Guided Arizona Desert Tour by ATV - Centipede Tour
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Phoenix, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Spend time aboard a single-rider ATV during a thrilling off-road tour 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. Your guide is knowledgeable about the region's plant life, wildlife, and history, with plenty of stories to share.
- Guided ATV tour, including plenty of riding time
- Ride off-road through the Sonoran Desert
- Helmets, goggles, and bottled water provided
- Choice of several departures throughout the day
What's Included
- Safety gear (helmet, goggles, face mask)
- Bottled water
- Professional guided group tour
- 3-hours total, 2 hours of riding and training (1 hour for check-in)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Guide Gratuities (optional)
- No deposits. We hold your ID and credit/debit card during your rental.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Arizona Outdoor Fun Adventures & Tours61112 Black Canyon Fwy, New River, AZ 85087, USA
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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Your ATV 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 and goggles before setting off for the Bradshaw Mountains of the Sonoran Desert.
Travel past saguaro cacti and deep canyons carved by flash floods in the vast desert terrain. Ride off-road over rugged washes and cross creeks.
The ride offers scenic views of the Agua Fria River Valley, and includes plenty of stops to learn about the area from your guide. Hear anecdotes about the Native Americans who once farmed the unforgiving landscape; search for coyotes, bobcats, deer, rabbits, quail, and snakes.
Travel past saguaro cacti and deep canyons carved by flash floods in the vast desert terrain. Ride off-road over rugged washes and cross creeks.
The ride offers scenic views of the Agua Fria River Valley, and includes plenty of stops to learn about the area from your guide. Hear anecdotes about the Native Americans who once farmed the unforgiving landscape; search for coyotes, bobcats, deer, rabbits, quail, and snakes.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- No skirts or dresses, no open-toed shoes
- Must be 16+ years old to drive with a valid ID
- A signed waiver will be required in order to participate
- All minors must be accompanied by a parent
- Must be 18+ years old to rent with a valid ID and credit or debit card
- 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
- This option is for single-passenger ATVs for ages 16+.
- 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
Mya_M
Our ATV tour was hands down one of the best experiences I’ve had! From start to finish, our guide made everything smooth, fun, and safe. They were super knowledgeable about the trails and scenery, pointing out cool spots and making sure everyone was comfortable no matter their experience level.
What really stood out was their energy—they kept the vibe fun the entire time while still being professional and organized. If you were nervous at first, they made sure you felt confident before hitting the trails. The route itself was amazing, with beautiful views and just the right mix of adventure and excitement.
If you’re thinking about booking an ATV tour, definitely ask for this guide—you won’t regret it! 10/10 experience, I’d absolutely do it again.
Reviews
4.8
based on 1,443 reviews
kevin_f, May 2026
Our guide was named Chris. Very nice guy and knowledgeable about the area and made the tour fun would def recommend this and ask for Chris
Chris_B, May 2026
Although this starts off slow with the tutorial and test track, the actual trails are great! Our guide Matt was attentive and gave us good information about the desert and surrounding areas. If you have like a controlled sense of danger or just want to do something different from shopping and eating, I recommend doing this.
Kim_B, Apr 2026
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dusted. Get ready for bumpy roads and twists and turns and it is a blast.
Thornton_W, Apr 2026
It’s was the best tour ever . I rode the UTV with CHRIS D… SUPER GREAT …. RECOMMEND to anyone coming out to AZ
Mya_M, Apr 2026
Our ATV tour was hands down one of the best experiences I’ve had! From start to finish, our guide made everything smooth, fun, and safe. They were super knowledgeable about the trails and scenery, pointing out cool spots and making sure everyone was comfortable no matter their experience level.
What really stood out was their energy—they kept the vibe fun the entire time while still being professional and organized. If you were nervous at first, they made sure you felt confident before hitting the trails. The route itself was amazing, with beautiful views and just the right mix of adventure and excitement.
If you’re thinking about booking an ATV tour, definitely ask for this guide—you won’t regret it! 10/10 experience, I’d absolutely do it again.
Deirdre_B, Apr 2026
We did UTV trail riding today with our friends. Our guide "Matt" was amazing; he was able to answer any question the entire group had. The ride was fun, a bit thrilling, for sure dusty, but that even made it more of an adventure. We even saw a donkey (two donkeys that were hiding by a campsite).
James_R, Apr 2026
It's great staffing are friendly, fresh air always good service excellent prices are exceptionally good compared to other entities
Brian_N, Apr 2026
You can take your kids under 16 but you have to take a utv. You have to pay a seat charge for each kid.
