Scottsdale's Original Jeep Tours

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On a Tour Last Week

 

This tour turned out to be a lot more than what one of our guests expected as she received this wonderful surprise!

Cookouts

Join us for the cookout of a lifetime. Our most popular spot is under the shade of mesquite trees along the Verde River. Your guests will enjoy the sounds of the river as they partake in their southwestern meal. Try one of our tours combined with this genuine southwestern feast.

We serve breakfast, lunch or dinner. We'll rustle up a real Western "stick to your ribs" menu or design one especially for your enjoyment. Try our authentic southwestern cookout or the unique Native American Feast inspired by recipes handed down from the Pima, Tohono O'odham, Apache, and Navaho Tribes of Arizona. For groups of 20 or more.

Sonoran Desert

The Sonoran Desert takes up over 100,000 square miles and covers parts of two states and two countries: the southern parts of Arizona and California in the United States and large parts of the states of Sonora, Baja California Norte and Baja California Sur in Mexico.

You’ve probably read that the Sonoran Desert is one of the most wildly diverse deserts in the world, but it is also one of the most ecologically balanced deserts in the world.

Nature Walk

 

Go on a fascinating and informative tour!

Jeep Tours

Before there were desert tour there was only desert. As family would come to town the interest was to go out to the desert. That’s how Arizona Desert Mountain Jeep Tours was born. Our first vehicle was a CJ7 jeep and from there we grow to be the largest company in Arizona. Now are company not only offers jeep tours we specialize in outdoor adventures of all types!

Wildlife

If conditions are favorable our trail takes you into areas where you can see desert tortoises, diamondback rattlers, javelina, greyfox, mule deer, and even badgers. In an effort to educate the public, upon special request, our guides will bring along a rattlesnake, king snake, scorpion, or even a tarantula. Our purpose is to alleviate any of the learned fears that people have about reptiles and arachnids. The wanton eradication of desert creatures such as rattlesnakes must be stopped. Our goal is an attempt to eliminate the fear of native species so they may continue to flourish in their environment.

Living Desert Ecotour

Come relax and enjoy the spectacular beauty of the Great Sonoran Desert, the lushest desert in the world. Four wheel through remote, pristine areas where the beauty and serenity of the desert come alive. Let our naturalist guide introduce you to the wonders of the desert flora and fauna, as well as give you a genuine appreciation of the delicate balance of life in the Sonoran ecosystem. Imagine hiking up a secluded canyon where you will find a natural spring flowing from the side of the mountain. Or consider descending into one of the few riparian areas in the state to experience the awesome beauty of the Verde River, where you may see the Bald eagles reintroduced several years ago in their natural habitat.

Our Genuine Cowboy Guides

Our guides are knowledgeable, fun and friendly!

Mesquite Trees

Mesquite tree develops one or more trunks covered with dark brown bark. Its short branches are equipped with sharp thorns that can reach 3 inches in length.

Mesquite tree develops 75 to 160 feet long taproot designed for the extraction of water hidden deep under the surface of the ground.

Mesquite tree develops bipinnate, feathery leaves that are usually composed of 9 pairs of oblong leaflets. Leaves can be bluish green or olive green in color.

Mesquite tree produces creamy white or yellowish flowers arranged in the form of catkins. Flowers contain both types of reproductive organs (perfect flowers).
Mesquite tree blooms during the spring and summer. Flowers are rich source of nectar which attracts bees, that are responsible for the pollination of this plant.

Anna's Hummingbird

Anna's hummingbirds live in a wide variety of habitats, including open woods, grasslands, forests and deserts. In recent years they have been found more often in backyard gardens where hummingbird feeders and exotic plantings provide them with food throughout the year. 

They are found from California east to far western Texas, north to southern British Columbia. They are a common year-round resident in lower elevations of southern and central Arizona.

Bobcat

The bobcat (Lynx rufus) can be identified most easily by its short bob-tail which is 2 to 8 inches long. The tail has black fur on the top and is white on the underside. It has a wide flat face with longer fur on the cheek area. It has long legs and big paws. Its color ranges from an orange-ish brown to pale gray with black spots and bars on it legs and chest and less noticeable spots throughout its body.

