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Half Day Private Hiking Tour two or more hikers and meet at trailhead

Magical Sonoran Desert 1/2 Day private group hike -all levels

Recommended by 100% of travelersPhoenix, USA
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

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.
  • Half-day Sonoran desert hiking tour
  • Private tour—only your group participates
  • Dog-friendly
  • Route is customizable according to your interests

What's Included

  • Snacks
    Hiking tours include use of a backpack plus snacks, bottles of water, sunscreen and a professional, medically trained guide.
  • Bottled water

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Dreamy Draw Recreation Area
      2421 E Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA

      Please meet your guide in the main parking area and look for them at the bottom of the stairs. Thank you, Laurel

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

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    28 reviews
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    Pima summit view of Phoenix
    Lisa_L, Oct 2023
    Great exercise, beautiful view of Phoenix, very knowledgeable guide, Henry and great conversationalist!
    Response from Host, Dec 2023
    Thank you so much for your review of Henry and your hiking experience. We certainly appreciate the time you took to write this review please come back and see us. Sincerely, Laurel Darren owner
    1/2day hike
    Melissa_S, Mar 2023
    Henry was the best guide. He took great care of us and provided us everything we could ever need. Water, snacks, back pack, sunscreen etc. He also did a great job touching base with us before the trip.
    Response from Host, Mar 2023
    Thank you so much for this review. I sincerely appreciate the time you took to write this about Henry. He is amazing. Thank you so much, Sincerely, Laurel
    Henry was great!!! The...
    Judy_C, Feb 2023
    Henry was great!!! The perfect day for my daughter and I. Well worth the money. I would do it again!
    Response from Host, Mar 2023
    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! for taking time to write a review about Henry. We are so happy he makes the time to work for us as a guide. He truly has a gift. Thank you for choosing Wild Bunch Desert Guides. Sincerely, Laurel
    Make the Sonoran come alive
    Cindy_A, Nov 2022
    Our guide, Lisa, was knowledgeable and made the hike so rich. She was attentive to allowing us the pace we were comfortable with. A treasure trove of information, Lisa made the Sonoran desert come to life for us.
    Response from Host, Dec 2022
    Thank you so much for this review of Lisa. I appreciate you chose Wild Bunch Desert Guides as the company to explore our beautiful Sonoran Desert. Thank you so much again for choosing Wild Bunch. Sincerely, Laurel
    Our guide Jay did a great...
    Robert_M, Aug 2022
    Our guide Jay did a great job! Very educational. He is very knowledgeable about the desert and it’s plants and animals and having him made us feel comfortable about being in the desert since we have never been. Well worth it as opposed to going it on our own
    Response from Host, Sep 2022
    Thank you so much for taking time to review Jay to let other travelers know you had a great hike. I sincerely appreciate the time took. Jay is amazing. Thank you so much. Very sincerely, Laurel
    Awesome hike!
    Charmaine_E, Oct 2021
    Great hike! Kim was an awesome guide. Water and snacks were provided in a small backpack to carry. Kim was patient and allowed for many rest stops. We didn't feel rushed. Many breathtaking views, and information about local vegetation.
    Response from Host, Oct 2021
    Thank you so much for reviewing Kim. It was also great to meet you and it makes me happy she was able to meet your expectations. Thank you for showing my small business. Sincerely, Laurel
    Great desert hike tour
    Yukiko_A, May 2021
    My daughter & I had a nice morning hike with our guide Jay. The trail is pretty mild so most people should be OK, but it’s better to wear good shoes- it’s slippery. The weather is very hot so drinking plenty of water is recommend. Luckily, Jay provided a hiking back, many water bottles and free snacks so no need to prepare beforehand. The people in Arizona are very open & friendly - it was a great Mother’s day gift for me! We ended the day with flavored sparkling water by the van and a refreshing cold water towel to cool off! Would highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to wander around the Arizona desert in style.
    Response from Host, Jun 2021
    Thank you for the review. When you book with us we do mention shoes with traction are a good idea not shoes like vans or converse chuck Taylors or Nike free. We appreciate you choosing hiking with Wild Bunch Desert Guides. Thank you so much for supporting my small business. Sincerely, Laurel
    Great half day Quartz hike!!
    jana_T, Nov 2020
    Getting to the top and experiencing such a great view!!! Also Jason was the best tour guide-very informative, helpful and fun!!
    Response from Host, Nov 2020
    Thank you so much for taking time to write this review of the best and greatest feeling of hiking...getting to the top!! Jason is fantastic and knows his stuff so thank you for pointing out that amazing quality. We appreciate you chose us and hope you will be back in the future. Again, thank you. Very sincerely, Laurel
    Great hike.
    Jennifer_K, Feb 2020
    We had a great trip. Our guide was Matt and he was excellent. Very fun. I highly recommend this trip.
    Response from Host, Feb 2020
    Jennifer, Thank you so much for the review. Matt is one of our best hiking guides. I am so happy he took you. I appreciate the time you took to write this review. Very sincerely, Laurel
    If you love nature you have to do this hike!
    Chris K, Jun 2019
    My guide was Laurel and she was amazing! She was not only knowledgeable about the area, wildlife and vegetation but she was extremely personable, easy to talk to and really fun. Not to mention the trail helped bank some calories for good food/drink later. 🙂
    Response from Host, Jun 2019
    Chris, SHHHHHHHH!! Don't share the negative calorie secrets!! I really enjoyed our hike. I love to get out still and have fun with our guests. Thank you for choosing us for your adventure we really appreciate it. Hope your conference goes well. Thank you for being our guest. Sincerely with a hug, Laurel

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