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U-Drive Guided ATV Sand Buggy Tour

The most fun desert ATV tour experience available!

Looking for the ultimate ATV tour in Scottsdale? Your adventure starts with Desert Dog Offroad—the most thrilling, heart-pounding desert ride around! Perfect for adrenaline junkies, party crews, and anyone ready to take on the wild beauty of the Sonoran Desert in serious style.

Hop into the driver’s seat of a high-powered 800cc, 2-seat ATV Sand Buggy and tear through rocky terrain, twisty canyons, sandy washes, and splashy water crossings (season permitting). Whether you’re flying solo or riding with a partner, this is no lazy trail ride—it’s a full-throttle desert adventure that’ll leave you grinning from ear to ear.

Don’t be fooled by the imitators—Desert Dog Offroad runs the closest trails to Scottsdale, Old Town, and Phoenix, which means more action and less travel time. For over 25 years, we’ve been the go-to for unforgettable offroad adventures. With exclusive access to trails deep in the Tonto National Forest, you’ll go where other tours simply can’t. Our expert guides will take you through rugged terrain while sharing cool facts about the one-of-a-kind Sonoran Desert—home to the wild Saguaro cactus and some seriously awesome wildlife like Gila monsters, bobcats, burrowing owls, and even wild mustangs. This is Arizona like you’ve never seen it.

Your tour comes fully loaded for max adventure—helmets, gators, bottled water, snacks, and best of all, FREE action-packed photos to capture every wild moment! Want to switch it up? Drivers and passengers can trade places at the halfway point so everyone gets a turn behind the wheel.

Forget ordinary—book your Scottsdale ATV Sand Buggy Tour with Desert Dog Offroad and see why our guests can’t stop raving. This is the ride of a lifetime, and it’s calling your name!

Adventure Awaits: Embark on a ATV Sand Buggy Adventure!

Calling all thrill-seekers and nature lovers! Get ready to embark on an exhilarating ATV Sand Buggy Tour that will take you on a wild ride through the stunning desert landscapes while enjoying The Sonoran Sunset.

Join us for an adrenaline-pumping escapade as you navigate through the rugged terrain, feeling the wind in your hair and the excitement in your veins. With the cactus lined landscapes as your backdrop, you’ll conquer sandy washes, rock gardens, and create memories that’ll last a lifetime.

Our expert guides will lead the way, ensuring a safe and unforgettable experience for all adventurers. Whether you’re a seasoned off-road pro or a first-timer, this ATV Sand Buggy Tour promises an action-packed journey that’s perfect for solo adventurers, friends, and families alike.

While on your tour you will learn about Flora and Fauna in The Sonoran Desert and that it is the only place in the world where the famous saguaro cactus grows in the wild. Our beautiful Sonoran Desert is also home to a variety of animals, birds and other amazing creatures such as the Gila monster, bobcat, jackrabbit, burrowing owl, roadrunner and mustangs.

So gear up and get ready to embrace the thrill of the Sonoran Desert in Tonto National Forest as you tear through rugged trails and stunning desert landscapes! Book your spot for the ATV Sand Buggy Tour and let’s make some unforgettable memories together.

ATV Sand Buggy Tour Details

Duration 2 hours (approximately)
Guided Tours All tours will have a guide
Departs Sugar Loaf Mtn./Sycamore Creek. Please refer to the Map and Directions page for directions to the trailhead.
Times Morning, Afternoon and Sunset Tours available. We can also provide custom times tailored to your schedule. Call to discuss (480-837-3966)
Cost
  • $299 per 2-seat sand buggy / $199 for single drivers
  • Taxes and fees are not included in price
Season These rzr style ATV tours are available year round
Skill level 16 years or older with valid driver’s license to drive
Includes Helmets, Gators, Beverages & Snacks
Notes  

  • Minimum age: 8 years old
  • Sunscreen and closed-toe shoes recommended
  • Don’t forget your camera!
  • This tour does not start at the Desert Dog Offroad store. You must meet the tour at Sugar Loaf Mtn./Sycamore Creek. Please refer to the Map and Directions page for directions to the trailhead.
  • It is the patrons responsibility to get to and from the trailhead. We do not recommend Uber or Lyft.
  • Transportation to the trailhead can be purchased when you book your tour.
  • If you get lost traveling to the trailhead and can not make the tour, there is no refund.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour starting.
  • Be respectful! There is other adventurers in your tour.  Do not be late, the guides can not wait for you!
  • Tours run rain or shine.
  • There is no alcohol or substances allowed on the tour.  If you arrive under the influence, you will not be allowed to do the tour and there is no refund.

Cancellation Policy
48 hour minimum cancellation notice required for full refund. 48 to 24 hours notice for 50% refund. No refunds within 24 hours of tour time. A $25 cc fee will be applied to all buggies cancelled. There is a no refund for corporate events within 5 business days.