Kathleen_C, Apr 2026
This was super fun and well organized. We opted for the UTVs and were so glad we did. Highly recommend.
veridiana_s, Apr 2026
Great experience. I loved it. And Mayton is the best guide ever. He is sooooo patient. Thanks Mayton... 💜👍
Shawn_C, Apr 2026
Dusty, but fun, safe, and exhilarating. Great activity for a family that includes children in their upper teens / early 20's. Tour guides were friendly, energetic, and knowledgable.
Kimora_W, Apr 2026
very great service and very nice people !!! have a great time. Would come back again i loved the views
Tiashia_R, Apr 2026
I had an incredible experience with AZ Outdoor Fun and Adventure Tours! From start to finish, everything was well-organized, professional, and genuinely fun. The staff was friendly and made sure everyone felt comfortable and confident before heading out on the ATVs. They gave clear instructions and safety guidance, which made the ride enjoyable even for beginners.
Kaung_S, Mar 2026
Hella nice. Be careful its really adventurous but dangerous . I would do it again but i saw a lot of people.
Sherie_O, Mar 2026
An unforgettable experience with expert, friendly guides who prioritized safety while ensuring maximum fun. The equipment was top-notch, the UTV’s were thrilling, and the scenery was breathtaking. Their priority besides safety was to make sure we had the best time ever!
Karon_L, Mar 2026
It was great. The views was amazing. Didn’t realize how high we’d be going. I was nervous in the beginning but I really enjoyed myself.
Lisa_S, Mar 2026
This is a great way to see the desert up close and personal. You’re able to ride in the Sonorian Desert and it’s unfiltered. My guide was German and he was great, patient, and knowledgeable. Great outdoor adventure.
Cindy_C, Mar 2026
Tour guide was great! They gave us the option to switch to UTV instead of ATV since the heat was 105+ the day of our trip. UTV’ing through the mountains with my best friend was amazing and so fun. I’ve done ATV’ing and UTV’ing multiple times, and this was by far the best! Taking the UTV through the river and canyon made it worth every penny!
Steffinal_L, Mar 2026
I had such a wonderful experience. The whole staff was extremely helpful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quandra_R, Mar 2026
Wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, make sure you are hydrated, wear anything that will protect you skin from sunburn. PERPARE for a long tour. OVERRALL GREAT EXPERIENCE.
Debra_B, Mar 2026
Went on UTV tour with family. Had a great time. Worth every penny. Beautiful scenery and fun ride! Would do it again!
Kevin_D, Mar 2026
Really enjoyed the 2 hour centipede tour. Hunter was a great guide. We switched from ATV to UTV at the site to make the tour easier and more fun for our family. The tour included really scenic views and rough terrain.
Alexis_S, Mar 2026
Chris was the tour guide for our group and I’d rate my experience a 10/10! From the time of arrival, everyone was very friendly and informational. Throughout the tour chris stopped to check on everyone to make sure everyone was ok. Half way through the tour we stopped at the top of the trail, with an Amazing view, where Chris offered everyone hydration and even offered to take pictures for whoever wanted it. Not only did Chris go above and beyond for the group but he offered a lot of knowledge and patience. I also enjoyed that the tour was not short. It wasn’t too long but it was just enough time to have fun and soak up the views!
Bonnie_A, Mar 2026
So fun and the guides were the best! We made stops along the way and they shared some fun information about the area and cacti. They gave us plenty of time to take photos and ask questions.Our 17 year old grandson said it was the best thing he did in AZ!
Danielle_F, Mar 2026
This was so much fun!! Way more intense than I expected in the best way. You get to experience steep up and down hills in the desert while enjoying the view of all of the Saguaro cactus. We did the guided tour and loved it, our guide Holland was amazing! She was super energetic, and passionate about the nature around us. She taught us about the saguaro and some of the wild life in the area. Overall this was the best time and I 100% recommend it! The whole team is great!
stace304, Mar 2026
It was fun. A nice experience host was helpsful will most definitely do it again, 10/10………funnnnnnnnn
Lynn_G, Mar 2026
What a great time! First time doing this and had a blast! Matt, our guide, was so fun, personable, and knowledgeable. Do it!
Nick_W, Mar 2026
Awesome experience, definitely fun and recommend for those comfortable on ATV's. Rough terrain and we saw some people in our group bail on the training course for the buggies. Super fun and if you are looking for an adventure in the desert, highly recommend! We did an unguided tour, and recommend if you don't want to wait for others new to ATV's. Nate did a great job helping us out!
Michelle_M, Mar 2026
We had the best time! Kids can’t wait to do it again! The guides were great about showing you how to use the ATV and make sure everyone was comfortable.
Jay_B, Mar 2026
This was an absolute blast! German was our guide. He was very knowledgeable. We made about 4 or 5 stops during our guided UTV tour to stop, learn about the desert, and take pics. Beautiful views and such a fun experience driving all terrain through the desert. Highly recommend !
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