Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour: Scenic Sunset Adventure

Experience the #1 ranked outdoor activity in Scottsdale, Arizona. Join our scenic sunset Jeep tour through the Sonoran Desert, learn about the flora, fauna, and Native American history, and witness a breathtaking Arizona sunset.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tonto National Forest - Our permitted Tonto National Forest trails are connected to North Scottsdale, Arizona. The trailhead is located 15 minutes northeast of our operations office.
  • Pinnacle Peak Park - Pinnacle Peak is a scenic 3,169 foot granite summit located in North Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Reata Pass - The last standing buildings of an old western town located in North Scottsdale, Arizona.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Warm clothing (October - March)
  • Closed-toed shoes (no sandals)
  • Tour Guide gratuity - contactless gratuity available through Venmo
Additional Information

Our rigorous Sunset Desert Jeep Tour is a bumpy off-road sightseeing tour through the scenic Jeep trails of the Tonto National Forest, north of Scottsdale, Arizona.
Experience a world-famous Arizona sunset (weather dependent) as our professional tour guides teach you about the Sonoran desert flora, fauna, and Native American history. At sunset, we will…

Location
Scottsdale Adventure Tours - Jeep Tours
East Pinnacle Peak Road
Our operations office is located on the east side of the Village at Pinnacle Peak: 8711 East Pinnacle Peak Road Suite F-108, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255. Type Scottsdale Adventure Tours into Google maps and the app will navigate directly to the front door of our operations office.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Janeha9351qn
Jan 15, 2025
Sunset Sonoran Dessert Jeep Tour - Ed was a great guide! He was knowledgeable about the desert habitat and provided us with samples of desert products and even gave us tastes of cacti. Very helpful. Would definitely recommend!
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Curiosity25554065926
Jan 14, 2025
Cool experience to see the desert! - Beautiful trip to enjoy the view that changes with the sunset. Tour guide, Ed, clearly enjoys his job and tailor made the trip for our group.
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Annahk1420lc
Jan 13, 2025
Great Overview of the AZ Desert - A great way to get out of the city and adventure! Our tour guide, Ed, was very accommodating and helped achieve the type of adventure we were looking for by asking what type of driving we were comfortable with, providing frequent, but never boring, facts, and even let us play DJ. If going during the winter seasons, be sure to dress warm as the highway speed can get chilly.
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M5803qlcathyo
Jan 12, 2025
Amazing Guide, Amazing Experience! - Grace was an amazing tour guide! She thought of everything to keep us comfortable during our sunset tour (blankets, water, hot chocolate). She taught us a lot about the dessert plants and animals along the drive too. The views were incredible! We jammed to fun music during our tour. It was a super fun time!
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Laurenst9335yt
Jan 11, 2025
A tour to remember! - If you are looking for a fun, adventurous, memorable activity while in the Scottsdale area, the Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour at Sunset is definitely the tour for you! We could not have had a better experience, and Ed was the best tour guide! He is experienced, knowledgeable, and all around a fun guy! My best friend and I will be talking about this tour for a very long time!
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Passport20230756883
Jan 10, 2025
Great fun with gorgeous views and an epic guide! - We wanted to have a little desert adventure experience on our girls trip, and Ed with Scottsdale Adventure Tours did not disappoint. After meeting us, Ed made sure to ask about our preference and comfortability with off-road terrain and if we were ok with bumps, etc. Our crew was down for adventure and Ed delivered, while also making us laugh along the way. Ed went out of his way to make sure we had the best experience and even used his photography background and expertise to deliver some amazing photos. 10/10 recommend and be sure to ask for Ed!
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C7056xzjeffreyf
Jan 5, 2025
Unforgettable Sunset Adventure with Grace – A Highlight of Our Arizona Trip! - Our sunset Jeep tour was absolutely unforgettable! From start to finish, the experience was seamless and so much fun. Our guide, Grace, was knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about the area. She shared fascinating insights about the local history, wildlife, and geology, making the trip both entertaining and educational. Grace even brought some handmade samples for us to take home, which the kids absolutely loved. The off-road adventure was thrilling but felt completely safe the entire time. Even our kids, who are usually prone to motion sickness, had no issues—keeping Grace's impressive streak of no vomiting on her tours intact! Grace is also a talented photographer and captured plenty of beautiful photos for us as the sun began to set. She even helped create unique panoramic shots that we’ll cherish forever. This tour is an absolute must-do for anyone visiting the area. When we asked our kids their favorite part of our Arizona trip, this experience topped the list! Thank you, Grace, for an incredible evening we’ll never forget!
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B2186jzjillt
Jan 3, 2025
Fun family tour! - Grace and Ed go out of their way to make the experience special! They capture the feeling of the desert and their love for the area shines through! This is a must!
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Thompsons2025
Jan 3, 2025
Best tour guides - We had to 2 jeeps, Ed and Grace were the best. Very informative and entertaining. A great time with the family and beautiful views
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O3579xdmarianned
Jan 2, 2025
5 Star Tour Guides - We had such a great trip thanks to Grace and Ed!! They helped to make our trip perfect! It was a perfect combination of thrill, relaxation and learning while seeing the beautiful landscape.
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