Phoenix · SONORAN DESERT JEEP & SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN TOURS
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Let a guide take the wheel out toward the Superstition Mountains while you watch the light change. These are the top open-jeep desert tours from Phoenix and Scottsdale: sunrise runs versus sunset runs, how long each lasts, current prices, and which ones get you deepest into the backcountry.
Off-road Jeep tour from Scottsdale for a scenic Sonoran Desert sunset, with stops at Tonto National Forest, Pinnacle Peak, and historic ruins.
“Kas was a great tour guide! She was very knowledgeable about the area, was thoughtful and fun! The jeep was fun and the views are amazing. It got a bit cold, but Kas had blankets, which was helpful.”
Private Scottsdale off-road Jeep tour into Tonto National Forest with a guide, wildlife spotting, and low-speed bumpy terrain. 2–3 hours.
“Great information and knowledgeable guide. The scenery was beautiful. A wonderful history lesson. Fun for locals or visitors”
Scottsdale Sonoran Desert jeep tour with guided off-road route, cactus and wildlife spotting, plus scenic stops in two hours.
“Nick was a great guide and very informative. All the scenic views of the segura and other cacti and their flowers as well as the river stop.”
Ride the Apache Trail in a small van, then cruise Canyon Lake on the Dolly Steamboat with guided desert stops and lunch in Tortilla Flat.
“Loved everything about it, my favorite was the boat ride. The scenery was beautiful. I would definitely do it again.”
Small-group Happy Cactus Tour from Scottsdale: Apache Trail drive, Superstition hike, Goldfield Ghost Town, cactus stories for $125.
“Kathleen was wonderful and went above and beyond. She was extremely knowledgeable and we learned so much about the history of AZ and we can now identify a lot of different species of cacti. We were so fortunate with the other couple on the tour who were a lot of fun too!!!”
See Arizona’s Apache Trail by small group van, with Superstition Mountains stops and a 90-minute Dolly Steamboat cruise on Canyon Lake.
“Wonderful fun family adventure! We had an excellent tour guide Jon who was very knowledgeable and a careful driver! Such a great memorable experience! I would highly recommend this tour. Beautiful scenery and relaxing drive with a driver. Well worth the expense!”
Ride a Hummer H1 through the Sonoran Desert from Scottsdale, learn about plants and Native tribes, and enjoy photo stops with snacks.
“It was a fun trip. Really liked our guide. Got a great feel for the Arizona desert and learned some info about cactus and plants.”
Off-road jeep adventure from Carefree to an 1880s gold mine. Small group in Tonto National Forest with snacks, activities, artifacts.
“Awesome! So fun and interesting! Learned so much! The hosts were so warm and welcoming. Absolutely stunning scenery!”
A low-speed Sonoran Desert sunset Jeep ride through Tonto National Forest with expert guide stories, photo stops, and saguaro views.
“Such a fun time! Our guide, Cam, had a lot of information and insights to share about the desert. The ride in the jeep was great, you could see all around. The sunset was beautiful! We would absolutely go again.”
Small-group Jeep tour from Carefree to a mountain-top sanctuary, with desert-to-views riding, studio fun, and snacks for $175.
“"Absolutely incredible experience! Did this for a girls' trip and it was the highlight of our trip. The views from the mountain top were stunning, and the ride was perfectly bumpy and exciting. Our guide Dave made sure we were laughing the whole time and got some great group photos for us. And the hosts Ginger and Charles were incredible 10/10!"”
A small-group off-road Jeep ride from Carefree to Tonto National Forest for a hosted sunset at a mountain sanctuary, with snacks and games.
“This was a fun experience for the family. We got to ride in a cool Jeep off road up a mountain. The driver and tour guide Paul was nice. We made a few stops along the way for photos. Then the top of the mountain stop was incredible. Charles and Ginger open up their home and you get to really enjoy a beautiful sunset view from the mountains. You can just relax and enjoy the view or you can play some games and learn a lot of fun things. Charles and Ginger were the nicest people. It was also my so ‘s birthday the same day, Ginger made it a…”
A 150-minute Scottsdale Jeep tour through Rackensack Canyon to a mountaintop sanctuary, plus snacks and off-grid studio games in Carefree.
“Our guide, Dave, provided an informative and fun experience. We loved seeing the Underwood’s mountaintop home, and the home baked cookies were a very nice touch!”
Scottsdale private Apache Trail half-day: Goldfield Ghost Town, Tortilla Flat, Canyon Lake, and Fish Creek with snacks and hotel pickup.
“David was my guide and he was excellent . He’s very knowledgeable We sipped at goats towns , it was really great ,”
