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Ancient Ruins Tour - Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV

Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Phoenix, USA
High interest
Booked 2 times today.
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Tanner_P ·
Sep 2026
Great guided trip! Lots of time driving so you stay cool. We had a flooded river so we couldn't take the typical route. Our guide, Lorenzo, adjusted the route and gave us a few extra minutes on the trails to make up for it.
· Gerald_H ·
May 2026
Great trip! Informative and fun trip through the desert. Donkeys put on a show as well!! We had a great time! Would do it again.

Overview

    What's Included

    • Safety gear (helmets, goggles and gloves)
    • Bottled water
    • Professional Guide
    • Transportation to/from attractions
    • Gratuities
    • No deposits. We hold your ID and credit/debit card during your rental.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Arizona Outdoor Fun Adventures & Tours - ATV / UTV Tours & Rentals
      61112 Black Canyon Fwy, New River, AZ 85087, USA

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    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Bradshaw Mountains

    3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • 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
    • Most travelers can participate
    • No skirts or dresses, no open toed shoes
    • Expect to be with us for up to 4 hours total for a 3 hour tour
    • Must be 16 years old or older to drive with a valid drivers license
    • 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 years old to rent with a valid ID and major credit card
    • All guests must speak and understand English
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Featured review

    Nicole_L
    We had such an amazing time! Our Guide German was awesome. He knew so much and was so personable and and just wanted to make sure we were all having a good time! We road about 20 miles and it was so beautiful! Would definitely recommend.

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 772 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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    UTV tour

    James_P, Sep 2026
    The guide was phenomenal. He was patient and knowledgeable. Would recommend this tour to others. The Hohokam ruins was a big plus.

    Ancient Ruins

    Tanner_P, Sep 2026
    Great guided trip! Lots of time driving so you stay cool. We had a flooded river so we couldn't take the typical route. Our guide, Lorenzo, adjusted the route and gave us a few extra minutes on the trails to make up for it.

    Desert Ruin Fun

    Kathy_B, Sep 2026
    Bryan was a great tour guide. It was a lot of fun and informative. A great way to see and experience the desert.

    We had a great experience...

    Anna_D, Jun 2026
    We had a great experience with this adventure in the desert! Our guide, Bryan with a "Y" was our guy. Very knowledgeable, personable, kind, ready to answer all our questions. We didn't want to rent a car, so we used Uber from our hotel in Phoenix to get to and from the tour's location. The UTV vehicles are well kept and fun to drive, I wrapped our bags with disposable plastic bags, because the dust gets literally everywhere. We kept the two masks that were provided to us on at all times while driving. The place is definitely worth visiting, even though the ruins are not as expansive as I had imagined, the scenery is breath-taking and we learned a lot about the vegetation and history within a few hours.

    Great time!

    Susan_W, May 2026
    This was a great tour! Matt did a fantastic job! He has a great knowledge of the land and it's history! Highly recommend this tour.

    Great way to spend a day!

    Gerald_H, May 2026
    Great trip! Informative and fun trip through the desert. Donkeys put on a show as well!! We had a great time! Would do it again.

    Great tour

    Javier_T, Apr 2026
    Great tour, Matt was very informative and had a great attitude. We stopped at several locations. very scenic. Great photo ops of mountains.

    We had a great time!...

    Ingrid_B, Mar 2026
    We had a great time! Definitely put on sunscreen before you go! And you may want to wear pants/long sleeves especially in the heat! But overall we had a fantastic time!

    Amazing Adventure

    Nicole_L, Mar 2026
    We had such an amazing time! Our Guide German was awesome. He knew so much and was so personable and and just wanted to make sure we were all having a good time! We road about 20 miles and it was so beautiful! Would definitely recommend.

    Great wilderness atv adventure

    Dottie_N, Mar 2026
    Tyler was very nice and knowledgeable. He made sure ensure everyone was safe and knew how to operate the atv

    Fantastic. A great experience

    Judith_C, Mar 2026
    Joe was a great tour guide. The variety of trails was exciting and fun. .Safe Stops were also very much appreciated

    Worth the money!

