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Phoenix, Arizona Desert safaris

Our most recommended Phoenix, Arizona Desert safaris

From Scottsdale: Sonoran Desert & Tonto National Forest Trip

1. From Scottsdale: Sonoran Desert & Tonto National Forest Trip

Take a break from the streets of Scottsdale and get out of the city to discover the Sonoran Desert. Drive by jeep to the Pinnacle Peak neighborhood and see an old stagecoach station. Meet wild horses by the Verde River after walking through Tonto National Forest. Make your way to the Village at Pinnacle Peak to meet your friendly guide and group for the day. Jump in the jeep and admire the picturesque Arizonan landscape as you head towards the desert. Learn about local wildlife as your guide points out the different species you come across. Enter the Sonoran Desert and pass by a stagecoach station as you stroll around in the arid landscape with growing cacti and distant mountain peaks. Continue to the Tonto National Forest and begin walking along the winding tree-lined path. Find your way to the roaring Verde River to have the chance of watching wild horses playing on the riverbanks, before returning to Scottsdale.

Sonoran Desert: Guided 2-Hour UTV Adventure

2. Sonoran Desert: Guided 2-Hour UTV Adventure

Hop in, buckle up, turn the switch, and hit the trail in the toughest vehicle the Sonoran Desert has ever seen. The 4-seat UTV can be filled to capacity and can still climb trails, crawl boulders, and zip all over the desert without breaking a sweat. Whether you're craving adventure or simply want to enjoy some sightseeing at your own pace, this UTV is dialed in to deliver. With electric power steering, a thrilling V-Twin engine, and towing capacity to take everything with you, this exhilarating drive handles like a dream. 

Phoenix: Sonoran Desert Guided Hiking Adventure

3. Phoenix: Sonoran Desert Guided Hiking Adventure

Meet your local guide at the trailhead and begin your adventure along a scenic route through a protected region of the Sonoran Desert. During the course of your hike, discover unique geological features, as well as native flora and fauna that are unique to the area. Experience the incredible mountains up close and personal. Ascend the switchbacks for incredible views of the Valley of the Sun, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Camelback Mountain. Hike to a mountain saddle for a perfect view of Piestawa Peak and the surrounding desert mountain range. See the Sonoran Desert stretch out for more than 40 miles to the west.

Sonoran Desert: Beginner ATV Training & Desert Tour Combo

4. Sonoran Desert: Beginner ATV Training & Desert Tour Combo

Discover the Sonoran Desert on an ATV tour with personalized training. Get to grips with your ATV on a beginner course full of bumps, turns, and hills before heading out into the wilderness on the Centipede Tour with a local guide. Begin your day with a go on the beginner Sidewinder ATV Training course. Start with a safety briefing before learning how to drive an ATV on the Sidewinder course, designed to mimic the bumpy roads of the desert. Once you've got the hang of it, head out into the desert on the adventurous Centipede Tour. Follow your local guide deep into the Sonoran Desert, through canyons, and over mountains on a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Marvel at the breathtaking views of the Bradshaw mountains and see the local wildlife as you drive through the desert. Throughout your tour, learn about the Sonoran Desert wildlife and history and desert survival techniques from your guide.

Scottsdale: Half-Day Sonoran Desert Hiking Tour

5. Scottsdale: Half-Day Sonoran Desert Hiking Tour

Enjoy a guided hiking trip designed to be more than a simple nature walk. This hike is accessible to a wide range of abilities so that individuals of modest fitness levels, as well as more active ones, will enjoy themselves. Traverse trails chosen not only for their scenic beauty but also accessibility, safety, and low volume of other visitors. Experience the unforgettable Sonoran Desert as you've never seen it before. Hike the Sonoran Preserve, where there are a variety of trails available. Marvel at the natural beauty of the desert while getting in a workout that is great for hikers of all levels of experience.

Private Guided tour of Tombstone and San Xavier del Bac

6. Private Guided tour of Tombstone and San Xavier del Bac

Step back in time and visit one of the Wild West’s most notorious towns, Tombstone. This is a full-day 12 hour tour bringing to life the myths and legends of Tombstone, plus a chance to see such extraordinary places as the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts, the Mission at San Xavier del Bac, and the Boot Hill Cemetery. Travel in luxury Suv and enjoy a more personalized experience. You can belly up to the bar in Big Nose Kate's Saloon, visit the museum at the Tombstone courthouse, and walk among the graves at Boot Hill. You will visit O.K. Corral, the site of the famous shootout between the Erp Brothers and the McLaury's and Clanton's. As you return to Phoenix, visit the White Dove of The Desert. This is one of the Southwest's best-preserved missions at San Xavier del Bac, just outside Tucson. The church's interior is filled with unique original statuary as well as mural paintings. It is a place where visitors can truly step back in time and enter an authentic 18th Century space.

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What people are saying about Phoenix, Arizona

Overall rating

4.8 / 5

based on 5 reviews

Tim and Jason are amazing. We had a blast on the Segways and learned so much while wheeling through the desert. We had family from 12yr to 80yr and we ALL had a blast. Very organized, very fun....worth every penny!! Book this tour asap!

We had a beautiful ride and learned a lot from our awesome driver Earl! He was fun, informative and personal! An overall great experience!

Steve was very knowledgeable and answered many questions for us! He gave us a great hike and overview of the area. Great experience!

Great bike ride and lots of information about the beautiful Arizona Desert.

We had a wonderful hike, learned so much from our lovely guide Denny.