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:
Arizona Canyoneering - Dry
This dry Arizona canyoneering adventure will have you hiking, rappelling, scrambling and sometimes rock climbing through one of our spectacular slot canyons
Duration: Approximately 3-5 hours in the canyon.
Arizona Canyoneering - Wet
Wet Arizona canyoneering is a wet adventure wonderland. You'll hike, wade, swim, scramble, rappel and maybe even cliff-jump through one of our amazing canyons.
Duration: Approximately 3-5 hours in the canyon.
Arizona Rock Climbing - Full Day
This guided full day rock Scottsdale, Arizona climbing adventure is intended for experienced climbers and/or groups 5+; we tailor each climb to your abilities.
Duration: 6+ hours
Arizona Rock Climbing - Half Day
These half-day guided Arizona rock climbing adventures in Scottsdale are tailored to you (and your group's) climbing abilities.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing in Scottsdale
Learn outdoor rock climbing in Scottsdale with our private class! Master safety skills and techniques to confidently follow a lead climber.
Duration: Full day
Scottsdale & Phoenix Rappelling
Master rappelling with expert guidance, learning safe techniques while creating unforgettable memories on this thrilling adventure!
Duration: 3-4 hours
Guided Scottsdale Mountain Biking
These thrilling, guided mountain bike tours in the deserts outside of Scottsdale are perfect for any rider - beginner to advanced.
Duration: approximately 3 hours.
Guided Scottsdale Road Biking
Ride Scottsdale roads with expert guides on customized road biking tours, featuring scenic routes, challenging climbs, and high-performance equipment.
Duration: 2.5-3 Hours
Scottsdale E-bike Tours
Explore Scottsdale’s scenic neighborhoods, canals, and green spaces on a fun, guided e-bike tour with expert insights and fresh desert air.
Duration: 1.5-2 hours
Scottsdale Urban Bike Tours
Our guided 1/2 day neighborhood bike tour is a great way to get some casual exercise and do sightseeing around Scottsdale’s beautiful green spaces, waterways and friendly corridors.
Duration: 2-3 hours "in the saddle".
Guided Camelback Mountain Hiking
Hike Phoenix’s iconic Camelback Mountain, conquering steep trails, boulder scrambles, and thrilling ascents for breathtaking 360-degree desert views.
Duration: 3-4 Hours
Guided Scottsdale & Phoenix Hiking
Hike South Mountain’s Hidden Valley, exploring Fat Man’s Pass, caves, petroglyphs, and scenic viewpoints with an expert guide.
Duration: 3-4 hours of on-trail time.
Guided Scottsdale Sunrise & Sunset Hikes
Start or end your day with a guided hike in a classic Sonoran Desert setting while enjoying our spectacular sunrises or sunsets. They're real, and they're spectacular
Duration: approx. 2 hours of on-trail time.
City Lights Helicopter Flights in Scottsdale
Soar above Phoenix and Scottsdale at night on a romantic helicopter flight, admiring the breathtaking city lights after sunset. This is perfect for couples!
Duration: 30 Minutes
Colors and Canyons (Van & Helicopter tour)
This guided Grand Canyon tour will showcase all that is Arizona as you travel from Scottsdale & Phoenix to the Canyon where you'll get to experience it from the air and ground.
Duration: Full day (approx. 12-13 hours)
Custom Arizona Helicopter Flights
Create your own custom helicopter flight. We can do private tours to the Grand Canyon and beyond. Are you staking a mining claim (yes, we've done that) we can help.
Duration: Custom
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
Duration: 40 Minutes
Fountain Hills Helicopter Flight
This Scottsdale based helicopter flight will take you over some of Arizona's iconic topography on your way to one of the world's tallest fountains.
Duration: Flight time is 30 minutes.
Phoenix & Scottsdale Arial Flight
The Valley of the Sun is a sprawling metropolis situated in the middle of the vast Sonoran Desert. Get a feel for the size of our wonderful city from the air.
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
Phoenix Balloon Flight - Evening
Soar at sunset over the Sonoran Desert, then toast with champagne and enjoy gourmet treats on this unforgettable hot air balloon ride.
Duration: Flight time is approximately 60 minutes (adjustments may be required due to weather conditions).
Phoenix Balloon Flight - Morning
Soar over the Sonoran Desert at sunrise on a serene hot air balloon ride, followed by a champagne toast and breakfast.
Duration: Approximately 3 hours in total.
Scottsdale & Paradise Valley Helicopter Flight
Fly over Paradise Valley’s impressive homes and green golf courses, then soar around Squaw Peak Mountain and famous Camelback Mountain, one of the most iconic locations in Phoenix.
Duration: 15 minutes
Spring Training Helicopter Fly-Over
Phoenix/Scottsdale is home to one of the greatest national pastimes - baseball's Spring Training. Tour the fields and watch your team's action from the air.
Duration: Flight times range from 45-90 minutes
Sunset Helicopter Flights in Scottsdale
Arizona's sunsets are legendary and the view from a helicopter is even better. This is a great flight for the romantic in you.
Duration: 30 Minutes
Apache Trail Tour
The Apache Trail, once an Apache trade route, winds through mountain passes, revealing Arizona’s dramatic landscapes and showing why Apaches easily evaded the cavalry.
