Iconic Tom's Thumb Guided Hike in Scottsdale
Overview
A guided half-day hike to Tom's Thumb offers an immersive experience in the stunning Sonoran Desert. Navigate along scenic switchbacks with a knowledgeable guide who shares insights on local wildlife and desert ecology. The hike rewards you with breathtaking panoramic views of Scottsdale and the surrounding mountains. All necessary permits, snacks, and water are included—just bring your sense of adventure for this unforgettable journey.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Professional safety-certified guide (1:8 guide to guest ratio)
- Shoes – Close-toed athletic shoes (sneakers)
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, lip balm, medications, hat, etc.
- Clothing – Comfortable, weather appropriate athletic clothing – shorts and a t-shirt, long sleeves
- Guide gratuities are optional, but appreciated.
Meeting Location
12943 East Paraiso Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85255, 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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Tom's Thumb Trailhead (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- We require solo-travelers to pay the minimum of the 2-person price. If you are a solo traveler and would like to be added on to a pre-formed group for this tour, please mention this upon booking.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-43052P13
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Professional safety-certified guide (1:8 guide to guest ratio).
- Shoes – Close-toed athletic shoes (sneakers).
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, lip balm, medications, hat, etc.
- Clothing – Comfortable, weather appropriate athletic clothing – shorts and a t-shirt, long sleeves.
- Guide gratuities are optional, but appreciated.
The minimum age to participate is 4..
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 Iconic Tom's Thumb Guided Hike in Scottsdale is as follows:
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Iconic Tom’s Thumb Guided Hike in Scottsdale will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
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
- Professional safety-certified guide (1:8 guide to guest ratio)
- Shoes – Close-toed athletic shoes (sneakers)
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, lip balm, medications, hat, etc.
- Clothing – Comfortable, weather appropriate athletic clothing – shorts and a t-shirt, long sleeves
- Guide gratuities are optional, but appreciated.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- We require solo-travelers to pay the minimum of the 2-person price. If you are a solo traveler and would like to be added on to a pre-formed group for this tour, please mention this upon booking.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
