Outdoors things to do in Phoenix

We rank 115 outdoor things to do in Phoenix, United States. The highest scoring is Kayaking the Salt River Foxtail Trip with an Outty Ranking of 92 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $7 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
115
In the 90+ Club
1
Available today
60
From
$7

Outdoors in Phoenix compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Phoenix by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Kayaking the Salt River Foxtail Trip92$642h4.9/5 (2,867)
Ancient Ruins Tour - Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV89$1503h5/5 (776)
Grand Canyon with Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon Van Tour89$22611h4.8/5 (1,451)
Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV - Centipede Tour87$1082h4.9/5 (1,303)
Kayaking 2 Hr Canyon & Cliffside on Saguaro Lake86$572h4.9/5 (482)
ATV Training Session & Guided Tour Combo86$1803h5/5 (499)
Guided Arizona Desert Tour by ATV - Centipede Tour85$1082h4.8/5 (1,493)
Custom Grand Canyon Day Trip85$26513h4.9/5 (250)
Sedona and Grand Canyon Full-Day Tour85$29514h4.9/5 (248)
Epic Camelback Mountain Guided Hiking Adventure in Phoenix, Arizona84$1453h5/5 (277)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Phoenix

Outdoors in Phoenix: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Phoenix?
Kayaking the Salt River Foxtail Trip is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 92 out of 100 from 2,867 traveler reviews. Ancient Ruins Tour - Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV, Grand Canyon with Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon Van Tour, Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV - Centipede Tour follow close behind. We rank 115 outdoors experiences in Phoenix in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Phoenix cost?
Expect around $278 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Podcast Tour Phoenix The Paradox of Roosevelt Row from $7, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Phoenix for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Phoenix currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Phoenix?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Phoenix, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Phoenix?
November to April. Summer tours run at dawn or not at all.

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