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Grand Canyon Day Trip: Lava Fields, Ruins & Painted DesertYou’ll start by walking ancient lava fields near Sunset Crater before exploring Native American ruins at Wupatki and grabbing fry bread at Cameron Trading Post. With time at both East and South Rims of the Grand Canyon plus Painted Desert views, you’ll feel Arizona’s wild history under your feet—and maybe take home a story or two yourself.
Sedona: Private Jeep Tour & Boynton Canyon Red RocksYou’ll feel Sedona’s red dust on your hands as you grip the Jeep rails, see Boynton Canyon’s wild shapes up close, and hear stories only locals tell. With a private guide leading the way through Dry Creek Canyon and beyond, this two-hour ride brings you right into Sedona’s heart — even if you leave with shoes full of red sand.
Sedona: Glassblowing Workshop & Make Your Own FlowerYou’ll feel the heat of Sedona’s glassblowing studio as you shape molten glass into your own colorful flower with help from local artists. Choose your colors, try new techniques, and leave with a story (and a handmade piece) to pick up the next day—plus maybe a few laughs along the way.
Sedona scenic tour: Oak Creek Canyon and Chapel of the Holy CrossA 2.5-hour guided tour of Sedona departs daily at 8am, 11:30am or 3pm and covers Oak Creek Canyon, Tlaquepaque Arts Village, Chapel of the Holy Cross and Airport Mesa. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with bottled water and a live English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van. You provide your own car seat if traveling with children under eight.Is it for me?Book this tour for your first morning in Sedona if you want the main sights and local context without renting a car or navigating the roads yourself. The fixed 2.5-hour schedule and hotel pickup mean you can land, check in and be on the road without planning the details.
Private Sedona Jeep Tour: Soldier's Pass Trail & Seven PoolsA private guided jeep tour through Sedona's Soldier's Pass Trail, the most exclusive trail in West Sedona, takes you to Devils Kitchen and Apache's Seven Pools on rugged backcountry routes. The 90-minute tour includes a live English-speaking guide and local taxes; arrive 15 minutes early to check in and sign a waiver. A minimum of two people per booking is required, and dogs are welcome.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you want the backcountry without the crowds—Soldier's Pass is kept small and exclusive, so you're not sharing the jeep with other groups or waiting for a set departure time. The 90-minute loop is short enough to fit into a half-day but long enough to reach the pools most Sedona visitors never see.
Verde River kayak and wine tasting from CottonwoodThe Water to Wine tour combines a kayak trip down the Verde River with wine tasting at Alcantara Vineyards on the Verde Valley Wine Trail. You paddle an inflatable kayak for about an hour and a half through a scenic stretch with small chutes and riffles, then walk up through the vineyards to the farmhouse for tastings. A $20 credit per person covers wine, food or gifts; guides lead both parts of the day. Minimum age 21 with photo ID required for wine tastings.Is it for me?Paddle the Verde River in the morning, then taste wine at a vineyard the same afternoon—this route connects both without extra travel or logistics.
Sedona: Sacred Sites & Vortex Tour with Peace Park WalkYou’ll join a small group exploring Sedona’s sacred sites—Airport Mesa’s twisting trees, mindful steps through Peace Park’s stupa and medicine wheel, plus quiet moments overlooking Seven Canyons. With a local guide sharing stories (and snacks), you’ll feel both grounded and curious by day’s end.
Sedona: Private Diamondback Gulch Jeep Tour & Off-RoadYou get picked up at the base, sign waivers, then spend hours in a private jeep tackling Diamondback Gulch's extreme terrain while a naturalist guide explains the geology, wildlife, archaeology, and cowboy history. The jeep holds up to six, dogs are welcome, and you avoid the crowded overlook circuit entirely. Bring moderate fitness and a willingness to feel every bump.Is it for me?Book this if you want the adrenaline and the education at once — the extreme terrain keeps the crowds out, and the naturalist guide means you're not just getting bounced around, you're learning why the landscape looks the way it does.
Jerome Ghost Walk: Haunted locations tour with EMF readersA guided ghost walk through Jerome's most haunted locations, led by an accredited guide in English, using EMF readers and spirit boxes to attempt contact with spirits. The tour includes exclusive access to Haskins House and draws on research from the Jerome Historical Society archives. One hour; service animals welcome.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the stories and the guide's interpretation of the equipment readings without translation. This works for anyone comfortable walking for an hour and holding the EMF readers as the guide moves between locations.
Sedona: Off-Road Jeep Tour to Diamondback Gulch & CanyonsYou’ll ride deep into Sedona’s canyons by Jeep with a local guide who knows every story and shortcut. Feel the red dust, spot landmarks like Thunder Mountain and Boynton Canyon, and get close to wild Arizona landscapes most folks only see from afar. It’s bumpy, loud—and honestly kind of unforgettable if you like your adventures real.
