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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.

Enjoy varied views of the Grand Canyon, from the inside and out, on this private hiking and sightseeing tour of the South Rim. Take a short hike down the South Kaibab Trail to Ooh Aah Point before getting in a van and traveling to various viewpoints around the Rim, such as Mather Point, Grandview Point, Moran Point, Tusayan Ruins, and Desert View Watchtower.

This is a one-of-a-kind historical walking ghost tour. It includes live theatrical musical performances of 6 story songs about folklore, monsters, hauntings, murder and more. The Spooky Stories musical walking tour offers a completely unique experience different from any other historical tour in Flagstaff. We will visit six different historical locations while walking just under one-mile around downtown Flagstaff. Learn of Flagstaff's lumbering history, Historic Route 66, the original settler in Flagstaff, the town's only Gothic cathedral, the unique history of the courthouse clock, plus several haunted objects and buildings. Expect dramatic musical stories, theatrical special effects, and several spooky surprises along the way. This tour is family friendly and offers entertainment for children and adults.

Visit two stunning places in the Southwest from Flagstaff on one convenient tour: Lower Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. Travel in the comfort of a private vehicle with snacks, fruit, and drinks included, and enjoy the intimacy of a small-group tour of Lower Antelope Canyon. Your local Navajo guide will walk you through the picturesque slot canyon.

Enjoy a carefree day Grand Canyon National Park with an experienced, professional guide! You will travel to the south rim in a 2022 Ford Transit Passenger Van. You will stop at the most breathtaking viewpoints throughout the national park, and your guide will use a high-powered spotting scope to show you amazing up-close views of the Colorado River, whitewater rapids, rock formations, hikers, mules and wildlife. Your guide will interpret what you are seeing, as well as the geology, history, and indigenous people of the region. You will explore our favorite viewpoints away from the crowds! A picnic-style lunch on the rim is provided by Wildflower Bread Company or Gateway Sandwich Company and is included in the price of the tour. Specialty snacks and drinks will also be provided in the vehicle throughout the day. Please let us know if you have any food allergies. We can't wait to show you the wonders of the Grand Canyon and northern Arizona!

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.

Join our one-of-a-kind scavenger hunt and explore Flagstaff in a new, unique way. Each session is aided by an interactive remote host, who sends challenges to participants via a phone app. When the challenges are accomplished, the team scores points. Check your status against competitors on the app’s international leaderboard. This handcrafted adventure is part tour, part detective hunt, part social experiment, and part creative challenge, with lots of fun in between.

Take the stress out of planning your trip to the Grand Canyon by booking this Grand Canyon National Park Private Sightseeing Tour that includes round-trip transport to the South Rim from Flagstaff in comfortable vans. See highlights of the South Rim such as Yavapai Point, Tusayan Pueblo Museum, Desert View Watchtower, and more. Plus, this tour offers a picnic lunch if booked anywhere between March 15 to October 31. Other days, lunch will be at your own expense.

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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.

Keep your eyes peeled for slithery Sonoran Desert residents on this private half-day hike with a local expert who ensures your safety and teaches you about the area's ecosystem. Explore one of the most biodiverse deserts as you search for animals like king snakes, collared lizards, gila monsters, rattlesnakes, tarantulas, and scorpions. Your guide also discusses desert plant life and the variety of reptiles and invertebrates in the region.

What sets this tour apart is the experience behind it. This isn’t a scripted bus ride or a rushed checklist of overlooks. This small-group tours are led by professional guides with deep roots in the Southwest who know the Grand Canyon far beyond the viewpoints. Along the way, you’ll gain real insight into the region’s geology, ecosystems, wildlife, and Indigenous history, turning each stop into a meaningful experience rather than a quick photo stop. We travel comfortably in a climate-controlled vehicle, provide high-quality snacks, drinks, and a prepared lunch tailored to your dietary needs. We intentionally build in time to truly explore, not rush. With convenient Sedona or Flagstaff pickup, carefully chosen stops, and groups capped at 14 guests, you’ll enjoy a more personal, relaxed, and immersive journey. If you’re looking for a Grand Canyon experience that feels authentic, well-paced, and expertly guided, this tour delivers a level of care you won’t find with larger operators.

Citizens Cemetery holds the remains of many colorful characters from Flagstaff’s peculiar past! Your gravely guide will solemnly escort you to the final resting places of murdered malcontents and western folk heros. Gaze upon the mass grave of tragic travelers from the 1956 air collision that created the FAA. Glimpse the earthly interment of the astronomer who proved the motion of galaxies. Hear the tale of haunted businessmen who built up Downtown before they went under and listen to the gruesome account of true crime filicide that shocked Flagstaff to its core!

Join your informative river guides as you board large inflatable rafts specifically designed for your smooth water float trip on the mighty Colorado River. The rafts glide effortlessly along the river as you marvel at massive cliffs towering more than 1,000 feet above. Wind around Horseshoe Bend where the river takes a full meander in its course to Lee’s Ferry. Along the way, you’ll stop to explore ancient Native American petroglyphs or take a quick dip in the Colorado and enjoy a delicious lunch on the banks of the river.

Make the most out of your time at the Grand Canyon by taking this full-day small-group tour from Flagstaff. Journey to this natural wonder and travel along the rim as the guide explains the geology, history, and more. Enjoy lunch and visit historic sites such as the El Tovar Hotel and Desert View Watchtower.

The crown of the day is a visit to Lower Antelope Canyon with a 1 mile hike with a Native American guide. This lower section of this corkscrew canyon requires a bit more effort but the reward is fewer visitors and a more intimate experience. The unique water and wind carved sandstone walls change color as the angle of light changes throughout the day. This portion of the canyon has a north/south orientation so light strikes some portion of the walls during most of the day. Your guide will talk about the formation of the slot canyon and offer suggestions for taking the best photos along the way. Time is allotted for lunch on your own.

The tour will visit some of Flagstaff’s most famous locations and explore the hauntings behind each one. Guests will enjoy an evening walk while taking in the mountain town’s iconic charm. There’s plenty of intriguing history and ghost stories appropriate for all on this tour. Stops: ● Milligan House ● Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library ● Orpheum Theater ● Theatrikos Theater Company ● The Weatherford Hotel ● Hotel Monte Vista ● Historic Train Monument ● 1926 Santa Fe Train Depot