Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV - Centipede Tour

Recommended by 97% of travelers

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Phoenix, USA

High interest

Booked 3 times today.

2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Brian_D ·

Mar 2026

It was an awesome ride through the desert! Lots of different cacti and beautiful views. Hunter was our guide and was fantastic!! He is very knowledgeable about the area and lead us through amazing scenery. Hoping to come back for a longer tour in the future.

· Karla_L ·

Feb 2026

Great Experience did 4 passenger UTV, lots of fun you will get dusty so have a towel in car to sit on. Our tour guides Nate & Gezdall (hope I spelled it right) were the best, they had us rolling, laughing & gave out great historical information. I would suggest this adventure.

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Overview

Hop aboard a UTV for an adventure in the Sonoran Desert. Ride on rugged and rocky trails in the scenic Bradshaw Mountains and cross the Aqua Fria River during the scenic journey. Keep an eye out for wildlife: All sorts of animals live in the area, from coyotes and deer to bobcats and rabbits.

Perfect for adventurous travelers who want to see the Sonoran Desert
Vehicles for two, three, and four passengers are available
Go on a UTV adventure with a guide to lead the way
Bottled water and all safety gear will be provided

What's Included

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

Hotel pick-up and drop off
Gratuities
No deposits. We hold your ID and credit/debit card during your rental.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Arizona Outdoor Fun Adventures & Tours
61112 Black Canyon Fwy, New River, AZ 85087, USA
Search “Arizona Outdoor Fun Tours and Adventures” to find us with GPS apps.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Your UTV tour starts from Rock Springs, a community located in Black Canyon City just north of Phoenix. Check in with your guide for a safety briefing and training then slip on your helmet, goggles, and gloves before setting off for the Bradshaw Mountains of the Sonoran Desert.

The ride aboard a Teryx utility vehicle offers scenic views of the Agua Fria River Valley and includes plenty of stops to learn about the area from your guide. Ride off-road over rugged washes and cross creeks.

Travel past saguaro cacti and deep canyons carved by flash floods in the vast desert terrain. Hear anecdotes about the Native Americans who once farmed the unforgiving landscape; search for coyotes, bobcats, deer, rabbits, quail, and snakes.

Arizona Outdoor Fun Adventures & Tours (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No skirts or dresses, no open toed shoes
Must be 16+ to drive with a valid ID
Wheelchair accessible
Must be at least 4-years-old to ride as a passenger
Service animals allowed
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
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Brian_D

Reviews

4.9

based on 1,272 reviews

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This is a MUST do!

Christopher_P, May 2026

This was an absolute blast! The company was a top notch group of guides. We used the UTV and it was great. Comfortable and powerful enough to get through the toughest areas.

Sonoran Desert UTV tour

Anthony_P, May 2026

Guided Centipede UTV tour through the Sonoran Desert. It was absolutely awesome. Great guide, terrain, and environment.

UtV guided tour is well...

Damjan_C, May 2026

UtV guided tour is well organized, professional guides help you in case you struggle with the UTV. The tour itself ia woulderfu, nice landscape - highly recommended

Amazing!

Kathryn_C, May 2026

This was so super fun, Matt was our Guide and he was so knowledgeable and helpful! Would absolutely 10/10 recommend and want to go again!

We had so much fun doing...

Lyric_M, Apr 2026

We had so much fun doing the guided UTV tour! Perfect activity for our trip to Arizona. Was even more fun than we anticipated. Austin was an awesome tour guide. The best experience!

Had a lot of fun!

John_M, Apr 2026

We had a great time on the side by side guided tour. The views were incredible! You will get dusty so wear appropriate clothing (they give you facemask and goggles). Be mindful of securing an uber/lyft prior. Not a lot of drivers in that area. Austin was our guide and was amazing.

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Varun_K, Apr 2026

Bryan was an amazing guide! The ride includes taking the ATV or UTV on steep terrain at times and the tour was overall totally worth it.

It was a dusty and hot...

Eric_G, Apr 2026

It was a dusty and hot fabulous time! Guide was great. Views were great. Just an all around great time!

