ATV/UTV 2 Person Guided Off-Road Desert Adventure, Scottsdale
Description
Experience one of the top-rated outdoor activities in Scottsdale with Desert Dog Offroad! For over 27 years, we’ve been Scottsdale’s go-to choice for unforgettable Sonoran Desert off-road tours. Located just minutes from Scottsdale we offer the closest desert trails in The National Forest. Climb into your own 2026 UTV Trail Sport UTV and follow your expert guide across rugged desert terrain. You’ll conquer rock gardens, sandy washes and desert canyons, while surrounded by incredible views of the Arizona desert. This is adventure tourism in Scottsdale at its best! Halfway through the tour, we’ll stop for water and snacks (provided), and drivers and passengers can swap. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating details about the flora and fauna of the Sonoran Desert. We provide everything—buggies, helmets, gators, water, and snacks. You just bring your sense of adventure and discover why we’ve been voted one of the best tours in Scottsdale year after year.
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Itinerary
Lots of cactus, rock gardens, sandy washes and twisty canyons. Possible wildlife include eagles, wild horses, snakes, spiders and more!
Views of Saguaro Lake
Four Peaks Mountain Range can be viewed on the tour.
Your off-road adventure will be taking you thru The Sonoran Desert which is the only desert where The Saguaro Cactus grows.
When in the rainy season, there may be river crossing.
Experience The Sonoran Desert as you off-road in Tonto National Forest
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Transportation can be arranged for an additional fee. Uber and Lyft are not recommended. Call for details.
- Must have valid Drivers License to drive.
- Must be 8 years old to be a passenger
- Weight restrictions per buggy is 400 pounds
- Tour runs rain or shine
Reviews(89)
This tour definitely took me out of my comfort zone and gave me an experience that I will never forget. I had never an ATV before and the desert terrain provided some really scary turns and bumps, but as soon as I got used to it, it was a it was a time.Ryan and Parker were amazing guides. I followed Ryan for the tour and he was constantly checking in to make sure I was OK and the other people were as well. Definitely a must do.
Thank you so much for the awesome review! We love hearing that you pushed past those initial nerves to tackle the Sonoran Desert trails with us—stepping out of your comfort zone is where the absolute best memories are made! Ryan and Parker will be thrilled to get this shoutout. Our guides take a lot of pride on constantly checking in so first-time drivers can build confidence and focus on having a blast. Thank you for choosing Desert Dog Offroad Adventures for your Scottsdale UTV tour. We hope to welcome you back for another desert ride next time you're in town!
This is an awesome experience!! I recommend anyone coming to the Phoenix/Scottsdale area to contact them and make a reservation. Michelle was awesome to work with and made scheduling so easy. Ask for Ryan as your guide. He is the BEST!!! So knowledgeable and fun!!
Thanks for the shoutout, Ian! Michelle and Ryan are absolute rockstars, and we're so glad you had such an awesome time out on the trails. Thank you for recommending Desert Dog Offroad to everyone visiting Phoenix and Scottsdale!
Had a great time Mike was a great tour guide!!
Thank you for the wonderful 5 star review! Hope you get to visit with us again!
Mike and Chris were the best guides! Such a fun experience and highly recommended!
Thank you for the great review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a fun experience with Mike and Chris. They love showing guests the beauty of the Sonoran Desert while making sure everyone has an amazing time. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to them. Thanks for the recommendation, and we hope to see you again for another Desert Dog Offroad adventure! 🏜️🚙🐾⭐️
We had amazing time and our tour guides Mike and Chris were so nice!
Thank you for the wonderful 5 star review!
10/10 BEST EXPERIENCE!! Mike was a great guide - made us feel safe & well prepared AND took the best pictures!!
We’ll take that “10/10” as totally unforgettable in the best way 😂🙌 So glad you had an amazing experience! Mike is all about making sure everyone feels confident and has a blast—plus those photos are always a bonus 📸🔥 Come back and ride with us again anytime! 🌵
Mike was amazing! He completely made our first experience UTVing so enjoyable.
Thank you!
Views were awesome! Took our 83 yr old dad and 76 yr old mom. Both enjoyed it.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so happy to hear they enjoyed it! That’s what we love to hear! 🙌 We’re so glad your whole family—especially your parents—got to enjoy the experience. Creating an adventure that’s fun, comfortable, and memorable for all ages is exactly what we aim for. Those views just hit different out in the desert! 🌵 Thanks so much for choosing Desert Dog Offroad—we’d love to have you all back anytime for another ride!
Excellent adventure! Setting it up was easy! Michelle set it up at Viator and Ryan was our trail guide
Thank you for the wonderful 5 star review!
We loved our ride! Ryan was an awesome guide and shared a lot of cool facts about the desert. Highly recommend and ask for Ryan!!
Thank you for the wonderful 5 star review!
