Hiking Tours Phoenix AZ & Scottsdale AZ
Summertime Hours: June 1st to October 1st, special summer hours are in effect, click here for details.Looking for private guided hiking tours in Phoenix and Scottsdale? Booking with Wild Bunch Desert Guides is a huge step in the right direction to discovering the exotic wild west beauty of Arizona’s picturesque Sonoran Desert.
The Wild Bunch provides customized private trips hiking in Phoenix, on the Scottsdale hiking trails and a special Camelback Mountain hike on the area’s iconic landmark.
| PRICES DO NOT include taxes, an online booking-system fee, and any gratuity decided upon by our guests. TIPPING TIP: Same as any service industry workers, the best adventure travel tour guides typically earn a gratuity of 20-percent or more from their guests. GROUP POLICY: For Private Groups of 10 or more please call us at 602-663-0842 to schedule, online booking is not available. A 20-percent gratuity will be added to the tour total. The group outings require extra planning and guides, so we ask that you confirm your group number 48 hours in advance. If things change last minute, please let us know as soon as possible. We will do our best to accommodate, but Safety and Service will be our primary focus. Thanks for understanding! NOTE: The pickup-and-drop-off transportation option for any adventure booking remains available. However, because of the heightened risk of COVID-19 exposure to our guests and guides from riding in a vehicle together, all guests are asked to consider selecting instead the booking option of meeting their guide at the trailhead. Trailheads are generally just a short drive from where you are staying. Detailed directions are provided to those guests selecting this option. Thank you for understanding this necessary safety precaution during this challenging time. Face masks are entirely optional. Early riser? Want to hike before our scheduled start times? Give us a call at 602-663-0842 and we'll try to accommodate you. |
Because we are a small, local mom-and-pop specialty shop, the Wild Bunch Desert Guides deliver a personal touch and countless extras you will not see from other hiking tour companies or Phoenix hiking tours. From the detailed follow-up in the booking process, to the drinks and special trail snacks provided during our adventure tours, guests are delighted to discover the homespun hospitality and personal care everyone craves when traveling.Unlike 4wd tours, seeing the Sonoran Desert on foot is an intimate experience when led by pro guides. Day hiking in the Valley of the Sun is the ultimate hiking adventure.
Stand next to -- and be sure to get a picture with -- the majestic Saguaro Cactus, the trademark of the Old West with mighty arms reaching skyward. Taste a Cholla Cactus and sample the other edible plants in our living natural wonder. Keep a sharp eye, too, because you might see a jackrabbit or coyote or some other wildlife indigenous to the desert.Guided commentary and the chance to ask questions offer an excellent opportunity to learn about the desert, from flora to fauna, during private Phoenix hiking tours with the Wild Bunch.
Best yet? The Wild Bunch guided hiking trips are led by experts knowledgeable in all the Sonoran has to offer guests, so there is no need to waste time looking down at a map with pathfinders who know nearly 300 miles of trails like the back of their hand. This allows our guests the maximum experience – taking in all the incredible scenery, understanding the unfamiliar world around them, and navigating the desert safely and enjoyably with the entertaining company of a professional guide.
Wild Bunch works harder than the other hiking tour companies to deliver once-in-a-lifetime experiences every time to each of our guests. Instead of the well-worn, cookie-cutter corporate outings, Wild Bunch drills down on the details so every guest receives an extraordinary adventure whether on Phoenix hiking trails or Scottsdale's iconic Camelback Mountain.
Our hiking menu includes half day (3-4 hour) or 1.5-hour (90 minute) private guided hiking tours, with a pickup/drop-off transportation option for either length. However, if you desire more time and a greater test, such as a Camelback Mountain hike, please visit our “2X The Fun Tours” or simply inquire about special occasion day tours during the detailed booking follow-up.
The half-day hikes allow for more exploration time by you or your group, but the 90-minute hikes are perfect to fit into packed travel itineraries or to accommodate business travelers needing to squeeze in a little playtime before getting back to work.
Solo hikers receive extra special one-on-one attention from their guide while exploring the Sonoran Desert. The small group size of our private hikes allow for quality family or friend time with the backdrop an unforgettable landscape.
