Overview
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2 hours
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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.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
Tonto National Forest
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
Pinnacle Peak is a scenic 3,169 foot granite summit located in North Scottsdale, Arizona
Options
Sunset Desert Jeep Tour
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Warm clothing (October - March)
Closed-toed shoes (no sandals)
Tour Guide gratuity - contactless gratuity available through Venmo
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,731 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent experience
Dawn B,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing adventure. Our guide was fabulous. Very informative on the area. Great photography.
Enjoying the sunset
Explorer49700952932,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ride was bumpy but the driver did go slow when needed. Since we went it June it was very hot, but driver supplied water and ice bottles.
Grace was our tour guide and she was awesome!. Funny, smart, educational and attentive to her customers. The experience wa diffe
Vern O,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Desert sunset jeep experience from a very happy customer
Beautiful views
nblum2020,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Allan did a great job! I would highly reccomend this tour!
Definitely a fun trip!
Cherie M,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Brian was an excellent guide and really shared a great deal of information about the flora, fauna, and wildlife of the Sonoran Desert. He had samples of several items for us to see and touch and was always happy to answer any questions we had. The jeep ride out to the desert is a fun experience and all eight of us enjoyed the trip immensely! Highly recommend - our sunset was not as superb as some but that did not detract from our overall enjoyment of the trip.
Fun family time
stephenmK631ZD,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brian was awesome and was knowledgeable about the desert- really fun jeep ride as well
Mother & Daughter Relaxation
Worldtrvler14,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughter and I had a great experience with Grace. She was very knowledgeable, provided a history lesson about the various trees and cactus in the desert. Let us know what type of ride to expect especially if more bumpy than usual.
Must do desert tour!
maggiecleary99,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My cousin and I did the private sunset tour on a Saturday evening, and we had an absolutely fantastic experience thanks to our guide, Greg. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the local flora, fauna, and history of the area, and he made the tour both informative and entertaining. Greg was also an excellent driver! Even though it was bumpy (of course!), he handled the Jeep confidently and safely while navigating the terrain, which allowed us to relax and enjoy the stunning scenery. One thing we especially appreciated was that he seemed to have a perfect sense of when to share information and when to let us simply enjoy the ride. His music playlist was fantastic and added so much to the experience. We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend this tour, especially if you’re lucky enough to get Greg as your guide!
Easy Way to Connect with Nature!
B7621NBpaulb,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I took my bachelor party of 11 and it was epic. Our driver Grace asked us if we just wanted to crank music or if we wanted the educational spiel (we chose the latter), and she knocked it out of the park. We had so much fun!
Great ti.es at sunset
Dreamer51432721102,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are in scottsdale on vacation and I would have to say the jeep adventure was one of the highlights of the trip. Whitney was our guide and she fantastic. Highly recommend!!
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