Excursions & Spa
Activities and Excursions
Each guest is offered one excursion or spa treatment per person per day. Additional spa appointments or excursions are available at your own expense. Be sure to select your chosen experience on the online registration form no later than Thursday, August 8th, 2019.
Please be mindful when selecting your appointment that dealership personnel’s attendance is required at the business meeting on Monday, September 9th from 9:00am -1:00 pm. Excursions have capacity limitations; if we are unable to accommodate your excursion request, we will contact you for an alternative selection.
Hummer Tours
Let experienced guides take you into the Sonoran Desert for an experience you won’t soon forget. While navigating varied terrain, you will learn about plant, animal life, and the history of this fascinating region. This tour is available in the morning and afternoon daily.
Length: 4 & 1/2 hours
Horseback Rides
Leave the rush of city life behind. Horseback rides travel through the scenic landscape of endless saguaros and lush desert plant life. With rides departing all day and sunset rides available, there is a perfect tour for everyone. All levels of experience are welcome!
Length: 1 hour to full-day rides available
Hot Air Ballooning
See the Sonoran Desert from high above! Let your experienced pilot explain the workings of the balloon while you watch it inflate. Then enjoy the spectacular ride, followed by a gentle touch down with champagne and snacks in the desert. This tour is offered in the morning and evening, depending on the season.
Length: 4 hours
Jeep Tours
The fun starts when your cowboy guide arrives dressed to impress down to the spurs! Your tour will take you into the high Sonoran Desert to see flora and fauna, wildlife, and even an ancient Native American ruin! This adventure into the “Wild West” is sure to be one of the highlights of your Arizona experience.
Length: 4 hours
Bike Tours & Rentals
Experience the beauty and rugged landscape of the Sonoran Desert by bike. Let your professional guide introduce you to the vast diversity of the Sonoran Desert. Or rent a bike and explore the desert yourself. We can have bikes dropped off right at the resort and your adventure begins here. Bike rentals need 24 hours notice.
Length: Various tour lengths available
Individual & Guided Hiking
Exploring on foot is the most intimate way to experience the desert. Let your professional guide introduce you to the vast diversity of the Sonoran Desert. From leisurely nature walks to a challenging mountain climb we can accommodate every level of experience.
Length: Half-day and full-day guided hikes are available
Desert Botanical Gardens
Nestled amid the red buttes of Papago Park, the Desert Botanical Garden hosts one of the world’s finest collections of desert plants. One of only 44 botanical gardens accredited by the American Association of Museums, this museum showcases 65 acres of beautiful outdoor exhibits. DBG is also a founding member of the Center for Plant Conservation and, as such, maintains a collection of 52 species of rare southwestern plants.
Hours: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm daily
Heard Museum
Experience the most complete collection of Native American artifacts in the world. Located in downtown Phoenix, this museum provides visitors a look into the cultures, traditions, pottery, and art of Native peoples. This museum also includes hands-on experiences for younger visitors.
Hours: Monday – Saturday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Taliesin West
Experience the brilliance that is Frank Lloyd Wright. This museum offers guests the opportunity to tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s own home and studio. This tour is a rare glimpse into the life and work of this legendary architect. Included in the tour is Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture school that is still in operation. Tours are offered daily at various lengths.
Length: 90 Minutes
ATV Tours
Control the adventure! Whether on your own or with an experienced guide, you are in control of a fully automatic ATV. Visit the most serene mountains and lakes the Sonoran Desert has to offer. Experience the thrill of navigating through seasonal creeks, sandy washes, rocky riverbeds, and rugged desert trails. Ages 12 and up can drive.
Length: 4 hours (2 hours on trail) depending on tour
Tomcar Desert Tours
The Tomcar was originally developed for use by the special operations units. During guided tours through the beautiful Sonoran Desert you'll visit historical attractions in the Bradshaw Mountains where gold, silver, copper & turquoise mines were abundant and active in the late 1800's and you will experience the desert up close where you may see javalinas, desert mule deer, coyotes, rattlesnakes and others. Drivers 18 years and up.
Length: Half – or full-day tours
Golf
Troon North Golf Club stands as a hallmark of the Scottsdale desert golf experience with two 18-hole courses stretching through the natural ravines and foothills in the shadows of Pinnacle Peak. Giant granite boulders lie strewn across the rugged landscape of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, where Troon North Golf Club combines iconic golf with the visual sensation of desert landscape, providing a standard unmatched in the American Southwest.
Revered as Scottsdale’s crown jewel, the challenge, visual sensation, and special ambiance of Troon North sets the standard by which all other courses are measured. The immaculately groomed fairways, bentgrass greens and exceptional customer service create the renowned Troon Golf Experience. Troon North’s Monument and Pinnacle courses consistently rank at the top of every golfer’s must-play list. Recent course renovations by original designer and British Open Champion Tom Weiskopf have created two new layouts that bring his original concept to life. Golfers in search of the classic desert golf experience are returning to Troon North Golf Club again and again to enjoy Weiskopf’s true vision. Whether you’re playing for the first time or a regular at Troon North, these two Scottsdale courses in sunny Arizona offer golf connoisseurs the best in desert golf!
