Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour in Scottsdale through Tonto National Forest
by Scottsdale Adventure Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$400Overview
This two-hour Jeep tour travels at low speed over uneven trails in the Sonoran Desert, passing through the Tonto National Forest near Scottsdale. A certified off-road driver who acts as the sole driver will guide the trip, providing information about local plants and animals along the route. The vehicle used is a Jeep YJ that seats up to seven people. The tour operator holds special permits from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Land Management to operate in these protected areas. Bottled water is provided during the tour. The route includes stops at Tonto National Forest, Pinnacle Peak Park - a granite summit in Scottsdale - and Reata Pass, the remains of an 1880s western stagecoach station. Participants should prepare for a bumpy ride over rough terrain and must wear closed-toed shoes. The tour requires guests to be able to climb a step ladder to enter the lifted Jeep. There is a maximum weight limit of 275 pounds per passenger, and children under 8 must use their own car seats. Pregnant individuals and anyone with neck problems or susceptibility to motion sickness should not join this tour. Warm clothing is advised for tours from November to February. Guests must arrive 15 minutes early as the tour departs on time.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Tonto National Forest
The Jeep trailhead is located 15 minutes northeast of the Pinnacle Peak General Store. The operator holds a commercial permit through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cave Creek Ranger District, allowing access to this area.
150 min
Pinnacle Peak Park
Pinnacle Peak is a granite summit located within Scottsdale, Arizona, known for its distinctive rock formation.
Reata Pass
Reata Pass features the remaining structures of an 1880s western stagecoach station, marking an important historical site along the route.
Meeting point
Our operations office is located on the east side of the Village at Pinnacle Peak: 8711 E Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite F-108, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Type Scottsdale Adventure Tours into Google maps and the app will navigate directly to the front door of our operations office.
End point
Our operations office is located on the east side of the Village at Pinnacle Peak: 8711 E Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite F-108, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Type Scottsdale Adventure Tours into Google maps and the app will navigate directly to the front door of our operations office.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour in Scottsdale through Tonto National Forest
by Scottsdale Adventure Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$400Overview
This two-hour Jeep tour travels at low speed over uneven trails in the Sonoran Desert, passing through the Tonto National Forest near Scottsdale. A certified off-road driver who acts as the sole driver will guide the trip, providing information about local plants and animals along the route. The vehicle used is a Jeep YJ that seats up to seven people. The tour operator holds special permits from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Land Management to operate in these protected areas. Bottled water is provided during the tour. The route includes stops at Tonto National Forest, Pinnacle Peak Park - a granite summit in Scottsdale - and Reata Pass, the remains of an 1880s western stagecoach station. Participants should prepare for a bumpy ride over rough terrain and must wear closed-toed shoes. The tour requires guests to be able to climb a step ladder to enter the lifted Jeep. There is a maximum weight limit of 275 pounds per passenger, and children under 8 must use their own car seats. Pregnant individuals and anyone with neck problems or susceptibility to motion sickness should not join this tour. Warm clothing is advised for tours from November to February. Guests must arrive 15 minutes early as the tour departs on time.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Tonto National Forest
The Jeep trailhead is located 15 minutes northeast of the Pinnacle Peak General Store. The operator holds a commercial permit through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cave Creek Ranger District, allowing access to this area.
150 min
Pinnacle Peak Park
Pinnacle Peak is a granite summit located within Scottsdale, Arizona, known for its distinctive rock formation.
Reata Pass
Reata Pass features the remaining structures of an 1880s western stagecoach station, marking an important historical site along the route.
Meeting point
Our operations office is located on the east side of the Village at Pinnacle Peak: 8711 E Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite F-108, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Type Scottsdale Adventure Tours into Google maps and the app will navigate directly to the front door of our operations office.
End point
Our operations office is located on the east side of the Village at Pinnacle Peak: 8711 E Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite F-108, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Type Scottsdale Adventure Tours into Google maps and the app will navigate directly to the front door of our operations office.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.