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Tripadvisor's 2023 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best. Scottsdale's 2020-2022 #1 ranked TripAdvisor outdoor activity. Our Private Scottsdale Off-Road Jeep Tour is a bumpy guide-led adventure on the most scenic Sonoran desert trails in the Scottsdale area. You will enjoy spectacular sights as your professional tour guide teaches you about Sonoran desert flora, fauna, and Native American history. Since our permitted trails are connected to North Scottsdale, you will receive more trail time than any other off-road tour in the Scottsdale area.
Private tour vehicles: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (6 seats) with forward-facing seating, Jeep YJ (7 seats), or Jeep Gladiator (14 seats) with vertical-row (sideways) seating.
Scottsdale Adventure Tours is a commercial 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.
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.
From December to February, bring warm clothing.
This is a guide-led tour; guests will NOT be driving the Jeep.
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.
Not recommended for travelers who get motion sickness
Must be physically able to climb in and out of a lifted Jeep Wrangler.
Not recommended for passengers with any condition that could be aggravated by a rough, bumpy, and jarring off-road Jeep tour.
Weight limit per seat: 275 pounds. Call our office ahead of time to arrange an alternate vehicle and an alternate route.
Pregnant individuals are prohibited from participating in this high risk activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tonto National Forest
We will explore the scenic Tonto National Forest, connected to North Scottsdale, Arizona. We are special recreation permit holders through the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Cave Creek Ranger District.
Pinnacle Peak Park
A scenic 3,169 foot granite summit located in North Scottsdale, Arizona.
Bottled water
March - August 2022
September 2022 - February 2023
1,270 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
maxiner299,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Such a fun time! Brian was an amazing fun guide with immense knowledge. My 5 year old daughter is still talking about it

sydneywC1827JF,Mar 28, 2026
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Brian was amazing! Made our trip so much fun!
882reillyg,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had an amazing off-road jeep tour through the desert! Our guide, Whitney, was fantastic — she shared fascinating cactus facts, kept the energy high, and made the whole experience fun and engaging. My two boys absolutely loved the “bumpy” driving and the perfectly timed music for every moment. Such a memorable adventure — highly recommend!


janet abo,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our guide David from Scottsdale Adventure Tours was knowledgeable, thoughtful and kind. He answered all of our questions thoroughly, covering subjects about the area, real estate, wildlife and landscape - even suggesting a great spot for lunch. Highly recommend!
P7003MOmaryp,Mar 18, 2026
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Whitney did a great job of making this experience memorable! She was personable, energetic and truly passionate about her job. This was a great experience and I highly recommend it
angeladD6475SG,Mar 14, 2026
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Brian was an absolutely fantastic jeep tour guide! From start to finish he made the experience fun, engaging, and memorable. His knowledge of the area was impressive—he shared so many interesting facts, stories, and insights that made the scenery and history come to life. On top of that, Brian kept the whole group entertained with his great energy and sense of humor. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does, and it made the tour even more enjoyable for everyone. If you’re lucky enough to get Brian as your driver, you’re in for an awesome time. Highly recommend—5 stars all the way! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
137samuelq,Mar 14, 2026
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Brian and Kass were amazing! Thank you for the great tour!!


dylansA7175SI,Mar 12, 2026
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Had such a great experience. David was our tour guide and he was absolutely brilliant. He was very fun to talk to and was very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend and would do again.

531juliannek,Mar 7, 2026
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Our tour guide Caz made the entire tour! She was so knowledgeable and fun and friendly and made sure we got exactly the type of trip we wanted. More than happy to stop to let us take pictures or give us super interesting information about the desert, plants, and animals. She took some awesome panoramic pictures of the group too!
928kashab,Mar 7, 2026
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Caz was AMAZING!!! Highly recommend doing a tour!
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