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Phoenix: Guided Self-Drive ATV/UTV Tour

1. Phoenix: Guided Self-Drive ATV/UTV Tour

Embark on a guided day tour of the famous Sonoran desert, off-roading in your single-passenger or 4-person ATV on some of the best trails in the stunning Bradshaw Mountains, located just north of Phoenix. Travel through giant Saguaro cacti, deep canyons carved by flash flooding rains, and cross the Aqua Fria River to experience the wild and vast desert terrain. Spot desert wildlife such as coyotes, bobcats, deer, rabbits, quail, and even rattlesnakes. Start your tour 45 minutes north of Phoenix in the Sonoran desert near the Agua Fria River Valley. Ride along creek crossings and soak up the gorgeous views of the Arizona landscape.  Accompanied by a certified guide, learn about the plant life, wildlife, history, and climate of the area. Hear stories about the Native Americans who once farmed, hunted, survived, and evolved in this unforgiving desert.

Phoenix: Unguided Self-Drive ATV/UTV Rental

2. Phoenix: Unguided Self-Drive ATV/UTV Rental

Enjoy an exciting day of off-roading in the famous Sonoran desert aboard your multi-passenger UTV or single-passenger ATV! You will experience some of the best trails Arizona has to offer. Conveniently located just north of Phoenix at the base of the breathtaking Bradshaw Mountains. Our Unguided tours create an opportunity for you to enjoy the scenic Arizona landscape at your own pace. You will be with us for up to 3-hours total. Up to 1-hour check-in followed by up to 2 hours of training & riding.

From Phoenix: Sonoran Desert Guided ATV Training & Riding

3. From Phoenix: Sonoran Desert Guided ATV Training & Riding

Discover the beauty of the Sonoran Desert while learning how to drive an ATV with a professional instructor and certified guide in New River. Learn key safety operations and driving tips while understanding more about off-roading, desert survival techniques, and the area's history. Your experience begins with a safety operations briefing, including how to use your helmet, gloves, and safety goggles. Once you're prepped, it's time to drive your ATV through a test course located in the surreal Sonoran Desert. Full of turns, bumps, and hills, your certified guide will help you maneuver through your off-roading adventure. Marvel at the breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, and learn more about the desert's wildlife and history.

Box Canyon and Pinal Mountains Half-Day ATV Tour

4. Box Canyon and Pinal Mountains Half-Day ATV Tour

Explore the extreme northeast corner of Florence, Arizona on board a thrilling Terrain Vehicle (ATV). Located halfway between Tucson and Phoenix, the Box Canyon and Pinal Mountains make for an ideal day out from both cities. The dirt trail that will set your blood racing is about 30 miles long, and you will have 3.25 hours to play. Once your guide has equipped you with safety equipment and received a short training, head off along dirt trails that twist, turn, and bump up and down the Pinal Mountains. Climb up and over the front range of the mountains. At the same time, your guide points out Indian petroglyphs left behind by the ancient Native Americans.  Another point of interest is an old adobe building that served as a way station for the Butterfield Overland Stage Coach Company during the 1860s. For a short time, it also serviced the Pony Express on what was known as the "Butterfield Route." The real highlight of the tour is Box Canyon. You'll be in the canyon for about 6 miles. Get set for the drama of the middle 3 miles, a slot canyon with walls only about 10-20 feet apart and 900 feet high on both sides!

Sonoran Desert: Guided 2-Hour UTV Adventure

5. 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. 

Las Vegas: Grand Canyon North ATV Tour with Scenic Flight

6. Las Vegas: Grand Canyon North ATV Tour with Scenic Flight

Avoid the busy national park crowds, and experience rare sights in the heart of the Grand Canyon at Bar 10 Ranch. Fly to the Arizona Strip, just miles from the Northern Rim for breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon. Head off on an ATV or Polaris Ranger along a 4x4 trail through Whitmore Canyon and Lake Mead Recreation Area to the rim of the Grand Canyon. Take in the panoramic views at 3,000 feet above the Colorado River. Admire the unusual collection of desert vegetation and animal life. Back at Bar 10 Ranch, relax and enjoy an authentic Dutch oven barbecue lunch. Then, fly to and from Bar 10 Ranch aboard an aircraft specifically designed for “flightseeing,” and soak in the views over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the mighty Colorado River. Benefit from the high wings and large windows which offer the best views along with a comfortable climate-controlled cabin. After, stop in the gift shop to purchase photos or simply browse the souvenirs.

