Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour at Sunset

About this activity

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.

Itinerary

1. Tonto National Forest · 120 min

   Our permitted Tonto National Forest trails are connected to North Scottsdale, Arizona. The trailhead is located 15 minutes northeast of our operations office.

2. Pinnacle Peak Park · pass by

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

3. Stop 3 · pass by

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

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 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.

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 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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