Top Arizona Adventure Tours - page 5

Go desert canyoneering with a small group on this full-day adventure in Phoenix. Rappel into the Sonoran Desert canyon, rock hop down a dry stream bed, crawl under enormous boulders, and figure out climbing puzzles. You'll get lots of attention from your guide as you travel and plenty of instruction to help you complete these multiple activities safely, even if they're all new to you.

While in the area, check off visits to two highlights in one day on this full-day excursion from Las Vegas. This tour first takes you to the Grand Canyon West Rim to see some of the best vantage points. Plus, you can choose if you'd like to walk the West Rim's Skywalk (own expense). Lunch is also provided before going to Joshua Tree Forest to see the iconic desert trees.

Delight in remarkable views of the Arizona Desert, Lake Powell and Horseshoe Bend on a 20-minute morning or afternoon round-trip helicopter flight. You'll land on top of Tower Butte, a beautiful rock formation that resembles a giant skyscraper made of stone emerging from the earth. From the butte's surface, you'll find panoramic views of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and the desert surrounding you. Capture amazing photos of the rugged, colorful landscape before returning to the ground.

Explore the Sonoran Desert by UTV and keep an eye out for all the desert plants and animals, like prickly cactus, bald eagles, or mule deer. This is about a two hour tour, where the whole family can participate. You’ll receive a safety briefing, learn how to handle the vehicle, then follow the guide to cover about 20 miles of trails. Your guide will take care of you, and give you tips on the terrain as you go along.

Get off the beaten track and explore the wonders of the Sonoran Desert by bike with this guided half-day ride through the Valley of the Sun. Pedal through the scenic McDowell Mountains along a trail selected to suit your skill level, covering more ground than on foot and taking in the unique flora and fauna of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve along the way. Note that hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

Experience the thrill of driving your own UTV through the stunning high desert landscape of Northern Arizona on our Horseshoe Bend UTV Adventure. Departing from Page, AZ, this guided tour puts you behind the wheel as you navigate rugged desert terrain, sandy washes, and scenic slickrock trails on your way to one of the Southwest’s most iconic destinations. After an exciting off-road ride, your guide will lead you into the official Horseshoe Bend site, where you’ll walk along the designated Horseshoe Bend trail. Follow a flat, smooth-surfaced path until you reach a viewpoint that opens out onto a striking meander of the Colorado River, known for its distinctive horseshoe shape. With a knowledgeable guide leading the way, you’ll experience the perfect mix of hands-on adventure and incredible scenery. For all experience levels, this tour is designed to be fun, accessible, and unforgettable. Looking for a unique way to experience Horseshoe Bend beyond the typical visit? This is it.

Explore the breathtaking South Rim of the Grand Canyon with a knowledgeable naturalist guide leading the way. This full-day tour offers a unique opportunity to experience one of the world's most iconic landscapes without the hassle of driving or planning. Enjoy comfortable transport in a small group setting, visit stunning viewpoints, and learn about the Canyon's rich geology, ecology, and history. With lunch at Maswik Lodge included, cold drinks, snacks, and expert insights, this tour ensures a memorable experience for both first-time visitors and seasoned travelers alike. Full-day guided tour of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon Small group experience limited to 10 guests for a personalized adventure Hotel pickup and drop-off included for your convenience Cold drinks, light snacks, and lunch at Maswik Lodge provided

Explore the stunning South Rim of the Grand Canyon on a full-day tour led by a knowledgeable naturalist guide. Enjoy a comfortable journey in a spacious tour van, stopping at breathtaking viewpoints while learning about the Canyon's geology, ecology, and human history. This small-group tour, limited to just 10 guests, ensures a personalized experience as you connect with fellow travelers. Relax with cold drinks and light snacks on board, and savor lunch at Maswik Lodge amidst the grandeur of the Canyon.

