Arizona ATV Adventures Sedona: Guided ATV Tour of the West Sedona Backcountry

Stop by Stop

The listing gives the shape of the slot rather than exact clock times: arrive 30 minutes before tour time, ride the van out, spend about 3 hours on the trail, and come back in the van. Morning and afternoon departures are offered, and the tour begins when you reach the trailhead. Times at each stop are not stated in the listing, so the table uses what is stated and marks the rest.

In the Price

The $229.59 per person covers your automatic single-rider ATV, the driver/guide who leads and narrates, helmets and goggles, bottled water, and local sales tax, which the listing says is included in the booking price. There is no hotel pickup: you make your own way to the West Sedona office.

• Your own automatic ATV, one rider per machine on this listing
• Driver/guide
• Helmets and goggles
• Bottled water
• Local sales tax

Added at Check-in

Several costs land at check-in, not in the listing price. A $500 refundable security deposit per ATV is required and released if the ATV comes back damage-free. A trail stewardship fee, a fuel surcharge and a damage waiver fee are collected too.

All fees and the deposit must go on a credit card, and cash is not accepted, so bring a valid card in your name. Gratuity is not included, and parties of 6 or more have an 18% gratuity charged upfront at check-in.

• $500 refundable security deposit per ATV
• Trail stewardship fee
• Fuel surcharge
• Damage waiver fee
• 18% gratuity upfront for parties of 6 or more

Line by Line

The table below separates what the $229.59 covers from what you pay or sign for at the office. Figures come from the operator's own listing on Viator.

Stated Limits

The listing and the operator set clear rules. Drivers must be at least 15 and a half years old with a learner permit or licence, and the release form for a minor must be signed by a legal parent or guardian, with a parent or guardian of 18 or older accompanying all minor passengers. Passengers must be at least 5 years old or 50 pounds, and no children under 5 are allowed at all. A maximum of 18 people per booking applies.

This listing also sells single-rider ATVs only, holding one person. If your group wants to ride two to a machine, contact Arizona ATV Adventures before booking to confirm a tandem, or book the Honda Talon Half-Day Rental instead, a two-seat side-by-side you drive yourself.

Health and Comfort

The listing is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or travelers with poor cardiovascular health, and it asks for at least a moderate level of physical fitness. It is a bumpy ride on rocky desert terrain. Weather can also stop a departure: the booking can be canceled for bad weather, with free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the start.

If you would rather see the same kind of backcountry without holding the handlebars, a guide drives the open Jeep on the Outlaw Trail Jeep Tour through the same western ranch land. For a wider look at Sedona ATV tours and rentals, compare every option before you commit.

Arizona OHV Law

Under ARS 28-1179, a person under 18 may not operate or ride an OHV on public or state land without a properly fitted and fastened helmet with a US DOT rating, and an adult may not allow an under-18 to ride without one. Eye protection is required when operating an OHV on streets and highways. The goggles in your tour price cover this.

On the decal: Arizona requires a $25 OHV decal plus a processing fee, valid one year, for vehicles of 2,500 pounds or less on public and state trust land. On a guided tour the operator handles the machines, so ask at check-in whether the fleet carries the decal rather than buying one yourself.

Season and Weather

Red Rock State Park near Sedona averages a July high of 97°F with a low of 64°F, and a January high of 56°F with a low of 30°F. Summer mornings are the cooler window for a midday ride in heat, and winter riders need warm layers for a 30°F morning low. More on timing lives at the seasons and weather section.

What to Wear and Bring

The listing asks for closed-toe shoes and long pants, and to bring sunglasses. The ride is dusty, so goggles and a buff or bandana help. Bring a camera for the Skeleton Bone Mountain view.

Bring a valid credit card in your name for the $500 deposit, since fees and the deposit must go on a card and cash is not accepted. A full checklist sits at what to wear and bring.

Rules and Fees Table

The table gathers the official figures that touch this ride, from Arizona State Parks and Trails, the Arizona Legislature and the operator's own listing.