Top Phoenix Adventure Tours

The Tonto National Forest is the largest in Arizona and the Lower Salt River runs right through its heart. On this tour, admire the natural scenery from the water on a thrilling kayaking excursion. Set out from Saguaro Lake Ranch, paddle along the Salt River, and look out for native wildlife, including the park’s herd of wild horses.

Spend time aboard a single-rider ATV during a thrilling off-road tour in the Sonoran Desert. Ride on rugged and rocky trails in the scenic Bradshaw Mountains and cross the Aqua Fria River during the scenic journey. Your guide is knowledgeable about the region's plant life, wildlife, and history, with plenty of stories to share.

Book this tour for a group adventure into the Sonoran Desert of Black Canyon City on ATVs, tackling a trail called the “Sindwinder.” You’ll have plenty of instruction before you set off, and you’ll be with a guide the entire time. You’ll learn about the history of the area, its wildlife, and some survival skills too, on this approximately two hour tour.

When visiting the Scottsdale or Phoenix area, this is an exciting off-road/racing styled adventure in Arizona's Sonoran Desert you won't want to miss! With a guide, drive through some of the finest off-road trails, washes, and hillsides aboard a sand buggy for an adrenaline-filled adventure.

The Ride & Shoot Combo Tour is the true Arizona experience. Explore the beautiful trails of the Sonoran Desert by UTV and become an expert on a variety of firearms, with specialized instruction from your NRA-Certified Instructor. You will be with us for up to 4-hours total. Up to 1-hour check-in followed by up to 3-hours of training, riding, and shooting. This is a combo like none else! This option is for multi-seat UTVs, to book single-passenger ATVs for this tour, check out our "3-Hour ATV and Shooting Combo." Bookings are per vehicle. If your group requires more than one vehicle, please create multiple bookings. Max of 4 people per vehicle.

The Ride & Shoot Combo Tour is the true Arizona experience. Explore the beautiful trails of the Sonoran Desert by ATV and become an expert on a variety of firearms, with specialized instruction from your NRA-Certified Instructor. You will be with us for up to 4-hours total. Up to 1-hour check-in followed by up to 3-hours of training, riding, and shooting. This is a combo like none else! This option is for single-seat ATVs, to book multi-passenger vehicles for this tour, search for our "3-Hour UTV and Shooting Combo."

Float over the Sonoran Desert in a hot air balloon! Depart before daybreak to get incredible views of the desert sun as it rises. Be a part of the action as the balloon is inflated to the height of an 11-story building. If the wind is right, you can go inside for amazing photos. Following the flight, be greeted on the ground with breakfast in the desert.

If you’ve ever wanted to raft a river, but don’t know how, get out of the Phoenix heat on a beginner-friendly float. Discover a scenic desert oasis less than an hour from the city. Your guide steers the boat and provides fascinating facts about the flora and fauna of the unique Sonoran Desert. Your whole family can swim, play, or just relax together on this small group adventure.

Experience an adrenaline-filled adventure during this half-day sidewinder ATV training and centipede tour—both a training course and tour that will take you on the ride of your life. Beginners are welcome to benefit from the introductory sidewinder test track, where you can practice turns, bumps, and hills until you become an expert. Once complete, explore Arizona's stunning Sonoran Desert with deep canyons and mountains in the more advanced centipede tour.

Escape the daytime desert heatwaves with this unique hiking adventure through Phoenix's largest public park. We will stop for beautiful views of the city and to observe and discuss the varying plants, animals, and geology of the Arizona desert! Start times are flexible and typically we start 30-60minutes before sunrise/sunset. Prior to the hike, please make sure you have contacted the guide to confirm a starting time. The times provided on the page are only a range of possible start times. All guests must provide a phone number or email with/after your booking so that your guide may reach you with any important updates.

Starting at Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch, you and your group will kayak down a scenic thirteen mile stretch of river as it moves its way through the Tonto National Forest. Participants often witness wild horses, otters, birds and other wildlife that cool off in the river during the summer months. We have the special privilege of being the only kayak rental company located right on the Salt River, so our trips launch directly from our site. Each reservation includes a kayak or paddleboard rental, paddle, PFD (personal flotation device) and return shuttle to starting site. This is an UNGUIDED kayaking experience. While this is primarily a scenic float there are sections of swift water and kayakers often tip out – so be prepared to get wet.

The Sonora Desert is at its best light at sunset. See the desert beauty from above with this sunset ride in a hot air balloon under the skilled guidance of your FAA certified pilot. Be treated to views of the desert plants and wildlife as day changes into night. Following the trip, land in the desert and celebrate your adventure with champagne and hors d’oeuvres.