Guided UTV tour

Theresa_M, Apr 2026

This experience was great. It was family friendly, on time, and the guide was attentive to everyone.

Great and fun experience. Repeat customer

Jason_D, Apr 2026

Definitely a great experience with my kids fun great weather. Great grid tour. I am a repeat customer coming back.

This is a great off road...

Melissa_T, Mar 2026

This is a great off road experience. The tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable about the area. We had a awesome time.

Tyler and Sammy did a...

Seth_P, Mar 2026

Tyler and Sammy did a great job leading the experience. A great day for the family. Some of the scenic views and desert scapes were remarkable.

I booked for my family. ...

raymond_l, Mar 2026

I booked for my family. It was soo much fun! We had a great guide - Sonoran Sasquatch was our guide on this experience. We learned some interesting facts about this desert and had a great time on the trails. This was my husband's favorite part of the trip.

UTV Centipede Tour

Brian_D, Mar 2026

Amazing

Nick_g, Mar 2026

Worth every penny and more. Top 10 funnest things i’ve done in my life. Every tour guide was cool as ****!!! Great activity to take your friends, kids, and especially girlfriends!

Rugged Dusty Fun💨😁

Atkinson_W, Mar 2026

Do your waiver prior to getting there. To be ready to have some dusty fun 😁. Enjoy every moment of the ride!

Family trip success!

Shandi_T, Mar 2026

We scheduled the UTV centipede tour for me. my wife, my daughter, and my 73 year old mother in law. We all loved to ride, scenery, and experience. The UTV was so much smoother riding than I expected. 8 am was great time to beat the heat. Our guide Sami was great. She was kind, patient, and informative.

Phoenix UTV

Tiana_A, Mar 2026

Tour guides were great, stressed safety and highlighted points of interest. The UTV experience is a great way to see terrain that while giving just that bit of adventure!

A Great Adventure

Veronica_W, Mar 2026

That was my first UTV experience in the wild and it was a lot of fun. Our host were amazing-Very attentive, great communication and informative.

Instructors were very...

KaDedra_W, Mar 2026

Instructors were very polite l, the overall tour was amazing and family friendly. We had a great time.

A fun ride and learning...

Joshua_A, Mar 2026

A fun ride and learning experience. Brendan was a great guide. Funny and knowledgeable. Learned new and interesting facts about the desert flora and wildlife. Would recommend.

Great Time!!!

Laura_M, Mar 2026

We thoroughly enjoyed this family outing, creating a great shared experience for all ages involved. We loved seeing the Arizona desert through this type of activity.

Do it!

Jim_H, Mar 2026

Excellent experience. Would definitely do it again. My husband is a seasoned UTV/ATV operator and mentioned that he felt that he was unable to enjoy the ride as much as he anticipated because he had to be an especially cautious driver due to the difficult terrain. Scenery is outstanding.

Riding in the Mountains

Dr_T, Mar 2026

This was an awesome experience and it was the perfect day. Thank you for a wonderful 1st UTV experience ❤️.

Had a great time on some...

Steve_T, Mar 2026

Had a great time on some nice trails. Our guide Matt was very good and knowledgeable about the area and wildlife.

So fun!!

Bonnie_K, Mar 2026

So much fun! Our tour guide Brendan was so nice! We had 2 kids on the ride and they had a blast! Definitely a must do!!

Super fun

Leigh_N, Feb 2026

This was so much fun. I booked a 4-seater UTV for the centipede trail with my kids (ages 8 and 5). They provided helmets for the kids and googles + dust masks for everyone. All of us had a blast, especially because it had recently rained and there was lot of mud puddles to drive through. The machines are loud and there is a lot of rocky terrain. If you are sensitive to noise you may want to pack ear protection. If you have orthopedic issues, you probably want to skip this because you get bounced around a lot. But for everyone else, this is a must-do activity.

Excellent!!

Heather_S, Feb 2026

This was even more fun than expected! My family and I had a blast! It was equal parts thrilling and exciting.

Fun

Randall_K, Feb 2026

You will get your clothes dirty. Make sure to bring boots or coats you don't mind getting dusty. Ride was not super fast most will be able to handle the speed and hills where steep at time but not crazy