity - contactless gratuity available through Venmo

What to expect

Tonto National Forest
2h · Admission ticket included

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
Pass by

Pinnacle Peak is a scenic 3,169 foot granite summit located in North Scottsdale, Arizona
Pass by

The last standing buildings of an old western town located in North Scottsdale, Arizona.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Additional information

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.

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