Absolutely amazing! The views, the ride, the snacks, all of it 10 out of 10. Gill and Isabelle were incredible hosts. They were very informative, inclusive of everyone, and always ensured everyone felt comfortable and safe. Gill takes some wicked pictures and videos, which he sends to you in a sweet individualized collection at the end of the day. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- If you would prefer the guide to be your driver, please contact us in advance.
- Kids seat
- Photos and videos
- Speaker for music while riding Exclusive add-on only we offer
- Guests drive their own UTV during the tour, with the guide leading from the front.
- Starting point: Use GPS Coordinates: 33.741623, -111.734575
- Required permits
- Whip lights and Rock lights, Exclusive add-on
- Safety gear (helmet, goggles, seat belt, door net, and gaiter neck) is mandatory and included
- Guide
- UTV (vehicle)
- Bottled water and light snack
Excludes
- No-alcohol, cannabis or other drugs (before and during the tour)
- Valid driver license (Driver must be 21 years old and older)
- Guests must be at least 4 years old
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- The meeting point is a large sand parking lot at the intersection of E Rio Verde Dr & N 160th St in North Scottsdale. Please use only the GPS coordinates or the Google Maps link below: GPS Coordinates: 33.741623, -111.734575
Return
- The meeting point is a large sand parking lot at the intersection of E Rio Verde Dr & N 160th St in North Scottsdale. Please use only the GPS coordinates or the Google Maps link below: GPS Coordinates: 33.741623, -111.734575
Itinerary
Travelers will explore the stunning landscapes of Tonto National Forest and the Sonoran Desert on a guided UTV adventure. Your guests will drive through winding canyons, scenic desert trails, and wide‑open vistas filled with towering saguaros, desert wildlife, and rugged mountain views.
Visiting canyons
Stop at the Rio Verde River
Language Offered
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
Reviews
We had an excellent time with Gil! He did an amazing job showing us beautiful landscape and the sunset. He was the perfect guide! It far exceeded our expectations!
Absolutely the best excursion I have ever been on. Isabelle checked us in and Gil was our guide. Both individuals were extremely nice, answered all questions and were thorough with what was required. Key points: UTVs were comfortable and capable in handling the desert terrain Music was a game changer Video and pictures…no extra charge Face bandana…no extra charge The sunrise was breathtaking Gil was the most attentive tour guide I have ever encountered. He loves his job, it shows by how he treated everyone on the tour. I would definitely do this tour again.
Such an amazing experience! So much fun with the group. Love the guide taking pictures and video of our experience. Could not recommend this more!!
Gil provided a wonderful tour. The UTV experience was great. The views in canyon were simply amazing. The best tour we have ever experienced.
Our 2 hour trip lasted closer to 3 hours. Our guide, Gil, was amazing. He took photos, shared stories and created a memorable video. We traveled with 13 & 15 year old boys, they enjoyed it too. You get very dusty. We had planned to eat dinner out afterwards, but we all required showers. We all wore shorts, but I think light weight pants might be more preferable.
The whole experience was amazing from start to finish despite the rain and mud.
Great directions sent prior to our tour! Gill was such a great tour guide! We had an absolute blast!!!
We had the best time. This was the last thing we did before leaving Arizona and it was ‘the icing on the cake’. Would highly recommend going at 4:45pm so you can see the sunset. Our guide Gill was so friendly and engaging. He kept checking on us to make sure we were good. He had plenty of cold water for us and snacks! Highly recommend, totally worth the money!!!
Beautiful scenery, great trails, and such a fun way to experience the Arizona desert. Guill was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole adventure even better. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommended!
What a great experience! We had so much fun and would definitely go again if we are back in Scottsdale. This is the highlight of our trip so far!
This was the best experience we have ever done as a family! The driving aspect was so much fun and felt like an adventure, while still feeling safe with our 6 year old in the back. My husband carefully followed exactly how our guide handled the route and loved driving. I loved being a passenger. Our daughter smiled and laughed throughout the trip and wasn’t nervous at all. We were able to play our own music via Bluetooth, which was a fun touch and added to the experience. The views were absolutely out of this world. I loved how carefully thought out the stops were along the way, so we could experience the different terrains. Each location offered something unique and made the backdrops different for the photos. Gil kindly took many pictures of us as a family. Even more special was the video reel Gil created afterwards, combining little clips of us driving with our photos. The hospitality was fantastic too. Cold water was flowing throughout, which was very much appreciated in the Arizona heat. We were even offered a snack half way through. Gil was friendly and knowledgeable about the area. On our way back he even pulled over to point out a rattle snake. A friendly and knowledgeable guide, wonderful hospitality, stunning views, a fun adventure and photos we’ll treasure for a lifetime. I couldn’t recommend this experience more highly for families.
