Day Trips from Sedona to Oak Creek Canyon

Discover the very best of Northern Arizona on a single unforgettable day. Begin with Sedona’s iconic red rock formations, Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, and the stunning Oak Creek Canyon—before journeying north to the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon South Rim. Your private driving-guide takes you on a scenic journey filled with breathtaking views, insider stories, and time to explore at your own pace. From the crimson cliffs of Sedona to the sweeping vistas of the Grand Canyon, every moment is picture-perfect. Highlights: Scenic red rock stops in Sedona Drive through Oak Creek Canyon & Coconino National Forest South Rim viewpoints at the Grand Canyon Private transportation with expert guide Your choice of Lunch stops.

This scenic tour around Sedona takes you to some of the area’s most popular photo spots and natural formations. Visit scenic overlooks of Lake Powell, Glen Canyon Dam, and the Vermilion Cliffs. You’ll also explore Oak Creek Canyon and a part of Antelope Canyon known as “the corkscrew.” Take in the rugged beauty of the American southwest on the scenic tour though the Navajo Nation.

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.

Tour Sedona’s Verde Valley wineries on this private wine tour in Sedona. You and your group (max 14) will be driven in a luxury limo- think Mercedes Benz Sprinter or Ford Transit- so no one needs to worry about logistics or driving. You’ll visit three vineyards, where tastings are included in the price. Lunch is also included, so you can relax and enjoy this trip with everything taken care of for you.

Let a knowledgeable and personable guide show you the Grand Canyon and educate you about its geology and history, its flora and fauna, its tribal inhabitants and its folklore. Don´t worry about driving, finding the best overlooks and information - we have all that for you on this tour!

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.

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.

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.

Pack in a full itinerary to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon on this day trip from Sedona. Your guide makes stops at the Navajo Nation and Cameron Trading Post as well as scenic overlooks at the Painted Desert cliffs, Little Colorado River Gorge, and Desert View Drive. Round-trip hotel transport is provided from Sedona or Village of Oak Creek.

Explore Monument Valley and its iconic features on this full-day small-group 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 with a Native American guide, and stop a historic trading post. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport are included.

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.

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.

For those that are seeking a more genuine tour, with a locally based tour company, this day is designed to focus solely on the Grand Canyon coming from Sedona, along the way up we drive through Oak Creek Canyon, passing through Flagstaff while sharing geology and history info the entire way. This tour is one of the few Grand Canyon tours that takes you through the painted desert! We then stop for lunch at Cameron Trading post within the historic Dine' (Navajo) reservation then enter first into the East Gate. We then visit 4 points of interests along the canyon and learn the geology, geography, and history/mystery of the Natives and settlers, finally exiting the park at the South Gate leaving no stone unturned. It's biggest advantage is a local guide that has studied all the relevant subjects, making the tour as comprehensive as possible and visiting more sites than most other tours, thus having the most amount of experience one could have while visiting the Grand Canyon for a day!

Discover the surreal landscape of the Painted Desert and Native cliff dwellings with this full-day private guided tour from Sedona. Stroll through Oak Creek Canyon before exploring the cliff dwellings in Walnut Canyon National Monument. After a lunch stop (own expense) in Holbrook along Route 66, visit the Petrified Forest National Park.

Avoid being in the elements for too long, whether it’s super hot or a bit chilly, by prebooking this small-group Grand Canyon from Sedona. This tour takes you to the Grand Canyon National Park where you'll see many areas including Oak Creek Canyon and Desert Drive View from the luxury of your vehicle. Then, you’ll also explore some viewpoint stops, and enjoy lunch inside the park.

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.

This unique and fascinating journey will take you into the heart of Hopi country. Visit the oldest continuously occupied villages in the United States and experience Native American culture and their history. Note: Tour not available on Christmas Day, December 25th.

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.

Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most sought-after destinations in the US. Prebook your time there and guarantee your visit with this Grand Canyon National Park Experience from Sedona. You’ll check off two big attractions in one tour—the Grand Canyon South Rim and the Cameron Trading Post—with a guide leading the way and pointing out sights so you don’t miss a thing.

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).

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.

Watch the sun set over the Grand Canyon with this tour from Sedona. Departing in late morning, you'll stop to shop for souvenirs at the Navajo Nation Cameron Trading Post. Continue to the Grand Canyon to visit the Desert Watchtower and Grand Canyon Village, where you'll enjoy stunning sunset views. Hotel pickup and round-trip transfers from Sedona and Oak Creek hotels are included.

There's so much to see and do in Arizona it's impossible to do it all. But you can get pretty damn close with this full-day whirlwind tour of 5 National Monuments in and around Sedona. Enjoy the sights from the comfort of an air-conditioned chariot while learning about the areas natural and cultural history from an expert guide.