Sedona: Private Jeep Tour Colorado Plateau & Oak Creek Canyon

Ride the Old Stagecoach Road Where Cowboys Still Echo

You climb 1,000 feet on the historic stagecoach road that predates Highway 89A, with a professional guide explaining Sedona's geology, wildlife, and the human history embedded in the landscape. The Jeep handles the roughest terrain in the area, so expect a genuine off-road experience. Small groups of up to six, two-hour duration, all fees included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sedona Jeep Tour and Historic Road

• Check in for the tour
• View Sedona's rock formations
• Ride old chuckwagon road

The experience

"How bumpy are we talking?" That's the first thing most people ask when they hear this is the roughest trail Sedona has to offer. The answer: bumpy enough that you'll feel every ridge of the old chuckwagon road that connected Sedona to Flagstaff before Highway 89A existed. You're not on a paved scenic loop here. You're on the actual path cattle drives and stagecoaches used, and the Jeep doesn't smooth that out. It leans into it. The ride climbs about 1,000 feet, and by the time you reach the overlook of Oak Creek Canyon, your legs know they've been somewhere.

Your guide handles the history and the terrain at the same time. They'll point out the rock formations on the way up: Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, the whole red-rock lineup that makes Sedona look like it was built for photographs. But the real story is older than the formations themselves. This route mattered. Before the highway, this was how people and livestock moved through the plateau. Your guide walks you through that timeline, the geology underneath it, and what wildlife you're actually looking at, not just "look, a lizard," but the real names and why they're here. The archaeology piece comes in too, because Sedona sits on layers of human history, and a guide who knows the place can read them.

The Jeep holds up to six people depending on size and weight, so you're never in a massive group. Minimum two people per booking, which means you could go with a partner or a small family. Kids as young as three can come along: dogs are always welcome, too. The whole thing runs two hours, which is long enough to feel like you've actually gone somewhere and short enough that you're not wrecked by the end. Your professional guide is included, along with all fees and taxes, so there's no surprise bill at checkout.

What’s included

• Your tour includes a professional guide who knows the geology, wildlife, and history of the area.
• entry to the trail.
• the two-hour Jeep ride on the historic stagecoach road with a 1,000-foot elevation gain.
• and views of Oak Creek Canyon and Sedona's rock formations. All fees and taxes are covered in the price.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs every day, 4 start times, from US$ 159 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 10:30, 13:00 and 15:30

GroupPrivate6 group tours ›

Live guideEnglish

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

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be booked

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 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by A Day in the West Jeep Tours

Is this one for you?This is for travelers who want the real Sedona landscape without arranging their own vehicle or route. The guide handles the bumpy terrain and the story behind it, leaving you to hold on and take in the views.

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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.

How rough is the trail really?

It's the bumpiest route Sedona offers. You're on the actual old stagecoach road, not a groomed path, so the Jeep doesn't smooth it out. It's part of the experience.

Can children go on this tour?

Yes, children as young as three can join. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

Are dogs allowed?

Yes, dogs are always allowed on the tour.

How many people fit in the Jeep?

Up to six guests, depending on size and weight. Minimum two people per booking.

What's included in the price?

Professional guide, all fees, and taxes. No additional charges at the end.

How long does the tour take?

Two hours total, including the drive to the trailhead and the ride itself.

What will I see?

Oak Creek Canyon overlook from 1,000 feet up, Sedona's red-rock formations, and you'll learn about the geology, wildlife, archaeology, and the history of the old stagecoach route.

Do I need to be very fit?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The ride is bumpy and the terrain is rough, but you're in the Jeep, not hiking.