** The 25-minute flight has limited availablility so book early to avoid disappointment ** This thrilling 25-minute helicopter flight whisks you from the Grand Canyon’s South Rim over the Kaibab National Forest. Through the ECO-Star helicopter’s panoramic windows, you’ll see the world's largest ponderosa pines and the roaring Colorado River while en route to the North Rim. Snap photos of Vishnu Schist and the Tower of Ra rock formation before your return flight takes you back through the dramatic backdrop of the Dragon Corridor. Choose from a wide selection of departure times to suit your schedule or upgrade to the longer 45-minute flight.

Combine a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon with a boat tour with this package that gives you two perspective over the famous canyon. See it from above from a helicopter ride over the West Rim and land on the Canyon floor. Then take water cruise on the iconic Colorado River for a different perspective altogether.

Travel back in time to the Wild West of the 1800s on this full-day group tour. After comfortable transfer from your Phoenix or North Scottsdale accommodation, saddle up your horse and "giddy yap!" on a trail ride. Later, try your hand at archery, axe throwing, and (steel) calf wrangling. Between cowboy activities, enjoy a provided hot dog, hamburger, or chicken lunch with plenty of side dishes to keep you fueled up for adventure.

Tour the desert outside Phoenix in an extreme, new way. This group tour gives you the use of a side-by-side off-road vehicle that seats up to four passengers. This isn’t just the road less traveled…go where there isn’t any road at all. Spend half the day going at your own pace, whether you are craving speed, or just looking for a new way to experience the desert.

Buckskin Gulch is one of the largest slot canyons and unless you know your way around, you may miss out on seeing some of the best parts of the canyon. This Buckskin Gulch Private Tour from Kanab takes you into the slot canyon with a guide who knows the greatest areas to take photos. Plus, you'll see some of the petroglyph rock writings from the early Archaic period.

Do something incredible when you visit Phoenix. This canyoneering experience will take you places most people never get to go, deep into the red rock canyons outside Scottsdale. This day long adventure takes you rappelling into pools of water, slipping down slides carved from the rock, and hiking short distances in the desert.

Discover the stars above the desert of Arizona on a 3-hour walking tour at night that departs from Scottsdale. Get away from the light pollution of the city when you enter the desert, and learn from your guide about basic astronomy and ancient navigation traditions of local indigenous peoples. Telescopes and binoculars are provided for better viewing, along with black lights and flashlights for the walk.

For those that are seeking a more genuine tour, with a locally based tour company, this day is designed to focus solely on the Grand Canyon coming from Sedona, along the way up we drive through Oak Creek Canyon, passing through Flagstaff while sharing geology and history info the entire way. This tour is one of the few Grand Canyon tours that takes you through the painted desert! We then stop for lunch at Cameron Trading post within the historic Dine' (Navajo) reservation then enter first into the East Gate. We then visit 4 points of interests along the canyon and learn the geology, geography, and history/mystery of the Natives and settlers, finally exiting the park at the South Gate leaving no stone unturned. It's biggest advantage is a local guide that has studied all the relevant subjects, making the tour as comprehensive as possible and visiting more sites than most other tours, thus having the most amount of experience one could have while visiting the Grand Canyon for a day!

Hosted by local owner opereror Dynamic Journey Tours. Starting with Oak Creek Canyon, one of americas most beautiful drives, then next on to the lava flows at Sunset Crater, and the 2800 Pueblos at Wupatki National monument, all while exploring the the ancient landscape the same way the natives had, so that when one arrives to the Grand Canyon they come in with full breath of readiness to experience it (we are the only company that spends time at multiple spots in each park). The journey before the Grand Canyon is majority exploring the painted desert! Before entering the Canyon we stop for lunch at the famous Cameron Trading post, then off to the East entrance, where we explore 4 points of interest to entirely take the day in, finally exiting at the south entrance. We take the the time to walk for an hour along the Rim path at the last destination, in Grand Canyon Village. This is the most comprehensive and fulfilling day trip Journey. One could have to the Grand Canyon.

Skip the stress (and dangers) of navigating Sedona's confusing back roads yourself. This half-day open-air jeep tour takes you directly to the area's most powerful vortex sites with panoramic views of iconic red-rock formations. Your local guide shares fascinating geology, history, myths, and scientific facts about these energy centers—so you can simply bask in Sedona's mystical landscape without the hassle.

