Welcome to the Grand Canyon & Sedona Tour
Witness the natural splendor of the Southwest with this combo tour of Sedona and the Grand Canyon. Experience Sedona’s spiritual power at huge red rock formations and discover why locals call this desert town a “cathedral without walls.” Tour the south rim of the Grand Canyon, one of the world’s natural wonders, and learn the history of the Hopi tribe who lived there. This tour combo is chock full of breathtaking vistas, unforgettable hikes, and hidden history.
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your Grand Canyon tour begins by the park’s south entrance, near the welcome sign. You’ll also have the option to enter from the east entrance if you’d prefer.
From the main entrance, you’ll proceed into the park and hear about the early history of this stunning national park. Your first stop will be at Mather Point—your first good look at the canyon. Try not to let your jaw hit the floor when you see it!
From there, you’ll proceed to Yavapai Point and the Yavapai Geology Museum, full of insider knowledge on the canyon’s complex geology.
Then, head to Grand Canyon Village for some snacks, souvenirs, and a walk along the South Rim Trail, the park’s most popular path. As you walk, you’ll dive into the peculiar construction of the Hopi House, the enigmatic architect who built it, and the heated feud between two galleries along the rim.
The next part of the tour takes place aboard the free Grand Canyon Shuttle. You’ll receive easy directions for the shuttle, then head down Hermit Road. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to stop at some incredible vistas, including Powell Point, Hopi Point, and The Abyss. You’ll arrive at Hermit’s Rest, which features a splendid hiking trail for the avid adventurer, then head back to explore the eastern half of the park.
More great views await you at Pipe Creek Vista and the aptly named Grandview Point. As you continue toward Moran Point, you’ll get acquainted with the Hopi and their traditions. Finally, you’ll arrive at the impressive Desert View Watchtower, offering more spectacular views yet and snacks to go with them. The tour concludes here, having taken you through the entire park.
Your tour of Sedona begins at the Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Center. From here, you’ll turn onto the famous Red Rock Scenic Byway. As you drive this beautiful roadway, you’ll get acquainted with the spiritual history of this town.
Your first big stop is the Tlaquepaque Arts Shopping Village, a cute destination filled with boutiques, galleries, and restaurants. Once you’ve had a chance to explore, you’ll continue south to a couple of phenomenal hiking trails.
After that is one of the best stops on your route: the towering Chapel of the Holy Cross. Beyond that is the trail for Cathedral Rock, Sedona’s most famous formation.
Then, you’ll reach the Courthouse Vista, where you’ll find spectacular views of a red rock formation big enough to rival Cathedral Rock and a trail that leads to one of the town’s vortexes—sites supposedly charged with spiritual energy.
Finally, you’ll arrive in the Village of Oak Creek, full of more shops and restaurants. Your tour will conclude here, but that’s not where your journey needs to end! Also included with this package is a complimentary bonus tour of West Sedona, featuring vistas and hiking trails in the red rock region’s more secluded wilderness!
Looking for day trips to Grand Canyon and Sedona? Not sure which tour to take first?
Well, this depends on where you are coming from. Below is the list of cities close to these two incredible places:
Pheonix to Grand Canyon Day Trip: Do the Grand Canyon first, and on the return leg, do the Sedona tour.
Flagstaff to Grand Canyon: Do the Sedona tour first, then head to Grand Canyon.
Prescott to Grand Canyon: Do the Sedona tour first, then head to Grand Canyon.
Day Trip to Grand Canyon from Las Vegas: Visit Grand Canyon first, and on the return leg, do the Sedona tour.
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Update on Road Conditions in Grand Canyon (As of March’23)
This road status information is valid from Friday, March 3, 2023, at 3:30 pm and will remain valid until conditions change.
- South Entrance Road – OPEN
- Desert View Drive – OPEN
- Hermit Road – Not OPEN to personal vehicles – Access by Hermit Road (Red) Route shuttle
- North Rim Roads – CLOSED for the winter
Additional Information
Lifetime Validity
Changing travel date? No worries! All individual tours come with lifetime validity.
Works Offline
The tour works offline, so you do not need your phone network to enjoy the tour. However, we suggest you download the tour on WiFi at your home, hotel, visitor center, etc., before heading out for a completely immersive experience.
Not an Entry Ticket
This is not an entry ticket to any of the attractions along the way.
Not a Car Rental
We do not provide car rental services. You must arrange for a car yourself. Our self-guided driving audio tours will work in any car via an aux cable or Bluetooth.
How many tours should I buy?
Since this is a driving tour, we suggest you buy one tour per car for the best experience.
What do we do?
Simply put, Action Tour Guide is an audio guide, map, and tour book – all in one app! We are a GPS-enabled app-based tour that narrates information based on your location right on your phone. You can experience our driving and walking tours at your own pace and literally at any time of the day!
Note the following
Hermit Road isn’t accessible by private vehicle during the summer. The tour will instruct you to park at stop 15, walk from stops 16-22, and then take the shuttle for stops 23-31. The stops after 31, on the eastern side of the park, can once again be accessed via private vehicle.
Grand Canyon Starting Point Addresses:
Grand Canyon South Entrance: 450 AZ-64, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USA
Grand Canyon East Entrance: Grand Canyon East Entrance, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USA
Grand Canyon Village: 100 S Entrance Rd, Grand Canyon Village
Sedona Starting Point Addresses:
Public Parking Lot: 431 Forest Rd, Sedona
Red Rock Range District Visitor Center: 8375 AZ-179, Sedona