Sonoran Desert Hiking Tours 6 options
Phoenix Sunrise & Sunset Hiking: Sonoran Desert with GuideGuided sunrise or sunset hike in Phoenix's Sonoran Desert. Customizable difficulty, 2 hours, includes water, snacks, sunscreen and beverages. Small groups.Every day · 16:15 and 16:30 · All ages★ 4.97 (378)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
2-Hour Guided Hiking in Phoenix's Sonoran DesertTwo-hour guided hike in the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix with a Mad Desert Trekking guide who navigates switchbacks and reveals desert secrets.Every day · First departure 07:00, last 14:00 · From age 3★ 4.98 (140)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 107per person
Sonoran Desert Private Guided Hiking Tour near ScottsdaleA 2-hour private hike through the Sonoran Desert with an experienced guide, sunscreen, water and snacks included.Every day except Tuesday and Thursday · First departure 08:00, last 15:00 · From age 10★ 4.96 (83)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Sonoran Desert Hike: Learn Survival Skills & Wild FoodsLearn to make fire by friction and identify wild edibles on an evening hike into the Sonoran Desert near Tucson.Thu · 16:00 · From age 6★ 5.00 (34)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
McDowell Sonoran Preserve Guided Hike Small GroupsGuided hiking tour in Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve with a professional guide, bottled water and snacks. Small groups or private option.Every day · 08:00, 11:00 and 14:00 · From age 4★ 5.00 (22)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 129per person
Guided Hike Sonoran Desert Tucson: Saguaro Cacti & WildlifeGuided hike through Tucson's Sonoran Desert among saguaro cacti and desert wildlife, with snacks and a live guide available in English or Spanish on easy to moderate terrain.Every day · From age 18★ 5.00 (4)4hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 111per person
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✓ 2026-10-29| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Sunrise & Sunset Hiking: Sonoran Desert with GuideOur pick | US$ 135 per person | 2h | 4.97★ · 378 | Every day · 16:15 and 16:30 | English |
| Sonoran Desert Private Guided Hiking Tour near ScottsdaleBest value | US$ 70 per person | 2h | 4.96★ · 83 | Every day except Tuesday and Thursday · First departure 08:00, last 15:00 | English |
| 2-Hour Guided Hiking in Phoenix's Sonoran DesertTop rated | US$ 107 per person | 2h | 4.98★ · 140 | Every day · First departure 07:00, last 14:00 | English |
| Sonoran Desert Hike: Learn Survival Skills & Wild Foods | US$ 55 per person | 2h | 5.00★ · 34 | Thu · 16:00 | — |
| McDowell Sonoran Preserve Guided Hike Small Groups | US$ 129 per person | 2h | 5.00★ · 22 | Every day · 08:00, 11:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Guided Hike Sonoran Desert Tucson: Saguaro Cacti & Wildlife | US$ 111 per person | 4h | 5.00★ only 4 reviews | Every day | English, Spanish |
Sonoran Desert Hiking Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Phoenix Sunrise & Sunset Hiking: Sonoran Desert with Guide, US$ 135 (2h, 4.97★ · 378).
- Best value: Sonoran Desert Private Guided Hiking Tour near Scottsdale, US$ 70 (2h, 4.96★ · 83).
- Top rated: 2-Hour Guided Hiking in Phoenix's Sonoran Desert, US$ 107 (2h, 4.98★ · 140).
Real price per person across the 6 options: US$ 55–US$ 135 (median US$ 107). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 6.
Of the 6 options: 6 with free cancellation, 6 with instant confirmation, 3 kid-friendly, 1 private and 5 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.