Scottsdale/Phoenix: Guided U-Drive ATV Sand Buggy Tour

7. Scottsdale/Phoenix: Guided U-Drive ATV Sand Buggy Tour

Drive your own 2022, 800cc 2-seat sand buggy over rugged desert terrain on a fun off-road adventure. With your guide, ride out into the wilderness and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings of the Sonoran Desert.  Ride through rock gardens, sandy washes, and twisting canyons. See local wildlife such as wild horses, wild cows, and bighorn sheep wandering the desert. Enjoy some snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to keep you energized throughout the adventure.

Sonoran Desert: Guided 2-Hour ATV Tour

8. Sonoran Desert: Guided 2-Hour ATV Tour

After driving to the trail meeting point in the Tonto National Forest, hop aboard an ATV and set off on a guided excursion through the majestic Sonoran Desert. Discover the abundant flora and fauna inhabiting the Forest. Experience the thrill of navigating through seasonal creeks, sandy washes, rocky riverbeds, and rugged desert trails as your guide leads you across 25 to 30 miles of desert trails. While steering your fully automatic ATV through the Arizona wilderness, you will encounter this forbidden frontier which has remained largely untouched over time.

From Las Vegas: Lake Mead National Park ATV Tour with Lunch

9. From Las Vegas: Lake Mead National Park ATV Tour with Lunch

Your one-of-a-kind scenic motorized ATV tour begins with pickup from your hotel on the Las Vegas strip by a master tour guide in a luxury shuttle. The complimentary shuttle service acts as a private guided tour and you'll get to see Lake Mead National Park, the Colorado River and Las Vegas.  See the beautiful scenery of Lake Mead National Park to the Colorado River on an ATV tour. Stop at the Colorado River for a photo opportunity and, in summer, have a dip in the water. Learn the history of the National Park, Colorado River and the mines of El Dorado Canyon. Drive through the scenic Mojave Desert and take some pictures. Stand 900 feet above the Colorado River while absorbing the majestic desert landscape. Next, you'll arrive at Lake Mead National Park. Ride down 22 miles of naturally formed trails full of flora and fauna.  Head back down the trails of Lake Mead National Park as you soak in the sights one last time. Then relax at the onsite restaurant and bar which serves you burgers made from 100% Angus beef, fresh-cut fries and a soda. Head back to Las Vegas with memories to last a lifetime.

Sonoran Desert: Beginner ATV Training & Desert Tour Combo

10. 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.

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What people are saying about Phoenix

Overall rating

5.0 / 5

based on 2 reviews

We are coming from Quebec, Canada It was our first experience with this tour and really enjoy hit! Rich, our guide, was very kind and interesting and gave us a lot of information about the beautiful region and botanical as well during our 2h tour! it was appreciated by everybody! This tour worth the price and we recommend it absolutely!

The UTV ride was excellent. Our guide, Anthony, was extremely helpful, cautious, informative and funny. Midway we stopped and Anthony explained the Sonora Desert and surrounding areas. He even knew a bunch about the plants and animals that inhabit the Sonora Desert. Highly recommend this activity.

What a great, fun experience. Sam was a great guide. He was funny, informative, remembered names and just made it a fun outing. The UTVs were in great working order and the trails were fun, some challenging, but completely safe. It was a great experience and a great value. Highly recommend!

Very interesting amd informative. This was the first time I went off Roading and I accomplished my goal to do so and took my daughter too. We had an amazing time but it was a bit cold too see any of the wildlife except for a Donkey .

My tour guide both were great. It was fun and an amazing experience!!!!!