Arizona’s #1 off-road desert adventure
Expertly guided ATV/UTV tours on exclusive Tonto National Forest trails, built for thrill-seekers, bachelorette tribes, families and teams.
Voted the best off-road experience in Scottsdale & Phoenix
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Six ways to take on the desert
Guided U-Drive ATV/UTV tours in Scottsdale and Phoenix — the closest off-road trails to the Valley.
Most Popular
Upscale
Crowd FavoriteBachelorette Party
Trade the ordinary for pure adrenaline with the whole bride tribe.
Corporate & Teams
Shared challenges that build stronger teams once the laptops close.
Fully PlannedConcierge & Groups
Big crews and full itineraries — transport and logistics handled.
The ultimate bachelorette adventure
Skip the predictable. Put the whole bride tribe behind the wheel for a private, photo-packed rip through the Sonoran Desert — the send-off everyone will be talking about long after the weekend.
- Private, group-only tours built around your crew
- Free adventure photos to flood the group chat
- Custom start times around brunch & nightlife
- Hotel & resort pickup options across the Valley (additional fee)
Check dates & book in seconds
Pick your tour, choose a time, and reserve instantly — secure checkout, no phone tag required. Small groups fill fast — lock in your preferred time.
All four experiences, live availability and instant reservation open right here in one window — pick your tour, choose a time, done.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (480) 837-3966 and a real person will help you plan.
The trail others can’t take you on
Two and a half decades of permits, knowledge and trust you simply can’t buy overnight.
Closest trailhead to Scottsdale
Less time in the van, more time on the throttle.
Exclusive Tonto National Forest permits
Rocky paths and canyons no other outfitter can reach.
Ranked #1 in Arizona, 27+ years
The longest-running and lowest-priced tours in the forest.
CPR-certified guides, 25+ years
Deep trail knowledge and a safety-first briefing every time.
Free photos & driver swaps
Trade seats mid-tour and take home the whole adventure.
Locally owned & operated
A real Arizona team and a real office that answers the phone.
One price, nothing held back
On the trail in three steps
Pick your adventure
Choose from six ways to ride the Sonoran Desert — from sunset cruises to bachelorette tribes.
Book in seconds
Reserve online with live availability above, or call a real person who knows every trail.
Show up & ride
We handle the rest — gear, guide, photos and permits all included.
Led by someone who lives for the desert
Desert Dog is owned and led by Michelle Hoff, who’s guided this landscape for over fifteen years. Every tour reflects her standard: treat every guest like a friend, and every ride like it’s your own.
Your desert adventure starts here
Reserve online in under two minutes, or call and talk to a real person who’ll help you plan the perfect ride.
Serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe & Glendale
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Scottsdale ATV & sand buggy tours: your questions answered
Everything first-timers and planners ask before booking a Desert Dog desert tour.
Do you need experience to drive an ATV or sand buggy?
How much does a Scottsdale ATV or sand buggy tour cost?
Where do the tours meet, and how far is it from Scottsdale?
Is a guided tour better than renting an ATV and going on your own?
Are the tours family-friendly, and what are the age limits?
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Sorting out dates, group size, or which tour fits? Leave your details and a real person from our Scottsdale team will help you plan the perfect desert day. No pressure, no obligation.
- Answers from local guides, not a call center
- Group, bachelorette, and corporate help
- We reply within one business day