Grand Canyon from Sedona: All Major Rim Viewpoints in One DayYou visit five major viewpoints—Mather Point, Kolb Studio, Desert View Watchtower, Lipan Point, and Moran Point—with a local guide explaining the geology and history at each stop. Transport from Sedona, lunch, and all park fees are included, so you skip the parking hassle and the route-planning. The full day out means you see what usually takes two days on your own.Is it for me?A good fit if you want the main Grand Canyon viewpoints in one day without arranging your own transport, park entry, or timing—the fixed itinerary is what fits five stops and lunch into a single outing from Sedona.
Grand Canyon Private Day Tour from Sedona & FlagstaffYou’ll ride through Oak Creek Canyon’s winding roads before reaching Grand Canyon’s South Rim with a private guide. Savor lunch at historic El Tovar Lodge, then stroll scenic overlooks and browse authentic artwork at Cameron Trading Post. Expect moments that stick with you — from sun-warmed pine scents to that hush standing above the gorge.
Sedona: Private Jeep Tour to Mogollon Rim & Red RocksYou’ll rumble up Sedona’s oldest 4x4 trails with a local guide who knows every story behind those famous red rocks. Expect bumpy climbs past Snoopy Rock and movie locations before stepping out at Mogollon Rim for views that stick with you long after dusting off your shoes.
Private Sedona Jeep Tour: Red Rock West Trail 4x4A private 2-hour guided jeep tour through Sedona's backcountry, traveling through seven canyons into Dry Creek Basin to explore historic sites and rock formations. Your guide shares tales of cowboy culture and Native American heritage. Minimum two people per booking; dogs welcome; moderate fitness required due to terrain and vehicle movement.Is it for me?A shared-vehicle tour covers the same canyons and history, but a private jeep means your group sets the pace and the guide focuses on your questions—the backcountry terrain and two-hour window make this one worth booking when you want the stories without the crowd.
Honanki Heritage Site ruins tour: 700-year-old cliff dwelling near EnnisA guided tour of the Honanki Heritage Site near Ennis takes you by Jeep through red rock canyons to a 700-year-old Sinaguan cliff dwelling, where a professional guide interprets the rock art, customs and legends of the site's ancient inhabitants. The tour runs three hours with about 45 minutes of walking through the ruins, including small stair steps. Children from age 2 are welcome; the guide speaks English and leads you through the symbolism and possible meanings carved into the stone.Is it for me?Book an early departure if you want to explore the ruins before the afternoon heat builds in the canyon; the 8am or 10am tours give you cooler conditions for the 45-minute walk through the site. The later slots work well if you're arriving in Ennis mid-day or prefer to start your afternoon with the tour.
Sedona Jeep Tour: Vortex Sites & Chapel of the Holy CrossThis guided Jeep tour of Sedona visits the Chapel of the Holy Cross, vortex energy sites at Airport Mesa and Rachel's Knoll, Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park, and Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village, with a professional guide, open-air Jeep travel, and bottled water included. The tour runs 5.5 hours and combines Sedona's natural landmarks, spiritual sites, and local culture in one comprehensive route. Children from age 1 are welcome; you'll need to provide a car seat for children 5 and under.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Sedona's main spiritual sites, red rock viewpoints, and local shopping in a single day without planning the route, managing timing between stops, or driving yourself. The guided Jeep handles all of that, and the 5.5-hour route is built to fit everything in.
Sedona: Night Sky Star Stories & Milky Way Tour ExperienceYou’ll settle into cozy chairs under Sedona’s dark sky while your local guide shares constellation stories and hands-on galaxy models. No hiking—just blankets, laughter, and time for questions as you watch the Milky Way glow above. Expect warmth (literally and figuratively), sensory moments, and maybe even a new way of looking up at night.
Grand Canyon South Rim Day Trip from Sedona & FlagstaffYou ride in a small van with a professional guide from your Sedona or Flagstaff hotel, spend the day at Grand Canyon South Rim with time to walk the rim and explore the village, eat lunch where you choose, see the Desert Watchtower and Cameron Trading Post, and return to your hotel without navigating the drive yourself. Hotel pickup and drop-off, water, and guide are included; you'll need to provide your hotel information three days ahead.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see the Grand Canyon South Rim in a day without renting a car or managing the four-hour round-trip drive yourself — the small group size and fixed schedule mean you spend your time at the canyon, not navigating.
Sedona Ghost Hunt: Jerome Haunted Locations & EMF ReadersYou'll spend two hours moving through Jerome's three most documented haunted locations — Haskins House, Old Jerome High School Auditorium, and the cemetery — with an EMF reader in your hand and a Spirit Box cycling through frequencies. The guide handles the historical context and the equipment; you handle the interpretation. Small groups keep it intimate, and optional add-ons like thermal cameras let you dig deeper if the experience hooks you.Is it for me?Book this if you're curious about paranormal investigation and want to try it with real equipment in a location with documented history, rather than just reading about it online. The Jerome Historical Society's backing means the stories are accurate, which is what makes the investigation feel credible instead of theatrical.
Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend: Private Day Trip with LunchYou’ll feel the hush of Antelope Canyon as sunlight shifts above your head and hear stories from your Navajo guide that linger long after you leave. Stand at Horseshoe Bend’s edge where silence says more than any photo can capture. This private day trip includes pickup, lunch, and time to just breathe it all in.
