Phoenix & Scottsdale - The Valley of the Sun

Things are different in the desert. The sky is bigger. The stars are brighter. The sunsets stop you in your tracks.  We still have real cowboys and rugged mountains and the kind of cactus most people see only in cartoons.  Projected against this rich backdrop is a panorama of urban sophistication:  resorts and spas that drop jaws and soothe souls.  Stadiums and arenas worthy of the world’s biggest sports spectacles. Restaurants with inspired cuisine and inspiring patio views.  Golf courses that beckon players year round.  Shopping centers as stylish and eclectic as the fashions they house.

This is the Valley of the Sun — Arizona’s urban heart and America’s sunniest metropolis.  With over 350 days of sunshine annually, the Valley presents the perfect opportunity to venture outdoors.  Situated in the heart of the unexpectedly lush Sonoran Desert, the opportunities for adventure are endless.  Explore the area’s rugged mountain parks, climb its iconic rocks, soar above the desert landscape, and float down the scenic rivers.  Whatever your passion, you’ll find it here!

Here are our recommendations for Valley adventures:

Canyoneering

• Canyon Bonanza
  • Enjoy two Arizona desert slot canyons in the same weekend
• Gorge-ous Canyoneering
  • Canyoneering in Arizona among weather-sculpted rock and steep cliff faces (October thru March)
• Slippery When Wet Canyoneering
  • Come enjoy a wet & wild canyoneering adventure with us! (April - September)

Rock Climbing

• Full-day Rock Climbing
  • Guided rock climbing adventures throughout Arizona!
• Half Day Rappelling Adventure
  • Let us show you the ropes!
• Half-day Rock Climbing
  • Guided rock climbing adventures in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona.
• Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing
  • Looking to learn the sport of rock climbing? This class will give you all the basics to get you started.

Mountain Biking

• Group Mountain Biking
  • Group mountain biking tours through the Sonoran Desert around Phoenix & Scottsdale
• Private Full-day Mountain Biking
  • Private, guided mountain biking tours in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area - intermediate to advanced riders
• Private Half-day Mountain Biking
  • Private, guided Phoenix & Scottsdale mountain biking tours for everyone - beginner to advanced!

Cycling

• Scottsdale Road Biking - Full Day
  • Up to 8 hours of road bike heaven
• Scottsdale Road Biking - Half Day
  • Guided road bike tours that are perfect for the avid cyclist, the visiting triathlete, or the casual road biker.
• Scottsdale Urban Bike Tours

Hiking

• Full-day Hiking
  • Take a guided hike through the Sonoran Desert in Arizona with your premier Southwestern guide company.
• Half-day Hiking
  • Guided hikes in the Sonoran Desert around Phoenix & Scottsdale
• Wildflower Hike
  • Arizona's wildflower season is amazing! Learn more about our desert's colors!

Air Tours

• Custom Helicopter Flight
  • Create your own private, personalized tour, or ask one of our seasoned pilots for suggestions on where to go
• Desert Lakes Helicopter Flight
  • Highlights include Red Mountain, the Superstition Mountains, Weavers Needle, Salt River Canyon, Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake, Four Peaks and the McDowell Mountains
• Evening Balloon Flight
  • View the Sonoran Desert from the air as the sun goes down, complete with candlelight hors d'oeuvres and breath taking views.
• Fountain Hills Helicopter Flight
  • Travel past the valley's most iconic mountains on your way to see the famous Fountain Hills fountain go off
• Morning Balloon Flight
  • Leaving from Phoenix, take a hot air balloon ride over the majestic Sonoran Desert, complete with champagne brunch and breath taking views.
• Night Helicopter Flight
  • Marvel at the city lights with a helicopter tour of Phoenix at night
• Scottsdale & Paradise Valley Helicopter Flight
  • Take a helicopter tour and experience more of scenic Arizona than you may ever have imagined - and never leave a single mark on the fragile desert.
• Spring Training Helicopter Fly-Over
  • See your favorite teams in action - from the air!
• Sunrise/Sunset Helicopter Flight
  • Take in the sunrise or sunset from the air
• Valley of the Sun Fixed Wing Flight
  • View the Sonoran Desert from the air in a small, 9 passenger plane!

Ground Tours

• Advanced Hummer Tour
  • Test the limits of what a Hummer can do!
• Apache Trail Tour
  • Take a guided ride along a historic route - the Apache Trail
• ATV Tour
  • An exhilarating ATV Tour in the Sonoran Desert is just minutes from Scottsdale & Phoenix
• Desert Jeep Tour
  • Guided 4X4 Jeep tours of the Sonoran Desert run by trained naturalists. A Phoenix Jeep tour experience like no other.
• Four Peaks Hummer Tour
  • Explore rugged trails in the Sonoran Desert 30 miles northeast of Phoenix
• Group Horseback Riding - 1 hr
  • See Arizona like the cowboys did with this guided horseback riding tour.
• Group Horseback Riding - 2 hr
  • Experience the Sonoran Desert by horseback on this 2 hour ride
• Land and Lake Combo Tour
  • Explore the Sonoran Desert and Saguaro Lake on this combo tour!
• Phx/Scottsdale City Highlights Tour
  • Enjoy the city highlights of Phoenix and Scottsdale as we do the driving for you
• Private Horseback Adventure
  • Wanna get away? Experience the best private horseback riding Phoenix has to offer. Add skeet shooting to your trip for an authentic cowboy experience.
• Rock & Ruins Hummer Tour
  • Travel past a ghost town & ancient ruins in the Bradshaw Mountains
• Segway Tour
  • Guided, narrated tours allow you to learn the history and see the beautiful sights of the Phoenix area while mastering the Segway.
• Sonoran Desert Shooting Adventure
  • Arizona's most unique Arizona outdoor shooting experience
• Sonoran Desert Stargazing Tour
  • See the desert thru night vision, along with a presentation by a professional Astronomer
• UTV Tour
  • Explore Sonoran Desert trails in a 4-person off-road vehicle!

Water Tours

• Advanced Stand Up Paddle Boarding
  • Travel down river, negotiating turns in moderate river currents
• Beginner Stand Up Paddle Boarding
  • Enjoy a relaxing stand-up paddle board (SUP) adventure in the beautiful Sonoran Desert in Arizona
• Fishing Trip - Group
  • Group fishing trips at Lake Pleasant, in a 24ft Ranger Bay Boat
• Fishing Trip Full Day
  • 8-hour guided fishing trips on one of the valley's Bass-filled lakes
• Fishing Trip Half Day
  • 4-hour guided fishing trips on one of the valley's Bass-filled lakes
• Kayaking
  • Enjoy a smooth Kayak trip down the lower Salt River
• Land and Lake Combo Tour
  • Explore the Sonoran Desert and Saguaro Lake on this combo tour!
• Rafting
  • Rafting in Arizona gives the opportunity to see wildlife in their native environment

Multi-Day Tours

• Canyon Bonanza
  • Enjoy two Arizona desert slot canyons in the same weekend