Top Activities on the Ground in Phoenix

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.

Hike through the Sonoran Desert with the benefit of a dedicated guide on this private excursion. The pace and itinerary can be completely tailored to your interests; your guide will customize the hike to you and your party. Learn about the desert flora and fauna through guided commentary and enjoy time to ask questions.

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."

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.

Unless you’re a pro at exploring mountains solo, you’ll enjoy this Camelback Mountain Guided Hiking Adventure that takes you to the mountain’s peak with a guide who is either an EMT or wilderness first responder. A guide safely takes you through the strenuous trail that involves a bit of rock climbing, too, while showing you secrets of the mountain very few people know about.

Take in gorgeous views of the Sonoran Desert and feel like you’re floating on a cloud during an exhilarating hot air balloon ride from Phoenix. You’ll experience the perfect start to your day followed by Champagne breakfast. Each flight lasts about an hour, with optional round-trip transport from your hotel.

Visit Grand Canyon National Park, with a stop for pictures of the Red Rocks of Sedona, on this 13-hour tour from the Phoenix area. On the way, Travel through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon, where you can browse local crafts if you wish. When you reach the Grand Canyon, make stops in the park to see the natural wonder from multiple viewpoints.

Journey through stunning Arizona landscapes on this full-day tour from the Phoenix-Scottsdale area. Visit the Grand Canyon and explore Sedona with an expert guide who handles all the driving and logistics, leaving you free to soak in the incredible scenery. Explore highlights of the Grand Canyon, and drive through the Sonoran Desert on this small-group tour. With numbers limited to 13 participants, you can enjoy a more intimate experience of the Southwest's natural beauty.

Experience a full-day tour from Phoenix to Antelope Canyon to see more of Arizona’s natural beauty. Drive along Route 66 around the outskirts of Flagstaff, home to the San Francisco Peaks, enjoy views of Lake Powell, and visit a Navajo Trading Post on the way to Page, AZ. Then explore Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide and see the Colorado River from the Horseshoe Bend Overlook. Enjoy this small-group tour limited to just 13 people in a custom van with leather captain's chairs.

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.

Wake up early to experience a Sonoran Desert sunrise, and transform it into a story by seeing it from a birds-eye view. This hot air balloon ride from Phoenix takes you into the air with a professional guide who will narrate your trip. You’ll learn about the wildlife and history of this unique desert, then celebrate with Champagne and breakfast hors d’oeuvres.

Explore the Apache Trail from Phoenix on a full-day tour that takes you into the legendary Sonoran Desert. Visit the ghost town of Goldfield, ride a steamboat on Canyon Lake, stop at the eccentric hamlet of Tortilla Flat and admire views of the Superstition Wilderness from Fish Creek Hill. Get a feel for the Wild West as you learn about the region's history and wildlife from your knowledgeable guide. Enjoy this small-group tour limited to just 13 people in a custom van with leather captain's chairs.

Spend a thrilling day aboard a Kawasaki Teryx UTV during an 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. Bookings are per vehicle. If your group requires more than one vehicle, please create multiple bookings. Max of 4 people per vehicle.

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.

On this guided scenic day tour from Phoenix, you will not only take in the breathtaking landscapes of this desert playground with plenty of photo opportunities, but you will explore ancient Native American ruins. With plenty of free time in Sedona to explore on foot, you might check out some art galleries, do some souvenir shopping, or even get a psychic reading. Enjoy this small-group tour limited to just 13 people in a custom van with leather captain's chairs

The Sonoran Desert is one of the hottest deserts in the US, and unless you're experienced at making your way through the desert, going alone can be dangerous. Prebook this Sonoran Desert Sunrise or Sunset Guided Hiking Adventure and go with a guide who puts your safety first and customizes the adventure based on your experience and preferred skill level. Cold water, snacks, and sunscreen are included.

Peddle through up to 20 miles of green parkland during this small-group e-bike tour of Scottsdale. Cover more sights in less time with a battery-powered assist, cruising through sights like Tempe Town Lake and Papago Park. Guided tours are capped at six people are include bottled water, helmets, and face guards.

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.

Explore the Sonoran desert with a private guide on this half-day tour. Whether you are looking for an easy hike or a challenging traverse over rugged terrain, your guide can accommodate the request. He or she can also put together an educational tour if you are traveling with kids. Dogs are welcome as long as they are leashed.

Enjoy Tempe Town Lake and Papago Park as we meet and take you for a fun 10-mile 1.45-hour tour. Your tour includes a history of Tempe Town Lake, Papago Park, the Valley of the Sun, and the Rio-Salado Salt River development project. We also stop at Papago Park for a hike at the “Hole in the Rock”. Included: Guided tour, bikes, neck gaiter & backpack to use for your water and personal items. We will ride on some dirt paths. Required: Good riding ability and able to control a bike on a dirt path and enjoy a short hike.

Pick up your electric bike, map, lock, helmet, and get out and explore Glendale and Peoria. The friendly shop owners will get you kitted out, and make sure you know where you’re headed. You’ll pick up the bike from the shop next to the Arizona Canal and Skunk Creek Trail, then connect to Rio Vista Park in Peoria. After that you can explore miles of bike paths along the New River Trail system. Go at your own pace and enjoy.

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.

Just outside of Phoenix lies a beautiful oasis tucked into the Sonoran Desert. Alongside a private guide, hike along cottonwood and willow trees in Cave Creek to find the Jewel of the Creek Oasis. Enjoy a relaxing moment at the oasis and learn how the strange year-round presence of water supports a variety of flora and fauna in the area.

A backpacking trip differs significantly from a normal camping or hiking excursion in that it involves hiking away from roads, trail heads, parking lots…etc. with everything we need on our backs. The days are full with simple yet stunningly fulfilling activities: hiking, ascending canyons, swimming, eating, resting, appreciating where we are, connecting with our fellow travelers. The joys of backpacking are not easily conveyed in words – ultimately, the only way to truly understand it is to experience it for yourself. With no other overnight guides working on the Mogollon Rim around Happy Jack, AZ, this is your unique opportunity to access nature away from the crowds in a breathtakingly gorgeous canyon. Never backpacked before? We have you covered with equipment and a list of items for you to bring, so you are assured a comfortable journey. Additionally, your guide is a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and has their CPR certification, so guests will be in the best of hands.