Top Arizona Half-day Tours

The Sonora Desert is at its best light at sunset. See the desert beauty from above with this sunset ride in a hot air balloon under the skilled guidance of your FAA certified pilot. Be treated to views of the desert plants and wildlife as day changes into night. Following the trip, land in the desert and celebrate your adventure with champagne and hors d’oeuvres.

Take in gorgeous views of the Sonoran Desert and feel like you’re floating on a cloud during an exhilarating hot air balloon ride from Phoenix. You’ll experience the perfect start to your day followed by Champagne breakfast. Each flight lasts about an hour, with optional round-trip transport from your hotel.

Wake up early to experience a Sonoran Desert sunrise, and transform it into a story by seeing it from a birds-eye view. This hot air balloon ride from Phoenix takes you into the air with a professional guide who will narrate your trip. You’ll learn about the wildlife and history of this unique desert, then celebrate with Champagne and breakfast hors d’oeuvres.

Visitors to Page, Arizona can now experience all of the most world-famous sights in just a day's time. This package includes a helicopter flight to the top of Tower Butte, allowing for incredible 360-degree views of the desert scenery and the sparkling waters of Lake Powell. The helicopter tour will also fly over Horseshoe Bend, allowing for fantastic aerial photography opportunities. Passengers will even experience a ground tour through Antelope Canyon, led by a Native American guide who will point out the most photogenic areas of the sandstone walls and assist guests in capturing photos of their own. Witness all of these incredible feats of nature in one full day of adventure!Please note: This tour requires a 36 hour cancellation notice.

Gain fast-track access to the glass-bottom Skywalk when your helicopter lands at the West Rim of the Grand Canyon. Depart your Las Vegas or Boulder City hotel by limousine or luxury van and be treated like a VIP at the executive terminal. Look down in awe at Hoover Dam, the Grand Wash Cliffs Wilderness, and Grapevine Mesa Joshua Tree. Before your return flight, you're driven to Eagle Point for panoramic views of the Grand Canyon from the suspended glass-floor bridge. Souvenir photo included.

Take an off-road tour with a professional guide, traveling through the desert backcountry of Sedona by Jeep. Admire towering red rock formations, ancient canyons and native American art in the Honanki Heritage Site, which dates back at least 700 years. Learn about the history and wildlife of this amazing landscape on your choice of a tour to see the ruins only, or a tour that also includes Diamondback Gulch. Several departure times make this easy to fit into your sightseeing schedule in Arizona's Red Rock Country.

Enjoy a 4-hour sightseeing journey by train aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad, which glides through the beautiful wilderness of the American Southwest near Sedona. Nibble light refreshments while traveling on the Verde Canyon Railroad through Arizona’s desert. Ride in a vintage train car or open-air viewing car to get a great perspective on the region’s natural and cultural treasures. See ancient cliff dwellings built by the Native American Sinagua people, historic mining sites and more as your train cruises along a route that follows the Verde River.

Take a single-rider ATV into the Sonoran Desert and test your marksmanship skills at a private shooting range. Head off-road on rugged trails amid the scenic Bradshaw Mountains and cross the Aqua Fria River during a scenic journey. Certified NRA instructors help you shoot 9mm handguns, AK47 semi-automatic rifles, and AR-15 semi-automatic rifles.

Take in the highlights of Phoenix and Scottsdale, the largest cities in the Sonoran Desert, during this tour with a knowledgeable guide. Discover history and architecture in downtown Phoenix, at the Arizona State Capitol, Arizona Biltmore and more. Learn how Phoenix has become one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. Neighboring Scottsdale features a vibrant downtown district full of local businesses and cultural events.

Enjoy a picturesque hot-air balloon flight over the mammoth Sonoran Desert in North Phoenix on this sunrise flight. Experience stunning 360-degree views of the hottest desert in North America and its surrounding landscape while floating effortlessly across the sky at dawn. Then celebrate with a traditional champagne toast and breakfast after the flight. Transportation to and from the landing site is included.

All aboard for a foodie adventure in Scottsdale. The city is full of great restaurants—this tour lets you try a variety of them in one epic meal. With a mix of walking and riding on the Scottsdale trolley, you get a taste of some of the best eateries and Old West history in Old Town, Scottsdale.

Pair premium wine tastings with rugged off-road adventure through the Arizona High Desert on this tour from Sedona. Sample four wines at a popular Arizona winery, followed by a tour through Sedona’s scenic landscapes and off-road desert trails. Tour includes wine tastings, narrated commentary, hotel pickup and drop-off from your Arizona lodging.

