15 Desert Quad Safaris in the USA to Build a Day Around

1.Half-Day Mojave Desert ATV Tour from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,350 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $100Our pick

Leave the Strip for a guided 1.5-hour ATV ride on a private Mojave track near Lake Mead. Guides such as Koby, Kurt, Casey, Kenny, and Alex lead first-timers through desert terrain, with helmets, goggles, gloves, transport, and photo stops included. Expect a scenic, safety-first ride rather than a race.

“Koby was absolutely wonderful. Young and full of energy. I took my son on a work trip and he suggested this in my down time. We had a time! Go, go, go!”

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2.Nellis Dunes ATV Tour from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,967 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $95Best value

Meet your shuttle across from Mandalay Bay, then ride a single-rider ATV through the Las Vegas Dunes after a safety lesson. Guides including Harry, Kenny, Logan, and Casey help first-timers get comfortable. Expect dust, desert views, a photo stop, and a return shuttle to the Strip.

“We had a wonderful time. It was a must do if you are visiting Las Vegas. Harry, our guide, was the absolute best. He made the experience a hundred times better.”

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3.Las Vegas Desert ATV Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,358 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $109

Leave the Strip for a guided Mojave Desert ride on a 450cc ATV. You’ll receive a safety briefing, helmet, goggles, water, and roundtrip transport from Mandalay Bay. Guides such as Sierra, Nina, Ciara, and Brian have helped beginners handle sandy trails, hills, dust, and sunset views.

“It was a good experience. Speeds were so slow it was boring but not so fast you feared for your life. There was a couple with us who were a bit more timid so the guides were kind enough to split up up so we all didn’t have to go slow. I would recommend”

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4.3 Hour Guided TomCar ATV Experience in Sonoran Desert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,947 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $236

Drive a four-seat military-grade Tomcar through the Sonoran Desert near New River with guides such as Derek, Ken, Ross, and Jodi. Expect steep climbs, rocky trails, mountain views, plant and wildlife lessons, and time outside the vehicle. Drivers need a license and must be at least 16.

“Derek, our guide was excellent. He really knows about the Sonoran desert. It was fun to leave thoughts of the really world behind and enjoy the adventure.”

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5.Las Vegas Dunes ATV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,477 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Leave the Strip for Nellis Dunes on a small-group ATV tour limited to 12 people. You get round-trip transport, a safety lesson, helmet, goggles, gloves, and 60 minutes on new 2026 Polaris ATVs. Guides such as Mike, Vic, Asia, and Harry have earned praise for patient instruction and careful riding.

“So much fun!!!!!! I’m not adventurous so this was big for me. Was scared at first but my instructor was so amazing, and made sure everyone understood! Will definitely do again.”

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6.Guided Arizona Desert Tour by ATV – Centipede Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,386 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $107

From Rock Springs north of Phoenix, you’ll train, gear up, and ride for about two hours through the Bradshaw Mountains. Guides such as Mike, JB, Andrew, and Carmen lead you over rocky washes, past saguaros, and across the Agua Fria River Valley. Early departures bring cooler temperatures and smaller groups.

“mike our tour guide was very communicative and made sure we were all in the correct gear and informed us of what to expect. we had a 3pm tour and the views were amazing, the dessert gets a bit chilly but it is well worth the experience”

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7.Desert Off-Road UTV Tour, 2 hours, 2 people per vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,251 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

You’ll follow guides such as Karson, Spencer, Johnny, or Anna through more than 25 miles of Tonto National Forest near Fort McDowell. Drive a late-model UTV, stop for desert views and photos, and choose a sunset departure for cooler air and glowing mountain scenery.

“Get Johnny to give the tour, he did a great job and was very personable. We never were in danger under his leadership.”

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8.Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV – Centipede Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,216 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $107

You’ll drive a Kawasaki Teryx UTV through the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix, crossing rocky washes and the Agua Fria River. Guides such as Matt, Jesse, and Mayton add wildlife facts and desert history, while helmets, goggles, water, and safety training are included.

“So much fun! Our guide was great and gave knowledge and interesting facts! He made sure we were all safe as well.”

