ATV or UTV 2 Person Guided Offroad Desert Adventure Scottsdale
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Photos
- Gators
- Fuel
- Helmet
- ATV Sand Buggy
- Professional Guide
- Tips are not included. Please tip your guides.
Meeting Location
North Bush Highway
Fort McDowell, AZ 85264, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Tonto National Forest
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Sonoran Desert (pass by)
Sonoran Desert National Monument (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Weight restrictions per buggy is 400 pounds
- Tour runs rain or shine
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the ATV or UTV 2 Person Guided Offroad Desert Adventure Scottsdale?
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Activity code: C-3121P6
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Average 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 99 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Photos.
- Gators.
- Fuel.
- Helmet.
- ATV Sand Buggy.
- Professional Guide.
- Tips are not included. Please tip your guides.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the ATV or UTV 2 Person Guided Offroad Desert Adventure Scottsdale is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Weight restrictions per buggy is 400 pounds
- Tour runs rain or shine
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Photos
- Gators
- Fuel
- Helmet
- ATV Sand Buggy
- Professional Guide
- Tips are not included. Please tip your guides.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Weight restrictions per buggy is 400 pounds
- Tour runs rain or shine
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