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.

Unleash your inner adventurer on this 3-hour ATV tour of western Sedona. Ride down a desert trail surrounded by red-rock bluffs, steep canyon walls, and trees to get to lookouts, vistas, and quiet locations away from the sightseeing crowds. See spots of Sedona that have been used as filming sites for more than 40 movies, and drive up to the top of Skeleton Bone Mountain.

Our Sunset Desert Jeep tour is a scenic Sonoran desert off-road excursion through rigorous terrain accessible to our fleet of upgraded Jeep Wranglers. We have commercial permits through the U.S. Forest Service that allow us on the most scenic Sonoran desert trails of the Tonto National Forest. Our certified off-road tour guides will teach you about the Sonoran desert flora and fauna as we embark on our exciting off-road adventure. During your adventure, there will be ample opportunities to stop and photograph our scenic lookout points. At our second lookout point, we will go on a short nature walk highlighting Sonoran desert flora. At that time, guests 21 years of age or older will be offered a complimentary local craft beer as we watch the sunset. After sunset, we will head back to the starting point.

Soar gently into the desert sunset on a hot air balloon. This experience will stay with you long after the concluding reception has finished, the champagne toast has been drunk, and the gourmet hors d’oerves have been nibbled. Your pilot will carefully plan a flight path based on weather conditions, giving you a safe and exciting ride over the Sonora Desert and metro Phoenix.

Get a taste of the West on this outdoor experience that combines a jeep tour and a horseback riding experience. During the jeep tour, listen to guided commentary about the region and snap photos of the landscape. Get matched with a horse according to your skill level and enjoy a peaceful ride on the local trails. Meals and wine tastings are included depending on choices at booking.

Enjoy a picturesque hot-air balloon flight over the mammoth Sonoran Desert in North Phoenix on this 1-hour sunset flight. Experience breathtaking 360-degree views of the hottest desert in North America and its surrounding landscape while floating effortlessly across the sky at dusk. Then celebrate with a traditional champagne toast and catered food after the flight. Commemorative flight certificate, plus transportation to and from the landing site is included.

Take a thrilling drive aboard a single-rider ATV 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 tells you about the region's plant life, wildlife, and history, with plenty of stories to share.

Set out on an adventure with this 4-hour ATV tour through Box Canyon in Florence, Arizona. Travel past the Tortilla Mountains as you follow your guide on a 34-mile (54.kilometer) drive through Box Canyon. Along the way see petroglyphs left over from the ancient Native Americans, as well as an old post office built in the mid-1800s. Pass by the Butterfield Overland Stage Coach Company’s way station from 1860 and an old miners’ building, too.

Our 4 hour guide-led Extreme Off-Road Excursion is a thrilling adventure on our most rugged trails. You will see why we upgraded our 4-door Jeep Wranglers to 37-inch tires and added full trail armor as we trek through steep slopes, narrow corridors, and rigorous Jeep trails best navigated by our fleet of fully modified and upgraded Jeep Wranglers. Our off-road trained and certified tour guides will ensure you have a safe, enjoyable experience. Rest assured, they will allow you to choose your own intensity level throughout the excursion. Adrenaline aside, you will enjoy spectacular sights of the most beautiful Sonoran desert scenery in the Scottsdale area. As with our classic Jeep tours, you will also have time to explore the Verde River where our guests sometimes catch a glimpse of our wild horse population. You will not regret experiencing Scottsdale’s most exciting Jeep tour.

When visiting Phoenix, experience the Sonoran Desert on a night tour by Hummer, the tough four-wheel drive vehicle that lets you go further into the desert on rougher terrain than most other vehicles. Your expert guide leads this thrilling tour through the otherworldly scenery of the nighttime desert and shares informative commentary about the plant and animal life, history and legends of the region throughout your journey. Look for the creatures of the night as they stir from their rest, and enjoy the desert in the cool of the evening.

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.

Enjoy an introduction to Phoenix's historic attractions and popular spots during this half-day sightseeing tour with an expert guide. Riding in air-conditioned comfort through this fast-growing city in the Sonoran Desert, drive by highlights such as the Arizona State Capitol building, Wrigley Mansion, Senator Barry Goldwater’s former estate and the Arizona Biltmore. Admire natural treasures including Camelback Mountain and South Mountain Park, and have time to browse shops in Scottsdale’s Old Town. You'll learn from your guide about the region’s history, Native American culture, wildlife and landmarks.