Grand Canyon & Sedona Day Tour from Phoenix & Scottsdale

This full-day journey takes you from the low Sonoran Desert to the 7,000-foot South Rim of the Grand Canyon. You will travel through the Ponderosa Pine Forest of Northern Arizona, stopping at Sedona’s red rock viewpoints and multiple historic locations along the canyon's edge. With expert local guides handling the navigation, you can focus entirely on the massive scale of the canyon and the changing geology of the high desert.

Duration: Approximately 12 hours.
Departure: Select Phoenix and Scottsdale hotels.
Destination: Grand Canyon South Rim.
Bonus Stops: Sedona red rock viewpoints (Bell Rock) and Oak Creek Canyon.
Tour Style: Small-group guided sightseeing.
TOUR FAQ

The Grand Canyon & Sedona are bucket-list locations for almost everyone, and with us you'll get to see them both in the same day. Let us do the driving, you do the looking.

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Tour Highlights

South Rim Views: Spend approximately three hours inside Grand Canyon National Park.
Red Rock Pause: Includes a photo stop at Bell Rock and approximately 30 minutes in Uptown Sedona.
Canyon Drive: Travel through Oak Creek Canyon on the route between Sedona and Flagstaff.
Village Time: Visit Grand Canyon Village, including time near El Tovar and Hopi House.
Easy Walking: Short walks to viewpoints on paved paths suit most guests.
Small-Groups: Public tours use High Roof touring vans seating a maximum of 13 guests.

Tour Itinerary

Your day starts with an early pickup from select hotels in the Phoenix, Scottsdale, or Tempe area. As the drive heads north, the Sonoran Desert gives way to higher country and the deep green of the Ponderosa Pine Forest. The route includes time in Sedona, with a photo stop at Bell Rock and approximately 30 minutes in Uptown Sedona. From there, the road continues through Oak Creek Canyon toward the South Rim.

At Grand Canyon National Park, you'll have approximately three hours to take in the South Rim. The tour includes several viewpoints plus time in Grand Canyon Village, where you can stroll the rim and visit El Tovar and Hopi House. The stop is built for sightseeing, photos, and time to absorb the scale of the canyon. After the park visit, the return trip heads back to the Valley in the evening.

Pricing

$219 per adult
$130 per child
Includes taxes and entry fees.
For groups with children 3-12 please click HERE.
Due to increased fuel prices there is a $5/person fuel surcharge.

Requirements

Skill Level: Easy – suitable for most guests
Minimum Age: 3 years old
Walking: Short walks to viewpoints on paved paths
Elevation: Grand Canyon South Rim is approximately 7,000 feet
Clothing: Dress in layers and wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes

What's Included

Transportation: Round-trip transportation from select pickup locations
Guided Sightseeing: Professional-guided sightseeing at the Grand Canyon South Rim
Sedona Stops: Scenic stops including Bell Rock, Uptown Sedona, and Oak Creek Canyon
Park Entry: National Park entrance fees
Water: Bottled water

Season & Departure Times

Available year-round. Public tours depart daily between 6:00am and 7:00am and generally return between 7:00pm and 8:00pm.

Important Notes

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: A minimum number of guests is required to confirm a public tour. Pickup is from select hotels in the Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe area, and some guests may be asked to meet at another hotel after booking. Grand Canyon National Park is typically 25 degrees cooler than Phoenix/Scottsdale.

Non-US Citizen Policy

Starting January 1, 2026, a $100 per person Non-US Citizen/Resident National Park Entry Fee Surcharge applies for guests ages 16 and older unless they have purchased an America the Beautiful Non-Resident Annual Pass. Click here for more details: https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/commercial-tours-and-nonresident-fees.htm