Sonoran Desert To MountainTop Jeep Tour minutes from Scottsdale | 2 hours 30 minutes

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Sonoran Desert To MountainTop Jeep Tour minutes from Scottsdale
2 Adults x $175.00
$350.00
Approx Total
$350.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Bottled water
  • Complementary Snacks at Mountaintop Studio
  • Gift Shop
  • Studio Activities: Steer Head Roping, Cornhole & Horseshoes
  • Restroom Facilities
  • Tour Guide gratuity

Overview

Board our Custom Jeep Gladiator and head ten minutes North into Tonto National Forest for off-road slow-crawl through Rackensack Canyon. Your expert desert guide will identify unique plants of the rugged Upper Sonoran Desert along with discussion of the Canyon's Ancient Indian Ruins. You then climb 900 vertical feet over 1.5 miles into Chaparral Vegetation zone with breathtaking views at 4500 foot elevation summit. The short ride to the top can be a bit dusty & bouncy but is also exhilarating fun with entertaining narration and educational photo stops along trail. At the Rammed Earth, Mountain Top Studio you will enjoy complimentary snacks with free time to relax on patio while taking in jaw dropping vistas or try your hand at Steer Head Roping, Cornhole and Horseshoes before return trip to Civilization.

Meeting points

Pickup at Carefree Town Center on East side of their World Famous 35 Foot Tall Sundial (Near Hampton Inn). White Jeep Gladiator with Rackensack Canyon Tour Signage will be parked there ready for boarding at your designated departure time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Town of Carefree Sundial

    Designated Departure location for our tours is in Carefree, Arizona Town Center on the East side of their World Famous Sundial. Come early and stay late to enjoy the small town hospitality of this beautiful community with excellent restaurants and unique shops in abundance. Read more about Historic 1880's Gold Mine Jeep Adventure near Scottsdale-Phoenix - https://www.viator.com/tours/Scottsdale/Historic-1880s-Gold-Mine-Jeep-Adventure-minutes-from-Scottsdale/d38685-432942P1?mcid=56757

    10 minutes

  • Tonto National Forest

    Our private Road Easement in Tonto National Forest is connected to North Scottsdale/Carefree, Arizona. The trailhead is located 15 minutes northeast of our pickup location from the Sundial in Carefree.

    1 hour 20 minutes

  • N/A

    We own the destination Mountain Top Sanctuary that you will be visiting which allows us to offer unique boutique style sojourns unlike any other. From spectacular wildflowers in spring to an occasional dusting of snow in Winter or mesmerizing panoramic views from the summit, each of our tours provide a Unique Arizona adventure that is available exclusively from Rackensack Canyon Tours.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travelers with excessive fear of heights may experience anxiety in our mountainous terrain.

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Would HIGHLY recommend!

Published on Jan, 2025

Great time, amazing time, beautiful views, pet friendly, lots of cool things to see and do, lots of great information. Would HIGHLY recommend!

Treated like family on the mountaintop!

Published on Oct, 2024

I’m new to the area and wanted a fun activity outing for my grandchildren and their parents visiting during Fall break. This was perfect for all of us and we learned a lot while enjoying a fun Jeep ride thru Tonto National Forest. David was friendly and humorous, quickly had the kids laughing and asking questions. We enjoyed the incredible views as we climbed to the top of our destination, and were excited to see 4 large mule deer, what a fun coincidence for us! We had a short stop to take pictures and David told us about many plants and animals native to this area and a brief history of the owners acquiring the property. All so interesting! He was very patient with the kids and their many questions too. Charles and Ginger greeted us as though we were their family, couldn’t have been more welcoming and eager to show us their dream property & visitors studio. With wonderful refreshments ready for us too! The kids loved looking at all the beautiful colorful rocks and they made for fun souvenirs. It was chilly and hot chocolate made their morning even more special. Kai said it was a favorite thing we did together on their visit. My parents are visiting next month and I want to take them for the sunset trip!

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