    Joyce_A, Feb 2026
    You will get dusty, but it is so worth it! The ride can get bumpy, but not the whole time. Even first timers will be able to navigate the trails.

    Rugged but awesome ride, very dusty.

    David_B, Feb 2026
    Rugged terrain, awesome desert views….we actually saw some donkeys on the tour. Our tour guide Bryan was excellent. He gave us lots of historic narratives along the tour route, and some of the stops we made to view either the landscape or the historic landmark sites. Be prepared for a very dusty ride. They provided face masks and head scarves, but make sure the rest of your body also has dust friendly coverage.

    Old Ladies get a Thrill

    Patricia_P, Feb 2026
    My sister and I had a fantastic time on our UTV Tour. We enjoyed it very much! The experience was a bit challenging for us since we’re older, but that actually made it even more rewarding. Our guide, Matt, was absolutely awesome. He gave me confidence to drive when I was feeling inadequate and never made us feel rushed or uncomfortable. He was extremely knowledgeable about the desert, very patient, and super friendly throughout the tour. I highly recommend Matt and UTV Tour to anyone looking for fun, adventure, and a supportive, knowledgeable guide. We had a wonderful experience and would definitely do it again.

    Awesome Experience

    Connie_M, Jan 2026
    Exceptional afternoon on a Kawasaki side by side ATV. Our guide was Sami and she was great. Lots of winding and bumpy terrain to test your skills . Highly recommended

    Amazing UTV Ruins Tour

    Renee_H, Jan 2026
    We had an amazing UTV Ruins tour! Our guide, Bryan, was fantastic—very informative and incredibly knowledgeable, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The trails offered a great mix of challenging and easy sections, making the tour fun and accessible. We especially loved learning about the various plants along the way and their historical significance. The Indian Ruins were interesting Highly recommend this tour and Bryan as a guide!

    Awesome Experience

    Candace_L, Jan 2026
    Awesome Experience Mike was great, very informative and fun, im so glad I did this tour, great time!

    Nate was awesome!

    Stacey_P, Jan 2026
    The best day ever. Nate our guide told us all kinds of geographical stuff, stories of the ruins and was just awesome all around. We had a blast!

    Fun day in the desert!

    Dylan_P, Nov 2025
    Everything was easy from, making a reservation, to the communication, to finding the meeting location, to checking in. Our guide, Sami was great. She took us on a lot of fun UTV routes. She pointed out some desert wildlife. She explained a lot about the desert plants and the geographic history. She showed us some ancient ruins. Took us to several vista lookout spots. All in all it was a great few hours cruising around the beautiful desert with my son. He particularly enjoyed getting muddy on the trails. I would highly recommend this to our company.

    We had an amazing UTV...

    Micah_E, Nov 2025
    We had an amazing UTV ride out to the ruins! Our guide, Jeff, was awesome, super knowledgeable and made the whole experience fun and relaxed. I loved that our tour group was so small; the small group made it feel personal and relaxed. Highly recommend!

    Best time!

    Chad_R, Nov 2025
    Booked with my daughter and we had the best time. It was so much fun and our guide was so knowledgeable, would highly recommend

    This much fun needs to be shared

    Chris_W, Nov 2025
    Our guide Matt was awesome! Super knowledgeable. Fun and engaging. We had rented side by sides in Gatlinburg and were very disappointed, this was just the opposite all kinds of terrain different speeds water crossing. So much fun absolutely recommend to all my friends already. The long travel shocks on the side by sides soaked up the roughest rocks and drops didn't feel beat up after over 3 hours of driving.

    It was really good with a...

    Karen_C, Nov 2025
    It was really good with a lot of fun and we had a blast. The trails were great with a lot of fun obstacles, like the tight curves, big rocks and the water too. Our guide Hunter was very good and helpful. He was knowledgeable with the land, the history and instructions for driving the ATVS. It certainly was worth the time and money.

    Utv!

    Irene_E, Oct 2025
    Great afternoon cruising around the desert in a UTV. Bryan was a phenomenal guide. He is so passionate about the desert and it really shows. Enjoyed our trip!
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