This was the best experience we have ever done as a family! The driving aspect was so much fun and felt like an adventure, while still feeling safe with our 6 year old in the back. My husband carefully followed exactly how our guide handled the route and loved driving. I loved being a passenger. Our daughter smiled and laughed throughout the trip and wasn’t nervous at all. We were able to play our own music via Bluetooth, which was a fun touch and added to the experience. The views were absolutely out of this world. I loved how carefully thought out the stops were along the way, so we could experience the different terrains. Each location offered something unique and made the backdrops different for the photos. Gil kindly took many pictures of us as a family. Even more special was the video reel Gil created afterwards, combining little clips of us driving with our photos. The hospitality was fantastic too. Cold water was flowing throughout, which was very much appreciated in the Arizona heat. We were even offered a snack half way through. Gil was friendly and knowledgeable about the area. On our way back he even pulled over to point out a rattle snake. A friendly and knowledgeable guide, wonderful hospitality, stunning views, a fun adventure and photos we’ll treasure for a lifetime. I couldn’t recommend this experience more highly for families.
We had a fantastic experience with our guide, and safety was their top priority. They made sure everyone had a great time, and the tour was family-friendly and adventurous, making it a memorable experience for everyone. The sunset tour was the best experience of Scottsdale's! !
Super awesome. Cars and equipment were top notch and trails were an absolute blast to drive through. Spectacular views. Super chill guide. Plenty of water and snacks. No complaints from me, will definitely come back again.
bsolutely amazing experience!! All the equipment was brand new or extremely clean. Everything was well maintained and very personal. The guide was knowledgeable and attentive giving snacks and ice cold water anytime we asked or stopped for a break. Unforgettable trails and perfect excursion for family or friends.
My husband and I did the sunset tour. Gil, the guide was amazing! Isabel was also very helpful and amazing as well. We would highly recommend this experience to anyone who is out for adventure and fun!
We had an absolutely amazing time! Gill & Isabelle were so lovely and kind. The views were spectacular & Gill’s driving was superb. We will def be back!
Awesome time with awesome guide!
Gill and Isabelle were amazing guides. When we arrived they were prepared and friendly. The ride was scenic and enjoyable. Gill seemed to be very knowledgeable of the area. He moved at the pace the group wanted. We happened to be with a faster group which we loved. They provided ice cold water if needed and snacks at the halfway point. We did the sunset trip which I would highly recommend. Would 100% do this again.
Gil and his wife are very nice people. The directions to finding the meet up spot were spot on. when we arrived, they were very welcoming and prepared. They thought of everything water, snacks, all the necessary gear. The ride was really fun. We covered all the possible terrain and got some great photos. Off you’re thinking about booking, do it! it’s a very cool way to see the desert. We will definitely do this again.
We had a great experience with Guillaume our guide. They have 2 and 4 person UTV’s we had the 4 and it was a good size for 4 adults. We had 4 stops along the way to take pictures, he also helped and took pictures of everyone and sent them to me. It’s a quick process once you get there as long as you fill out everything before. The ride was bumpy but that why you take a UTV. It was a fun long ride for the money. And saw a beautiful sunset.
Had a great time.Good value.Beautiful scenes of the desert. Gil does a great job showing the way!
A truly amazing experience that was worth every bit of the time and money! The owners/guides are an amazing couple who went out of their way to ensure a memorable trip. I will definitely do this again when I'm back in town!
Excellent tour with amazing hospitality! Friendly staff, great experience, and lots of fun. A must-do when visiting Scottsdale. Highly recommend!
Awesome ride and would go again! Going in the morning and beating the heat was definitely worth it. I know end of day and sunsets are nice to look at but since we were used to being two timezones ahead, early day activities for us well. Gil the owner was our guide and super cool and friendly. Gave us a bit of background about the area and made it fun. Machines were easy to operate
Gill and Isabelle have done a great job with their tour and make sure each guest has a fun experience. All their UTVs are in great condition and Gill is a solid tour guide. The track takes you throughout various hills and valleys with a solid view of the surrounding area. They provide water and snacks and occasional breaks. The meet up point is easy to get to and the tracks themselves provide a fun ride to do on the UTVs. If you are looking for a UTV tour this is the one to take.
