Top Arizona Adventure Tours in 2026

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.

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.

Kayak and hike on this small-group adventure that maximizes your time exploring the outdoors in two ways. Start the day by kayaking through gorgeous Lake Powell surrounded by canyons and led by a local guide. You’ll paddle to Water Antelope Canyon, which is accessible only via water, and disembark for a one-hour hike through the striking canyon, before paddling back at the end.

Explore the magnificent South Rim of the Grand Canyon with a professional naturalist guide leading the way. This full-day tour offers a comfortable ride in a spacious van, allowing you to soak in stunning views while learning about the Canyon's geology, ecology, and history. Connect with fellow travelers in a small group setting, and enjoy stops at the best viewpoints, along with a delightful lunch at Maswik Lodge. With a focus on personalized experience, you'll leave with unforgettable memories and insights into this iconic landscape. - Small group tour limited to just 10 guests for a personalized experience - Includes convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, park entry fees, and lunch - Professional guide shares expert knowledge about the Grand Canyon - Enjoy cold drinks, light snacks, and use of binoculars for wildlife viewing

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 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.

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.

Embark on an unforgettable 4-hour journey through the magnificent vistas of Page, Arizona. On this half-day tour, you'll be guided by a local Navajo expert who will share stories and impart valuable knowledge about their culture. Observe glistening waters at Antelope Canyon before stopping for mesmerizing views from Horseshoe Bend—with included admission fee. Capture stunning photos along the way. Don't miss out on this unique experience to explore these special sites.

Combine a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon with a boat tour with this package that gives you two perspective over the famous canyon. See it from above from a helicopter ride over the West Rim and land on the Canyon floor. Then take water cruise on the iconic Colorado River for a different perspective altogether.

Saddle up and head out to explore the wilds of Arizona with this guided horseback tour. After sitting down to a Western breakfast, you'll take an hour-long ride along the old Mormon Trail and onwards to Buffalo Point. You'll ride past ancient Joshua trees and may even see some buffalo. You'll also get to stop at a gallery featuring the works of local artists on your way back to the ranch.

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.

Join a small group for a high country canyoning tour that takes you into the heart of Arizona’s natural wonders. Your guide might lead you through a pine forest, down rocks in a slippery wonderland, through the cool waters of natural pools, and rappelling down a 40-foot (12-meter) waterfall. This active tour is suitable for people with high levels of fitness, and includes the use of necessary equipment.

For a spiritual adventure in the Arizona desert, you can tap into Sedona's energy on this personalized, guided tour. Your host leads the way, introduces you to the vortex energies, and takes you to the leylines between Bell Rock and Boynton Canyon. You learn about your body's energy flow, travel through the energies, and visit the vortexes as you go—with an optional meditation to bring you into balance.

Go desert canyoneering with a small group on this full-day adventure in Phoenix. Rappel into the Sonoran Desert canyon, rock hop down a dry stream bed, crawl under enormous boulders, and figure out climbing puzzles. You'll get lots of attention from your guide as you travel and plenty of instruction to help you complete these multiple activities safely, even if they're all new to you.

Explore the magnificent landscapes surrounding Sedona at your own pace and skill level with this fully customized private hiking excursion. Meet your local guide to set off on a trail that fits your pace and interests, and marvel at views of Sedona or the Grand Canyon as you stroll through the countryside. Learn about the local flora and fauna, geology, and natural history, and even visit Native American landmarks along the route.

Seeing the Grand Canyon National Park is a great feeling, but being able to hike and enjoy every part of it is even more thrilling. Prebook this Grand Canyon National Park Hiking Trip from Sedona or Flagstaff, which includes hotel pickup and drop-off within city limits, and go on a guided hike of a South Rim trail for stunning, up-close views of the canyon. You’ll also see Cameron Trading Post, Oak Creek Canyon, and Grand Canyon Village.

Get a real-life, cowboy experience on an overnight at the Grand Canyon Western Ranch, choosing between a horseback ride and campout, or a comfortable cabin stay with a Grand Canyon helicopter ride. Whatever you opt for, you’ll enjoy an evening of Old West stories and cowboy songs by a blazing campfire, roast marshmallows under the stars, and enjoy included meals served western-style.

Our Bulldog Canyon Off‑Road Adventure takes you into one of the most beautiful and rarely traveled areas of Tonto National Forest. See towering saguaros, unique Sonoran Desert plants, seasonal wildflowers, and stunning views of the Superstition Mountains, Red Mountain, and Four Peaks. Wildlife such as wild horses, javelina, deer, coyotes, hawks, eagles, and desert reptiles are often spotted. You’ll explore sandy washes, rocky paths, steep hills, and boulder crossings—terrain most visitors never reach. Our tours are guided and driven by licensed U.S. Forest Service operators with annual CPR training for safety. Upgraded UTVs feature cooling misters and shaded roofs to keep guests comfortable. Guides share fun Arizona lore and desert facts, and guests receive saguaro seeds to grow their own cactus at home.

Hosted by local owner opereror Dynamic Journey Tours. Starting with Oak Creek Canyon, one of americas most beautiful drives, then next on to the lava flows at Sunset Crater, and the 2800 Pueblos at Wupatki National monument, all while exploring the the ancient landscape the same way the natives had, so that when one arrives to the Grand Canyon they come in with full breath of readiness to experience it (we are the only company that spends time at multiple spots in each park). The journey before the Grand Canyon is majority exploring the painted desert! Before entering the Canyon we stop for lunch at the famous Cameron Trading post, then off to the East entrance, where we explore 4 points of interest to entirely take the day in, finally exiting at the south entrance. We take the the time to walk for an hour along the Rim path at the last destination, in Grand Canyon Village. This is the most comprehensive and fulfilling day trip Journey. One could have to the Grand Canyon.

Delight in remarkable views of the Arizona Desert, Lake Powell and Horseshoe Bend on a 20-minute morning or afternoon round-trip helicopter flight. You'll land on top of Tower Butte, a beautiful rock formation that resembles a giant skyscraper made of stone emerging from the earth. From the butte's surface, you'll find panoramic views of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and the desert surrounding you. Capture amazing photos of the rugged, colorful landscape before returning to the ground.

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.

Buckskin Gulch is one of the largest slot canyons and unless you know your way around, you may miss out on seeing some of the best parts of the canyon. This Buckskin Gulch Private Tour from Kanab takes you into the slot canyon with a guide who knows the greatest areas to take photos. Plus, you'll see some of the petroglyph rock writings from the early Archaic period.

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.

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.