Sonoran Desert: Guided UTV or ATV Desert Tour

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Sonoran Desert: Guided UTV or ATV Desert Tour
Top rated
4.871212 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.871212 out of 5 stars
264 reviews

Enjoy a day of adventure in the Sonoran desert, off-roading in a UTV. Depart Phoenix and explore beautiful off-road trails and take in the spectacular desert and mountain vistas.

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Duration 2 hours
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Instructor
English

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Mark – United States

Great tour and our guide was the best!! Perfect outing and great value for the money!

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Susan – United States

It was a wild ride and Matt and Clay did a great job.

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Highlights

  • Take a break from the city of Phoenix and explore the Sonoran desert by UTV
  • Experience the rugged beauty of the arid desert with a knowledgeable guide
  • Feel the rush of driving your own off-road vehicle as you conquer dusty trails
  • Enjoy views of the vast Sonoran Desert and the stunning Bradshaw Mountain
  • Spot local flora and fauna, including deer, rabbits, bobcats, coyotes or snakes

Full description

Embark on a guided day tour in the Sonoran desert from Phoenix. Kick up some dust as you go off-road in your UTV and discover some of the best trails in the stunning Bradshaw Mountains, located just north of the city.

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 stunning views of the vast arid 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.

Ride along scenic trails past giant Saguaro cacti and deep canyons carved by flash-flooding rains. 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.

Includes

  • UTV ride
  • Safety gear
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Snacks
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with heart problems

Meeting point

The street address does not work on Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze, or any other GPS apps when manually typed in. Please search for the activity provider's name "Arizona Outdoor Fun" name to find the address with GPS apps. From Phoenix, take I-17 north and exit at Rock Springs, number exit 242. Turn left, cross over the freeway bridge, turn left again, head south on the frontage road, and look for THE Arizona Outdoor Fun billboard. Turn right 20 yards past the billboard on the dirt road driveway that veers to the south. Do not get back on I-17 southbound. Travel on dirt road 1/2 mile. Turn right to find the Arizona Outdoor Fun property. Be sure that you arrive at the New River/Black Canyon location and not the Scottsdale office.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Sandals or flip flops
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Skirts
  • Open-toed shoes
  • Slippers

Know before you go

  • This tour operates rain or shine
  • All passengers must be a minimum of 4 years of age
  • Drivers must be at least 16 years old with a valid ID to drive, a driver's license is not required

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 264 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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Mark – United StatesJune 5, 2025 – Verified booking
Great tour and our guide was the best!! Perfect outing and great value for the money!
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Susan – United StatesMay 15, 2025 – Verified booking
It was a wild ride and Matt and Clay did a great job.
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Daniel – ChileMarch 7, 2025 – Verified booking
Excellent activity! Sam (our guide) was wonderful. Really recommend the activity

Product ID: 106720

Activity provider:Arizona Outdoor Fun

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