13 Phoenix ATV & Quad Tours Worth the Deposit

1.3 Hour Guided TomCar ATV Experience in Sonoran Desert

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.Sidewinder ATV Training & Centipede Tour Combo – Guided ATV Training & Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 456 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $179

Start with up to an hour of ATV practice, then follow a professional guide through the Bradshaw Mountains north of Phoenix. You get a helmet, goggles, face mask, and water. Guides such as Andrew, Dallas, Nate, Rich, and Shot have helped beginners handle the rougher sections with confidence.

“We had a great time - Nate was great with my daughter (it was her first time on an ATV). We ended up doing the UTV tour with Sam and learned a lot of interesting things about the desert”

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6.Self-Guided Centipede Desert UTV Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 378 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $107

Take a self-guided, multi-passenger UTV into the Black Canyon desert near New River. After check-in and safety training, you can explore marked trails at your own pace with up to three friends. Helmets, goggles, face masks, water, and a paper map are included.

“Lots of fun and well managed. The guided experience is definitely the way to go. Scenery was beautiful.”

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7.Self-Guided Centipede Desert ATV Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $107

At Arizona Outdoor Fun near New River, you’ll learn to handle a single-passenger ATV, complete a practice course, then ride marked desert trails at your own pace. Staff such as Mike, Jesse, Brandon, and Sam are known for careful instruction and safety checks. Ages 16 and up can drive.

“Very nice staff and very helpful for beginners, would definitely recommend to anyone to come by especially couples for a 1st date”

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8.Sonoran Desert: Guided UTV or ATV Desert Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 279 reviews · 2 hours

Drive a UTV or ATV through the Sonoran Desert near the Agua Fria River Valley, about 45 minutes north of Phoenix. A guide such as JB, Nate, or Bryan leads you through Bradshaw Mountain trails, explains desert plants and history, and helps you handle steep, dusty terrain.

“Great tour and our guide was the best!! Perfect outing and great value for the money!”

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9.Phoenix: Self-Drive ATV/UTV Rental in the Sonoran Desert

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 95 reviews · 2 hours

Choose a single ATV or a multi-seat UTV, learn the controls with an instructor, then follow desert trails near the Bradshaw Mountains. Guides such as Sam, Joaquin, Holland, and Matt are available for guided rides, but the rental option lets you explore independently.

“I chose to do the group drive instead. Great UTV ride and instructor experience. However, the cotton head covering/face mask that was provided didn’t block all of the dirt. When i took it off i had dirt on my hair and during the ride i could tell it was also getting on my mouth. I’d recommend riders also wear something to protect their hair (scarf, hat, bonnet) underneath what they provide. Maybe a standard face mask underneath as well.”

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10.Phoenix: Sonoran Desert Guided ATV Training

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 29 reviews · 1 hour · from $54Best value

Learn ATV controls, safety, and off-road handling during a one-hour session in the Sonoran Desert. Your English-speaking certified guide coaches you through turns, bumps, and hills on your own ATV. You must be 16 to drive, and the session is training only, not the full two-hour desert tour.

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11.Box Canyon and Pinal Mountains Half-Day ATV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $233

Join Arizona ATV Adventures for a four-hour ride from Florence through the Pinal Mountains and Box Canyon. You’ll drive about 30 miles of rough trails, see Native American petroglyphs and an old stagecoach stop, and spend six miles in the canyon. Guides Ray and Bill have led recent outings.

“The scenery was beautiful my guide Bill was very knowledgeable. It was everything I expected and more. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone. Thanks Bill had a great day.”

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12.Sonoran Desert: Guided 2-Hour UTV Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours

Take a guided two-hour UTV ride near Fort McDowell, where you can drive off-road through the Sonoran Desert in a four-seat vehicle. Expect an English-speaking guide, safety gear, water, and photos, with past guides including Mitch, Tom, Devo, and Chad.

“Fun times! Felt very safe with Mitch our guide.”

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13.Sonoran Desert: Beginner ATV Training & Desert Tour Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $170

Spend three hours with Arizona Outdoor Fun learning ATV basics on the Sidewinder course before joining a guide on the Centipede Tour. You’ll handle bumps, turns, and hills, then ride through Sonoran Desert canyons while hearing about local wildlife, history, and survival skills.

“We had a great time. Matt was awesome while we did the UTV tour through the dessert. This is a must. 10/10.”

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