Top Phoenix Nature and Wildlife

Explore the Sonoran desert with a private guide on this half-day tour. Whether you are looking for an easy hike or a challenging traverse over rugged terrain, your guide can accommodate the request. He or she can also put together an educational tour if you are traveling with kids. Dogs are welcome as long as they are leashed.

Spend a thrilling day aboard a Kawasaki Teryx UTV during an off-road tour in the Sonoran Desert. Ride on rugged and rocky trails in the scenic Bradshaw Mountains and cross the Aqua Fria River during the scenic journey. Your guide is knowledgeable about the region's plant life, wildlife, and history, with plenty of stories to share.

Spend time aboard a single-rider ATV during a thrilling off-road tour in the Sonoran Desert. Ride on rugged and rocky trails in the scenic Bradshaw Mountains and cross the Aqua Fria River during the scenic journey. Your guide is knowledgeable about the region's plant life, wildlife, and history, with plenty of stories to share.

The Sonoran Desert is the most bio diverse desert in the world. There are more plants and animals here than any other desert. It is full of some of the most interesting creatures including Gila Monsters and the most species of rattlesnakes.

Visit the Grand Canyon on this full-day tour from Phoenix. On the way, pass through San Francisco Peaks and the Navajo Reservation, and stop for lunch at the Cameron Trading Post. In the Grand Canyon, travel 25 miles (40km) along the South Rim, taking in Grand Canyon Village, the historic El Tovar Hotel, and several lookout points on South Rim Drive. Includes guide, transportation, and pickup and drop-off from select hotels in Phoenix and Scottsdale.

Take the time to enjoy an in-depth experience of Arizona’s natural beauty on a 3-day tour with overnights in Sedona and the Grand Canyon. Admire the red rock country of Sedona and explore the shops and galleries in town. Then marvel at the grandeur of the Grand Canyon as you approach the South Rim and stop at spectacular viewpoints. This semi-independent tour includes some planned activities with a local guide, and includes transportation and accommodation. Enjoy ample free time to explore on your own and customize your experience.

Booking a tour can be overwhelming. I have taken the guess work out and designed a tour package that will take you to the most sought after locations. I will also take you to spots that you wouldn't have known about unless you were an Arizona native. I am very knowledgeable about the sites, history and science that created our geological treasure trove. You can book as a solo traveler and experience Arizona with a group of travelers from all over or you can book the tour as a group. You will be touring with a family owned business that cares about each and every guest. Book today and have the adventure of a lifetime.

Enjoy extra time to experience the Grand Canyon in depth on an overnight tour from Phoenix. Break up the drive to the Grand Canyon with stops in the red rock country of Sedona and Cameron Trading Post in Navajo Nation. Then head into Grand Canyon National Park for a driving tour along the South Rim with spectacular viewpoints, plus free time to explore. Keep your camera handy for many photo ops of this natural wonder, and hear about its history from your guide. Includes accommodation, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

You will see some of the most beautiful places in the world all in one day! We will meet at Starbucks at 8am, and head to the gorgeous red rocks of Sedona. Not only is Sedona absolutely stunning, it is thought to have healing powers from the magnetic vortices located there. We will visit the site of an actual vortex, Chapel of the Holy Cross overlooking Bell Rock and Cathedral Rock. Then we'll grab a bite to eat before we head to Flagstaff traveling on one of the most scenic highways in America, 89A. We will stop at Oak Creek Canyon Vista, a gorgeous scenic viewpoint where there is a Native American Crafts Market run by local Native Americans, and then we will head out to view one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon! We will arrive at the Grand Canyon in the afternoon to take in this magnificent and breathtaking sight! Then you will enjoy the best sunset in the world, an Arizona sunset, on our drive back to Phoenix!

