3 Hour Guided TomCar ATV Experience in Sonoran Desert
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3 Hour Guided TomCar ATV Experience in Sonoran Desert
By Desert Wolf Tours
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Ages 1-100, max of 40 per group
Duration: 3h 15m
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- Roadrunner Restaurant & Saloon, 47801 N Black Canyon Hwy, New River, AZ 85087, USAFrom Phoenix, take I-17 North to Exit 232. Meet at the RoadRunner Restaurant and Saloon in North Phoenix. Your guide will come and get you 15 minutes prior to your Adventure departure time.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5205P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- Are there restrictions for riders on the 3 Hour Guided TomCar ATV Tour through the AMAZING Sonoran Desert?
- No. Our vehicles are very safe and we leave the minimum age to the discretion of parents or guardians. All riders under the age of 18 must wear a DOT-approved safety helmet which we provide.Answered Feb 2021
- Can everyone drive during the 3 Hour Guided TomCar ATV Tour through the AMAZING Sonoran Desert?
- Drivers must be 16* years or older with a valid Driver’s License to operate a Tomcar. (*Minor drivers, defined as 16 and 17-year-olds, with a valid driver's license may operate the Tomcar with Parents Assumption of Financial Liability.)Answered Feb 2021
- What should I wear for the 3 Hour Guided TomCar ATV Tour through the AMAZING Sonoran Desert?
- Our tours are “rain or shine”, so we recommend that all of our guests dress accordingly. During the winter months, it can be very chilly in the morning or after the sun goes down. Please come prepared (hats, gloves, etc.).Answered Feb 2021
- Should I bring a camera on the 3 Hour Guided TomCar ATV Tour through the AMAZING Sonoran Desert?
- Yes. The Sonoran Desert is a gorgeous place. You will encounter some breathtaking views and will probably want to capture these memories by taking pictures. Also, our guides are more than happy to take pictures with your camera upon request.Answered Feb 2021
The tour operator has provided the following answers to customers’ questions.- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5205P2
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- AustinM11780 contributionsBachelor Party Gun FunWent with a 15 person bachelor party to Desert Wolf. Unbelievably fun. A must for bachelor parties. The guides were great and the guns were exciting. Eric and Rick were knowledgeable and great to be around.Written March 14, 2025
- Compass082150865490 contributionsAwesome!!Did the Tomcar tour with Rick. It was amazing!! Rick was awesome. Very knowledgeable and precessional. Would definitely do it again!!Written February 26, 2025
- olgamX5970FV0 contributionsIt was an outstanding experience. Thanks so much!!!!!It was an outstanding experience. Also, it was very interesting and educational. Thanks so much!!!!! 👍👍👍 Very recommended!Written February 14, 2025
- 843gregs0 contributionsTom car Machine Gun AdventureTook the Tom car machine gun adventure with Desert Wolf Tours. Such a great adventure! Rick and Ken were such great guides making sure everyone had a great and safe time! Shooting the guns were so much fun! I highly recommend if you are in Phoenix and want to have a great time that you take this tour!Written February 9, 2025
- B1039HKmaryw0 contributionsFabulous Tomcar and Machine Gun ExperienceWe did the Tomcar and Machine Gun Adventure. It was amazing! Rick and Ken were fabulous guides. Highly recommend this tour to anyone coming to the Phoenix area!Written February 8, 2025
- O4713YWmatthewc0 contributionsLifetime experienceWe did the machine gun suppressor package with Eric. It is one of the coolest experiences you can have. Eric is also awesome and a great host!!Written January 17, 2025
- rosiod8550 contributionsWonderful experience with Ken and EricOur work outing at Cowtown was so much fun! Eric and Ken made it very fun and safe! They explained a bit about each weapon and setup some fun targets. Our group will definitely be back!Written January 16, 2025
- J8476QAjayr0 contributionsKen was a great guide. Excellent guide and tripGreat trip, our guide Ken was excellent. Great views and scenery, our guide was very knowledgeable about the local areaWritten January 15, 2025
- carmenrD1556TA0 contributionsA day in the desertThe tour was amazing and our guide Derik was exceptional! Derik said he was born and raised in beautiful Phoenix. There is no better guide than a local that appreciates the beauty and history of the desert. He was very knowledgeable, kind, patient, and kept us laughing too. Thank you, Derik, for a great day in the desert!Written January 8, 2025