Duration: Approximately 8 hours
Colors and Canyons (Van & Helicopter tour)
This guided Grand Canyon tour will showcase all that is Arizona as you travel from Scottsdale & Phoenix to the Canyon where you'll get to experience it from the air and ground.
Duration: Full day (approx. 12-13 hours)
Grand Canyon Day Tour with Sedona
This guided scenic road tour will take you from Phoenix or Scottsdale to the Grand Canyon, traveling through the ever-changing and diverse topography of Arizona.
Duration: Full day - approximately 12 hours.
Grand Canyon Express- From Phoenix & Scottsdale
Do you want to visit the Grand Canyon but don't want to spend time at other scenic attractions? This is the tour for you! Maximize your time at the Crown Jewel of the Natural Wonders of the World.
Duration: Full day - approximately 12 hours.
Off-Road 4x4 Blazer Tour
Are you an adventurer who wants to experience the Great Wide Open without getting rocked right out of your seat? Come experience the Sonoran Desert in a Chevy M1009 Blazer.
Duration: Approximately 3.5-4 hours
Private Guided Horseback Adventure
Wanna get away? Experience the best private horseback riding Phoenix has to offer. You'll also get to play cowboy games in an authentic Western town.
Duration: Riding time is about 1-1.5 hours, however the total duration depends on how long you play the cowboy games.
Scottsdale & Phoenix ATV Tour
Experience an adrenaline-pumping ATV tour in the Sonoran Desert near Scottsdale and Phoenix—ride fast, but your guide will ride faster!
Duration: 2-hours on the trail
Scottsdale & Phoenix UTV Tour
Gear up for an adrenaline-pumping UTV adventure, conquering rugged trails, desert boulders, and lush forest with expert guides!
Duration: Approximately 2 hours of on-trail time.
Scottsdale 4x4 Dune Buggy UTV Tour
An exhilarating UTV/Dune-buggy tour in the Sonoran Desert is just minutes from Scottsdale & Phoenix. You'll rip around as fast as you're willing to go, but we promise — the guide will go faster.
Duration: approximately 2 hours on the trail
Scottsdale Desert Jeep Tour
Guided 4X4 Jeep tours of the Sonoran Desert run by trained naturalists. This is the perfect combination of adventure, nature and the Wild West. Suitable for kids and grandparents.
Duration: Approx. 4 hours, including transportation time.
Scottsdale Hummer Tour - Advanced
This Phoenix-based adventure will test the limits of the Hummer while simultaneously showcasing the biologically diverse Sonoran Desert. Buckle up and hold on!
Duration: 3-4 Hours
Scottsdale Margarita & Taco Tour
Savor Old Town Scottsdale’s food, drinks, and culture on a guided tour through its vibrant districts, rich with history, nightlife, and charm.
Duration: 3-hours
Scottsdale Wine or Beer Tour
Explore Scottsdale’s history, flavors, and charm on a luxury 3-hour guided tour, tailored to your tastes and interests.
Duration: 3-Hours
Sonoran Desert Hummer Tour
Experience the capabilities of the H1 Hummer as you explore rugged trails and roads in the Sonoran Desert under the shadow of the Four Peaks Wilderness.
Duration: Approx. 3-4 hours.
Craft Beer Tour - Tempe
Visit some of Arizona's top awarded breweries & cideries on this luxury guided tour.
Duration: 4.5 hours
Scottsdale Margarita & Taco Tour
Savor Old Town Scottsdale’s food, drinks, and culture on a guided tour through its vibrant districts, rich with history, nightlife, and charm.
Duration: 3-hours
Scottsdale Wine or Beer Tour
Explore Scottsdale’s history, flavors, and charm on a luxury 3-hour guided tour, tailored to your tastes and interests.
Duration: 3-Hours
Arizona Canyoneering - Wet
Wet Arizona canyoneering is a wet adventure wonderland. You'll hike, wade, swim, scramble, rappel and maybe even cliff-jump through one of our amazing canyons.
Duration: Approximately 3-5 hours in the canyon.
Guided Phoenix & Scottsdale Kayaking - Lake
Kayak scenic Saguaro Lake, enjoying a peaceful adventure for all skill levels while learning about the vital role of water in the desert.
Duration Approximately 1.5-2.5 hours on the water.
Guided Phoenix & Scottsdale Rafting
Float the Salt River through Tonto National Forest, spotting wild horses and bald eagles while enjoying Arizona’s stunning desert-water contrast.
Duration: Approximately 1.5-2 hours on the water, depending on water flow
Guided Scottsdale & Phoenix Kayaking - River
Looking to cool off a bit? Try a guided Scottsdale & Phoenix kayaking tour on the Salt River. See a new side of the desert and look for wild horses!!
Duration: Approximately 2-3 hours on the water.
Guided Stand Up Paddle Boarding - Lake
The stand up paddleboard (SUP) tour is perfect for first-timers & beginners; taking place on the still waters of Saguaro Lake this is the perfect introduction to the sport.
Duration: Approximately 1.5-2 hours on the water; depends on group pace.
Guided Stand Up Paddle Boarding - River
This guided SUP tour will have you paddling along the scenic Salt River. Because water in the desert is the most valuable resource it's likely you'll see wildlife. Keep your eye out for wild horses!
Duration: Approximately 1.5-2 hours on the water
Phone: 480-420-7940
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