Top Sedona Outdoor Activities

Take an off-road tour with a professional guide, traveling through the desert backcountry of Sedona by Jeep. Admire towering red rock formations, ancient canyons and native American art in the Honanki Heritage Site, which dates back at least 700 years. Learn about the history and wildlife of this amazing landscape on your choice of a tour to see the ruins only, or a tour that also includes Diamondback Gulch. Several departure times make this easy to fit into your sightseeing schedule in Arizona's Red Rock Country.

Explore the magic and mysticism of natural vortexes on this small-group tour departing from Sedona. Traveling the region by Jeep, you’ll visit several vortex sites around town and learn about their history, all with the help of an informative guide. Whether you feel the energy on your skin or experience a feeling of enlightenment, find out for yourself the powers of a vortex. Keep things simple with this small-group tour, limited to 15 people for a more intimate experience.

Discover the natural beauty of the Southwestern United States on a highlights tour from Sedona. This tour can be customized to your interests, with highlights such as driving through the incredible scenery of Oak Creek Canyon, a visit to Bell Rock and Airport Mesa, and a stop at Chapel of the Holy Cross, an architectural gem built into a tall rock spire. Browse stalls with Native American jewelry and crafts, and hear about the spiritual significance of some of Sedona's most renowned sites on this fascinating introduction to Sedona.

A 4x4 off-road tour lets you get to the parts of Diamondback Gulch that are inaccessible to most vehicles. Take in panoramic views of the red rocks of Mingus Mountain, exposed layers of limestone, and more, all while riding on a thrilling Jeep Extreme-rated desert trail. Plus, a guided tour includes commentary about the area’s wildlife, archaeology, and moments of Hollywood fame.

Pack in a full itinerary to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon on this day trip from Sedona. Your guide makes stops at the Navajo Nation and Cameron Trading Post as well as scenic overlooks at the Painted Desert cliffs, Little Colorado River Gorge, and Desert View Drive. Round-trip hotel transport is provided from Sedona or Village of Oak Creek.

Explore the natural wonders of Antelope Canyon, a narrow slot canyon carved by wind and water through the ages. A Navajo guide helps you photograph the shifting light and creamy colors of the sandstone canyon, a must-see amid the splendor of the American Southwest. Views of Glen Dam, Lake Powell, and Horseshoe Bend are included en route from Sedona.

Enjoy a 4-hour sightseeing journey by train aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad, which glides through the beautiful wilderness of the American Southwest near Sedona. Nibble light refreshments while traveling on the Verde Canyon Railroad through Arizona’s desert. Ride in a vintage train car or open-air viewing car to get a great perspective on the region’s natural and cultural treasures. See ancient cliff dwellings built by the Native American Sinagua people, historic mining sites and more as your train cruises along a route that follows the Verde River.

Relax and relish Sedona's incredible natural beauty. Board a customized Jeep Wrangler and head west for wide open views of the world famous red rocks of Sedona. Travel mild dirt roads to gorgeous vistas, listening to the narrative provided by your Certified Interpretive Guide. For a truly unforgettable experience try this tour at sunset and enjoy seeing the light at dusk play along the rock formations.

Ideally suited for beginner riders, this scenic horseback ride through the Verde Valley includes a pre-tour demonstration. Get your cameras ready: you’ll enjoy a unique immersion into the red canyons of Sedona, covering locations faster than you would on foot. Tours are capped at only 10 participants for a personalized experience.

This is ON-PAVEMENT tour only...No Off-roading...Oak Creek Canyon Jeep Tour was named by Rand-McNally to be on of the most scenic drives in America! We wind our way up the center of a massive fault-line, millions of years in the making, majestic cliffs towering over 1500ft frame the walls of this stunning canyon. Considered to be Sedona's natural center piece, spectacular scenery abounds as we climb over 2000ft to the top of the south-rim of the might Colorado Plateau. Learn about Oak Creek Canyons' amazing geologic & anthropologic history. NO neck straining, or bouncing in our custom-built jeep. Book today and see for yourself why it's named One of America's Most Beautiful Drives! MILD & On-Pavement ONLY- NO Off-roading on this tour! 90 minutes

Head out into the rough terrain of the Sonoran Desert from Sedona on a 4-wheel drive Jeep tour that provides a fun and informative off-road adventure. Your guide steers the open-air Jeep through the vast desert to show you the treasures of Diamondback Gulch, including the red rock formations that make this part of Arizona so famous. Have the option to upgrade to add a visit to the Honanki Heritage Site, which features ancient ruins and rock wall art made by the ancestors of the Hopi.

Get a comprehensive view of the Grand Canyon and surrounding attractions during this day trip from Sedona. Take in views of the Painted Desert, see Native American ruins and volcanic lava flow fields. Ride in comfort along some of the country's most picturesque roads while listening to commentary from your guide. Entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip transportation from Sedona hotels included.

