Desert Adventure: Scottsdale's Top Offroad Tour

Experience the thrill of driving an 800cc UTV Sand Buggy through the Sonoran Desert with Desert Dog Offroad’s guided tour. Explore rock gardens, sandy washes, twisty canyons, and more!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tonto National Forest - Lots of cactus, rock gardens, sandy washes and twisty canyons. Possible wildlife include eagles, wild horses, snakes, spiders and more!
  • Lake Saguaro - Views of Saguaro Lake
  • Four Peaks - Four Peaks Mountain Range can be viewed on the tour.
  • Sonoran Desert - Your off-road adventure will be taking you thru The…
What's Included
  • ATV Sand Buggy
  • Professional Guide
  • Helmet
  • Fuel
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Photos
  • Gators
What's Not Included
  • Tips are not included. Please tip your guides.
Additional Information

Discover one of Scottsdale’s premier outdoor adventures with Desert Dog Offroad! For more than 27 years, Desert Dog Offroad has been the preferred choice for memorable off-road tours in the Sonoran Desert. Conveniently located just minutes from Scottsdale, they offer the nearest desert trails in The National Forest.
Hop into a 2026 UTV Trail Sport UTV…

Location
HFV4+QV Mesa
Refer to Maps and Directions page on outfitters website. You will receive a text with directions. Arrive 15 minutes before the tour begins. Guides can not wait if you are late. No refunds, for no shows. Uber and Lyft are not recommended to the trailhead. Call the office for transportation.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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P1984pcrenees
Mar 1, 2026
Great time!! - We had an amazing experience from start to finish! Mike was an excellent guide, made sure everyone was safe but still had a blast. And he’s an excellent photographer! Would highly recommend!
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Hayleyf760
Feb 27, 2026
Best ever! - So fun! Our guide was awesome! Our guide was Mike and he was very nice and helpful! Took fun pics of us!
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Katiebetht2023
Feb 27, 2026
Mike is THE BEST! - Mike was the best ever! He was so attentive, caring, and fun!! We loved him, he is the best! We had the best time:)))
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Jennp2584ij
Feb 22, 2026
Amazing tour in the desert - Mike was great!!! We had a blast!
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Sophiefy137vf
Feb 21, 2026
Shout out Mike! - We had the best time with Mike at Desert Dog Off-Road Adventures for our bachelorette UTV tour! He was incredibly thoughtful and focused on safety while still making the experience so fun and exciting. He was especially encouraging and patient with a few of our more skittish girls, which made everyone feel comfortable and confident on the trails. The ride was a blast and the views were absolutely gorgeous, such a fun and memorable highlight of our trip. Highly recommend!
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Annette_o
Feb 13, 2026
Amazing adventure…... - Amazing adventure… scenery was incredible. Our guide, Mike, was awesome, knowledgeable and fun. Thanks for a perfect ride!
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Q8304edbretts
Feb 8, 2026
Great adventure!! - I highly recommend Desert Dog! Our guide was Mike and he was really great. He was kind and funny but also very clear about what he needed from us to create a fun and safe outing. I’m a pretty aggressive driver and the speed was just right. Fast enough that you had to stay focused and got to enjoy the machine but not so fast as to be scared. Everything about the outing exceeded our expectations!!
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Mikehg4812uq
Feb 1, 2026
Fantastic experience!! - We had a wonderful time! It was a great way to see some amazing sights. Our tour guide, Mike, was friendly, knowledgeable and very professional! We highly recommend this company!!
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Camper34709656177
Jan 31, 2026
Family and friends fun adventure - What an amazing experience! If you get the chance to do any off-road adventure this is the one you need to choose. Mike was an amazing guide. He made sure everyone was having fun and safe. The sunset ride was absolutely beautiful.
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H4606tisophied
Jan 30, 2026
10/10 - The best experience ever!! Mike was a great tour guide! Beautiful views!! 10/10! The desert was a super cool thing to see.
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From $360 (Per Vehicle)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).