- emilylH6781OY0 contributionsWild ride and amazing experienceMy boyfriend and I had a phenomenal time at Desert Wolf. Eric was such an awesome teacher and resource. Highly recommend!Written January 3, 2025
- 436andyv0 contributionsAWESOME experience!!Had an absolute BALL with this adventure! Highly recommend the ATV & Machine Gun Adventure. We will defiantly be back next time in AZ.Written January 2, 2025
- melyssam20250 contributionsBest experience of my life!!Best experience of my life!!16 years old and i had the experience to be riding in a tomcar and shooting machine guns with Our guide Rick Thank you!!Written January 1, 2025
- GYGator0 contributionsBest time ever on the ATV and Machine Gun Tour!! Rick was GREAT!We had a great time with Rick on the ATV and Machine Gun Tour! Rick was an absolutely fantastic, experienced and entertaining guide. We started off the adventure with an unfortunate scheduling issue but Hunter and the Desert Wolf team quickly took care of it and were eager to accommodate us. Phenomenal customer service! We can't wait to go again next time we're in Phoenix - highly recommend!!Written December 31, 2024
- 928bucks0 contributionsAwesome time!Excellent experience, one of our members was her first time ever shooting! Charles made sure she was comfortable and made sure we were all safe with proper equipment. His instruction as well as hands on oversight ensured it was safe and fun everyone and made this a top recommendation for anyone of any experience level. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!Written December 24, 2024
- adamrK4325YW0 contributionsFantastic adventure - worth every penny!My son and I did the machine gun adventure tour at the Cowtown range. It was spectacular! Eric was our guide and was fantastic - he was very safety focused and made sure we were comfortable with what we were doing at ever stage. Being able to fire fully automatic weapons is a very unique experience and one I had wanted to do for a long time. DWT made it a first class experience and one we will never forget! Thank you for delivering a true 5 out of 5 experience!Written December 23, 2024
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Leonard E
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Family
Eric and Charles are both friendly, knowledgeable and safety conscience. Their interactions with their guests and the handling of the weapons was very professional. Out entire group had an extremely fun time with these guys(although Eric owes me for hitting the bottle, twice 🤣. Go AZ!) l would highly recommend this fun outing to anyone interested in shooting in the desert for a few hours. Highly enjoyable
Written October 8, 2024
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eee
Saint Louis, MO16 contributions
We had an amazing experience seeing the area, learning about the different plants and animals while being adventurous in the Tom cars. We used this as a team building activity for business and had a fabulous time, it was great that the trip was broken into four legs so everyone had a chance to drive the Tom car. Our guide Derik was top notch, he was funny and led us on an amazing adventure through the desert. I would highly recommend this adventure to anyone, please note that it is quite bumpy so if you have any type of back issues or neck issues, I would definitely avoid.
Written January 23, 2025
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Jacalyn33
Calgary Alberta10 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
This was an exciting way to spend an afternoon exploring the Sonoran Desert. The starting point at the Road Runner Restaurant & Saloon was fun for lunch and there is a cute little gift shop there for treasures. Our guides on the tour, Ross and Derik were extremely knowledgeable on all aspects of this beautiful desert. I would recommend doing this TomCar adventure to anyone and the 3.15 hours was the perfect amount of time to spend roaming through the trails for the Sonoran Desert. Well worth the price and something I would definitley do again.
Written March 22, 2024
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Thanks so much for your kind words and wonderful 5 star review, we truly appreciate it! We strive to provide an exceptional experience for everyone and it sounds like we did exactly that. We truly hope to see you again for another unforgettable adventure and we thank you for choosing Desert Wolf Tours!
