Tours/Phoenix/Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV - Centipede Tour
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Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV - Centipede Tour

4.9(1,296)Phoenix1 hour
VIATOR4.8(618)TRIPADVISOR4.9(678)

Description

Enjoy an exciting day of off-roading in the famous Sonoran desert aboard your multi-passenger UTV! To book single-passenger ATVs for this tour, check out our "Centipede Tour - Guided Arizona Desert Tour by ATV." You will experience some of the best trails Arizona has to offer. Conveniently located just north of Phoenix at the base of the breathtaking Bradshaw Mountains. Our tours create a scenic and educational journey amid the rugged Arizona landscape, with opportunities to see abundant desert wildlife. You will be with us for up to 3-hours total. Up to 1-hour check-in followed by up to 2 hours of training & riding.

Tour Options

1 Person - 2 Seater UTV
  • UTV for 1 person: Bookings are per vehicle, create multiple bookings if you have more than 4 people.
3-Seater UTV
  • UTV for 3 people: Bookings are per vehicle, create multiple bookings if you have more than 4 people.
2-Seater UTV
  • UTV for 2 people: Bookings are per vehicle, create multiple bookings if you have more than 4 people.
4-Seater UTV
  • UTV for 4 people: Bookings are per vehicle, create multiple bookings if you have more than 4 people.

Itinerary

Enjoy an exciting day in the famous Sonoran desert, off-roading on some of the best trails in the stunning Bradshaw Mountains just north of Phoenix. Travel through giant Saguaro cacti, deep canyons carved by flash flooding rains, and cross the Agua Fria River to experience the wild and vast desert terrain. This tour creates a scenic and educational journey amid some of the most rugged landscapes Arizona has to offer while searching for the abundant desert wildlife such as coyotes, bobcats, deer, rabbits, quail and even rattlesnakes. Bookings are per vehicle. If your group requires more than one vehicle, please create multiple bookings. Max of 4 people per vehicle.

Highlights

3-hours total (up to 1 hour check-in, up to 2 hours training & riding)
Safety gear (helmet, goggles, face mask)
Professional guide
Bottled water

What's included

Included
3-hours total (up to 1 hour check-in, up to 2 hours training & riding)
Safety gear (helmet, goggles, face mask)
Professional guide
Bottled water
Not included
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Gratuities
No deposits. We hold your ID and credit/debit card during your rental.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No skirts or dresses, no open toed shoes
  • Must be 16+ to drive with a valid ID
  • Must be at least 4-years-old to ride as a passenger
  • A signed waiver will be required in order to participate
  • All minors must be accompanied by a parent
  • Must be at least 18+ with a valid ID and credit or debit card to book
  • All guests must speak and understand English
  • For the best experience we recommend booking the early morning tour times, temps are cooler and group sizes are smaller
  • Bookings are per vehicle. If your group requires more than one vehicle, please create multiple bookings. Max of 4 people per vehicle.

Reviews(1,296)

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Joe_V
August 12, 2026
Amazing backcountry experience

Absolutely amazing experience! We rode with Matt as our guide and he was awesome. It was just my son and I for the 7:00 tour and he was very enthusiastic, knowledgeable and caring about making sure we had the best experience. It truly was God’s country and would do the 7 AM tour again. Thank you again for a memorable experience.

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Selin_V
August 12, 2026
Such an amazing...

Such an amazing experience. Our tour guide was great as well super friendly and they definitely know what they’re doing! We loved every second of it.

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Jessica_P
July 29, 2026
Thrill seekers only!!!!

If you are a thrill seeker and not afraid of dying by falling off a cliff, then this is the trip for you!!! Guides were great. Friendly staff and very organized!! Those who seek thrills will love this! I did not realize how dangerous it was from some of the reviews, so I want anyone to know that this is not for anyone who doesn't like heights or off roading. I thought I was booking a desert side by side ride, but boy was I wrong!

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Osman_Q
July 3, 2026
Books this adventure with...

Books this adventure with my family everything went great utv were awesome. Our tour guy was funny and very informative about the Sonora desert.Would definitely recommend. I will definitely be booking again in the future

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Jennifer_K
July 2, 2026
Great experience! You’re...

Great experience! You’re gonna be dusty by the end! Staff was friendly & knowledgeable! Saw a few animals - guide was pretty knowledgeable about the terrain.

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Capricha_L
June 21, 2026
Anniversary ride

The guides are amazing. Be ready for a bumpy exciting adventure. This was my first time and I was thrilled. The heights and curves had me on the edge of the seat.

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Kevin_R
June 20, 2026
Great Tour

Great experience! It was hot but they kept us hydrated the whole time! JB did an awesome job! The tour was fun and the facts he gave were definitely interesting

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MAIA_C
June 13, 2026
Amazing UTV excursion...

Amazing UTV excursion with breathtaking views and a fun, bumpy ride that’s absolutely worth it! Our guide Austin made the experience even better friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone was safe while still keeping it exciting. Highly recommend!

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Kirsty_F
June 12, 2026
My mum and I did the...

My mum and I did the centipede UTV guided tour last week and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. All the guys that work there were super friendly and chatty. Lorenzo, who took our tour group was really nice and super informative. He pointed out a lot of interesting landscapes, rocks, cactus and even a mountain lion track which was super cool!! He was really approachable and kept checking on the group making sure everyone was ok. Would 100% recommend!!

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330gwenp
June 9, 2026
Awesome time on the centipede tour!

Hunter was our guide and did a fantastic job keeping us safe while having a lot of fun. We are a 60-year-old couple who have never done UTV before and we had the best time. Highly recommend this group and the centipede tour.

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