ATV or UTV 2 Person Guided Offroad Desert Adventure Scottsdale

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Voted #1 Atv Sand Buggy Adventure
Desert Dog Offroad
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About this activity

Experience one of the top-rated outdoor activities in Scottsdale with Desert Dog Offroad! For over 27 years, we’ve been Scottsdale’s go-to choice for unforgettable Sonoran Desert off-road tours. Located just minutes from Scottsdale we offer the closest desert trails in The National Forest.

Climb into your own 2026 UTV Trail Sport UTV and follow your expert guide across rugged desert terrain. You’ll conquer rock gardens, sandy washes and desert canyons, while surrounded by incredible views of the Arizona desert. This is adventure tourism in Scottsdale at its best!

Halfway through the tour, we’ll stop for water and snacks (provided), and drivers and passengers can swap. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating details about the flora and fauna of the Sonoran Desert.

We provide everything—buggies, helmets, gators, water, and snacks. You just bring your sense of adventure and discover why we’ve been voted one of the best tours in Scottsdale year after year.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–2
Guide: English
Operated by: Desert Dog Offroad Adventures

Ages: Adults (8–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Photos
Included: Gators
Included: Snacks
Included: Fuel
Included: Helmet
Included: Professional Guide
Included: ATV Sand Buggy

Not included

Not included: Tips are not included. Please tip your guides.

Itinerary

Tonto National Forest

2 hours Admission included

Lots of cactus, rock gardens, sandy washes and twisty canyons. Possible wildlife include eagles, wild horses, snakes, spiders and more!
Lake Saguaro

Passing by

Views of Saguaro Lake
Stop 3

Passing by

Four Peaks Mountain Range can be viewed on the tour.
Stop 4

Passing by

Your off-road adventure will be taking you thru The Sonoran Desert which is the only desert where The Saguaro Cactus grows.
Salt River

Passing by

When in the rainy season, there may be river crossing.
Sonoran Desert National Monument

Passing by

Experience The Sonoran Desert as you off-road in Tonto National Forest

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Refer to Maps and Directions page on outfitters website.

You will receive a text with directions.

Arrive 15 minutes before the tour begins. Guides can not wait if you are late. No refunds, for no shows.

Uber and Lyft are not recommended to the trailhead. Call the office for transportation.

End point

Refer to Maps and Directions page on outfitters website.

You will receive a text with directions.

Arrive 15 minutes before the tour begins. Guides can not wait if you are late. No refunds, for no shows.

Uber and Lyft are not recommended to the trailhead. Call the office for transportation.

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.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Transportation can be arranged for an additional fee. Uber and Lyft are not recommended. Call for details.
Must have valid Drivers License to drive.
Must be 8 years old to be a passenger
Weight restrictions per buggy is 400 pounds
Tour runs rain or shine