What You Will Do
Looking for one of the best things to do in Scottsdale? Desert Dog Offroad, just minutes from Scottsdale, has been offering guided offroad adventure tours in the Sonoran Desert for over 27 years! Explore the closest desert trails to Scottsdale in your very own 2026 Trail Sport UTV while an expert local guide leads the way.
This is a smile-a-second Scottsdale adventure across some of Arizona’s most exciting terrain. At the midway point, we’ll stop for water and snacks (provided), and drivers and passengers can swap to keep the fun going.
Along the tour, you’ll discover the unique flora and fauna of the Sonoran Desert. Desert Dog Offroad provides everything you need—buggies, helmets, gators, water, and snacks. You just bring your sense of adventure and get ready for an authentic Scottsdale desert experience.
Whether you’re visiting for a family vacation, bachelorette party or corporate adventure, this is one of the most exciting and accessible off-road tours near Scottsdale.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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.
Please call the office to arrange transportation. Uber and Lyft are not recommended.
1
Tonto National Forest
2 hours
The beautiful Sonoran Desert awaits as your clipping along in a 400cc, 2 seated Sand Buggy. This is no boring ATV tour! Rock gardens, desert washes and water crossing awaits. Adrenaline junkies wanted!
2
Lake Saguaro
Views of Saguaro Lake can be seen on this tour.
3
Four Peaks
Four Peaks Mountain Range can be viewed from this tour.
4
Sonoran Desert
Your off-road experience will be taking you thru The Sonoran Desert which is the only desert where The Saguaro Cactus grows.
5
Salt River
When in the rainy season there may be river crossing on the trail.
6
Sonoran Desert National Monument
Experience The Sonoran Desert as you off-road in Tonto National Forest.
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