What to do and see in Scottsdale, Arizona (AZ): The Best Outdoor Activities

Private VIP and Elite Private tours in custom touring vehicles. Large viewing windows for the most comfortable and enjoyable tours in Arizona. Our senior/master guides provide a wealth of information about local history, geological formations, traditions and wildlife. We are known for our top quality Private tours and vehicles. Come see for yourself and book a Private day tour or an Elite private multi day tour.

Enjoy the Sonoran desert either rock climbing, mountain biking or jeeping! What's on your bucket list?

Journey rides was created by Brandon buckles former operations manager for desert wolf tours and Arizona outdoor fun. Journey Rides uses high quality electric mountain bikes to take guests through the great Sonoran desert. Guests learn all about the Sonoran desert, the plants, animals, geology and other informative fun facts about Arizona and its wonders. We bring the desert to life!

World class whitewater rafting on the Upper Salt River! This is not a tubing trip on the Lower Salt River. Half, full, and overnight rafting trips of up to 5 days through the Salt River Wilderness. Offering comfortable changing facilities on the edge of this remote wilderness area. Lunches include delicious chicken and beef fajitas.Experienced and fun loving guides make rafting here a great experience for almost anyone.

Cave Creek Outfitters is a riding stable offering rides into the Tonto National Forest and the Scottsdale Preserve. Also available Group activities such as Corporate Events, Teambuilding, Cowboy Cookouts, and Cowboy Games.

Scottsdale’s 2019-2020 #1 ranked Trip Advisor outdoor activity. We offer off-road Sonoran desert Jeep tours and other various outdoor activities in the Scottsdale area.

Get ready to explore the unique Sonoran Desert with our Arizona outdoor adventures & tours! Let Stellar Adventures help you experience this hidden treasure of the Southwest. Since 1997, Stellar Adventures is an outdoor adventure company that specializes in a variety of unique desert off-road adventure tours. Tame the rugged desert landscape on a H1 Hummer, Military M1009 (M-10-oh-9) Blazer or a guided ATV/UTVtour - Looking to add a unique experience? Test your marksmanship with the Stellar Shooting Experience alongside our NRA Certified Range Safety Officers. Spot nocturnal wildlife on a Night-Vision tour and let our professional astronomer take you on a tour of the universe with our breathtaking Stargazing tour. In addition, Stellar Adventures offers several corporate teambuilding activities and culinary experiences that can be bundled with any of our adventures.

Just Roughin' It Adventure Company is a locally owned outdoor gear retailer in Scottsdale, AZ. We sell some of the best hiking, camping and travel gear brands; plus, we offer free seminars and guidance on the best places to hike, camp or just explore in Arizona! We have been featured on Discovery Channel, ABC, Outside Magazine, National Geographic, US News and World Report, just to name a few.

Discovery Treks is a premier Arizona, Grand Canyon and Yosemite National Park Backpacking Guide Service and Outfitter offering multi-day backpacking tours through the Grand Canyon National Park, Yosemite National Park and Sedona, AZ. Discovery Treks tours are all-inclusive, meaning we will provide you with all the necessary backpacking equipment that you need, a professional and knowledgable, wilderness first responder, certified backpacking guide. Fresh food options on your hike including all food from lunch day 1 of your hike to lunch on the final day of your hike with any meal preparation handled by your guide as well as any permit fees associated with your hike. Grand Canyon tours do also include transportation from our Scottsdale, AZ hotel partner. For those that aren't quite up for a whole backpacking tour, Discovery Treks also offers single day hiking tours in the Grand Canyon as well as the iconic Red Rocks in Sedona, AZ!