Grand Canyon and Sedona Small-Group or Private Day Trip from Phoenix
by Detours of Arizona
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Northern Arizona features diverse landscapes from desert to forested mountains. This full-day bus tour from Phoenix includes stops at Sedona’s red rock formations and the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. The trip lasts about 13 hours and offers views along the Sonoran Desert, through Oak Creek Canyon, and past the Route 66 town of Flagstaff. The journey begins with a drive from the Phoenix metro area through the Sonoran Desert where saguaro cacti grow. The route climbs in elevation, transitioning to pine forests. Passing near Flagstaff, guests see the San Francisco Peaks and the extensive Ponderosa Pine Forest. The first stop is Sedona’s red rocks, including a photo opportunity at Bell Rock and about 30 minutes free time in Uptown Sedona for browsing shops and galleries. The drive continues through scenic Oak Creek Canyon. Next is a visit to the Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim for roughly two and a half hours. The tour stops at several viewpoints such as El Tovar Lodge, Hopi House, Mather Point, or Yavapai Point, though these may change. Visitors can walk along the rim, visit the Geology Museum, shop, take photos, or have lunch at their own cost. Transportation is by custom air-conditioned van with high ceilings for the small-group option, or by luxury SUV for private groups. Bottled water, hotel pickup and drop-off from select locations, and a professional guide are included. Entry fees apply for US citizens and residents; non-resident fees are extra and collected separately.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Sonoran Desert and Northern Arizona Drive
The tour departs from the Phoenix metro area and travels through the Sonoran Desert, known for its native saguaro cacti. As the elevation rises, the landscape changes to pine forests. The route passes near the Route 66 town of Flagstaff, offering views of the San Francisco Peaks and the large Ponderosa Pine Forest, the largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest in the world.
Sedona Red Rocks and Uptown Sedona
There is a short stop at Sedona’s red rock formations, including a photo opportunity at Bell Rock. Guests have about 30 minutes of free time in Uptown Sedona to visit shops and galleries while surrounded by red rock views. The drive also passes through Oak Creek Canyon, known for its scenic beauty.
45 min
Grand Canyon South Rim Visit
The tour includes approximately 2.5 hours at the Grand Canyon South Rim. Visitors are taken to multiple viewpoints such as El Tovar Lodge, Hopi House, Mather Point, or Yavapai Point, though stops may vary. Guests can walk along the rim, visit the Geology Museum, shop, photograph the landscape, or have lunch at their own expense. The South Rim is at about 7,000 feet elevation.
180 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Grand Canyon and Sedona Small-Group or Private Day Trip from Phoenix
by Detours of Arizona
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$458Overview
Northern Arizona features diverse landscapes from desert to forested mountains. This full-day bus tour from Phoenix includes stops at Sedona’s red rock formations and the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. The trip lasts about 13 hours and offers views along the Sonoran Desert, through Oak Creek Canyon, and past the Route 66 town of Flagstaff. The journey begins with a drive from the Phoenix metro area through the Sonoran Desert where saguaro cacti grow. The route climbs in elevation, transitioning to pine forests. Passing near Flagstaff, guests see the San Francisco Peaks and the extensive Ponderosa Pine Forest. The first stop is Sedona’s red rocks, including a photo opportunity at Bell Rock and about 30 minutes free time in Uptown Sedona for browsing shops and galleries. The drive continues through scenic Oak Creek Canyon. Next is a visit to the Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim for roughly two and a half hours. The tour stops at several viewpoints such as El Tovar Lodge, Hopi House, Mather Point, or Yavapai Point, though these may change. Visitors can walk along the rim, visit the Geology Museum, shop, take photos, or have lunch at their own cost. Transportation is by custom air-conditioned van with high ceilings for the small-group option, or by luxury SUV for private groups. Bottled water, hotel pickup and drop-off from select locations, and a professional guide are included. Entry fees apply for US citizens and residents; non-resident fees are extra and collected separately.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Sonoran Desert and Northern Arizona Drive
The tour departs from the Phoenix metro area and travels through the Sonoran Desert, known for its native saguaro cacti. As the elevation rises, the landscape changes to pine forests. The route passes near the Route 66 town of Flagstaff, offering views of the San Francisco Peaks and the large Ponderosa Pine Forest, the largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest in the world.
Sedona Red Rocks and Uptown Sedona
There is a short stop at Sedona’s red rock formations, including a photo opportunity at Bell Rock. Guests have about 30 minutes of free time in Uptown Sedona to visit shops and galleries while surrounded by red rock views. The drive also passes through Oak Creek Canyon, known for its scenic beauty.
45 min
Grand Canyon South Rim Visit
The tour includes approximately 2.5 hours at the Grand Canyon South Rim. Visitors are taken to multiple viewpoints such as El Tovar Lodge, Hopi House, Mather Point, or Yavapai Point, though stops may vary. Guests can walk along the rim, visit the Geology Museum, shop, photograph the landscape, or have lunch at their own expense. The South Rim is at about 7,000 feet elevation.
180 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.