Sonoran Desert Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour at Sunset near Scottsdale, US$ 160 per person (2h, 4.98★ · 2,793).
- Top rated: Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour near Scottsdale: Tonto National Forest, US$ 250 per person (2h, 4.99★ · 960).
- Best value: Sonoran Desert Private Guided Hiking Tour near Scottsdale, US$ 70 per person (2h, 4.96★ · 85).
Price per person across the 16 options priced per person: US$ 55–US$ 350 (median US$ 135). With 100+ reviews: 7 of 17.
Of the 17 options: 16 with live guides in English, 17 with free cancellation, 15 with instant confirmation, 2 with hotel pickup, 7 kid-friendly, 9 private and 12 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Sonoran Desert Tours
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17 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour at Sunset near Scottsdale Off-road Jeep tour through Tonto National Forest north of Scottsdale with a professional guide teaching desert ecology and Native American history. Mon–Sat · 16:00 ★ 4.98 (2,793 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 160 per person
Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour near Scottsdale: Tonto National Forest Off-road Jeep tour through Tonto National Forest and Pinnacle Peak with a certified guide driving the whole way: two hours of low-speed trails. Mon–Sat · 08:00 ★ 4.99 (960 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 250 per person
Phoenix Sunrise & Sunset Hiking: Sonoran Desert with Guide Guided 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, 16:30 and 16:45 · All ages ★ 4.97 (380 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 135 per person
Sonoran Desert Mountain Bike Tour: Private Guide, 3 Hours Private mountain bike tour through Arizona's Sonoran Desert with experienced guide, all bikes and safety gear included. Every day except Tuesday and Thursday · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 14:00 · Ages 18–75 ★ 4.99 (165 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 135 per person
ATV riding in Scottsdale: 2-person sand buggies in Sonoran Desert Drive a 2-person sand buggy through Sonoran Desert trails near Scottsdale with a local guide. Every day · 09:00, 12:00, 15:30 and 15:45 · From age 8 ★ 4.83 (221 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 175 per person
2-Hour Guided Hiking in Phoenix's Sonoran Desert Two-hour guided hike in the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix with a Mad Desert Trekking guide who navigates switchbacks and reveals desert secrets. Every day · Every 1 h, 07:00 to 14:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.98 (141 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 107 per person
Scottsdale: Sunset ATV Tour in Sonoran Desert with Guide You drive your own UTV through Sonoran Desert trails at sunset, with an expert guide, water, snacks and photos included. Small groups, 27 years running. Every day · 09:00, 12:00, 15:30, 15:45 and 16:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.87 (137 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 175 per person
Private Mountain Bike Tour: Sonoran Desert, 2 Hours Ride the Sonoran Desert on a private guided mountain bike tour tailored to your skill level, exploring rugged terrain and desert landscapes. Every day except Tuesday and Thursday · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 15:00 · Ages 18–75 ★ 5.00 (95 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 115 per person
Sonoran Desert Private Guided Hiking Tour near Scottsdale A 2-hour private hike through the Sonoran Desert with an experienced guide, sunscreen, water and snacks included. Every day except Tuesday and Thursday · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 15:00 · From age 10 ★ 4.96 (85 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 70 per person
Sonoran Desert Sunset Walk: Survival Tips & Cactus Tasting in Phoenix Ninety-minute nature walk in Papago Butte Mountains near Scottsdale with a local guide, covering Saguaro cacti, survival foraging tips, wildlife. Thu–Sun · 17:30 · All ages ★ 4.91 (69 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 86 per person
Sonoran Desert Hike: Learn Survival Skills & Wild Foods Learn 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 reviews) Duration: 2h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