Take a hike through Arizona’s Bradshaw Mountains, one of the richest gold-filled ranges in the US, on this hiking tour. Join a small group and hike through rugged landscapes, learning about local mining history from your guide. Once you reach the Agua Fria River, set out to pan for gold, keeping any of your shiny findings, and then hike back up to the canyon.

Travel back in time to 1800s Wild West on an 8-hour group tour. After comfortable transfer from your Phoenix or North Scottsdale accommodation, climb on board a horse and giddy up on a 1- or 2-hour trail ride. Later, try your hand at archery, axe throwing, and (steel) calf wrangling. Between cowboy activities, enjoy a provided hot dog, hamburger, or chicken lunch with plenty of side dishes.

When visiting Scottsdale or Phoenix, experience the Sonoran Desert on a night tour by Jeep, the tough four-wheel drive vehicle that lets you go further into the desert on rougher terrain than most other vehicles. Your expert guide leads this thrilling tour through the otherworldly scenery of the nighttime desert and shares informative commentary about the plant and animal life, history and legends of the region throughout your journey. Look for the creatures of the night as they stir from their rest, and enjoy the desert in the cool of the evening.

This morning or evening hike is a unique experience where you will reach excellent views of the city, learn about Phoenix and its history, discover local plants and animals, and get a good workout! Night hiking gives a different perspective than the known daytime views. On a clear day, the first thing you will notice with the sunrise or sunset is the changes in sky’s color as the sun moves below/above the horizon. In hotter months dawn or night hikes are a great way to experience the outdoors while avoiding the daily high temperatures. Prior to the hike, please make sure you have contacted the guide to confirm a starting time. The times provided on the page are only a range of possible start times. All guests must provide a phone number or email with/after your booking so that your guide may reach you with any important updates.

This Sonoran Desert Private Hiking Adventure from Phoenix is perfect for solo travelers looking to hike the Sonoran Desert, but who are still a bit intimidated to go alone. With a private guide, you’ll hike through the desert with a gentle climb as well to see the geology, flora, and fauna of the area. Plus, your guide educates you on the natural setting while you take in the views.

Discover the stars above the desert of Arizona on a 3-hour walking tour at night that departs from Scottsdale. Get away from the light pollution of the city when you enter the desert, and learn from your guide about basic astronomy and ancient navigation traditions of local indigenous peoples. Telescopes and binoculars are provided for better viewing, along with black lights and flashlights for the walk.

See more of Arizona's stunning natural beauty on a comprehensive full-day tour by air and land that culminates in Monument Valley. Enjoy a scenic flight from Phoenix over Sedona, San Francisco Peaks, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell, before landing near Monument Valley. Then take a 4WD tour with a Navajo guide to explore Monument Valley and the Navajo Tribal Park. After the ground tour, try Navajo tacos for lunch before taking in more views on your return flight to Phoenix.

We provide every passenger with an unparalleled hot air balloon flight experience. Our commitment and promise to you is to provide a flight experience that is both captivating and unforgettable; along with the beautiful sights of the Sonoran Desert we guarantee amazing memories that will last a lifetime. Our hot air balloon flights are ideal for memorable family trips, unique corporate outings with team building, and captivating marriage proposals. Offering sunrise flights year round, there is no better time than now to create memories.

Explore Phoenix in a unique way with this scavenger hunt-like walking tour. You and your party of up to 12 people can download the tour to your smartphones and then walk around Phoenix, solving puzzles and clues to learn about the city. Move at your own pace and spend as much time as you like at each stop.

Turn Tempe into a game while partaking on a 2-hour Walking Adventure. Your smartphone will act as your guide, while you solve clues and complete challenges around the city. Entry price is per team.

This tour is fun and efficient for those who have a packed itinerary--it is also good for those who are in town for business and need to get back to the conference.This is a great way to see the Sonoran Desert and get a quick workout in --if that is your goal.

Bulldog Canyon is the area of Tonto National Forest north of Usery mountain and south of the salt river. Expect to see beautiful desert scenery including: - Unique plants, cactus, and wildflowers that are native to the Sonoran Desert. - Beautiful Mountain ranges including the Superstition Mountains, Red Mountain, and Four Peaks. Lots of picturesque views of Tempe, Pheonix, and the entire Valley of the Sun. - Wild Animals such as horses, javelina, snakes, lizzards, and birds. - Experience the Adventure of off-roading and being able to travel through deserts washes and rocky paths. - The Tour will take you into wild and rarely traveled places you'd be unlikely to see on your own. - The tour is guided and driven by our experienced tour guides to ensure safety.