Boynton Canyon Jeep Tour Sedona: 2-Hour Off-Road

Drive the backcountry trails where Sedona's red rocks rise on all sides.

A private 2-hour jeep tour of Sedona's backcountry, departing from a local meeting point and traveling the Boynton Canyon Trail and Dry Creek Canyon in a 4x4 vehicle with a live English-speaking guide. The tour covers Sedona's famous rock formations (Thunder Mountain, Bear Mountain, Faye Canyon), and includes narration on the area's geology, flora, fauna, archaeology and folklore. Minimum two people per booking. Jeeps hold up to six guests depending on height and weight. Dogs are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sedona Jeep Tour and Rock Formations

• Check-in and sign waiver
• Meet the guide
• Jeep through Dry Creek Canyon
• View panoramic Red Rocks
• See Sedona's famous rock formations

The experience

The tour starts with check-in and a waiver, then you climb into a 4x4 jeep and head into Dry Creek Canyon. The guide narrates as you drive through the backcountry, pointing out Thunder Mountain, Bear Mountain and the Faye Canyon vicinity: the red rock formations that define Sedona's landscape. The Boynton Canyon Trail itself carries you deeper into terrain most visitors never reach on foot, and the jeep's height and angle let you see the scale of the canyon walls in a way a car on pavement cannot.

Two hours is enough to cover the main formations and hear the stories behind them: the geology that shaped the rocks, the plants and animals that live here, the archaeology and folklore the guide knows. It's not a rushed sprint. There's time to take in the views and ask questions. The ride is rough enough to feel like an adventure. The guide handles the driving so you handle the scenery.

What’s included

• The tour includes a fully narrated experience with a live English-speaking guide covering Sedona's geology, flora, fauna, archaeology and folklore.
• check-in and waiver signing at the meeting point.
• and the 4x4 jeep ride itself through Boynton Canyon and Dry Creek Canyon.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 16:00

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AgesAdult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by A Day in the West Jeep Tours

Is this one for you?Two hours leaves room for other activities earlier or later in your day: a morning jeep tour and an afternoon hike, or an evening tour before dinner. The private jeep means no waiting for other groups to load, and the guide's narration works whether you're visiting Sedona for the first time or the fifth.

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Top questions

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 rock formations will I see on the Boynton Canyon jeep tour?

The tour passes Thunder Mountain, Bear Mountain, and the Faye Canyon vicinity, all iconic red rock formations in Sedona's backcountry. You'll also travel the Boynton Canyon Trail itself, where the canyon walls rise around you as the jeep climbs through Dry Creek Canyon.

How long is the Sedona jeep tour and what's included?

The tour runs two hours and includes a fully narrated experience with a live English-speaking guide. Check-in and waiver signing happen before departure. The guide covers the area's geology, flora, fauna, archaeology and folklore throughout the drive.

What's the minimum group size and can I bring my dog?

A minimum of two people per booking is required. Dogs are always allowed on the tour, and jeeps hold up to six guests depending on height and weight.

Is this tour rough, and who shouldn't book it?

The 4x4 trail is rugged and designed to get your heart racing as it climbs through the backcountry. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers, travelers with spinal injuries, or those with poor cardiovascular health. It's suitable for all other fitness levels and children as young as three years old.