McDowell Sonoran Preserve Guided Hike Small Groups Guided 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 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 129 per person
Tesla Cyber Truck & JetSurf Tour: Sonoran Desert off-road & water Ride a Tesla Cyber Truck across the Sonoran Desert and pilot an electric JetSurf board at 32 mph on desert water with a private instructor and hotel pickup. Every day · 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00 · Pickup available · From age 10 ★ 5.00 (22 reviews) Duration: 2h–3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 per person
ATV Riding in Phoenix: 2-Person UTV Through Sonoran Desert Drive a 2-person Polaris UTV through Tonto National Forest and Sonoran Desert terrain with a guide leading the way. Rock gardens. Every day · 09:00, 12:00, 15:30 and 15:45 · From age 8 ★ 4.79 (19 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 175 per person
Guided Hike Sonoran Desert Tucson: Saguaro Cacti & Wildlife Guided 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 · No fixed time · From age 18 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 111 per person
Compare 2 more options for Sonoran Desert Tours
From US$ 350 per person · 4 h to 6 h
Sonoran Desert Offroad Tour Phoenix: Sunset Bulldog Canyon Drive air-conditioned jeeps through Bulldog Canyon in Tonto National Forest, climbing hills and spotting saguaro cactus before stopping 30 minutes. Every day · No fixed time ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 4h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 600 per group
Sonoran Desert Reptile Hunting: King Snakes & Gila Monsters Hunt for King Snakes, Gila Monsters, rattlesnakes and tarantulas in the Sonoran Desert near Scottsdale with a guide who provides all gear and hotel pickup. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 4.25 (4 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 350 per person
The top 12 of 17 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour at Sunset near ScottsdaleOur pick | US$ 160 per person | 2h | 4.98★ · 2,793 | Mon–Sat · 16:00 | English |
| Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour near Scottsdale: Tonto National ForestTop rated | US$ 250 per person | 2h | 4.99★ · 960 | Mon–Sat · 08:00 | English |
| Sonoran Desert Private Guided Hiking Tour near ScottsdaleBest valuePrivate | US$ 70 per person | 2h | 4.96★ · 85 | Every day except Tuesday and Thursday · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 15:00 | English |
| Phoenix Sunrise & Sunset Hiking: Sonoran Desert with GuidePrivate | US$ 135 per person | 2h | 4.97★ · 380 | Every day · 16:15, 16:30 and 16:45 | English |
| Sonoran Desert Mountain Bike Tour: Private Guide, 3 HoursPrivate | US$ 135 per person | 3h | 4.99★ · 165 | Every day except Tuesday and Thursday · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 14:00 | English |
| ATV riding in Scottsdale: 2-person sand buggies in Sonoran Desert | US$ 175 per person | 2h | 4.83★ · 221 | Every day · 09:00, 12:00, 15:30 and 15:45 | English |
| 2-Hour Guided Hiking in Phoenix's Sonoran DesertPrivate | US$ 107 per person | 2h | 4.98★ · 141 | Every day · Every 1 h, 07:00 to 14:00 | English |
| Scottsdale: Sunset ATV Tour in Sonoran Desert with Guide | US$ 175 per person | 2h | 4.87★ · 137 | Every day · 09:00, 12:00, 15:30, 15:45 and 16:00 | English |
| Private Mountain Bike Tour: Sonoran Desert, 2 HoursPrivate | US$ 115 per person | 2h | 5.00★ · 95 | Every day except Tuesday and Thursday · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 15:00 | English |
| Sonoran Desert Sunset Walk: Survival Tips & Cactus Tasting in PhoenixGroup of up to 12 | US$ 86 per person | 1h 30m | 4.91★ · 69 | Thu–Sun · 17:30 | English |
| Sonoran Desert Hike: Learn Survival Skills & Wild FoodsGroup of up to 5 | US$ 55 per person | 2h | 5.00★ · 34 | Thu · 16:00 | — |
| McDowell Sonoran Preserve Guided Hike Small GroupsGroup of up to 12 | US$ 129 per person | 2h | 5.00★ · 22 | Every day · 08:00, 11:00 and 14:00 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (3): Sonoran Desert Sunset Walk: Survival Tips & Cactus Tasting in Phoenix (US$ 86 per person) · Sonoran Desert Hike: Learn Survival Skills & Wild Foods (US$ 55 per person) · McDowell Sonoran Preserve Guided Hike Small Groups (US$ 129 per person)
- With pickup (2): Tesla Cyber Truck & JetSurf Tour: Sonoran Desert off-road & water (US$ 225 per person) · Sonoran Desert Reptile Hunting: King Snakes & Gila Monsters (US$ 350 per person)
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