Top Activities on the Ground in Sedona

See Arizona from a perspective that few visitors experience aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad. Glide through the beautiful wilderness of the American Southwest near Sedona. 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, historic mining sites, and more as your train cruises along a route that follows the Verde River.

Explore the stunning landscape of Sedona with ease on this half-day guided e-bike tour with a small group. Get fitted for your e-bike, then follow your local guide around the scenic Red Rock Loop Road. Admire views of Cathedral Rock and other unique formations, keep an eye out for local wildlife, and learn about the history of the area along the way.

This spectacular hike to the summit of Doe Mountain, will take you above the Upper Sonoran Desert and onto a glorious sky island for elevated perspectives of every rock feature in Sedona. You will enjoy cliffside views and endless panoramic photo opportunities throughout the entire experience. Each of Sedona's four vortex sites will be viewable from the top, as you don't miss a thing, and see all Red Rock Country has to offer!! Enjoy impressive views of Bear Mountain, Fay Canyon, Boynton Canyon, Thunder Mountain, Wilson Mountain, Mescal Mountain, Secret Mountain, Cathedral Rock, Airport Mesa, Chimney Rock, Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte, and Sacred Kachina Woman. Additionally, you will be able to see three of Sedona's most impressive wilderness areas: Secret Mountain Wilderness, Munds Mountain Wilderness, and Sycamore Canyon Wilderness.

The Sedona area is full of beautiful hiking trails and scenic spots to practice yoga, but most tours either focus on hiking or yoga. This private experience gives you a bit of each. Your guide takes you out into the backcountry for a scenic hike with a stop en route for a yoga class. As this is a private experience, both the class and the hike are customized to your group's needs

Local tour guides and operators with 20 years experience, working with local Native American Tribes. Native American tour guides. Visit with local Tribal Communities. Drive through the amazing layers of the Grand Canyon with a Gorgeous Artistic Landscape. I will explore and explain the deepest layers of time that we have on our planet. Pointing out the birds and animals of the Grand Canyon as we travel down to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon. A short hike is optional as we get towards the Colorado River. I will have a picnic lunch ready for everyone at the Bottom of the Grand Canyon. We stay in the Sandy Beach area for an hour. Taking in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Photography is a part of my passion and definitely a part of the experience. Join us for a Bucket List Day!

Combine mindfulness and a scavenger hunt, and explore the magic of vortexes around Sedona with this unique game and adventure. Meet your host beforehand to learn about the game, ask questions, and pick your vortex. You will then explore on your own, with interactions with your host through WhatsApp, who will send you on creative missions.

As you zip over a desert landscape populated by lions, giraffes, and zebras, you might find it difficult to believe that you’re in Arizona on this adventure tour at Out of Africa Wildlife Park. Ride a series of thrilling single and triple ziplines through the park, home to a large population of Africa-native animals, and watch from a bird's eye view as these incredible animals interact with their semi-wild environment.

Skip the day hikes in Sedona and opt for this Sedona Dark Sky Sunset and Night Hike Private Adventure that takes you into areas seldom visited by others. A private guide leads you and your private group safely around Sedona to some of the best locations for taking in the sunset and views of the starry night sky. Plus, learn about the geological features and wildlife you come across before (and after) the sun goes down.

Enhance your spiritual journey during this private, half-day vortex hike, which includes a guided outdoor meditation. Visit up to three spiritually charged Sedona energy fields, with itineraries customized to meet your personal goals. Learn about Arizona flora and fauna along the way. Snacks, bottled water, and meditation props are included.

Prepare for a hauntingly good time in Jerome! Dive deep into the town’s gritty mining roots and rub shoulders with the spirits that never left. From its days as a chaotic copper camp to its survival as a resilient "ghost town," you'll witness history firsthand. Discover gravity-defying wonders like the sliding jail, gaze into the depths of the billion-dollar copper mine and walk through historic halls that refused to burn. Grab your camera, test your trivia, and soak in the local magic—just be sure to toss a coin for luck!

Sedona has some of the most impressive sights in all of Arizona, but by going on big tours of the area, you can sometimes miss out on views by being blocked or by rushing through areas faster than you’d like to. This Sedona Self-Guided E-bike Tour allows you to explore Red Rock sights and the Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village at your own pace by e-bike.

Experience a side of Sedona that’s difficult to see independently when you join a guide on an off-road Jeep adventure. Admire towering red rock formations, ancient canyons, and native American art in the Honanki Heritage Site. 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.

Enjoy a more personal way to experience Sedona's landscapes and natural wonders—and make exploring beyond city limits easy—on this immersive, private tour. Following pickup from a central meeting point, travel with your guide into nature. Learn more about the vortexes and spiritual energy this part of the world is said to contain, and enjoy a stop for hot drinks along the way. As you go, hear insider stories from your guide.

Experience the power of Sedona's vortexes during a sunset hike. Your private guide teaches you about the energy vortexes and how the positive energies can affect us. The vortexes you visit are dependent on your spiritual goals and physical needs and are accompanied by a few exercises which help the energy flow through you. While you hike, your guide informs you of the local geology and ecosystem as well.

This Grand Canyon day trip from Flagstaff or Sedona is limited to a small group ensuring a more personal 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 and visits to Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument and Wupatki National Monument.

Roll along the base of the Sedona Red Rocks on this "not too rough" off-road outback adventure. Learn about the history, geology, and ecology of this magnificent land scenic and not too bumpy tour. Great for sunset!

ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS ONLY $100 We will be traveling to one of the beautiful and epic hiking destinations, situated within the powerful vortex energies of Sedona (which are not limited to designated areas). Because the majority of the work that I do is related to spiritual awakening and shamanic wisdom, I engage with you to discover more about you and how deep you are open to going “Down the rabbit hole”. It’s all up to you. Along the path leading to our destination, I will point out points of interest and indigenous plants and their purposes. Activation in the vortex, which includes an inner discovery and what your healing intentions are, Intensive Breathwork, and Shamanic Sound Healing are an amazing opportunity for personal growth and letting go of old energies or patterns.

Learn practical techniques for self-healing from Todd Denny, a professor and life coach who's been featured on NPR, PBS, and Entertainment Tonight, with this Sedona experience. Visit either the vortex at Rachel's Knoll or a Buddhist stupa with Todd by your side and learn about healing from trauma and stuck energy. After your session, continue your healing journey with the help of a follow-up email.

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. Time is allotted for lunch on your own.

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.

"Explore Sedona’s famous red rock country at your own pace on a self-guided GPS audio driving tour. 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 like Chapel of the Holy Cross, Bell Rock, Airport Mesa, 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. Choose the stops that interest you, skip others, and spend as much time as you like exploring. 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."

Drive the dramatic Mogollon Rim on a small-group tour that follows a primitive wagon trail to spectacular views of Oak Creek Canyon and Sedona. You’ll spot Snoopy Rock, Cathedral Rock, and Elephant Rock as you learn about plants, history, and legends from the local guide, pausing along the way to snap photos of the landscape. This adventurous tour is limited to 12 people for more personal service, with multiple departures available throughout the day.

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 enjoy multiple vista stops at the Grand Canyon, including a sweeping overlook for sunset. Includes entrance fees, dinner, and round-trip hotel transportation.