Day Trips from Sedona to Flagstaff

This Grand Canyon day trip from Flagstaff or Sedona is limited to no more than 14 people, ensuring you enjoy a more personalized Grand Canyon experience. The tour blends ancient ruins, lava fields, majestic volcanoes, and amazing views throughout Grand Canyon National Park and the remarkable Painted Desert. Highlights include a drive along the South Rim and East Rim; visits to Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument and Wupatki National Monument; and a Southwestern lunch at a historic Navajo reservation.

Experience the glowing orange and purple colors of Northern Arizona's most famous slot canyon. This small-group tour from Sedona takes you on a walk through Antelope Canyon in the company of a Navajo guide. You'll also visit Horseshoe Bend and Glen Canyon Dam and have time to shop for Native art at the historic Cameron Trading Post on Navajo Tribal Land.

You get so much more than you can experience on your own! Our local guides create an enriching experience. What takes more people two days on their own, you can experience in a single day! By not having to worry about busy parking lots, the right route and by skipping the lines. All the major highlights in a single day. jam packed with local knowledge. We love how often our guests comment, "I can't believe how much I saw and learning about about the Grand Canyon!". Beautiful outdoor group lunches. The Grand Canyon’s natural wonder is unlike anything on earth, and Scenic Sedona Tours is your local guide to this phenomenal experience. This is an all day tour departing and returning to our office in Sedona.

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.

Watch the sun as it sets over the Grand Canyon with this small-group tour from Sedona. You'll head out to the park in late morning, stopping to shop for souvenirs at the Navajo Nation Cameron Trading Post along the way. You'll then continue to the Grand Canyon, where you'll visit the Desert Watchtower and the Grand Canyon Village, where you'll dine on an included dinner and take in sunset views.

Travel through the otherworldly landscape of the Arizona desert with a ride on the historic Grand Canyon Railroad. Settle into reserved seats on this train that’s been carrying passengers since 1901, and enjoy onboard commentary along the way. Hop off near the edge of the magnificent, sprawling canyon for a guided south rim tour to learn about the history of this natural wonder while soaking up spectacular views.

No trip to Arizona is complete without seeing the Grand Canyon, whose beauty is well worth the 2-hour drive from Sedona. See the Canyon and gain insight into the local culture and landscape on this guided full-day group tour, including stops at Sunset Crater and the Pueblo ruins at Wupatki National Monument. Dinner, guided narration, and round-trip transportation are included on this comprehensive excursion.

Discover the world-famous Grand Canyon—as well as extinct volcanoes, Native American ruins, and ancient lava flows—on this full-day, small-group tour. Following morning pickup at your Sedona or Flagstaff accommodation, visit both Wupatki and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monuments. After lunch in the Navajo Nation, continue to the Grand Canyon, where you’ll soak up views from the Desert Watchtower, visit the East and South Rims, and more.

Watch the sun set over the Grand Canyon on a full-day sightseeing tour from Sedona, and some some of the desert’s most scenic places. Drive through Oak Creek Canyon and the Painted Desert, stop at a Native American trading post, visit spectacular overlooks on the South Rim and have dinner at one of the national park lodges. This Grand Canyon day trip includes pickup and drop-off at Sedona hotels, National Park fees, and dinner, and it's limited to 14 people for personal service.

Make the most of your time in Arizona on a guided day trip to the Grand Canyon from Sedona with a small group of 14 people or fewer. Learn about the history and culture surrounding the canyon as you take in iconic views from Grand Canyon Village, Yavapai Point, and more. This tour includes an optional 30-minute helicopter ride upgrade for a seamless sightseeing experience.

Let us guide you on a private world-class hike below the Grand Canyon's rim. Venture down a well-maintained trail of this wonder of the natural world. Experience this vast landscape up close and personal with one of our certified and knowledgeable Grand Canyon hiking guides. Learn about the geology, flora and fauna of the Canyon, as well as its native history. Enjoy a well-earned lunch at the historic El Tovar restaurant after returning to the rim.

Combine a scenic drive and train ride through Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim for the ultimate full-day tour of the area. This Grand Canyon tour from Sedona first takes you on a ride through the Oak Creek Canyon to see the stunning landscape, and then you’ll board the Grand Canyon Railway for a train ride into the park. Stops at Grand Canyon Village and Cameron Trading Post included.

