Top Arizona Day Trips - page 3

Visit Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park on a full-day tour from Flagstaff, and spend the day exploring high mesas, towering buttes, 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. This full-day Monument Valley tour includes pickup and drop-off in Flagstaff, entrance fees, and lunch, and it’s limited to 14 people for personal service.

Explore Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend, two of Arizona's natural treasures, on this small-group day trip from Sedona or Horseshoe Bend. Explore the canyon in the company of a Navajo guide; stop at an authentic trading post; and see the Glen Canyon Dam. Your guide shares commentary about the region's history, geology, and wildlife as you discover the American Southwest.

Make the most of limited time and see the highlights of Grand Canyon National Park in just a couple of hours on this tour. Ride in a Hummer customized specifically for sightseeing, and listen to commentary from your guide. Visit some of the canyon’s best lookout points, where you can hop out, take photos, and explore.

Swap the neon lights of the Las Vegas Strip for a guided kayaking adventure through the glowing green waters of Black Canyon Narrows on this half-day excursion. Paddle past towering canyon walls; explore Emerald Cave, Echo Cave and Lover's Cave; and discover hidden gems such as secluded beaches, remnants from the Hoover Dam era, and fascinating geological formations. Along the way, snap incredible photos, spot desert wildlife, and enjoy stunning natural scenery.

Experience a full-day tour from Phoenix to Antelope Canyon to see more of Arizona’s natural beauty. Drive along Route 66 around the outskirts of Flagstaff, home to the San Francisco Peaks, enjoy views of Lake Powell, and visit a Navajo Trading Post on the way to Page, AZ. Then explore Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide and see the Colorado River from the Horseshoe Bend Overlook.

Enjoy a picturesque hot-air balloon flight over the Sonoran Desert—and check off your bucket list—on this sunrise flight. Experience 360-degree desert views that most other Phoenix visitors miss, all while floating effortlessly across the sky at dawn. At the end of your flight, celebrate with a traditional Champagne toast and light refreshments.

Swap the crowds and hassle of typical bus tours for a private and personalized experience at two of the most famous landscapes in the American Southwest. This private tour is exclusively for your party and takes you to Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon where you join a small group of other guests and are guided through the canyon by a Navajo native. Along the way, you'll journey up Oak Creek Canyon, past Flagstaff, and across the open plains of Navajo land.

Antelope Canyon is located within the Navajo Nation and can be visited only on guided tours. This small-group tour from Page visits both the upper and lower sections of the canyon in half a day of hiking and exploring. Arrived at the lower canyon, descend the wooden steps and ladders to explore the canyon floor and “slot” chambers. After a short snack break at the picnic area, spend a few hours hiking around the lower canyon and to the top.

Discover the natural beauty of Lower Antelope Canyon, a slot canyon located in northern Arizona in Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park. Lower Antelope Canyon is shallower than Upper Antelope Canyon, both of which are part of the Navajo Nation and require a guided tour; advanced reservations are highly recommended to check out this popular spot in Page.

Get a closer look at the slot canyons and desert landscapes of the American Southwest on this day trip from Flagstaff. Shop for Native American art at the historic Cameron Trading Post, marvel at the postcard-perfect views from Horseshoe Bend, and explore the sandstone walls of scenic Antelope Canyon, plus much more.

Explore Sedona’s famous red rock country with an app-based, self-guided GPS audio driving tour. There’s no in-person guide—your phone leads the way with turn-by-turn navigation, stories, local insight, and directions as you explore Sedona’s scenic drives and iconic landmarks. Follow turn-by-turn directions through spectacular scenery along Oak Creek Canyon, the Red Rock Scenic Byway, and Red Rock Loop Road, with opportunities to visit iconic spots, scenic viewpoints, historic sites, and optional hiking trails. Shaka Guide tours are created by real people who know and experience the destinations they guide, bringing Sedona to life through authentic stories, history, local insight, and recommendations. One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle. Download the Shaka Guide app and tour before you go; once downloaded, the audio and map work offline, and GPS-triggered narration plays automatically as you drive.

Visit three of the Page area’s top attractions in just half a day—and leave all of the navigation and planning to someone else—on this small-group tour. After convenient hotel pickup, head to both Lower and Upper Antelope Canyons with your Navajo Nation guide and walk through these bucket-list slot canyons. Then enjoy and included lunch and a stop at the picturesque Horseshoe Bend.

See some of the Grand Canyon's most popular landmarks on an incredible fixed-wing sightseeing flight. Enjoy aerial views of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim, the Painted Desert of badlands, Zuni Point, and Imperial Point, the Grand Canyon’s highest spire. Also fly over the North Rim and Kaibab National Forest, which borders both the north and south rims of the Grand Canyon. Upgrade to add an open-air Hummer tour after.

Discover Arizona's historic Apache Trail on this half-day excursion. Join a private guide and hike through the Superstition Mountains, taking in the unique scenery and learning about the fauna and flora of the Sonoran Desert. Learn about the Apache tribe and the importance of the trail before heading to Goldfield Ghost Town and Tortilla Flat to conclude the tour.

Located on Navajo Nation land in Arizona, Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon known for its remarkable rock formations and colors, making it a photographer's dream. With this entry ticket to Upper Antelope Canyon, you'll have access, which is only granted to members of the public with a Navajo guide. This portion of the canyon is at ground level, meaning you don't have to climb, so it's suitable for most visitors. Once inside, look up at the beams of sunlight that shine down from the sky. Note, you must arrive 1 hour before your entry time to check in.

Skip the hassle of rental cars and rigid group tour schedules with this private tour of the Grand Canyon from Sedona. With just your group and a guide who knows the best viewpoints, shortcuts, and ways to beat the canyon crowds—as well as the local history and geology—you can expect a comfortable and customizable experience.

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.

Visit a spectacular desert landscape shaped by wind and water on this small-group full-day trip from Sedona to Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. Travel through some of Arizona’s most scenic places, shop for Native American art at a historic trading post, and hike through dramatic desert terrain. Includes pickup and drop-off at Sedona hotels, a boxed lunch, and all entrance fees.

Uncover Phoenix’s haunted past as you walk around the downtown area on this ghost tour. Visit some of the city’s spookiest locations such as the Hotel San Carlos, the gothic Rosson House Museum, and the basement of Hanny’s department store. Listen to ghostly and gruesome tales from your guide about each location while you explore.

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).

Discover the natural beauty of the Southwestern United States with highlights such as driving through the incredible scenery of Oak Creek Canyon and Airport Mesa, and a stop at Chapel of the Holy Cross, an architectural gem built into a tall rock spire. Hear about the spiritual significance of some of Sedona's most renowned sites on this fascinating introduction to Sedona.

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’ve seen the vistas on your TV’s screensaver, and now it’s time to see them in person. On this tour, you’ll get time in the ultra-scenic Antelope Canyon—the most-photographed slot canyon in the world—plus the famous Horseshoe Bend and Glen Canyon dam. The tour includes hotel pickup within city limits and allows time for lunch on your own.

Explore the Apache Trail from Phoenix on a full-day tour that takes you into the legendary Sonoran Desert. Visit the ghost town of Goldfield, ride a steamboat on Canyon Lake, stop at the eccentric hamlet of Tortilla Flat and admire views of the Superstition Wilderness. Get a feel for the Wild West as you learn about the region's history and wildlife from your knowledgeable guide. Enjoy this small-group tour limited to just 13 people in a custom van with leather captain's chairs.