Top Arizona Day Trips

The Grand Canyon is on just about every bucket list—make sure you see it on this day trip from Phoenix, which includes round-trip transportation from your hotel. A guided tour takes the planning and guesswork out of an ambitious day trip, helping you make the most of your time at the Grand Canyon and enjoy the scenery during the drive.

Enjoy a picturesque hot-air balloon flight without having to lose out on sleep on this sunset flight. While most hot-air ballon flights depart at dawn, this tour makes it easy to sleep in and still enjoy a trip over the Sonoran Desert and its surrounding landscape while floating effortlessly across the sky at dusk. Then celebrate with a traditional Champagne toast after the flight.

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.

The Grand Canyon National Park from the Scottsdale area is more than a 3-hour drive, which can be hard to do unless you rent a car. Avoid that hassle and prebook this Grand Canyon Private Tour from Scottsdale Area. You'll ride in a private vehicle to the Grand Canyon's South Rim to explore at a leisurely pace. Plus, you'll enjoy scenic views along the ride there, too.

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.

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.

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.

See some of Arizona’s most extraordinary scenery, and enjoy an accessible escape into nature, on this private, full-day tour. Following morning pickup in Kanab, Utah, head with your guide to Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. Your destination is White Pocket: a unique sandstone rock formation whose undulations and many colors make it a standout in the region. Go on an easy hike to immerse yourself in the scenery.

Discover Monument Valley and its iconic features on this daylong excursion from Flagstaff. You'll see why the red rock formations have served as the backdrop for countless movies, including 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.

Experience two of the Southwest’s most famous landscapes with this small-group guided tour from Sedona or Flagstaff. Walk out to the vista point at Horseshoe Bend overlooking the Colorado River. Then follow a Navajo guide through Antelope Canyon X. Includes a stop at Glen Canyon Dam and Cameron Trading Post with bottled water provided.

Experience the Grand Canyon in a grandiose way on a first–class train ride from Flagstaff. Join your guide and small group for a comfortable ride to Grand Canyon Village, with panoramic views of the passing scenery. Then, enjoy tours of the South and East Rims with your guide as well as a stop at Navajo Nation over the course of the day.

Buckskin Gulch is a slot canyon just as beautiful as Antelope Canyon, but with less crowds. This Buckskin Gulch Day Hike gives you a super unique experience as you’ll hike into the gulch with your group and guide. Along the way, do a steep scramble to the slot canyon, and then enjoy exploring the labyrinth at a leisurely pace.

Join Canyon Ministries for an unforgettable guided hike into the Grand Canyon, descending more than 1,000 feet along the spectacular South Kaibab Trail. This iconic route brings you face-to-face with the canyon’s stunning rock layers, fossils, and sweeping vistas while exploring its features through a biblical Creation perspective. Led by expert guides, this inner-canyon hiking tour travels 1.5 miles down to Cedar Ridge and back, totaling 3 miles round-trip. The historic ridgeline trail offers some of the most panoramic views in the Grand Canyon and is a favorite for its breathtaking scenery and unique vantage points. Along the way, discover fascinating insights into Grand Canyon geology and history. Perfect for adventure seekers and faith-focused travelers alike. Minimum of two participants required. Please bring 64 oz (two Nalgene-sized bottles) of water. Additional rim tours, river trips, and backpacking adventures are also available.

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.

Take a sunset walk along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Watch the vivid colors set the sky ablaze as evening descends over the vast canyon. This private excursion departs from Flagstaff in the afternoon and includes outstanding overlooks, a stop at the Cameron Trading Post, and dinner at Grand Canyon Village.

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 for a seamless sightseeing experience.

Explore the Grand Canyon and other top attractions on a full-day tour from Flagstaff. Visit Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Wupatki National Monument, and the Cameron Trading Post to learn about Arizona's Native American tribes and natural history. Continue to the Grand Canyon and soak in its majestic beauty from several lookout points along the South Rim.

Antelope Canyon — a narrow slot canyon carved to stunning perfection throughout the millennia — is a sight to behold. Photo opportunities abound as soft hues illuminate the twisting sandstone cliffs. See this renowned beauty of the American Southwest on a day trip from Flagstaff, with stops at the Cameron Trading Post and Horseshoe Bend. Boxed lunch included.

No trip to Arizona is complete without seeing the Grand Canyon, whose beauty is well worth the 90 minute drive from Flagstaff. Travel on a guided full-day group tour to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, learning about about the landscape as you go and avoiding the hassle of fees and parking in one of the United States’ most popular National Parks. Stop along the way to view famous landmarks, eat dinner, and catch the sunset.

Explore both the East and South Rims of the Grand Canyon—and leave the driving and navigating to the experts—on this small-group full-day tour from Sedona and Flagstaff. Take in stunning views of the Grand Canyon from the best vantage points and end with a shopping visit to Cameron Trading Post.

The Grand Canyon is a must-see destination in the southwest. Visit the natural wonder as well as other landmarks on this excursion from Phoenix. Feel the natural healing powers of Sedona as you explore the Chapel of the Holy Cross vortex and then make your way to Oak Creek Canyon Vista. Finally, head to the Grand Canyon where you enjoy views from several viewpoints before heading back to Phoenix.

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.

Spend the day discovering Sedona's natural wonders, cultural attractions, and top landmarks—this all-inclusive tour from Scottsdale makes exploring easy. Following pickup from your Scottsdale-area hotel, travel north to Sedona, where you'll discover its red rocks topography, including highlights like Airport Mesa and the Chapel of the Holy Cross. You'll also have free time to discover the Tlaquepaque arts and shopping village, see uptown Sedona, enjoy a local lunch, and more.

Travel back in time to the Wild West of the 1800s on this full-day group tour. After comfortable transfer from your Phoenix or North Scottsdale accommodation, saddle up your horse and "giddy yap!" on a trail ride. Later, try your hand at archery, axe throwing, and (steel) calf wrangling. Between cowboy activities, enjoy a provided hot dog, hamburger, or chicken lunch with plenty of side dishes to keep you fueled up for adventure.