Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour

About this activity

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

Itinerary

1. Tonto National Forest · 150 min

   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

2. Pinnacle Peak Park · pass by

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

3. Stop 3 · pass by

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

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

Good to know

• 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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