Oak Creek Canyon Jeep Tour: Sedona Route 89A

See the red rock cliffs and canyon floor without the washboard roads

This 90-minute Jeep tour follows the pavement of historic Route 89A through Oak Creek Canyon near Sedona, rated by Rand McNally as one of the top five most scenic drives in the United States. You'll pass Slide Rock State Park, cross the Midgley Bridge, and ascend over 2,000 feet to views of 1,500-foot cliffs rising above the canyon floor. A professional guide shares the geological and cultural history of the area. The ride stays smooth and comfortable in a custom-built Jeep. Bottled water and local taxes are included. Children ages 1 and up are welcome, and dogs over 25 pounds require advance notice.

Step-by-step itinerary

Scenic Jeep tour through Oak Creek Canyon

• Drive over Midgley Bridge
• Pass by Slide Rock State Park

The experience

The tour starts on Route 89A, the pavement-only highway that winds through the canyon. You'll cross the Midgley Bridge and drive past Slide Rock State Park, where the red rock cliffs climb 1,500 feet above the canyon floor. The route ascends gradually over 2,000 feet as it climbs toward the south rim of the Colorado Plateau, and the guide points out the geological layers and formations that make this stretch famous. The Jeep is built for comfort on paved roads (no bouncing, no washboard), so the focus stays on the landscape and the story behind it.

Your guide is a local who knows the canyon's history and geology. They'll explain what you're looking at as the landscape changes: the seasonal shifts in the canyon (fall colors are particularly vivid), the way the cliffs were formed, and the cultural significance of the area. This is a relaxing tour, not an adrenaline ride. The pace lets you take in the views and ask questions without rushing between stops.

What’s included

• Professional guide who shares geological and cultural history.
• bottled water.
• local taxes.
• comfortable ride in a custom-built Jeep on smooth pavement only.

Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day at 08:00, 10:30 and 13:30, from US$ 67.09 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 10:30 and 13:30Another time? ›

GroupUp to 106 private ›

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.3 with pickup ›

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (1 to 12 years)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Arizona Safari Jeep Tours

Is this one for you?At 90 minutes, this tour leaves most of your day open for other Sedona activities (hikes, shops, restaurants), while still giving you the canyon's most famous views without the rough roads or long commitment. The pavement-only route means no jostling, which works well if you prefer a smooth ride or are traveling with young kids or older family members.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 12 years).

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 is Slide Rock State Park, and do we stop there?

Slide Rock State Park is a natural area in the canyon known for its red rock cliffs and water features. On this tour, you drive past it as part of the scenic route rather than stopping to get out. The 1,500-foot cliffs are visible from the Jeep.

How much elevation do we gain on this tour?

The route ascends over 2,000 feet as it climbs from the canyon floor toward the south rim of the Colorado Plateau, where you'll see the towering cliffs from above.

Why is Route 89A considered one of the most scenic drives?

Route 89A is rated by Rand McNally as one of the top five most scenic drives in the United States because of the dramatic red rock formations, the geological variety visible from the road, and the way the canyon landscape changes as you climb toward the plateau.

How long is the tour?

The tour runs 90 minutes, which is long enough to take in the main canyon views and the climb to the rim without eating up your whole day.