Spa
A Spa experience as unique as the springs that inspire it. It’s about time you spend some quality time with yourself. Unwind, relax and let the Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North do the heavy lifting. There is an outstanding variety of services, from massages and body wraps to hair, makeup and nails, perfect for a day of pampering.
Four Seasons in One
Experience a sensory journey through all four seasons. Enjoy a medley of massage techniques, in addition to a light exfoliation and soothing wrap. 80 min
Golfer’s Massage
This uniquely therapeutic massage uses warmed golf balls and stretching techniques to knead tight muscles and ease golf-related stiffness. Excellent before or after a day at the course. Please wear undergarments appropriate for lower body stretching. 50 or 80 min
Jojoba and Prickly Pear Body Polish
This full body exfoliation combines deeply penetrating jojoba oil with the healing properties of prickly pear to leave the skin smooth and moisturized. 50 min
Signature Treatments
Massage
Aroma Design Bar Experience
Step up to the Aroma Design Bar and take an adventure in aromatherapy blending. Your own personal “alchemista” will customize a blend to your specific needs and then use the handcurated blend for your treatment. 80 min
Custom
What our bodies require in order to relax and repair changes frequently. This customizable massage is specifically modified each and every time to meet your changing needs. With pressure ranging from light to firm and a variety of essential oil blends, we’ve got you covered. 50 min
Duo Indulge
Indulge the ultimate “couples” therapy with a massage for two performed side by side. 50 or 80 min
Sticks & Stones
Utilizing the natural elements of heat, salt stones and bamboo sticks, this massage is great for those who enjoy moderate to deeper pressure. Sticks and stones will heal your bones. 70 min
Hot Stone
Using smooth, warm stones gentle pressure is applied to bring relief to tense muscles and sore joints. 70 min
Healing Hikers
This full body massage utilizes mountain arnica and sage to ease inflammation and soreness. Special emphasis is placed on the legs to help rejuvenate tired muscles. 80 min
Sole Satisfaction
Treat the feet with this ultimate foot pampering. Following a refreshing exfoliation, techniques of pressure, rubbing, and pulling re-establish energy flow. 25 or 50 min
Scalp Express
Reduce stress with this heavenly scalp massage. Treatment is concluded with a nourishing oil that is left in the hair to maximize results. 25 min
Body
Sonoran Honey Body Polish
A warm combination of hydrating, local honey and kosher salt is used to polish and tone the skin, while the hands and feet receive a targeted moisturizing treatment. This luxurious experience is finished off with an application of our Sonoran spice body butter. 50 min
Aromatherapy Body Polish
Select the aromatherapy blend that best suits your needs and let your worries melt away as we exfoliate and moisturize your skin. Both your mind and body will feel refreshed and balanced. 50 min
Aromatherapy Wrap
Let us take your body and mind on a mini-vacation. Using the aromatherapy blend that best suits your needs, essential oils are applied to the skin. The body is then enveloped by warm linens allowing for maximum absorption of the nurturing oils. 50 min
After Sun Soother
After a long day in the Arizona sun, indulge in the healing power of a cooling aloe vera and cucumber wrap. During the wrap, the feet are given special attention and the scalp receives a replenishing conditioning treatment. 50 min
Cocoa Mole Energizing Wrap
This treatment begins with a stimulating, antioxidant rich, café mocha sugar scrub. Smooth cocoa mole mud is then applied to the skin and the body is wrapped in warm linens. In order to best meet your needs, you will then choose between a soothing facial massage or a scalp massage using warm, nourishing oils. 80 min
Willow Herbal Wrap
Linens soaked in a willow herbal infusion envelop the body, creating a cocoon of warmth to calm tension and soothe aching muscles. 25 min
Shirodhara
A stream of warm herbal oil flows onto the third eye and over the scalp to quiet the mind and soothe the senses. The nourishing herbal infused oil is then massaged into the hair and scalp. 50 min
Facials
Custom Facial
Experience a classic European facial personalized to your skin type, needs and concerns. 50 min
Hydrating and Soothing
Rescuing skin in need of moisture, this powerful hydrating facial replenishes moisture levels while soothing dry, sensitive skin. 80min
Firming Collagen
This anti-aging facial provides a powerful combatant against wrinkles and skin slackening. Specialty facial massage is used to stimulate circulation and a botanical collagen mask leaves the skin soft and supple. 80 min
Pore Refining
This pore refining facial clarifies and nourishes congested skin, while a gentle exfoliation rebalances and freshens the complexion. 80 min
Lighten and Brighten
This rejuvenating facial revives dull skin and combats hyperpigmentation. Skin tone is left even and radiant. 80 min
Revitalizing Vitamin Repair
Combat “free radicals” with vitamin-rich ingredients to unveil a freshly toned and clear complexion. Excellent for environmentally stressed skin. 50min
Gentleman’s
Tailored specifically for men, this deep cleansing facial restores the skin’s vibrancy. Includes a targeted hand or foot treatment. 50 min
Anti-Aging Peptide Facial
Combat skin damage with a powerhouse of peptides and hyaluronic acid, which will firm and hydrate the skin. 80min