Private Tour from Scottsdale to Sedona and Grand Canyon South Rim

Set your own stops between Sedona's red rocks and the Grand Canyon's rim

A private day tour from Scottsdale takes you through Sedona's red rock formations and the Chapel of the Holy Cross, then north to the Grand Canyon South Rim, with a dedicated guide and a customizable itinerary. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, stop where you want, and spend ample time at each landmark. The guide offers insights into Arizona's geology and culture while you decide how to spend your hours at the canyon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Chapel of the Holy Cross3h
2. Grand Canyon South Rim5h

Sedona and Grand Canyon tour

• Visit Chapel of the Holy Cross
• Explore Sedona red rock formations
• Travel through Oak Creek Canyon
• Visit Grand Canyon South Rim lookouts
• Enjoy sightseeing and photography
• Drop off at hotels

The experience

The tour leaves Scottsdale heading north through Oak Creek Canyon, a scenic drive that frames the day before you reach Sedona. The Chapel of the Holy Cross sits on a 250-foot pinnacle jutting from a thousand-foot rock wall, completed in 1956 and visited by millions each year. From there, you move through Sedona's red rock landscape. The guide can point out Bell Rock and other formations, or you can linger for photographs and exploration on your own terms.

The Grand Canyon South Rim is where the day opens up. The South Rim offers the classic panoramic views: wide, expansive vistas across three distinct sections (Desert View Drive, Grand Canyon Village, and Hermit Road) each with a different angle on the canyon. Your guide navigates you to the lookouts and explains the geology. You decide how long to stay, whether to walk the rim, or to find a quiet spot to sit. The scale of it is the kind of thing that changes how you see landscape afterward.

An 11-hour day means you're not rushed through either Sedona or the canyon. The vehicle is air-conditioned, bottled water is provided, and the route itself passes views of Glen Canyon Dam and the desert. Pickup from your Scottsdale hotel is included, and the guide speaks English and shapes the stops around what interests you, whether that's geology, photography, or simply time to absorb the view.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• pickup from your Scottsdale hotel.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• bottled water.
• views of Glen Canyon Dam, the desert, and the Grand Canyon along the route.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 08:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by BARBIL TOURS

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to move at your own pace between two of Arizona's most visited landmarks. The private vehicle and customizable stops let you linger at the Chapel of the Holy Cross, explore Sedona's red rocks, or spend extra time at whichever Grand Canyon viewpoint moves you, without waiting for a group or following a fixed schedule.

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Top questions

What is the Chapel of the Holy Cross and why is it worth seeing?

The Chapel of the Holy Cross is a small stone structure built in 1956 on a 250-foot pinnacle of rock jutting from a thousand-foot wall in Sedona. It draws millions of pilgrims and visitors each year for its striking architecture and the sense of peace the setting creates, perched between the red rocks.

How much time do I actually spend at the Grand Canyon on this tour?

The tour is 11 hours total from pickup to drop-off, and a substantial portion of that is spent at the Grand Canyon South Rim itself. Your guide takes you to the main viewpoints, but the exact time you spend there depends on your interests. You can explore multiple sections like Desert View Drive or Hermit Road, or focus on one area.

Can I stop for lunch during the day?

Lunch is not included in the tour, but your guide can recommend spots in Sedona or near the Grand Canyon where you can eat. The flexible itinerary means you can build in time for a meal wherever you'd like to stop.

What makes this different from a shared group tour?

This is a private tour, so the vehicle, guide, and itinerary are yours alone. You're not on a fixed schedule with other passengers: your guide tailors the stops and pace to what you want to see and how long you want to spend at each place.