Written July 18, 2024
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olivia w
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Aug 2024 • Family
My mom, sister and I decided last minute to book a half day tomcar tour while on vacation, and we’re so glad we did! Eric was our guide and we could not have had a better experience. He was super polite, always made us feel safe (while having SO much fun), and had an abundance of cool facts to share with us about the terrain/wildlife. I highly recommend booking this tour - and requesting Eric if you can!
Written August 5, 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to leave an outstanding, detailed 5 star review! We are overjoyed to know that you had such a memorable and exhilarating experience on your adventure and that you felt safe and comfortable with Eric! We truly hope to see you again soon for another amazing day and thanks so much for choosing Desert Wolf Tours!
Written September 27, 2024
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Scott K
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Oct 2024 • Friends
As a group of friends, that come from all corners of the United States, that travel a couple times of year together. We try to take part in activities or things native to the area we are visiting. This includes high adventure activities native to the area. While in Arizona, we used Lance Louchheim of First Class Concierge to assist with planning our itinerary. He recommended using Desert Wolf Tours as a way to see the desert and the awesome views and terrain it has to offer. What an excellent idea. Derek from Desert Wolf Tours was a super passionate tour guide, informative about operating Tomcars, and very knowledgeable of the desert and plants native to the area. He helped us create one of the most memorable experiences of our trip to Arizona.
Written October 23, 2024
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Josh P
Kidderminster, UK9 contributions
From start to finish, Desert Wolf Tours exceeded all expectations! Our guides—Ken, Rick, and Derik—were nothing short of phenomenal. Their knowledge, enthusiasm, and professionalism made the adventure truly unforgettable. They kept us entertained, informed, and, most importantly, safe throughout the entire journey.
The experience itself was a thrilling mix of excitement and breathtaking scenery. The off-roading adventure was adrenaline-pumping, and the guides ensured that everyone, regardless of experience, felt comfortable and had a blast. Their storytelling, expertise, and humor added an extra layer of fun that made the day even more special.
I can confidently say this was one of the best experiences I’ve had—well worth every penny! If you’re considering this tour, don’t hesitate—just book it! Thank you, Ken, Rick, and Derik, for an unforgettable adventure! I’ll be recommending this to everyone I know!
5 stars all the way!
The experience itself was a thrilling mix of excitement and breathtaking scenery. The off-roading adventure was adrenaline-pumping, and the guides ensured that everyone, regardless of experience, felt comfortable and had a blast. Their storytelling, expertise, and humor added an extra layer of fun that made the day even more special.
I can confidently say this was one of the best experiences I’ve had—well worth every penny! If you’re considering this tour, don’t hesitate—just book it! Thank you, Ken, Rick, and Derik, for an unforgettable adventure! I’ll be recommending this to everyone I know!
5 stars all the way!
Written March 4, 2025
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Ali
Burntisland, UK1 contribution
We had a fantastic time! There are no deserts in Scotland!
Eric communicated with us by ensuring we had good directions the night before and was already waiting for us as we arrived (early!) at the Roadrunner bar.
Right from the outset Eric was polite, charming, informative and interesting.
We were extremely lucky to have picked a time and day that meant we had a private tour with Eric (they had a fully booked v busy afternoon after us!) and we set off following him to the desert wilderness in the unique Tom Car vehicle.
It was clear that Eric was very knowledgeable and also very skilled at passing this on to his guests. We were instructed in how to handle the quirks of the Tom Car and at the same time given confidence and encouragement about our driving in an enthusiastic way. We loved it!
Eric told us so many interesting things about the desert, its climate, geology, botany and wildlife. We only saw a chipmunk or 2, but the thrill of possibility was still around every bend.
The terrain was exciting without being scary and although hard work to steer, due to lack of power assistance, we were both keen to take our turns.
This is a unique, exciting and very interesting way to learn more about the wonderful Sonoran desert, and who better to do it with than Eric. Highly recommended to others.
Eric communicated with us by ensuring we had good directions the night before and was already waiting for us as we arrived (early!) at the Roadrunner bar.
Right from the outset Eric was polite, charming, informative and interesting.
