Top Phoenix Outdoor Activities - page 2

Bulldog Canyon is the area of Tonto National Forest north of Usery mountain and south of the salt river. Expect to see beautiful desert scenery including: - Unique plants, cactus, and wildflowers that are native to the Sonoran Desert. - Beautiful Mountain ranges including the Superstition Mountains, Red Mountain, and Four Peaks. Lots of picturesque views of Tempe, Pheonix, and the entire Valley of the Sun. - Wild Animals such as horses, javelina, snakes, lizzards, and birds. - Experience the Adventure of off-roading and being able to travel through deserts washes and rocky paths. - The Tour will take you into wild and rarely traveled places you'd be unlikely to see on your own. - The tour is guided and driven by our experienced tour guides to ensure safety.

Experience a full-day tour from Phoenix to Antelope Canyon to see more of Arizona’s natural beauty. Drive along Route 66 around the outskirts of Flagstaff, home to the San Francisco Peaks, enjoy views of Lake Powell, and visit a Navajo Trading Post on the way to Page, AZ. Then explore Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide and see the Colorado River from the Horseshoe Bend Overlook.

Unless you’re a pro at exploring mountains solo, you’ll enjoy this Camelback Mountain Guided Hiking Adventure that takes you to the mountain’s peak with a guide who is either an EMT or wilderness first responder. A guide safely takes you through the strenuous trail that involves a bit of rock climbing, too, while showing you secrets of the mountain very few people know about.

Work with our former military personnel at our indoor shoot house. Work with both pistols and rifles as you learn to tactics for clearing buildings. Use the most advanced non-lethal training systems (Ultimate Training Munitions) against 3-D targets or enemy role-players.

Visit SEA LIFE Aquarium Arizona in Phoenix with these guaranteed Low Price admission tickets. Step in out of the hot Phoenix weather to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of undersea creatures. Learn about different types of sea life, from tropical sharks to simple sea stars. See the carefully constructed displays, crafted to mimic the animals' natural habitats. Get close-up views of fascinating marine life that typically exist at the bottom of the ocean.

Go from beginner to expert ATV driver when you book this group adventure into the Sonoran Desert of Black Canyon City on ATVs, tackling a trail called the “Sindwinder.” You’ll have plenty of instruction before you set off, and you’ll be with a guide the entire time. You’ll learn proper riding technique and practice turns, bumps, and hills until you become an expert on this 1-hour ride.

Explore the Sonoran Desert at your own pace on board a thrilling ATV. After a brief track run to get the hang of your vehicle, you’re free to roar along the area’s top trails and enjoy the views of the desert landscape framed by Arizona’s Bradshaw Mountains in the distance. Be as adventurous as you like, taking on the hills at top speed or hitting the brakes to snap photos.

If you’ve ever wanted to raft a river, but don’t know how, get out of the Phoenix heat on a beginner-friendly float. Discover a scenic desert oasis less than an hour from the city. Your guide steers the boat and provides fascinating facts about the flora and fauna of the unique Sonoran Desert. Your whole family can swim, play, or just relax together on this small group adventure.

Take a hike through Arizona’s Bradshaw Mountains, one of the richest gold-filled ranges in the US, on this hiking tour. Join a small group and hike through rugged landscapes, learning about local mining history from your guide. Once you reach the Agua Fria River, set out to pan for gold, keeping any of your shiny findings, and then hike back up to the canyon.

To the unfamiliar, the desert can look lifeless and bland—until you immerse yourself in the landscape. This guided, 2-hour hike in the Sonoran Desert showcases the beauty and awe of this iconic American landscape. The goal is fun, so the pace, mileage, and difficulty is up to you. No hiking gear, no problem. Leave it all up to your guide to show you where to go and what to know on a beloved trail in the Phoenix Mountains.

If you’re ready for an ATV adventure in the Sonoran Desert, this group tour from Phonix is the one for you. You’ll keep costs down by booking this shared trip, but still be able to ride at your own pace on your two-person ATV. Put on your provided helmet, get a lesson on how to operate your ATV, then head into the desert.

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.

Take a rip through the Sonoran 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. Choose from a single or double ATV, or a UTV, which is great for families.

Family activities can start to get pricey as you book for all the people in your group, but not this Phoenix Scavenger Hunt Experience. This city scavenger hunt is perfect for travelers on a budget still looking for a fun, interactive way to see the Phoenix. You’ll work with your group to solve puzzles and clues as you make your way around to highlights and hidden gems.

Just outside of Phoenix lies a beautiful oasis tucked into the Sonoran Desert. Alongside a private guide, hike along cottonwood and willow trees in Cave Creek to find the Jewel of the Creek Oasis. Enjoy a relaxing moment at the oasis and learn how the strange year-round presence of water supports a variety of flora and fauna in the area.

The Grand Canyon is a must-see destination in the southwest. Visit the natural wonder as well as other landmarks on this excursion from Phoenix. Feel the natural healing powers of Sedona as you explore the Chapel of the Holy Cross vortex and then make your way to Oak Creek Canyon Vista. Finally, head to the Grand Canyon where you enjoy views from several viewpoints before heading back to Phoenix.

What better way to see the desert than from the seat of your own kayak. Your guide will lead you through canyons and cliffsides on Saguaro Lake to some of the most scenic desert landscapes to be found.

Hike through the Sonoran Desert with the benefit of a dedicated guide on this private excursion. The pace and itinerary can be completely tailored to your interests; your guide will customize the hike to you and your party. Learn about the desert flora and fauna through guided commentary and enjoy time to ask questions.

Pick up your electric bike, map, lock, helmet, and get out and explore Glendale and Peoria. The friendly shop owners will get you kitted out, and make sure you know where you’re headed. You’ll pick up the bike from the shop next to the Arizona Canal and Skunk Creek Trail, then connect to Rio Vista Park in Peoria. After that you can explore miles of bike paths along the New River Trail system. Go at your own pace and enjoy.

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.

Get to know the city of Phoenix on this scavenger hunt, and really immerse yourself in the Valley of the Sun. You’ll see Monroe School, Old City Hall, and Space Park, which are three of the city’s landmarks. This will be a good walk from place to place, so make sure you have on comfy shoes. The route is planned, so you just need to follow the clues.

Discover Phoenix in a fun new way on this 3-hour scavenger hunt. Jump into the middle of an exciting adventure among the historic and cultural sites of the city, from the Herberger Theater Center to the Arizona Center, Heritage Square and other real-life locations around town. Discover both well-known and overlooked sites, solving clues and completing challenges via smartphone while learning the local history of this capital city of Arizona. Teams of 2- to 5-people are welcome.

Guests will meet at a predetermined starting point along our most popular recreational river. A thorough tutorial will take place to familiarize beginners with the requirements and set expectations. Everything needed to safely navigate our waterways will be provided as well as helpful hands along the way as needed. Having spent many years traveling this stretch of water we will be able to share facts regarding the local wildlife and landscape. You will enjoy a relaxing controlled paddling float along the calm lazy river. Once the trip has concluded a rideshare will be provided to return guests to their vehicles. If you have concerns regarding your skill level in relation to other guests in attendance or wish to alter the duration of the experience please consider the "Private Group" booking option to enjoy a more private personalized experience (For a few extra bucks you dont have to worry about the opinions of strangers!)