Long considered a mecca by spiritual seekers, Sedona is believed by many to have sacred energy vortexes available for any and all to tap into. This tour takes you through stunning Sedona scenery to reach its most powerful spiritual centers. Your guide shares information about why the area is considered so highly sacred as you drive, and leads in ceremonies and prayers to enhance your experience of the destinations.

Explore the heart of historic Dry Creek Basin on a 4-wheel drive Jeep tour from Sedona. Take in the natural beauty of Red Rock Range as you go off-roading to the floor of the canyon with a guide who shares commentary about Arizona's geology, history, and wildlife. You'll ride with an expert driver in an open-air Jeep that can take on the rocky terrain and provide clear views of the American Southwest's desert scenery. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Sedona.

Experience the magical red rock landscape of Sedona from the air during this helicopter tour of the Anasazi cliff dwellings. Along the way, take in spectacular desert views and marvel at the windswept rock formations for which the area is known. Leave no trace, break no sweat, and be sure to bring your camera!

Go off-road through Sedona’s red rock landscape on a Jeep tour that’s not too rough, but explores some of the area’s most dramatic scenery. Learn about Arizona geology, local history, plants, and animals as you travel along the base of the rock formations, discovering views to Cathedral Rock, Thunder Mountain, Bear Mountain, and more. This Sedona Jeep tour is limited to 10 people for a fun, personal experience, with departure from a central location in uptown Sedona.

Go off-roading in Sedona's rugged desert terrain on a Jeep tour that follows a historic stagecoach route that runs between Sedona and Flagstaff. See highlights that may include Damnfino Canyon, Oak Creek Canyon, and the Mogollon Rim, which marks the edge of the Colorado Plateau in Arizona. Stop for photo ops of the spectacular red rock formations and canyon scenery that makes this part of Arizona so famous, and learn about the region's history from your expert guide.

Take a scenic rim tour over Sedona and its surrounding landscapes in a Jeep Wrangler. You'll head up Schnebly Hill Road, and up to the route of the old Munds Wagon Trail that connected Sedona and Flagstaff. As you explore the area, your certified guide will tell you all about local history and geology.

Tours Depart at 9AM & 10AM every day. You'll see everything from the beautiful red rocks and famous peaks of Sedona, to the Amitabha Stupa spiritual shrine and the mysterious geomagnetic Vortexes, and that's just the beginning. Grab lunch in trendy Uptown midway through your tour and make 6 unforgettable stops along the way. Experience all that Sedona has to take in on this special tour brought to you by locals that truly love what they are doing. Stops Included Chapel of the Holy Cross (30 minutes) Sedona Airport Overlook (20 minutes) TlaquePaque Arts Village (40 minutes) Explore Uptown Sedona & Lunch (60 minutes) Vortex @ Rachel's Knoll (20 minutes) Amitabha Stupa & Peace Park (30 minutes) This tour includes the perfect combination of cruising in our custom, open-air 360-degree-view vehicles, stops at the best locations throughout Sedona at the perfect times of the day, and engaging information provided throughout the entire tour by our live tour guides. You're gonna love it!

This tour combines an off-road jeep adventure at Alcantara Vineyards, just south of Flagstaff, with a premium wine tasting. Ride a four-wheel drive jeep along off-road desert trails and visit the popular Verde Valley winery to sample local wines. Upgrade to include a horseback ride and lunch.

Get below the rim on a day-long hiking tour of the Grand Canyon from Sedona, and discover the soaring formations and breathtaking landscape of America’s most iconic National Park. Follow your naturalist guide along a 3- to 5-mile (5- to 8-km) path and learn to read the geological story told in the layers of ancient rock. Return to the surface to visit the most iconic viewpoints along the South Rim of the canyon, pause for a complimentary lunch, then visit more scenic overlooks before returning to Sedona.

Travel by Jeep through Sedona's rugged countryside toward Soldiers Pass for expansive landscape views. This tour also brings you to two interesting natural sites: Devils Kitchen sinkhole and Apache's Seven Pools. Let someone else navigate the rough terrain while you sit back and enjoy the scenery.

There's no better way to witness Arizona's incredible desert beauty than from the above. Get an eagle’s eye view during this helicopters tour of some of Sedona's most famous red rock formations, including the ancient Anasazi cliff dwellings. Along the way, learn about the rich natural history of the area from your trusty pilot and snap some amazing pics.

See the sunset over the Grand Canyon—one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World—during this full-day tour from Sedona or Village of Oak Creek. Visit a historic Navajo trading post and eat dinner at the Grand Canyon Village. National Park entrance fees and round-trip hotel transportation from included.