Phoenix lies in the Sonoran desert, which covers more than 162,000 square miles. It features a varied landscape that includes rivers and forests, and is home to mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. The perfect way to experience this beautiful desert is by going on an ATV adventure. Here are a few of the top tours to choose from.
Desert Wolf Tours
This company has been rated as Arizona’s No. 1 in Desert ATV Adventures. If you choose to go on one of the adventures this company has on offer, you will drive an authentic Tomcar that will seamlessly navigate any rough terrain you might encounter. Your guides will lead you through the Sonoran desert, where you will view beautiful mountain vistas, vast stretches of desert, and rivers, as well as a variety of animals.
There are different packages that you could opt for. With the Half-Day Tomcar ATV Tour, which costs $165 per person, you will drive your Tomcar through the varied landscape of the desert. Your guide will show you ancient Indian ruins, a freshwater oasis, an old stagecoach trail, and much more. With the Tomcar Scorpion Hunt package, you will watch a beautiful sunset and then drive through the desert night, searching for scorpions that glow like the moon under LED UV lights. If you are lucky, you might also see coyotes or even a mountain lion. This package also costs $165 per person.
For those who like their guns, opt for the Half-Day Tour + Machine Gun Adventure package. This will cost you $315 per person.
Stellar Adventures
Stellar Adventures offers many different trails and packages that will take you deep into the Sonoran desert to one of the most secluded sites in the Southwest. The Guided Arizona ATV Adventure package will take you on a trail through the diverse and beautiful landscape of the desert, where you will see the vast Tonto National Forest with its lush pine trees, offering a striking contrast to the desert scenery. This is a challenging tour, though; expect to ford creeks, navigate sandy washes, and ascend rocky slopes. This package will cost you $180 for a single person and $300 for two.
With the Arizona UTV Adventure Package, you will get to drive a Kawasaki Teryx4 UTV, which will effortlessly crawl boulders and slide over the desert. A UTV adventure for two will cost you $375, and a sunset tour for four is $550. For an extra $250, you can enjoy some stargazing with a professional astronomer.
Drinks and snacks are included in all tours.
Green Zebra Adventures
This company offers exhilarating off-road adventures through the Sonoran desert that promise to be fun for the whole family. You will have an experienced local guide, and will get to drive your own Tomcar. At scenic stops, your guide will inform you about the culture, geography, and history of the area. A one-hour tour will cost you $99 per adult and $59 per child, whereas a two-hour tour will cost you $149 per adult and $89 per child.
If you want to get into the big outdoors and enjoy some adventure while also learning about the geography and history of the beautiful Sonoran desert, book an ATV tour today.
“Valley Of Fire, ATV Adventure” via Flickr by Bodyalive NJ. Used with permission via CC BY 2.0 / cropped from original
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