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Get away from it all in the breathtaking Sonoran Desert, a 100,000-square-mile (260,000-square-kilometer) region that spans Arizona, California, and parts of Mexico. Though it’s the hottest of four deserts in North America, its two rainy seasons sustain unique animals and plants, including the only remaining jaguar population in the United States.
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Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Phoenix
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Enjoy a picturesque hot-air balloon flight over the mammoth Sonoran Desert in North Phoenix on this 1-hour sunset flight. Experience breathtaking 360-degree views of the hottest desert in North America and its surrounding landscape while floating effortlessly across the sky at dusk. Then celebrate with a traditional champagne toast and catered food after the flight. Commemorative flight certificate, plus transportation to and from the landing site is included.
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$205.00
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Rappelling Adventure in Scottsdale
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This adventure is one for the memory books. Hike through the Sonoran Desert outside Scottsdale to a local peak before taking the exciting way down. Harness up, lean back and enjoy the descent…just you, the ropes and the rock face. Your guide will ensure you are comfortable with the rappelling technique in a safety briefing before you set out.
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$147.12
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Private Sonoran Desert Trail Rated Jeep Night Tour and Critter Hunt
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When visiting Phoenix, experience the Sonoran Desert on a night tour by Hummer, the tough four-wheel drive vehicle that lets you go further into the desert on rougher terrain than most other vehicles. Your expert guide leads this thrilling tour through the otherworldly scenery of the nighttime desert and shares informative commentary about the plant and animal life, history and legends of the region throughout your journey. Look for the creatures of the night as they stir from their rest, and enjoy the desert in the cool of the evening.
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$185.02
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Half-Day Private Reptile Hunting in The Sonoran Desert
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The Sonoran Desert is the most bio diverse desert in the world. There are more plants and animals here than any other desert. It is full of some of the most interesting creatures including Gila Monsters and the most species of rattlesnakes.
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$165.00
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Private 4 Person Guided U Drive Jeep Experience
This U Drive Guided Jeep Tour takes you offload in the Tonto National Forest. From the beginner to experienced driver, we got trails for you! Let us show you what a Jeep is capable of under the watch of 2 experienced spotters. It's the only Offroad Jeep Driving Adventure in the area and assuredly not to miss when visiting AZ.
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$600.00
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Trail Rated Jeep Wrangler Private VIP Sunset Wine and Cheese Tour
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OurJeeps and were built with comfort in mind, and to me is the perfect vehicle to whisk you away to an unforgettable sunset desert tour. With its smooth ride, frosty cold air conditioning, power everything, and its incredible off-road capabilities, you’ll sit in total comfort while viewing and learning about the incredible plants and animals that makes up the Sonoran desert. Visit beautiful Lake Saguaro, climb desert hills, hike to incredible views of enormous cactus, then round out your tour with a personally selected wine & cheese service while watching our famous and awe-inspiring Arizona sunset from a mesa-top vantage point. Not soon to be forgotten, and the perfect way to end our incredible Arizona days. Minimum of 2 people is required.
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$500.00
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