Tour Overview
Drive your own 2-seat sand buggy into the last light of the day, with Tonto National Forest trails timed so the sky ignites over the Sonoran Desert.
Golden Hour
The same Tonto trails as the daytime tour, transformed by cooler air and a sky that turns red, gold, and purple.
Everyone Drives
Swap driver and passenger at the halfway point so everyone gets wheel time before the light fades.
Gear, Photos & Permits
DOT helmet, face gator, water, snacks, safety briefing, trail permits, and free action photos are included.
The Experience
Your evening 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 roll out two hours before sunset and follow your guide onto Tonto National Forest trails, through sandy washes, rock gardens, and rocky terrain as the heat softens. At the halfway point, you switch drivers so everyone gets time behind the wheel, with a photo stop timed to the best light. You finish back at the staging area after about two hours, under the first stars.
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.
- Private & Large Groups: Contact us for larger groups, private departures, and transportation.
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 and meet time.
What time does the sunset tour start? ▼
The tour is timed to sunset: meet 2 hours 15 minutes before sunset, and roll out 2 hours before sunset. Your exact meet time is confirmed after booking and shifts with the season, so always use the time on your confirmation.
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, and what should I bring? ▼
Your tour includes the buggy, DOT helmet, face gator, water, snacks, safety briefing, expert guide, trail permits, and free action photos. Bring a camera, sunglasses, sunscreen, and closed-toe shoes; the desert cools quickly after sundown, so a light layer helps.
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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