Sedona Vortex Tour with Cherokee Guide: Cathedral & Bell Rock

Hike Cathedral Rock vortex and reach four sacred sites in a half-day with a Cherokee guide

A private half-day tour of Sedona's vortexes and sacred places led by Benny, a guide with Cherokee heritage and deep knowledge of the medicine wheel, geology and natural history. You visit a medicine wheel ceremonial site, hike into Cathedral Rock vortex, see Bell Rock, and end at Chapel of the Holy Cross. The tour adjusts hiking intensity to your preference, and lunch is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Cathedral Rock4h
2. Chapel of the Holy Cross

Visit sacred sites and hike vortex

• Visit sacred medicine wheel site
• Hike Cathedral Rock Vortex
• Visit Bell Rock
• Visit Chapel of the Holy Cross

The experience

The tour starts at a sacred medicine wheel ceremonial site before moving into Cathedral Rock, where Benny's knowledge of Sedona's geology, flora and the spiritual significance of the vortex shapes what you see. Cathedral Rock itself is a major draw: few visitors reach the vortex hike without a guide who knows the remote areas. From there you move to Bell Rock, another of Sedona's four main vortex sites, then finish at Chapel of the Holy Cross, a modern structure built into the red rock landscape.

This is a custom private tour, which means the route and pacing adjust to what you want. If you prefer less hiking, Benny scales it back. If you want to spend more time at one site, the itinerary flexes. Lunch is built into the half-day, so you're not hunting for food between stops. Pickup is included, and the tour runs in English with a guide whose Cherokee background and understanding of Sedona's natural and spiritual layers brings context most visitors don't get elsewhere.

What’s included

• Lunch.
• pickup from your hotel or location.
• private guide (Benny, based on availability).
• access to remote vortex sites and sacred places.
• hiking adjusted to your preference and fitness level.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30, 08:00 and 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (17 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 95 years) · Youth (13 to 16 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 25 pickup points.

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 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Earth Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary directly. The tour adjusts hiking intensity to your preference, which means you can request easier pacing if you have moderate fitness or want to take your time at each site.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 16 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

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 Cathedral Rock vortex and why do people hike there?

Cathedral Rock is one of Sedona's four main vortex sites, a place many believe holds concentrated energy. The hike into the vortex is the centerpiece of this tour, and Benny's knowledge of the geology and the medicine wheel traditions that connect to the site shapes the experience of being there.

How much hiking is involved on this tour?

The tour includes a hike into Cathedral Rock vortex and visits to Bell Rock and other sites, but the amount of walking adjusts to your fitness level and preference. You can request easier pacing or shorter distances when you book.

Does the tour include food?

Yes, lunch is included in the half-day tour, so you eat during the outing rather than before or after.

What makes Benny's guide different from other Sedona tour guides?

Benny has Cherokee heritage and deep knowledge of the medicine wheel, Sedona's flora, fauna, geology and natural history. His background shapes how he interprets the sacred sites and vortexes you visit, offering context and insight most standard tours don't provide.