Explore the serene beauty of Arizona’s rivers on a guided kayak or flatwater tour. The Lower Salt River offers a scenic desert oasis perfect for all. Guests float in self-bailing tandem kayaks, with two people per boat, while a guide accompanies alongside guests to offer instruction and insights about the Sonoran Desert. The river’s gentle current makes for an easy float. Along the way, there’s plenty of time to swim, play, and enjoy the view, with close encounters with wildlife like wild horses and great blue herons adding to the magic. All equipment is provided, including paddles, dry bags, and life jackets, so you can simply relax and enjoy an unforgettable day on the water. Tours take about four hours including the drive to/from the river and the duration of the tour. Bottled water and snacks, raft/paddles, a life jacket, dry bags, round-trip transportation and National Forest entry fees are included in this trip.

Step back into the Arizona Wild West with this Historic Gold Mine Jeep Adventure. With adrenaline pumping, you enter mine to follow same vein of Gold that prospector “Old Rackensack” chased in 1880. Our Hard-Rock mine allows guests to Safely experience Old-Timers painstaking methods for extracting the elusive precious mineral that had such a profound impact on Arizona’s History. In-route to the Mine, you will explore the Upper Sonoran Desert’s rugged landscape with Flora & Fauna photo stops plus educational narration about Rackensack Canyon’s Archaeological Indian Ruins. After an exhilarating mountainside ride to Summit Studio/Giftshop, you will enjoy complimentary refreshments before heading to mine. Sit back and enjoy the ride with Certified Off-road Desert Guide in our Custom Jeep Gladiator that is weatherized for "Rain or Shine" Tours and exclusively designed for safety, comfort plus maximum visibility of spectacular vistas.

Seeing the Grand Canyon National Park is a great feeling, but being able to hike and enjoy every part of it is even more thrilling. Prebook this Grand Canyon National Park Hiking Trip from Sedona or Flagstaff, which includes hotel pickup and drop-off within city limits, and go on a guided hike of a South Rim trail for stunning, up-close views of the canyon. You’ll also see Cameron Trading Post, Oak Creek Canyon, and Grand Canyon Village.

Bulldog Canyon is the area of Tonto National Forest north of Usery mountain and south of the salt river. Expect to see beautiful desert scenery including: - Unique plants, cactus, and wildflowers that are native to the Sonoran Desert. - Beautiful Mountain ranges including the Superstition Mountains, Red Mountain, and Four Peaks. Lots of picturesque views of Tempe, Pheonix, and the entire Valley of the Sun. - Wild Animals such as horses, javelina, snakes, lizzards, and birds. - Experience the Adventure of off-roading and being able to travel through deserts washes and rocky paths. - The Tour will take you into wild and rarely traveled places you'd be unlikely to see on your own. - The tour is guided and driven by our experienced tour guides to ensure safety.

Take your adventure further with our Extended Page UTV Off-Road Adventure, a longer, more immersive ride through the rugged desert landscapes surrounding Page, Arizona. This 3-hour guided tour puts you behind the wheel of your own UTV as you explore sandy washes, slickrock terrain, and scenic backcountry trails. In addition to the panoramic overlook stops featuring views of Lake Powell, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Grand Staircase-Escalante, Vermilion Cliffs, and Horseshoe Bend from above, this extended experience ventures deeper into the desert for additional off-road riding in the Antelope Valley area. With more time on the trails, you’ll enjoy a greater variety of terrain, longer stretches of open riding, and a more adventurous feel overall. Whether you're looking to push a little further off the beaten path or simply want more time behind the wheel, this tour delivers the ultimate UTV experience in the Page area.

Avoid the massive crowds at popular slot canyon Antelope Canyon with this small-group tour to nearby Waterhole Canyon. Waterhole is a beautiful slot canyon offering similar landscape and photo opportunities to Antelope Canyon. Participants must be 8 years or older. Your guide will bring you and a small group to the canyon from Page and give ample time to hike through and explore without the rushing that often happens at Antelope.