Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour - Extravacantza.com

Learn about the unique Sonoran desert plants from our professional tour guides.

Our professional tour guides are experts on Sonoran Desert flora and fauna.

Carnegiea Gigantea, the famous Saguaro cactus.

Overhead view of the historic Camp Creek Wash.

Our modified Jeep YJs can seat 7 guests!

Sometimes our guests catch a glimse of our wild horse population along the Verde River.

Cylindroptunia bigelovii, also known as the Teddy-Bear Cholla.

Overhead view of our trail in the Tonto National Forest, Northeast Scottsdale, Arizona.

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

Our public Jeep tours depart every morning and afternoon from our operations office in North Scottsdale, Arizona.

Looking for a Scottsdale bachelorette party activity? Book our Scottsdale Sonoran Desert Jeep tour!

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 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

What's included

Bottled water

What to expect

Tonto National Forest
2h 30m · Admission ticket included

The trailhead is located 15 minutes northeast of the Pinnacle Peak General Store. Off-Road Jeep Adventures is a commercial permit holder through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cave Creek Ranger District
Pinnacle Peak Park
Pass by

Pinnacle Peak is a granite summit located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Pass by

Reata pass is the last standing buildings of an old western stage coach station from the 1880's.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our operations office is located on the east side of the Village at Pinnacle Peak: 8711 E Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite F-108, Scottsdale, AZ 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 E Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite F-108, Scottsdale, AZ 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 Jeeps.
From November to February, we strongly recommend warm clothing.
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. Ensure each guest in your party reads and understands the tour requirements. There will be no refunds issued to guests who fail to read and understand the health restrictions and requirements of this tour.
Children under the age of 8 must be in car seats. Car Seats are not provided.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled tour. Tour leaves promptly.
No Neck Problems.
Not recommended for guests who easily get motion sickness.
Weight limit per seat: 275 pounds. Please contact our office 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 can be aggravated by a bumpy off-road ride through rough terrain.
Pregnant individuals are prohibited from participating in this high risk activity.

Cancellation policy

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

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