Private Scottsdale Off-Road Jeep Tour

5.0 (1,289 reviews) 2–3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Our Jeep wranglers are modified to seat 6 guests comfortably (not including the Tour Guide driver). — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Private Scottsdale Off-Road Jeep Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Experience the Sonoran Desert on our Private Scottsdale Off-Road Jeep Tour, a bumpy, guided adventure along some of the Scottsdale area’s most scenic trails. Take in spectacular views as your professional guide shares insights into desert flora, fauna, and Native American history. Our permitted trails connect directly to North Scottsdale, giving you more time on the trails to enjoy the desert scenery.

Private tours use a six-seat Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with forward-facing seating, a seven-seat Jeep YJ, or a 14-seat Jeep Gladiator with side-facing bench seating.

Scottsdale Adventure Tours holds commercial special recreation permits through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Cave Creek Ranger District and the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Scottsdale Adventure Tours

Ages: Children (4–17 years) · Adults (18–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water

Itinerary

Tonto National Forest

3 hours Admission included

We will explore the scenic Tonto National Forest, connected to North Scottsdale, Arizona. We are special recreation permit holders through the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Cave Creek Ranger District.
Pinnacle Peak Park

Passing by

A scenic 3,169 foot granite summit located in North Scottsdale, Arizona.
Stop 3

Passing by

The last standing buildings of an old western town.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

End point

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

Using your ticket

Important information: Please fill out the online waiver before your private tour: https://web.wherewolf.co.nz/3derhx

Tour meeting location: 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.

If you are unable to locate our operations office with a navigation app, follow the signs labeled "JEEP TOURS" with arrows pointing toward our operations office after you enter the parking lot of the Village at Pinnacle Peak. Our operations is east (east= toward the mountains) of the Shell gas station/Pinnacle Peak General Store and south of the Chase Bank.

Please check-in to our operations office 15 minutes before your reservation time. The reservation time is the final boarding call. If you are late, we will be unable to accommodate your group. No refunds or reschedules will be issued to late arrivals. Uber/Lyft drivers are almost always late and traffic patterns vary, so we recommend arriving 30-45 minutes early.

Our off-road Jeep tours are very BUMPY, jarring rides through rough terrain. Please ensure that your party understands that this Jeep tour is a very bumpy ride. This is a guide-led tour; guests will not drive the Jeeps. Closed-toed shoes are mandatory (no sandals). This tour is not suitable for guests with back problems, neck problems, motion sickness, expectant mothers, or any health issue that can be aggravated by a bumpy ride. Please ensure that this experience is suitable for every guest in your party. This is a low-speed sightseeing tour; tour guides will not perform any unsafe tricks or maneuvers. Bring warm clothing from October to March. The temperature will drop ~30 degrees after sunset. Bottled water is included. Guests can bring drinks but no glass containers. No pets. No smoking or vaping during the tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Closed-toed shoes are mandatory.
From December to February, bring warm clothing.
This is a guide-led tour; guests will NOT be driving the Jeep.
Our bumpy off-road Jeep tours are low-speed, jarring rides through rough terrain. Please ensure that every guest in your party understands that this off-road tour is a low-speed, bumpy ride through rough terrain.
Please carefully review our list of health restrictions and requirements. Due to safety concerns, we are unable to accommodate guests who do not meet the tour requirements. Ensure each guest in your party reads and understands the tour requirements. There will be no refunds issued to guests who fail to read and understand the health restrictions and requirements of this tour.
Not recommended for travelers who get motion sickness
Must be physically able to climb in and out of a lifted Jeep Wrangler.
Not recommended for passengers with any condition that could be aggravated by a rough, bumpy, and jarring off-road Jeep tour.
Weight limit per seat: 275 pounds. Call our office ahead of time to arrange an alternate vehicle and an alternate route.
Pregnant individuals are prohibited from participating in this high risk activity.