Tour Overview
Drive your own 800cc dune buggy through the Sonoran Desert on a guided UTV tour, with sandy washes, rock gardens, and a driver switch at the halfway point.
You Drive
Pilot your own 800cc 2-seat buggy the entire route; no experience needed, and your guide leads the way.
Switch at the Halfway Point
Trade driver and passenger mid-tour so everyone gets wheel time.
Gear, Photos & Permits
DOT helmet, face gator, water, snacks, safety briefing, trail permits, and free action photos are included.
The Experience
Your day starts at the Butcher Jones OHV Staging Area, where you arrive 15 minutes early, meet your guide, and gear up with a DOT helmet and a full safety briefing. You take the wheel of your own 800cc 2-seat buggy and follow your guide onto Tonto National Forest trails, through sandy washes, rock gardens, and seasonal water crossings. At the halfway point, you switch drivers so everyone gets time behind the wheel, with photo stops and desert interpretation along the way. You finish back at the staging area after about two hours and 20 to 25 trail miles.
Pricing & Group Rates
- Per 2-Seat Buggy (2 riders) $299
- Single Driver (odd-numbered groups) $199
- Booking note: the rate is per 2-seat buggy. The $199 single-driver rate applies when a group has an odd number of drivers. Tax (9.02%), permit ($7.99 per vehicle), fuel surcharge ($12.99), and guide gratuity are not included. Round-trip resort transportation may be available for $375.
- Private & Large Groups: Contact us for larger groups and custom arrangements.
Essential Tour FAQs
Where do we meet, and how do I find you? ▼
We meet at the Butcher Jones OHV Staging Area in Tonto National Forest. Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in, helmet fitting, and the safety briefing. Your confirmation includes the exact directions. Round-trip resort transportation may be available for $375; ask when you book.
Who can drive, and who can ride? ▼
Drivers must be at least 16 with a valid driver's license; passengers must be at least 8. No experience is needed, and you switch drivers at the halfway point so everyone gets wheel time.
What is included? ▼
Every tour includes your own 800cc buggy, a DOT helmet, a face gator, water, snacks, the safety briefing, an expert guide, all trail permits, and free action photos.
What should I wear, and what about the heat? ▼
Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you do not mind getting dusty, plus sunglasses and sunscreen. Tours run year-round and rain or shine; in summer we schedule earlier starts to avoid the worst heat.
What is the cancellation policy? ▼
Strict 72-hour policy. Send cancellations or changes in writing through our contact form; replies to your confirmation email cannot be processed. More than 72 hours out, you receive a full refund minus card processing fees. Inside 72 hours, or a no-show, the booking is charged in full. If 360 Adventures cancels, you receive a 100% refund including fees.
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