Arizona ATV Adventures Rental and Tours

Arizona ATV Adventures is the kind of experience that upgrades a Sedona vacation from 'scenic drive and a hike' to 'we have to come back.' With a 4.9-star rating across more than 2,000 reviews, this ATV and UTV tour operator consistently delivers — and for families with older kids (roughly 8 and up), it's a standout.

The setup: you rent a UTV (side-by-side vehicle that fits the whole family) or individual ATVs and either self-drive or join a guided tour through the red rock backcountry trails surrounding Sedona. The guided tours take you to overlooks and terrain that you genuinely cannot access by passenger car — 360-degree red rock vistas, canyon edges, and rough jeep trails that create a real sense of adventure.

For kids in the 8-14 range, this is close to the highlight of the entire trip. The combination of off-road bumps, stunning scenery, and the general coolness of driving through the desert on a UTV hits differently than any museum or standard tour. Older teens may be eligible to drive (check current age/license requirements when booking).

Practical budget: a family of 4 should expect to spend $300-$500+ for a 1-2 hour UTV experience including the guide tip. This is a premium activity, not a budget stop. But for a once-a-trip splurge, the reviews strongly support it.

Book well in advance — this operator is popular and peak season slots (spring and fall) fill days or even weeks ahead. Morning tours are cooler and often have better photographic light on the red rocks. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dusty; the trails are dry and unpaved.