Grand Canyon & Sedona Day Tour from Phoenix & Scottsdale

❗ Temporary Notice

Due to a wildfire in the Sedona area, Uptown Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon are currently not included in this tour. The itinerary still features the Grand Canyon South Rim and a photo stop at Bell Rock. We will update this page once Uptown Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon reopen.

Tour Highlights

• South Rim Views: Spend approximately three hours inside Grand Canyon National Park.
• Red Rock Pause: Includes a scenic drive through Oak Creek Canyon, a photo stop at Bell Rock, and approximately 30 minutes in Uptown Sedona.
• Scenic Drive: Cross the Sonoran Desert and climb into the largest contiguous Ponderosa Pine Forest in the world.
• 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 with oversized windows, a speaker system for clear narration, and USB charging ports.

Tour Itinerary

Your day starts with an early pickup from select hotels in the Phoenix, Scottsdale, or Tempe area. The drive north crosses the expansive Sonoran Desert, where the native saguaro cactus gradually gives way to higher country and the deep green of the Ponderosa Pine Forest—the largest contiguous forest of ponderosa pines in the world. You'll pass the outskirts of the Route 66 town of Flagstaff and catch views of the San Francisco Peaks rising above the pine forest.

The first stop is Sedona, including a scenic drive through Oak Creek Canyon, a photo stop at Bell Rock, and approximately 30 minutes in Uptown Sedona to walk the shops, take in the red rock views, and soak up the atmosphere. After Sedona, the road continues north 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, visit El Tovar and Hopi House, and capture unlimited photographs. 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

$235 per adult
$130 per child (ages 3–12)
Price includes taxes, National Park entry fees, and the fuel surcharge.
For groups with children 3-12 please use our contact page.

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. This tour is not strenuous and suits most guests, with casual walking on paved paths. The West Rim Skywalk is not visited on this tour. You'll have some free time to walk the rim or hike a short, self-guided portion of the Bright Angel Trail. The Sedona stop is brief; if you want more time in Sedona, consider our dedicated Sedona tour.

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

Cancellation Policy

This tour has a 72 hour cancellation policy. Please see your confirmation email for details.