Verde Canyon Railroad's Uncorked Wine Festival is a springtime celebration. The event features the selection of wines from all over the world and it’s a party on the depot patio from 11:00am-12:45pm, prior to the train’s departure. This package offers a tasting of select wines (4 tastes) at the beverage bar on the depot's patio prior to boarding the train, your choice of lunch at our Copper Spike Cafe, and includes a souvenir wine glass etched with the train's logo. Additional wine may be purchased by the bottle on board the train.

Visit a spectacular desert landscape shaped by wind and water on a 12-hour trip from Sedona to Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon. Travel through some of Arizona’s most scenic places, shop for Native American art at a historic trading post, and hike through dramatic terrain. This 12-hour desert tour includes pickup and drop-off at Sedona hotels, a boxed lunch, and all entrance fees, and it’s limited to 14 people for personal service.

Head to the heart of Hopi lands during this full-day, private tour from either Sedona or Flagstaff. Visit stunning, flat-topped mesas and the country’s oldest continuously inhabited villages. Learn about Hopi spiritual and cultural traditions from a Hopi guide. Enjoy stops in Little Painted Desert County Park and the historic Hotel Santa Fe Railroad. Lunch and hotel transfers are included.

Glide effortlessly along the Colorado River during a full-day rafting trip, departing from Sedona or Flagstaff. Meander between massive cliff walls and wind around Horseshoe Bend aboard large inflatable rafts specifically designed for smooth water. River guides point out petroglyphs and provide lunch on the riverbank.

This tour combines an introductory tour of Sedona's most stunning vistas - from Airport overlook to Oak Creek Canyon Vista and the Chapel of the Holy Cross - with an afternoon of delightful wine tasting at several scenic local vineyards.

Avoid large group tours and cookie-cutter itineraries with a private guided tour of the Grand Canyon. Departing from Flagstaff or Sedona, enjoy views of the Painted Desert and Little Colorado Gorge from the road, and explore Grand Canyon National Park with a guide. A private tour allows for a flexible itinerary, which your guide can customize based upon your preferences.

***Private tour, with most competitive prices*** This tour is the only locally Sedona based tour offering a local guide that has studied all the subjects one could learn over the course of the day. Starting with Oak Creek Canyon, one of americas most beautiful drives, then next on to the lava flows at Sunset Crater, and the 2800 Pueblos at Wupatki National monument, all while exploring the the ancient landscape the same way the natives had, so that when one arrives to the Grand Canyon they come in with full breath of readiness to experience it (we are the only company that spends time at multiple spots in each park). Before entering the Canyon we stop for lunch at the famous Cameron Trading post, then off to the East entrance, where we explore 4 points of interest to entirely take the day in, finally exiting at the south entrance. We take the the time to walk for an hour along the Rim path at the last destination, in Grand Canyon Village.

Book this small group tour that takes you into some of the most iconic canyons in Sedona, Antelope Canyon X and Horseshoe Bend. You’ll get some great photos as you wander through the canyons catching the different light angles. Keep costs down by booking this small group tour, but still have an intimate feel amongst your group.

Explore Monument Valley and its iconic features on this daylong excursion from Sedona. You'll see why the desert formations have served as the backdrop for countless John Wayne films. Get up close on a guided tour, including the Navajo Nation reservation and a historic trading post. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport are included.

There are many tours to and from the Grand Canyon, but none like this Grand Canyon Coach Railroad Experience from Sedona that offers a unique and comprehensive tour that can be done in a single day for those short on time. You’ll enjoy a 1-way coach class train ride on a northbound train ride to the Grand Canyon (January-October) or a southbound train ride from the Grand Canyon on the way back (November-December).

Visit Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park on a full-day excursion from Sedona, and spend the day exploring towering buttes, high mesas, and a spectacular desert landscape. Travel the Loop Road through the heart of Monument Valley, take in panoramic views from John Ford Point, and learn about Navajo history and culture along the way. Your Monument Valley tour includes pickup and drop-off in Sedona, entrance fees, and lunch, and it’s limited to 14 people for personal service.

Enjoy a mellow rafting trip on the Colorado River during this full-day tour from Sedona. En route to Glen Canyon, where your raft float takes place, drive through the Sonoran Desert highlights including the San Francisco Volcanic Field and Painted Desert. Stop at a trading post of the Navajo Nation and browse the Native American jewelry and arts for sale. While floating down the Glen Canyon section of the Colorado River, marvel at the natural beauty, and take a lunchtime swim or hike to see Anasazi petroglyphs.