Top Arizona Adventure Tours in 2026

Visit Lower Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide during this guided tour. Complete a one-mile loop on foot (comfortable shoes recommended). Walk through multi-colored Navajo sandstone, whipped by wind and sun into a variety of formations. The trail has one staircase and eight ladders with safety handrails.

Head out into the desert in a UTV and start your day with an adventure. This hassle-free tour starts at around 11am from Fort McDowell, and takes approximately two hours. Ride in a late model CAN AM ATV or UTV, and follow your guide to the best spots in the Tonto National Forest. Wear the provided gear for both safety and comfort while you ride.

The perfect mix of outdoor adventure and relaxation, this tour combines a kayaking excursion with wine tasting in Arizona’s Verde Valley. Paddle down the Verde River in a kayak and stop at a vineyard for a sommelier-led tasting. Feel safe with a guide who can offer paddling and safety tips, as well as sharing information on the river’s flora and fauna.

Swap the bustle of Las Vegas for the great outdoors and the Colorado River on this half-day guided kayak tour to the Emerald Cave. Make your way to Willow Beach, then join a small group for a safety briefing. Then hop on your single or tandem kayak and follow your guide along the Colorado River, with stops at Emerald Cave and the historic River Gauger’s House Site.

Don’t let your day at the Grand Canyon be summed up by “wow, what a hole in the ground!” With this private tour, tag along with a naturalist guide as you explore one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Customize the full-day adventure to your liking, choosing between backcountry hikes, scenic viewpoints, human or natural history, and more.

Experience an adrenaline-filled adventure during this 3-hour excursion that's both a training course and a tour that will take you on the ride of your life. Beginners will benefit from the beginner-friendly ATV Training Session test track, where you can practice turns, bumps, and hills until you become an expert. Once complete, explore Arizona's stunning Sonoran Desert with deep canyons and mountains on the more advanced Centipede ATV Tour.

The Sonora Desert is at its best light at sunset. See the desert beauty from above with this sunset ride in a hot-air balloon under the skilled guidance of your pilot. Be treated to views of the desert plants and wildlife as day changes into night. Following the trip, land in the desert and celebrate your adventure with Champagne and snacks.

Discover some of Arizona’s most dramatic desert scenery—and get up close and personal with the sights—on this off-road Jeep excursion. Following morning or afternoon departure from Scottsdale, travel with your guide into the desert via Tonto National Forest, and head to highlights like Pinnacle Peak Park and the Verde River. As you go, your guide will point out the plant and animal species that call the region home.

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.

The rugged landscape around Sedona is beautiful, but rough roads can put stress on regular cars. Experience the rich history and rugged scenery of the magnificent Sonoran Desert without worrying about damaging your car on a 4WD tour. Enjoy views of Sedona’s brilliant rock formations, and watch for the lizards, birds, and mammals that make their home in the harsh desert environment.

Explore the Sonoran Desert by UTV and keep an eye out for all the desert plants and animals, like prickly cactus, bald eagles, or mule deer. This is about a two hour tour, where the whole family can participate. You’ll receive a safety briefing, learn how to handle the vehicle, then follow the guide to cover about 20 miles of trails. Your guide will take care of you, and give you tips on the terrain as you go along.

Tour the desert outside Phoenix in an extreme, new way. This group tour gives you the use of a side-by-side off-road vehicle that seats up to four passengers. This isn’t just the road less traveled…go where there isn’t any road at all. Spend half the day going at your own pace, whether you are craving speed, or just looking for a new way to experience the desert.

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.

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.

Avoid the massive crowds at popular slot canyon Antelope Canyon with this small-group tour to nearby Waterhole Canyon. Waterhole is a beautiful slot canyon offering similar landscape and photo opportunities to Antelope Canyon. Participants must be 8 years or older. Your guide will bring you and a small group to the canyon from Page and give ample time to hike through and explore without the rushing that often happens at Antelope.

Grand Canyon, Wupatki Ruins & Sunset Crater Volcano Tour Embark on a full-day adventure with Canyon Ministries exploring geology, archaeology, and history through a biblical Creation perspective. This guided experience begins and ends in Flagstaff and visits three remarkable destinations in one unforgettable day. Stand in awe of the Grand Canyon’s breathtaking vistas, explore the ancient Wupatki Native American ruins, and walk through the rugged lava fields of Sunset Crater Volcano. Along the way, your expert guide shares engaging insights into these unique landscapes, connecting their features to the biblical account of Creation and the Flood described in Genesis. Perfect for families and explorers alike, this tour combines stunning scenery with rich cultural history. Tour price includes entry to all three parks and bottled water. Lunch is not included but may be purchased or brought with you. Additional rim tours, river trips, and backpacking adventures are also available.

Discover the Colorado River on this private guided kayaking and hiking tour. Paddle your way through the tranquil waters, check out Emerald Cave, and immerse yourself in the natural world. Learn all about local flora and fauna from your guide, who’s always on hand to make sure everyone is staying safe and having fun.

** The 25-minute flight has limited availablility so book early to avoid disappointment ** This thrilling 25-minute helicopter flight whisks you from the Grand Canyon’s South Rim over the Kaibab National Forest. Through the ECO-Star helicopter’s panoramic windows, you’ll see the world's largest ponderosa pines and the roaring Colorado River while en route to the North Rim. Snap photos of Vishnu Schist and the Tower of Ra rock formation before your return flight takes you back through the dramatic backdrop of the Dragon Corridor. Choose from a wide selection of departure times to suit your schedule or upgrade to the longer 45-minute flight.

People travel from around the world to experience the mysterious vortexes that emanate from Sedona’s red rocks. The Sedona vortexes are swirling centers of energy where the earth is especially alive. See these cosmic forces for yourself on a scenic Jeep tour with a professional guide. Enjoy scenic vistas and native flora and fauna. Feel the incredible spirit of Sedona.

Enjoy the desert landscape while also keeping cool with this kayaking or paddle boarding experience in Lake Saguaro. Your guide will show you spots you might otherwise miss, as well as add context to the canyons and cliffsides you pass by. Take in the beautiful desert scenery while also getting active.

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.

Sedona is a remarkable landscape and scenic wonder that was used in the time stagecoaches were the primary mode of transportation. The Private Mogollon Rim Jeep Tour from Sedona allows unique access to this historical area where you can look out across Oak Creek Canyon and travel back in time on an old chuck wagon road between Sedona and Flagstaff while riding in one of today’s ultimate utility vehicles.

Enjoy unparalleled access to the Sonoran Desert’s rugged terrain and dramatic landscapes: this half-day Jeep tour makes it easy to explore the region. Pick a departure time that works best for you and hit the trail with your private guide. Go off-road to get the most up-close perspective on the scenery, including the Tonto National Forest.

Hop aboard a handy e-bike to cruise through Scottsdale with ease—and without hours spent walking. Alongside your guide and a small group of travelers (max 8 people), travel safely along a car-free bike path known as the Greenbelt. Pass by 30 points of interests and sights such as major league baseball fields, mountain scenery, impressive mansions, exclusive neighborhoods, and PGA-rated golf courses. An active and entertaining way to see the best of Scottsdale.