Self-Guided Centipede Desert UTV Rental

Recommended by 98% of travelers

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Phoenix, USA

High interest

Booked 2 times today.

2 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· LaShone_M ·

Mar 2026

This was a 100/10 experience Andrew and Landon were just phenomenal in how they ran the tour very patient friendly staff my daughter and I had a great time they even let me participate in the instructional part of the tour that was one of the highlights of the experience

· Kimberly_D ·

Jan 2026

Great experience. Our guide was fabulous and the trail was wonderful. Would 100% do this again. What have liked a little more mud but there's no control over that. It is the desert after all

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Overview

Get on a UTV to do some self-guided exploration of the Black Canyon desert in Arizona. You’ll get to do the driving, after a safety briefing before you go. Up to 4 people can ride in the UTV. It’s a 3 hour experience with one hour to check in, and 2 hours to train and go ride through the mountainous and desert landscape. Helmet, goggles, and face mask are all set up for you to use. Bookings are per vehicle. If your group requires more than one vehicle, please create multiple bookings. Max of 4 people per vehicle.

Safety first, as you’ll be receiving a safety training before you ride
Can take up to 3 of your friends with you in each vehicle
Explore the desert on your own- you’ll be provided with a paper map though
Take your time, explore at your own pace, and enjoy the scenery

What's Included

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

Transportation to/from attractions
Gratuities
Professional Guide
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.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Most travelers can participate
Wheelchair accessible
Must be at least 18+ with a valid ID and credit or debit card to book
All minors must be accompanied by a parent

No skirts or dresses, no open toed shoes
Must be at least 4-years-old to ride as a passenger
All guests must speak and understand English
A signed waiver will be required in order to participate
Must be 16+ to drive with a valid ID
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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

Jeff_T

It was really great! .totally worth it! Really amazing experience. Landscape is really interesting. Guide, Lorenzo, was informative and really fun!

Reviews

4.9

based on 385 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Tiffany_F, Mar 2026

Matt was so nice, knowledgeable and concerned throughout the entire time! We had a great ride and overall fun experience!

Awesome

Jeff_T, Mar 2026

It was really great! .totally worth it! Really amazing experience. Landscape is really interesting. Guide, Lorenzo, was informative and really fun!

Awesome

Oleksandra_A, Mar 2026

Great experience, especially the new part they opened a few months ago (Angel wings or similar name).

Phenomenal tour

LaShone_M, Mar 2026

Exciting adventure in the desert

Kimberly_D, Jan 2026

Great experience. Our guide was fabulous and the trail was wonderful. Would 100% do this again. What have liked a little more mud but there's no control over that. It is the desert after all

Great times!

Shawn_D, Jan 2026

Lots of fun and well managed. The guided experience is definitely the way to go. Scenery was beautiful.

UTV ride with my kids

Denver_J, Dec 2025

The park was awesome. The people were nice and polite and very helpful. They walk us through the process and got us the information we needed for the adventure. Our tour guide, Austin was a pro and awesome guide. We would definitely do this again and plan for next year and maybe more people to come along.

Family Christmas trip

David_W, Dec 2025

It's too expensive for the experience Driver should pay regular price Passengers shouldn't pay regular price just for riding if they don't have more cars available

Prepare to be covered in...

Jordan_S, Dec 2025

Prepare to be covered in dirt, but totally worth it. We took out the UTVs with the kids and had a blast.

First time rider

Kevin_B, Nov 2025

Staff was friendly, helpful and informative. Made sure everyone was aware of rules and safety obligations. Trails were fun!

Great experience

Antoine_M, May 2025

I loved it and my wife loved it too, Erik or Eric was the best travel guide he took us everywhere offered us water and pictures truly an experience.

Amazing off-road adventure!

Jack_L, Apr 2025

My son and I and our two friends took the guided UTV tour. Nate was our guide. The experience was extremely exciting and fun. The ride by far exceeded our expectations and was worth every penny. Nate was friendly, cheerful and shared lots of interesting local facts. I’ll definitely do this again.

I went with my...

Larissa_M, Apr 2025

I went with my 23-year-old son. I was concerned because it was gonna be really bumpy, and they had phenomenal shocks as the oldest by a couple decades on this. I really enjoyed getting to see the beautiful views the plants. My son got to drive and enjoyed that part too.

Black Canyon UTV experience. New River, AZ

Mary_P, Mar 2025

We upgraded to guided and were super impressed with the whole experience. Guide Bryan was energetic and thorough. We will definitely book again.

great experience with the...

Xiaotang_S, Feb 2025

great experience with the driving mountain UTV. My son was worried about take ride on ATV in pismo beach. He asked for this adventure this time. Love to see his growth.

Trails were fun but not...

mary_f, Feb 2025

Trails were fun but not well marked. Many people were going in circles trying to go from one to the other

Coming back!

Trent_G, Feb 2025

Super fun, great views just an all around great time, our guide was great took stops to take pictures and get information from.

NOT close to Pheonix - falsi advertising

Katie_T, Dec 2024

This location is about 1hr 15mins from Phoenix. I didn't realize that until the day before our tour and spoke with the tour operator who told me to talk about it with Viator and Viator said I would have had to give 72 hours notice even though their own policy was 24 hours. So I'm out $500+ and was unable to go to this tour which was nowhere near Phoenix.

Rentals were great and...

Sidney_M, Dec 2024

Rentals were great and there were no issues. Speed limit is 10 mph but with the twists and turns of the trails, this was fine.

A fun afternoon in the desert of Phoenix Arizona

Eugene_P, Oct 2024

It was an amazing experience in the hills of northern Phoenix. I switched my self-guided to a tour due to more trails to travel on. They made it easy to change my booking and they were very nice. I would highly recommend this to anyone that wants to experience UTVs. I will book it again the next time I am in Phoenix.

Excellent!

Iryna_C, Oct 2024

Joe was amazing! Great tour guide! We went on the UTVS-they recommend the guided tour, we originally signed up for the self-guide but they recommended the guided. We were glad we switched, it was worth it! They switch the riders around, you get to be at the front and at the back of the line. They stop you at certain points to take a pictures, drink water, and switch drivers.

The views were wonderful....

Erica_C, Sep 2024

The views were wonderful. Tour guide was enjoyable and knowledgeable. Husband had a BLAST. UTV was a unique and fun experience. If we ever get the chance to go again we’d like to take out the four wheelers.

Unguided UTV

Anastasia_O, Aug 2024

I recently did an unguided UTV tour in Arizona, and it was an absolute blast! The location was easy to find, and the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, making the experience smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an adventurous outing!

Not sure if I saw it all but it was super fun!

Melissa_C, Jun 2024

I really liked that we did the self guided. The only thing I wish was different is the trail marked with the yellow orange stakes so I knew where I was. All the turns you get confused on which one your on. But it was easy to find our way out. No issue with that

Great Day

Jerry_M, May 2024

Great trail and beautiful vistas. The Kawasaki 1000 s were smooth and powerful really made the trip a five star along with expert guidance

Desert ride is beautiful!

Joe_M, May 2024

We try to ride ATV or UTV in every new place we go to when we are in vacation. Thus was our first time in a desert location. The scenery was beautiful. We went early in the morning before it got too hot.

Guided Tour was Awesome!

CJ_L, May 2024

We oringally booked the unguided but after talking with the checkin staff we opted to do the guided. This was a great choice! The tour guide Jeff was awesome, and the guided tour had tons of awesome trail riding if and views.