We were extremely lucky to have picked a time and day that meant we had a private tour with Eric (they had a fully booked v busy afternoon after us!) and we set off following him to the desert wilderness in the unique Tom Car vehicle.
It was clear that Eric was very knowledgeable and also very skilled at passing this on to his guests. We were instructed in how to handle the quirks of the Tom Car and at the same time given confidence and encouragement about our driving in an enthusiastic way. We loved it!
Eric told us so many interesting things about the desert, its climate, geology, botany and wildlife. We only saw a chipmunk or 2, but the thrill of possibility was still around every bend.
The terrain was exciting without being scary and although hard work to steer, due to lack of power assistance, we were both keen to take our turns.
This is a unique, exciting and very interesting way to learn more about the wonderful Sonoran desert, and who better to do it with than Eric. Highly recommended to others.
Written October 23, 2024
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David B
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Feb 2025 • Family
Ken did an amazing job! He put together a great tour for our family. Driving the TomCar was a fun challenge and Ken's pit stops to tell us about the desert were very interesting. It was a highlight of our AZ trip!
Written March 11, 2025
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Leif C
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My 12 year old son really wanted to do a desert tour in a side by side on our annual trip to Phoenix. We chose Desert Wolf after a brief online search and we were very happy with our choice. The whole family went on the 3 hour tour (wife and 2 kids, both 12 years old). We all fit comfortably into one of the TomCars. Ken was our guide in the desert. He was fantastic, knew a ton about the local area, ecology and geology. Everyone had a blast! We would definitely go again. Thanks Ken!
Written February 25, 2025
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Melissa S
Benton Harbor, MI7 contributions
What an exhilarating experience! I had no idea the desert was so breathtaking. While the driving can be intense, I never felt unsafe, and there were stops at several beautiful vistas. There were several well thought out photo positions where the guide even offers to take your groups photo together. What a lovely touch! We ended up doing two more completely separate informational / guided tours during our Arizona stay, and I have to say, the breadth of knowledge and experience we got from THIS tour easily eclipsed the others. It's a very thorough, well thought out and put together activity. I'll cherish this memory.
Bo, our tour guide, was friendly, knowledgeable, and he's definitely going the extra mile. He mentioned he's been trying to bribe the wild donkeys in the area with carrots so they will associate the ATVs with food and will be more likely to wander closer, to give guests a better experience - what a clever, long-game plan that shows how much he cares about the experiences of the guests!
I highly recommend it.
Bo, our tour guide, was friendly, knowledgeable, and he's definitely going the extra mile. He mentioned he's been trying to bribe the wild donkeys in the area with carrots so they will associate the ATVs with food and will be more likely to wander closer, to give guests a better experience - what a clever, long-game plan that shows how much he cares about the experiences of the guests!
I highly recommend it.
Written February 8, 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to leave an excellent 5 star review. Our goal is to provide a fun, safe and educational adventure and it sounds like we did exactly that. We truly hope to see you again for another memorable experience. Thanks so much for choosing Desert Wolf Tours!
Written July 17, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Can my 12 year old go on this with me? And if so is it 200$ for her also?
Written June 10, 2021
I'm traveling to Scottsdate solo and want to take your tour. Is that allowed? Also, do you pick up at hotels?
Written April 11, 2021
Michael75
Glendale, Arizona
Also do I have to make a appointment and how do I pay
Written February 26, 2021
Michael75
Glendale, Arizona
Is that 200 dollars a person or just adults. How much for a 13 and 16 year old
Written February 26, 2021
I would say, no. It’s a really fun tour and experience. However, it’s rough terrain! You’ll be running through streams, gulches and the trail is very single track. Tons of fun!
Written April 18, 2020
How easy is it to get to / from where you guys are via Uber/Lyft? I'm coming in from out of town and would prefer to avoid renting a car. I'll be coming from Phoenix.
Written November 16, 2019
It’s quite a ways out. We took a bus as we were a large group
Written February 8, 2020
Do you only drive on dirt trails or do you get to drive through water ways as well? Also are there any large animals to see or only reptiles?
Written September 30, 2019
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