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A guest driving a sand buggy on a guided Sonoran Desert tour near Scottsdale
You Drive · We Guide · Scottsdale & Phoenix

Looking for ATV rentals in Scottsdale?

Here's a better way. We don't rent unsupervised machines — we run guided U-Drive tours where you still drive your own 800cc buggy, but on exclusive trails you can't reach on a rental, with an expert guide and everything included. No trailer, no permits to figure out, no guesswork.

  • You drive · no experience needed
  • Everything included
  • Exclusive permitted trails
  • From $199 / person
Rental vs. Guided U-Drive

All the freedom of driving — none of the hassle of a rental

Renting an ATV means you're on your own: hauling it to a legal riding area, sorting permits, and reading unfamiliar desert without a map. A guided U-Drive tour gives you the part you actually want — driving your own machine over real trails — while we handle everything else.

Exclusive trailsPermitted Tonto National Forest routes closed to rentals.
You still driveYour own 800cc buggy, the whole way — you take the wheel.
Nothing to arrangeMachine, gear, permits, water and photos all included.
Safer & guidedA CPR-certified guide leads every turn — no getting lost.

Tour at a glance

What we offer
Guided U-Drive tours — you drive, we guide (no unsupervised rentals)
Price
From $199–299 per 2-seat buggy, all-inclusive
Duration
2+ hours on the trail
Ages
Drive 16+ (valid license) · Ride 8+
Where
Exclusive Tonto National Forest trails · ~35 min from Phoenix
Included
Machine, expert guide, safety gear, water & snacks, free photos, all permits
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Good to Know

ATV rentals vs. tours — your questions

What Scottsdale visitors ask when they're deciding how to ride.

Do you rent ATVs or UTVs in Scottsdale?
No — we’re a guided tour company, not a rental yard, so we don’t rent out unsupervised machines. But you still drive: on our U-Drive tours you pilot your own 2-seat buggy the entire way, with an expert guide leading the route and everything included.
Why take a guided U-Drive tour instead of renting an ATV?
A rental leaves you to arrange transport to a legal riding area, sort out permits, and navigate unfamiliar desert on your own. Our guided tours ride exclusive Tonto National Forest trails you can’t reach on a rental, with a guide, safety gear, and free photos included — the freedom of driving, without the hassle or the risk.
Can I still drive it myself?
Absolutely — that’s the whole idea. "U-Drive" means you take the wheel of your own 800cc buggy for the full tour. No experience needed; a full safety briefing comes first.
How much does it cost compared to a rental?
Tours start at $199–299 for a 2-seat buggy, and that price is all-inclusive: your machine, an expert guide, all safety gear, water and snacks, free adventure photos, and every trail permit. Check availability & book.
Where do you ride, and do you serve Phoenix?
Exclusive Tonto National Forest trails just northeast of Scottsdale, about 35 minutes from Phoenix and an easy drive from Mesa and Tempe. Drivers must be 16+ with a valid license; riders 8+.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations are handled by phone and must be made at least 48 hours ahead for a refund, less a cancellation fee of $25 per buggy ($50 per buggy on private tours). Cancel within 48 hours for a 50% refund; within 24 hours, or a no-show, there is no refund. To cancel, call (480) 837-3966.

Skip the rental hassle — just show up and drive

Reserve online in under two minutes, or call a real person who knows every trail.

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