We booked this for my friend’s bachelorette party and had the best time!! Finding the location was very easy to figure out with the instructions given. Gill was our guide and he killed it! Was extremely nice, he offered to take our picture at every stop and even put together a short video of the day for us. We had an amazing time and would 1000% recommend for anyone and everyone to book!
This was the best experience coming to Arizona for the first time and would definitely come back and do again!
Great ride! You will be dirty from all the dirt so don’t wear your good clothes.
This was honestly hands-down, the best tour. Just great friendly people the tour lasted two hours much longer than what I expected. It was well worth it..
Amazing experience on the sunset tour in the two seater UTV Spider. Gil did an outstanding job leading us on a 2+ hour tour through the desert. He even provided plenty of water and snacks. Loved flying through the riverbed with the scenery all around you. Taking beautiful pictures at sunset of quintessential Arizona was the best part. Gil is just getting started with Bigfoot Desert Adventures, but with his personality and dedication to his customers, he should do very well.
This was for sure a 5 star experience. Despite being summer and a very hot day, it’s still perfectly fine with the wind from driving the vehicles at good speed. Nice, friendly and professional service, and the vehicles are fresh, well equipped and maintained. Highly recommended!
We had an amazing time with Bigfoot Desert Adventures! Throughout the 2 hour ride you have plenty of photo and video opportunities of the great scenic views as well as your ride through the desert. Guillaume and his wife (the business owners) are wonderful people who truly make sure everyone's experience is a memorable one. We are truly glad we booked with them and look forward to booking with them again in the future when we come back to Arizona. We recommend everyone visiting the area to book with Bigfoot Desert Adventure UTV Tours!!!
The sunset UTV tour was amazing!! Gill and his wife made the process so smooth and easy. Gill was the guide and made stops along the way for photo opportunities. I would HIGHLY suggest this tour for anyone in the area. It is beautiful and so fun!
Such a fun and exhilarating way to explore this beautiful desert landscape! The scenery was stunning, UTV was a thrill to drive, and the entire tour was well organized. Bigfoot Desert Adventures planned a beautiful route and had all the logistics coordinated making this adventure easily accessible to anyone just visiting the area. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to discovering the desert in a new way.
Absolutely awesome experience! Gil was an excellent tour guide and made sure we saw all of the cool sights. He provided all the safety gear we needed, water, and snacks! This was so much fun- I highly recommend!!
I couldn’t recommend this tour more! They were so accommodating leading up to the tour, so lovely to speak with, and the tour was an absolute blast. It’s an easy uber to and from Scottsdale. Truly a must do!!!!
If you’re visiting Scottsdale, this tour is a MUST DO! We booked the Bigfoot Desert Adventure UTV Tour for our bachelorette party and had an absolute blast. The music was blasting, the vibes were high, and it was such a fun way to see the desert. Gill was awesome—he made sure everyone was having a great time, stopped at plenty of spots for pictures, and kept us stocked with water and snacks throughout the tour. It was the perfect mix of adventure, sightseeing, and fun. Our whole group was smiling and laughing the entire time. One of the highlights of our trip for sure. Thanks, Gill, for such a fun and memorable experience!
We went out this evening on a UTV with Bigfoot Desert Adventure tours for the sunset tour. Our guide Gil was very personable and knowledgeable of all the best spots for views and pictures. He even took lots of great pictures of our family for us. He is super nice and the vehicle was in great shape, comfortable and safe. We would highly recommend to couples, families or groups.
Driving was fun safe. You can hook your music up and enjoy the views of the desert very relaxing would do again
Best tour ever! Gill is incredible!
I went and did two tours in march the weather and the views were breathtaking, plus our guide was the best he made sure we all felt comfortable and safe during the ride.
Exceptional UTV experience! Guillaume was an excellent tour guide. Very accommodating and memorable!!
I recommend this activity 100%. I experienced it with the 2 other companies in the region, but this one is by far the best. The customer is Guillaume's number one priority. He even provides water bottles, snacks, photos, and video editing! It is a true turnkey service. He knows all the trails in the region. The machines are in excellent condition, which inspires confidence. Thank you, we will return 😀
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