ATV/UTV 2 Person Guided Off-Road Desert Adventure, Scottsdale
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Scottsdale, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Have an adventure in a UTV Sand Buggy as you go through the desert terrain of the Tonto National Forest and the Sonoran Desert with a guide, so you don’t get lost. Each buggy needs two people, so go with a friend and get ready to have a ton of adrenaline fun. You might see eagles and snakes while you go through sandy washes and curry canyons.
- Get offroad in the Tonto National Forest with this tour
- Ride in a sand buggy, but follow your guide so you won’t get lost
- Buggies, helmets, and drinks are included so you stay safe and hydrated
- Get ready to have a fun, adventurous day out and look out for eagles
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Gators
- Professional Guide
- Photos
- ATV Sand Buggy
- Helmet
- Fuel
- Tips are not included. Please tip your guides.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- HFV4+QV MesaHFV4+QVQ Mesa, AZ, USA
Refer to Maps and Directions page on outfitters website. You will receive a text with directions. Arrive 15 minutes before the tour begins. Guides can not wait if you are late. No refunds, for no shows. Uber and Lyft are not recommended to the trailhead. Call the office for transportation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Tonto National Forest
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Lake Saguaro (Pass By)
Four Peaks (Pass By)
Sonoran Desert (Pass By)
Salt River (Pass By)
Sonoran Desert National Monument (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Transportation can be arranged for an additional fee. Uber and Lyft are not recommended. Call for details.
- Must have valid Drivers License to drive.
- Must be 8 years old to be a passenger
- Weight restrictions per buggy is 400 pounds
- Tour runs rain or shine
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 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
James_P
Simply. Amazing. It was so much fun and I highly recommend it! The views were beautiful and an experience you will never forget.
Reviews
4.9
based on 85 reviews
Kristen_B, Mar 2026
Lots of fun! Lots of dust! My friend and I did this tour as one of my birthday events, so glad we did it! Make sure to wear googles or sunglasses! Drink lots of water, and take tons of pictures!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for celebrating your birthday with us—what a fun way to spend it! 🎉 We’re so glad you and your friend had an awesome time out on the trails!
“Lots of fun and lots of dust” is pretty much the perfect way to describe a true desert adventure 😄 And those are great tips— staying hydrated, and snapping plenty of photos are key to making the most of it!
We appreciate you coming out with Desert Dog Offroad and hope to have you back for another unforgettable ride soon! 🌵🚙
Don_D, Mar 2026
Very dusty and hard to see at times but that added to the fun experience. Have the second person take pictures along the way.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Love that you embraced the dust—it definitely makes it feel like a true desert adventure! 🤠🌵 Great tip on having the second rider snap photos along the way—that’s one of the best ways to capture those in-the-moment memories. Hope to have you back out for another ride soon!
Annette_O, Feb 2026
Amazing adventure… scenery was incredible. Our guide, Mike, was awesome, knowledgeable and fun. Thanks for a perfect ride!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We’re so glad you had an amazing adventure out on the trails! Mike will be thrilled to hear your kind words — he’s great at making every Scottsdale off-road tour both fun and informative. The Sonoran Desert scenery really is incredible! 🌵 Thanks for riding with us, and we hope to see you again for another unforgettable Arizona adventure!
Richard_T, Jan 2026
It was very fun, so nice to pilot brand new machinery that takes the bumps pretty good! They split us up into smaller groups which was nice, the views were amazing and so was our guide. Definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks so much for the awesome review! We’re thrilled you had fun out on the trails and enjoyed the new machines — they really do handle those desert bumps like champs! Splitting into smaller groups helps keep things personal and adventurous, and we’re so glad your guide made it even better. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again for another offroad adventure in Scottsdale! 🌵🚙
Angelina_P, Nov 2025
Absolutely fabulous experience! The guides were great. We went out in the rain and it was still so fun!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for the 5 star review! Hope to see you again!
James_P, Nov 2025
Simply. Amazing. It was so much fun and I highly recommend it! The views were beautiful and an experience you will never forget.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for the wonderful 5 star review of our Scottsdale ATV Sand Buggy Adventure! Hop you get to visit with us again!
JOEL_C, Nov 2025
This experience was a first for both me and my wife. The guide gave clear and simple instructions for safely operating our UTV. The rentals were newer, had smooth suspension and had aggressive traction for the sandy trails.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for the wonderful 5 star review. Our 2026 Polaris UTV's handle great on the trail and are very easy to drive.
TANYA_A, Oct 2025
Very fun if you like adventure but look to be a good dirty bird afterwards. LOL
Michelle and Don were very helpful and accommodating!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the wonderful 5 star review! Yes, getting dirty is part of the fun! Hope to see you again!
Carolina_C, Oct 2024
Super fun! Amazing views. Caught the sunset and the spectacular colors. Guides taught us about wildlife and cute cacti. We would do this again. Advice: wear clothes you don’t care about getting dusty and go pee before starting! Even though hubby drove, I felt like in mad max movie
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for the 5 star review! We love Mad Max Movies! Great example!
John_S, Feb 2024
The most memorable part of our experience was the uniqueness of driving small dune buggies in a safe way for inexperienced drivers. That and enjoying the beautiful Tonto National Forest area!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Wonderful review! Thank you.
Merrisa_B, Dec 2023
The views while riding make this experience worth it. Beautiful scenes, amazing sunset if you take the 3:30 ride.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Wonderful review! Thank you!
Megan_R, Nov 2020
We had a great time on our ATV tour and our guide Luke was awesome! The ride was beautiful and a lot of fun! Definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Nov 2020
Thank you for the wonderful review! Hope to see you again!
Emily_P, Feb 2020
My 15yo son and I spent four adventure-filled days in Scottsdale/Pheonix in February 2020 and this was our favorite activity! We had two guides-one that drove in the front and the back to ensure our safety. It was a very rugged trail and we got super wet and muddy driving through many creek beds which was a blast! At the halfway point we got out to take in the beautiful forest views and the guides were very knowledgable about the vegetation, animal life etc. They even took us back on a different trail because we were so awe-struck by the Suguaro cacti that they wanted to show us the biggest ones in the forest. Highly recommend! Well worth the money.
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