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9.Las Vegas Sand Dune ATV Tour in Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,036 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $124

Ride a single-passenger ATV through the Las Vegas Dunes after hotel pickup, safety training, and practice laps. Choose a 30- or 60-minute ride. Guides such as Ryan, Charlie, Mike, Brandi, Tito, and Victor help first-timers handle the hills, turns, and sand.

“We didn’t get a chance to experience this because the driver went to the other hotel but I updated it last week. He never gave a pick up time after he was the one in error going to the wrong location. He then claims he was here but we never saw him and he left. Tried calling back but he sent me to voicemail but was able to text. How ironic. Then u said just catch the bus to the location. Very rude!”

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10.UTV Dune Cruise and Surf at Coral Pink Sand Dunes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 785 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $139

Take a guided UTV ride across Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, pause for views and a short slot canyon walk, then sled or sandboard Star Dune. Guides including Drew, Mikey, Jack, and Tim keep the pace lively, with boards, water, and a ride back up the sand included.

“The whole experience start to finish was incredible! We took our kids ages ranging 17 - 5 and they all had a blast!”

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11.Ancient Ruins Tour – Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 684 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $150

Drive a UTV into the Bradshaw Mountains north of Phoenix, crossing desert trails, rocky obstacles, and the Agua Fria River before visiting Hohokam ruins. Guides such as Matt, Sami, Bryan, and Nate add useful desert, geology, and local history lessons to this three-hour outing.

“Awesome Experience Mike was great, very informative and fun, im so glad I did this tour, great time!”

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12.Las Vegas: Guided Las Vegas Desert ATV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 677 reviews · 3 hours · from $109

Meet at Mandalay Bay for a three-hour Mojave Desert ATV outing with a 40-minute van ride each way, a careful safety lesson, and one hour on the quad bike. Guides such as Ronin, Dustin, Wolf, Saxon, and Ciera are known for patient instruction. Morning and sunset departures are available.

“Matthew was a very knowledgeable and nice guide . The tour was worth every penny and don’t forget to bring a tip bc these guys deserve it . Mike was also very helpful. I was so mixed with emotions bc I had fun but that desert was not for me but I recommend definitely a 10/10 .”

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13.Scottsdale & Phoenix 2 Hour Desert Guided ATV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 485 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $235

Take a two-hour guided ATV ride from 4 Peaks Road into Tonto National Forest. Your guide sets the pace, explains the Sonoran desert, and stops for views of Weavers Needle and the lake. Helmets, goggles, water, snacks, and free photos are included, with pickup available only if selected.

“Spencer took our bachelorette party on a great adventure. Felt very safe and he was extremely knowledgeable. Made our day perfect. The landscape was amazing and our atvs were brand new”

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14.Guided Mojave Desert Off Road RZR Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 382 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114

Leave the Strip for a guided Polaris RZR ride through Mojave Desert terrain near Jean, Nevada. Expect a safety briefing, helmet, snacks, water, and about two hours on rugged trails, led by guides such as Brendan, Brandon, Nick, or Adrian. Drivers must be 18 or older.

“Best excursion I have ever been on!!! Great Ride through the Mountains and Desert. Got to see great views and get a little dirty 😊.”

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15.Thrilling 2-Hour ATV Off-Road Adventure In The Nellis Dunes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 381 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $155

Trade the Strip for Nellis Dunes, a 10,000-acre desert riding area about 20 minutes from Las Vegas. You will receive instruction, safety gear, and one hour on a single-rider ATV, with guides such as Angel, Gabby, Remy, and Chewy leading the group. Pickup and bottled water are included.

“My family tour was taken out without properly staff and training. Some of my family was left behind because the tour guy left them and they were lost and separated from the group about 20-30 minutes without the tour staff being aware. My grandson had to call me to get driver that picked them up to get a message to them. Several of them were injured, 2 went to hospital but are OK. I feel just the price I paid for 12 riders was enough to cover adequate staff. And if my family were going to structure the tour, I should gotten a discount or be refunded some of my…”

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