Private VIP Dune Buggy & UTV Tours from Scottsdale

Tour Highlights

• Your Group, Exclusively: No strangers on the trail - the guide, the route, and the pace belong to your party alone.
• Dedicated Private Guide: Customized pacing and route flexibility - slow down for the view or open it up.
• Start on Your Schedule: Custom start times built around your day, from crisp morning rides to golden-hour finishes.
• Swap at the Midpoint: Trade driver and passenger so everyone gets time behind the wheel.
• Free Action Photos: Your private run, captured by the team - included with every tour.

Tour Itinerary

Your private expedition begins at our OHV staging area in the Tonto National Forest - exact directions and your custom meeting time arrive with your confirmation. After a fitting for DOT-certified helmets, goggles, and a souvenir Face Gator, your private guide walks your group through a comprehensive safety and vehicle briefing.

Then the desert is yours. Pilot your 2-seat Polaris sand buggy behind your dedicated guide through sandy washes, rugged rock gardens, and seasonal water crossings - at your group's pace, with stops whenever you want them.

Swap drivers at the trail midpoint so everyone gets time behind the wheel, then ride out the rest of your 2+ hours before rolling back into the staging area - with free action photos of your private run to take home.

Pricing

From $349 per 2-seat buggy - two riders, one machine.
2-buggy minimum - every private tour starts with at least two buggies and scales to any group size.
Optional upgrades: premium snack package, boxed-lunch option, and round-trip resort transportation.
Contact us to confirm vehicles, group size, and your custom start time.

Who This Tour Is For

• Bachelor and bachelorette parties: The ultimate desert send-off for the bride tribe or the groom's crew - private buggies, your own guide, and free photos to prove it.
• Corporate and team outings: Trade the boardroom for the backcountry - fully handled team offsites with optional door-to-door transport.
• Proposals, anniversaries, and milestones: The desert entirely to yourselves at golden hour.
• Families and friend groups: One group, one guide, one trail - and nobody else on it.

VIP Private or Standard Tour - Which Is Right for You?

Our standard Scottsdale Dune Buggy Tour runs at fixed departure times and may include other guests on the trail. The VIP Private tour is your group only - a dedicated guide, a custom start time, and a pace and route tailored to you.

• Standard Dune Buggy Tour: $299 per 2-seat buggy, fixed departures, shared trail, guide shared with the group.
• VIP Private (this tour): From $349 per 2-seat buggy (2-buggy minimum), custom start times, your group only, dedicated guide, flexible pace and stops.

Looking to mix ATVs and UTVs instead? Our ATV & UTV Combo Tour covers mixed groups on one shared trail. Not sure which fits? Contact us and we'll point you to the right ride.

Requirements

• Skill Level: Beginner - no experience needed; full instruction and safety briefing included.
• Drivers: 16+ with a valid driver's license.
• Passengers: 8 years and older.
• Group Minimum: 2 two-seat buggies per private tour.
• Attire: Closed-toe shoes required. Helmets and goggles provided.

What's Included

• Private Guide: A dedicated expert guide for your group only.
• Vehicles & Fuel: Your private convoy of 2-seat Polaris sand buggies.
• Safety Gear: DOT-certified helmets, goggles, and a souvenir Face Gator.
• Refreshments: Snacks and cold beverages - premium snack package and boxed-lunch upgrades on request.
• Photos: Free action photos of your private tour.
• Permits: All Tonto National Forest trail permits.

What to Bring

• Footwear: Closed-toe shoes required.
• Clothing: Clothes you don't mind getting dusty.
• Sun Protection: Sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Camera: Your phone for extra shots (we take free photos, too).

Season & Departure Times

Private tours run year-round with custom start times built around your day - from crisp morning rides to golden-hour sunset finishes. Tell us the day and time you have in mind, and we'll design the rest.

Important Notes

BY RESERVATION ONLY: Every VIP tour is fully private, so availability is limited - please book in advance. A minimum of two 2-seat buggies is required per private tour. Exact meeting time and directions arrive with your confirmation.

Cancellation Policy

This tour has a 72-hour cancellation policy. Please read your confirmation email for details.

Have questions? Read our Dune Buggy FAQ.