The best part of both worlds? No one will be added to your private tour, whether booking solo or group guided hiking trips. This is for your eyes only.
From a casual stroll to a strenuous challenge on rugged terrain - Wild Bunch Desert Guides has you covered. Mountain bikers, we haven't left you out. We'll take you on the bike ride of your life for a memorable Sonoran Desert experience. Details here.
Have your dog along on the trip? We welcome them to join the hike if they are leashed.
Want to do a family hike and include the kids? The Wild Bunch can emphasize education while getting those little legs moving.
Are you celebrating a special milestone? We can provide a unique birthday or anniversary party on the desert trails during your private group Sonoran Desert adventure. A sunset guided hiking adventure is a great way to experience Arizona hiking and can top off a full day of fun.
Hoping to experience a breathtaking Arizona sunrise or sunset on the Scottsdale hiking trails? Just ask and the Wild Bunch can work to make that happen!
Booking private hiking tours in Phoenix and Scottsdale AZ
Bottom line? Leave all the worries to us!Our guides all carry water, snacks, sunscreen, and first-aid essentials on all our adventure tours. Use of backpacks or lumbar packs to carry a water bottle or two, or a camelback hydration backpack are all welcome.
The hiking pace and travel itinerary are completely tailored to the abilities and interests of you and/or your travel party. And the expert Wild Bunch Desert Guides know where all the best landmarks are, and lifetime memories are made. Some of the areas we hike include the McDowell Sonoran Preserve's trails and the South Mountain in Phoenix.
| PRICES DO NOT include taxes, an online booking-system fee, and any gratuity decided upon by our guests. TIPPING TIP: Same as any service industry workers, the best adventure travel tour guides typically earn a gratuity of 20-percent or more from their guests. GROUP POLICY: For Private Groups of 10 or more please call us at 602-663-0842 to schedule, online booking is not available. A 20-percent gratuity will be added to the tour total. The group outings require extra planning and guides, so we ask that you confirm your group number 48 hours in advance. If things change last minute, please let us know as soon as possible. We will do our best to accommodate, but Safety and Service will be our primary focus. Thanks for understanding! NOTE: The pickup-and-drop-off transportation option for any adventure booking remains available. However, because of the heightened risk of COVID-19 exposure to our guests and guides from riding in a vehicle together, all guests are asked to consider selecting instead the booking option of meeting their guide at the trailhead. Trailheads are generally just a short drive from where you are staying. Detailed directions are provided to those guests selecting this option. Thank you for understanding this necessary safety precaution during this challenging time. Face masks are entirely optional. Early riser? Want to hike before our scheduled start times? Give us a call at 602-663-0842 and we'll try to accommodate you. |
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Featured Reviews
Took a half-day trip with Laurel through some amazing trails near Scottsdale. Being from the UK, I struggled a little with the heat -- luckily Laurel had packed some Cadburys chocolate for the ride which was only a little melted and gave me a great boost. Great scenery, great bikes, great energy. Book with Wild Bunch Desert Guides and bring your cycling A game!
- Katie L.
My sister and I had the opportunity to hike with Laurel and members of her amazing team. We were first timers to the Scottsdale area and Wild Bunch Desert Guides were recommended to us. We did two wonderful hikes, Gateway Ridge and Spur Cross in Cave Creek. Laurel could not have made this any easier--hotel pick up, narration about the trails, the area, plant life, and she was fully stocked with water and snacks. For me though, what makes WBDG so exceptional is the work on the front end. Laurel was rigorous during booking--what did we want, what was most important, our assessment of our own skill level and then her follow-up questions. Everything was geared to us and for us. Laurel, Ellen and Tommy didn't just guide us, they hiked with us, and after four hours we felt as if we had made new and wonderful friends. They were also attentive to others on the trail, checking in with hikers who looked like they might need assistance and offering guidance to a mountain biker who had gone astray. These hikes were the highlight of our trip and truly I can't say enough about the experience. Pricing is more than reasonable and frankly the opportunity to spend time with these experienced guides -- Priceless!
- Katherine C.