Sedona Jeep Tour: 4x4 Through Red Rock Canyons

Drive the rough terrain where most people only look

A 3-hour guided Jeep tour through Sedona's canyons and red rock formations, with a professional guide explaining geology, local history and wildlife as you navigate rough terrain in a 4x4. The tour stops at Thunder Mountain, Boynton Canyon, Bear Mountain, Cock's Comb, Doe Mesa, Greasy Spoon and Diamondback Gulch. Bottled water is included. Children must be at least 5 years old.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sedona 4x4 Jeep Canyon Tour

• Hop in Jeep with guide
• Drive through hills and canyons
• Learn about geology and history
• View Thunder Mountain
• Stop at Cock’s Comb ridge
• See Boynton Canyon and Bear Mountain
• Visit Doe Mesa and Greasy Spoon
• Explore Diamondback Gulch
• Return to town

The experience

What makes this different from a scenic drive is the vehicle itself: a Jeep built for the terrain that stops a regular car. You climb into the 4x4 with your guide and head into the canyons and hills around Sedona, hitting rough ground that opens up views most visitors never reach. The guide talks through what you're seeing as you go: the geology that built these red rocks, stories about the American Indian history of the area, and what animals and plants live here. It's not a sit-and-listen tour. It's three hours of moving through landscape that demands a vehicle built for it.

The stops are named and specific. Thunder Mountain (also called Capital Butte) is one of the tallest in the area, and the Jeep gets you a different angle on it than you'd see from town. Cock's Comb is a jagged ridge in shades of red that looks exactly like its name. Boynton Canyon, Bear Mountain, Doe Mesa, Greasy Spoon and Diamondback Gulch each have their own shape and story. You're not rushing between them. The guide stops so you can look, and the route is built around what you can actually see from the vehicle and from short viewpoints along the way.

The pace is steady and the terrain is rough, which is why the tour isn't for everyone. Children have to be at least 5 years old, and it's not recommended for anyone with neck or back problems, pregnant travelers, or people with heart conditions. The guide is there the whole time, and water is included. By the time you head back to town, you'll have seen seven named canyons and mountains, and you'll understand why the landscape here looks the way it does.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English.
• bottled water.
• access to seven named canyons and mountains including Thunder Mountain, Boynton Canyon, Bear Mountain, Cock's Comb, Doe Mesa, Greasy Spoon and Diamondback Gulch.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 11:00, 14:30 and 15:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

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

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

Demanding physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Arizona Safari Jeep Tours

Is this one for you?The tour runs for 3 hours over rough terrain in a Jeep, so it's built for travelers who can handle a bumpy ride and don't have neck, back or heart issues, not a gentle scenic drive, but the way to see canyons a regular vehicle can't reach.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

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 Thunder Mountain and why is it worth the rough ride to see it?

Thunder Mountain, also called Capital Butte, is one of the tallest mountains in the Sedona area. The Jeep tour gets you a close-up view and a different perspective than you'd see from town, and the guide explains the geology that shaped it.

How rough is the terrain, and what does "extreme" mean on this tour?

The Diamondback Jeep tour goes over rough ground that requires a 4x4 vehicle: the kind of terrain a regular car can't handle. It's called extreme because of the terrain and the physical demands: the tour isn't recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, heart conditions, or pregnancy, and children under 5 aren't allowed.

Does the tour stop at Boynton Canyon, or just drive past it?

Boynton Canyon is one of the named stops on the tour. The guide stops so you can see it up close, and you'll hear the story of the canyon and the geology of the area as part of the tour.

What's included in the 3-hour tour price?

The tour includes a professional guide who speaks English, bottled water, and the Jeep itself. Gratuities are not included. Groups of 6 or more are charged a minimum 18% gratuity at check-in.

Can I bring my dog on the Jeep tour?

Dogs over 25 pounds are welcome, but you'll be charged a child rate and must notify the company in advance. Service animals are allowed at any time.