Sedona Jeep Tour: Vortex Sites & Chapel of the Holy Cross
Sedona spiritual sites tour with red rock views and top shopping, all organized for you in one day
This guided Jeep tour of Sedona visits the Chapel of the Holy Cross, vortex energy sites at Airport Mesa and Rachel's Knoll, Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park, and Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village, with a professional guide, open-air Jeep travel, and bottled water included. The tour runs 5.5 hours and combines Sedona's natural landmarks, spiritual sites, and local culture in one comprehensive route. Children from age 1 are welcome; you'll need to provide a car seat for children 5 and under.
5h 30m
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Sedona landmarks and culture
- Visit Chapel of the Holy Cross
- Shop at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village
- Lunch in Uptown Sedona
- Visit Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park
- Experience vortex energy at Rachel’s Knoll
- Enjoy 360-degree view at Airport Mesa
The Experience
The Chapel of the Holy Cross sits 250 feet high on a twin-pinnacled spur jutting from a thousand-foot rock wall, completed in 1956 and built to resemble solid rock. From there, the tour moves through Sedona's recognized vortex sites—Airport Mesa with its 360-degree overview and Rachel's Knoll, where the energy centers are said to be felt physically. The guide explains the history and spiritual significance of each stop as you travel by open-air Jeep, which lets you see the red rock formations without the barrier of windows.
Midday you'll have time to explore Uptown Sedona on your own and choose lunch from the restaurants and shops there. Afterward, the route includes Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park, a Buddhist center open to visitors of all faiths, where walking meditations and the grounds themselves draw people interested in the spiritual practice. Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village comes next—an arts and crafts marketplace on the banks of Oak Creek, shaded by sycamores, where local artisans sell work you won't find elsewhere in the Southwest.
The full route takes 5.5 hours and is designed as Sedona's most comprehensive single-day tour. You travel in an open-air Jeep with a professional guide who speaks English, and bottled water is provided throughout. The tour suits all fitness levels and works for families with young children, though you'll need to bring a car seat for any child 5 or under.
What’s included
- Travel by open-air Jeep with a professional English-speaking guide.
- bottled water throughout the tour.
- stops at the Chapel of the Holy Cross, Airport Mesa, Rachel's Knoll, Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park, and Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village.
Operated by Arizona Safari Jeep Tours
Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Sedona's main spiritual sites, red rock viewpoints, and local shopping in a single day without planning the route, managing timing between stops, or driving yourself. The guided Jeep handles all of that, and the 5.5-hour route is built to fit everything in.
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Top questions
What exactly is a vortex site in Sedona, and will I feel the energy?
Sedona is said to have several energy centers called vortexes, thought to be places where you can experience positive energy physically. This tour stops at two recognized vortex sites—Airport Mesa and Rachel's Knoll—where the guide explains the spiritual significance and history of each location. Whether you feel the energy is personal, but the sites themselves are among Sedona's most visited landmarks.
Is lunch included in the tour price?
Lunch is not included. The tour stops in Uptown Sedona during the midday break, where you choose from a variety of restaurants and shops depending on what you want to eat. You have time to explore and eat at your own pace before the tour continues.
Can I bring my young children on this tour?
Children are welcome from age 1. If you have a child 5 years old or younger, you must provide a full car seat for that child to ride safely in the Jeep.
What is the Chapel of the Holy Cross, and why is it a stop on the tour?
The Chapel of the Holy Cross is a distinctive landmark built in 1956 on a 250-foot-high spur of rock jutting from a thousand-foot wall. Its striking architecture and spiritual significance make it one of Sedona's most recognizable sites and a key part of the tour's mix of natural beauty and local culture.
How much time do I spend at each stop?
The tour is 5.5 hours total and includes multiple stops at vortex sites, the chapel, Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park, Tlaquepaque shopping village, and Uptown Sedona for lunch. The guide manages the timing so you see all the major landmarks and have time to explore without rushing through any single location.
Do I need any special fitness level or hiking ability for this tour?
The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You travel by open-air Jeep to each site, and while there is walking at some stops, the pace is manageable for visitors of varying abilities.
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