Grand Canyon tour from Sedona: Ruins, volcanoes & rim views

One day covers four distinct landscapes: ancient pueblos, cinder cones, trading post and two sides of the canyon.

A small-group guided tour from Sedona to the Grand Canyon that visits Wupatki National Monument, Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Cameron Trading Post on the Navajo Nation, and the East and South Rims, with hotel pickup and a professional guide. The group stays under 10 people, which means personalized attention throughout the day. Departs Sedona at 7–7:30am and returns around 6–6:30pm (11 hours total). If you depart from Flagstaff instead, the tour leaves at 8–8:30am and returns by 5–5:30pm (9 hours).

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Wupatki National Monument30m
2. Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument30m · entry included
3. Cameron Trading Post30m
4. Desert View Drive3h · entry included
5. San Francisco Peakspass by

Grand Canyon and surrounding monuments tour

• Visit Wupatki National Monument ruins
• Stop at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
• Lunch break at Cameron Trading Post
• Scenic tour to Grand Canyon South Rim via Desert View Drive
• Shopping and views at Grand Canyon

The experience

Wupatki National Monument opens the day: a cluster of ancestral pueblos built by the Sinagua people, standing on high desert scrub with views across the San Francisco Peaks. From there the route moves to Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, where you walk among cinder cones and lava fields formed less than a thousand years ago. The landscape shifts dramatically between stops, and the guide narrates what shaped each one.

Cameron Trading Post sits on the Navajo Nation and serves as the lunch stop. You choose where and what to eat there. After lunch, the van heads toward the Grand Canyon's East Rim, following Desert View Drive as it climbs toward the South Rim. Both vantage points are included, with time in the afternoon to stand at the overlooks and move at your own pace rather than on a fixed schedule at each viewpoint.

The van is comfortable and air-conditioned, and the group size, no more than 10 people, means the guide can answer questions and adjust the rhythm without herding a crowd. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sedona are included, so the day starts and ends at your door. Bring closed-toe shoes, sunscreen and a hat. Layers help if you're traveling in fall, winter or spring, since elevation changes across the route.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sedona or Flagstaff.
• professional guide for the full day.
• entry to Wupatki National Monument and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument.
• time at Cameron Trading Post on the Navajo Nation.
• views from the East and South Rims of the Grand Canyon.
• comfortable touring van shared with no more than 10 guests total.

Options for this experience

2 options

Pickup from FlagstaffGuide in English · 08:00Pickup is included from Flagstaff hotels at approximately 8:00–8:30 am

Pickup from SedonaGuide in English · 07:00Pickup is included from Sedona hotels at approximately 7:00–7:30 am

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 08:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (under 16)

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 200

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomeNot for heart conditions

Operated by Ma Pa Tours, INC.

Is this one for you?Book the Sedona departure if you want the full 11 hours and the slowest pace through each stop. The Flagstaff option cuts an hour and a half but covers the same ground. Either way, the small group size and included guide mean you're not navigating between sites or reading plaques alone. Someone who knows the geology and history is there to explain what you're standing in front of.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 16).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the Wupatki ruins, and what will I see there?

Wupatki National Monument preserves pueblos built by the Sinagua people between roughly 1100 and 1200 CE. You'll walk among the stone structures set on the high desert, with views of the San Francisco Peaks in the distance and the landscape that sustained them.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is on your own at Cameron Trading Post, where you'll have time to eat and shop. The stop is included in the tour. The meal is not.

How much time do I spend at the Grand Canyon itself?

After visiting the earlier stops and eating lunch, you'll explore both the East Rim and South Rim, with flexibility in the afternoon to spend as much time at the overlooks as you want rather than moving on a strict schedule.

What's the difference between the Sedona and Flagstaff departure times?

Sedona departures leave at 7–7:30am and return around 6–6:30pm (11 hours total). Flagstaff departures leave at 8–8:30am and return by 5–5:30pm (9 hours). Both visit the same sites. The Sedona option allows more time at each stop.

Do I need to bring anything special for this tour?

Closed-toe shoes, sunscreen and a hat are strongly advised. Layers work well for fall, winter and spring travel because you'll be at different elevations throughout the day. Children eight years and younger must be in a car seat or booster seat, which you'll need to provide.