Benefit from a full-day tour from Phoenix to Antelope Canyon to see more of Arizona’s natural beauty. Take in Route 66, Flagstaff, the San Francisco Peaks, Lake Powell, and a Navajo Trading Post on the way to Antelope Canyon. Then explore Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide, and see the Colorado River from the Horseshoe Bend Overlook. Meals and hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Choose between a small-group or private tour.

Experience the outdoors and enjoy the views on a hiking tour to the location of your choosing in Central Arizona. Our hiking tours are catered to meet your group needs. We take into consideration your ability, the time that you want to spend on the trail, and any other sites that you may want to see along the way. Our hiking tours are completely flexible and can be combined with other activities. Choose from the cool climate of the high country around Flagstaff, or the red rock scenery of Sedona. Take in the beauty of the Sonoran Desert in the Salt River Valley or choose a local Phoenix area hike. Enhance the day with the local dining options for an incredible lunch and even wine or craft beer.

Marvel at the Grand Canyon's vast expanse and some of the American Southwest's most awe-inspiring terrain during a scenic flight from Phoenix. Your pilot flies at the perfect altitude to clearly view the natural beauty of Arizona, including Tonto National Forest, San Francisco Peaks, Montezuma Well and the Red Rocks of Sedona. Choose either an air-only tour, or experience this majestic wilderness from the ground and air on a day-long tour that includes a stop in the National Park and lunch.

Set off with a small group limited to four people on a photography tour of the Sonoran Desert. This early morning workshop is ideal for anyone with an interest in nature photography. Outings take place March–June to maximize springtime photo ops. The instructor, a professional photographer, guides participants on a slow 2.5-mile (4-km) walk to train their “photographer's eye” to see beauty in subtle forms.

A thrilling guided hiking adventure, with access to the mine property high atop Four Peaks.

Float over the Sonoran Desert in a hot air balloon! Depart before daybreak to get incredible views of the desert sun as it rises. Be a part of the action as the balloon is inflated to the height of an 11-story building. If the wind is right, you can go inside for amazing photos. Following the flight, be greeted on the ground with breakfast in the desert.

A private tour of the Sedona area with Steve or another amazing local guide. Itinerary is customizable by each guest, but stops typically include Montezuma Castle, Chapel of the Holy Cross, Tlaquepaque Arts Village, and Oak Creek Canyon/Indian Gardens for lunch (price of lunch not included). Guests will have two to three hours of free time and may also go on separate excursions like Jeep Tours (guide can make suggestions) as long as their pickup time can be met.

Discover the stars above the desert of Arizona on a 3-hour walking tour at night that departs from Scottsdale. Get away from the light pollution of the city when you enter the desert, and learn from your guide about basic astronomy and ancient navigation traditions of local indigenous peoples. Telescopes and binoculars are provided for better viewing, along with black lights and flashlights for the walk.

Hike the famous Superstition Mountains just outside of Phoenix/Scottsdale. Considered some of the most beautiful and rugged mountains in the country, "The Sups" has some incredible hiking opportunities. Just a short drive and we can be in some true wilderness and avoid all the crowds. What a great way to start your day. This is a great opportunity to learn about The Sonoran Desert and this unique ecosystem.

Blaze a new trail through the Sonoran Desert on this 4x4 adventure. From your seat in the back of a military grade Chevy M1009 Blazer, you’ll have the perfect vantage point to enjoy the stark beauty of the desert. These vehicles have been equipped to ensure that no matter how rocky and wild the path gets, you will ride in comfort.

The rugged landscape of the Superstition Mountains is not easily conquered, but accessing the dry, cactus-laden desert trails is no problem if you’re riding in a Hummer H1. This extreme adventure gives you a serious adrenaline rush as your guide hurtles you down the Bulldog Canyon trail, enjoying the unspoiled beauty of the desert back country.

Take a rip through the desert on four wheels. Your adventure guide knows all the best trails in the area and---after a safety orientation and quick lesson in ATV driving, you’ll be off on an adventure of your own. This tour is a great way to explore the vast Sonoran Desert and have fun with some new friends.