Grand Canyon & Sedona Day Tour from Phoenix & Scottsdale

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 crosses the expansive Sonoran Desert, where 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 day includes time in Sedona and at the Grand Canyon South Rim, with the guide setting the sequence based on the group and conditions. In Sedona, enjoy 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.

At Grand Canyon National Park, you'll have approximately three hours to take in the South Rim. Part of the park visit is guided, with additional time set aside for independent exploring. The tour includes several viewpoints plus time in Grand Canyon Village, where you can stroll the rim, browse the shops, visit El Tovar and Hopi House, and capture unlimited photographs. After the park visit, the return trip heads back to the Valley in the evening.

Pricing

Adult: $211.50 per person
Child: $120 per person (ages 3–12)
Price includes National Park entry fees.
A $5/person fuel surcharge will be added at checkout.
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 & Clothing: The Grand Canyon South Rim sits at approximately 7,000 feet, so temperatures run cooler than in the Valley — dress in layers, wear comfortable closed-toed shoes, and check the forecast before your tour.

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

What to Bring

• Footwear: Comfortable closed-toe shoes.
• Clothing: Weather-appropriate layers.
• Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
• Lunch: You can purchase lunch at the Grand Canyon, but we highly suggest packing your own instead of spending valuable rim time in line waiting to order.
• Personal Items: Camera, medications, and a small bag for personal essentials.

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. Pickup is arranged from select hotels in the Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe area. Your pickup route is determined the day before the tour to minimize driving time, and you will be given a rendezvous location to meet at. The West Rim Skywalk is not visited on this 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.