The bobcat can be found throughout the Sonoran Desert. It prefers rocky areas with plenty of plant cover, but can be found in mountain forests, riparian canyons, brushland, and in populated suburban areas.

"THE ORIGINAL" WESTERN DESERT JEEP ADVENTURE

Climb aboard our rugged 4-wheel drive, open-air jeeps and Blazers for the "western experience" of a lifetime. Witness the awesome grandeur of the Sonoran Desert as your friendly Cowboy guides gently bounce your group through a maze of cactus-lined trails and desert riverbeds. Your guides will spin yarns of the Old West and teach you the survival techniques used by our Native American Indians centuries ago.

 You'll thrill as you enter into a forest of 250 year old Saguaro Cactus and hear the secrets of our desert plants. Remember to always have your camera ready and be on the lookout for our desert critters as they quickly dart in and out of view. To quench your thirst we have a complimentary beverage on us! (A special breakfast, lunch or dinner can be included as part of your desert adventure at an additional cost) (4 Person Minimum) (3 to 4 Hours Beverages Included)

Wild West Cookouts

Join us for the cookout of a lifetime. Our most popular spot is under the shade of mesquite trees along the Verde River. Your guests will enjoy the sounds of the river as they partake in their southwestern meal. Try one of our tours combined with this genuine southwestern feast.

We serve breakfast, lunch or dinner. We'll rustle up a real Western "stick to your ribs" menu or design one especially for your enjoyment. Try our authentic southwestern cookout or the unique Native American Feast inspired by recipes handed down from the Pima, Tohono O'odham, Apache, and Navaho Tribes of Arizona

With our cookout we can provide a variety of entertainment from a three-piece western band, to a bluegrass band, or a country western soloist. Maybe the folks would enjoy country western dance lessons. A Native American evening could include world-class dancers, a storyteller, and a flutist. We can even have artisans crafting sand paintings, Kachinas, baskets, pottery, or jewelry. Let us design a memorable evening with great food and great entertainment!!!

Ride Them Broncos

Head 'em up, roll 'em out! Experience everything from the Original Desert Adventure plus take a one or two hour scenic horseback ride. Well-trained horses will take your group through spectacular desert and mountain terrain. On any tour, come prepared, always dress comfortably and wear closed-toed shoes. (4 person minimum)

Jeep Tours

Before there were desert tour there was only desert. As family would come to town the interest was to go out to the desert. That’s how Arizona Desert Mountain Jeep Tours was born. Our first vehicle was a CJ7 jeep and from there we grow to be the largest company in Arizona. Now are company not only offers jeep tours we specialize in outdoor adventures of all types!

Desert Photorally

High energy, team-building, competitive fun! In our unique desert setting this is the theme for an exciting adventure! Using a packet of clues, Polaroid camera, good sense and creativity teams of 5 to 6 works together in a 4-wheel drive vehicle as they search out unique landmarks, cacti and rock formations in the awesome "Sonoran Desert". Photographs are taken of teammates, in unique and compromising situations - all to be judged and graded at days' end with prizes awarded. (12 person minimum)

We Love It!

Come explore the Sonoran desert with us!

An Exciting Desert Adventure

Our goal is to give you an appreciation of the desert. We have been dedicated to our goal for 35 years. During those years we have taken out more people then all of the other tour companies combined. Many of those guests have come back year after year to enjoy this fun, exciting, desert adventure. Our guides are trained professionals who are entertaining and informative. They are what makes our adventure tours so memorable. Our company takes good care of their employees and they in turn take good care of our clients! We always received positive feedback from the folks who have enjoyed our unique desert experiences.

Sunset Dinner Tour

Arizona is best known for our fabulous sunsets. Folks travel from all over the world just to catch a picture of the desert panorama at dusk. Try one of our sunset tours including dinner at a real old Western Steakhouse. Enjoy Country Western music along with a real Ol' West floor show.