Top Sedona Half-day Tours

Discover the red-hued landscapes and the landmarks of Sedona on a half-day sightseeing tour. Join a small group and stop at top locations including the Chapel of the Holy Cross, the Tlaquepaque Arts Village, and the Peace Park. Gain insight into the geomagnetic vortexes that occur in the city and walk through uptown Sedona, with time to purchase lunch.

Enjoy a 4-hour sightseeing journey by train aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad, which glides through the beautiful wilderness of the American Southwest near Sedona. Nibble light refreshments while traveling on the Verde Canyon Railroad through Arizona’s desert. Ride in a vintage train car or open-air viewing car to get a great perspective on the region’s natural and cultural treasures. See ancient cliff dwellings built by the Native American Sinagua people, historic mining sites and more as your train cruises along a route that follows the Verde River.

Take an off-road tour with a professional guide, traveling through the desert backcountry of Sedona by Jeep. Admire towering red rock formations, ancient canyons and native American art in the Honanki Heritage Site, which dates back at least 700 years. Learn about the history and wildlife of this amazing landscape on your choice of a tour to see the ruins only, or a tour that also includes Diamondback Gulch. Several departure times make this easy to fit into your sightseeing schedule in Arizona's Red Rock Country.

Pack in a full itinerary to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon on this day trip from Sedona. Your guide makes stops at the Navajo Nation and Cameron Trading Post as well as scenic overlooks at the Painted Desert cliffs, Little Colorado River Gorge, and Desert View Drive. Round-trip hotel transport is provided from Sedona or Village of Oak Creek.

Go off-road through Sedona’s red rock landscape on a Jeep tour that’s not too rough, but explores some of the area’s most dramatic scenery. Learn about Arizona geology, local history, plants, and animals as you travel along the base of the rock formations, discovering views to Cathedral Rock, Thunder Mountain, Bear Mountain, and more. This Sedona Jeep tour is limited to 10 people for a fun, personal experience, with departure from a central location in uptown Sedona.

Travel through the otherworldly landscape of the Arizona desert with a ride on the historic Grand Canyon Railroad. Settle into reserved seats on this train that’s been carrying passengers since 1901, and enjoy onboard commentary along the way. Hop off near the edge of the magnificent, sprawling canyon for a guided south rim tour to learn about the history of this natural wonder while soaking up spectacular views.

Explore the natural wonders of Antelope Canyon, a narrow slot canyon carved by wind and water through the ages. A Navajo guide helps you photograph the shifting light and creamy colors of the sandstone canyon, a must-see amid the splendor of the American Southwest. Views of Glen Dam, Lake Powell, and Horseshoe Bend are included en route from Sedona.

Our tour starts off by picking you up anywhere in Sedona, resort, motel or private home, in a custom Turtle Top tour coach, custom Mercedes Benz Sprinter or Ford Expedition depending on your tour size. We will go to 3 to 4 of the best local wineries. You will receive discounts on tastings and bottles of wine, at some of the wineries. You may bring your own alcoholic (or nonalcoholic) beverages with you on the bus. At one of the wineries we will have a picnic, outside next to the grape vines or inside. The picnic is served on linens, it includes your own personal charcuterie tray. This tray includes French bread, gourmet cheeses, hard salami, olive oil with balsamic vinegar, grapes, nuts and chocolates, for each individual person on the tour. At one of the award winning wineries we will be touring the production facility and barrel room. There we will discuss the wine making process and what it takes to make a cluster of grapes into an award winning bottle of wine. Lots of smiles!

Discover the natural beauty of the Southwestern United States on a highlights tour from Sedona. This tour can be customized to your interests, with highlights such as driving through the incredible scenery of Oak Creek Canyon, a visit to Bell Rock and Airport Mesa, and a stop at Chapel of the Holy Cross, an architectural gem built into a tall rock spire. Browse stalls with Native American jewelry and crafts, and hear about the spiritual significance of some of Sedona's most renowned sites on this fascinating introduction to Sedona.

Along with its red-rock formations, Sedona is known for stargazing in the dark night sky, but if you don’t know where to go for the perfect sights, you could miss out on some really cool experiences. This Sedona UFO and Stargazing Night Tour takes you to three viewing locations for the best sights—one adjacent to the Fay Canyon area, one near Cultural Park Place, and one near Crystal Magic Psychic Center.

Jerome, a past copper-mining town, holds an intriguing history—one you won’t want to miss while in the area. Explore the area on foot with a guide who dives into the haunted past of Jerome, sometimes even using paranormal devices to prove its stories. Plus, on the way, you’ll pass Cottonwood and Clarksdale, two other Arizona towns seeping in history—a tour perfect for any history buff.

Discover the Old West on a tour of Jerome and the Verde Valley. Enjoy fantastic mining history, charming architecture, and desert scenery on an intimate small group tour. Your guide gives you plenty of time to explore historic Clarkdale and Jerome, as well as to stop for lunch and shop on Jerome’s quaint Main Street.

Regardless of where you are on your life's journey, it's never a bad time to recharge and reconnect to the universe around you. Sedona’s red rock spires and plateaus offer direct access to the astral plane via interplanetary vortices. And if that sounds like a bunch of hippy-dippy mumbo jumbo, fear not, you don't have to be enlightened to enjoy these geologic wonders and the sweeping desert views they provide.

Combine multiple Verde Valley activities for an experience you won’t soon forget (and one you don’t have to plan all the details out for yourself). First, explore the area by Jeep, taking in views of the surrounding mountain range and native ruins. Then, go horseback riding through the valley with a guide to help you along the way. Lastly, enjoy lunch at a winery and vineyard with a special wine-production tour.

Explore the western canyons of Sedona, Arizona on this guided, 3-hour, 4x4 tour. See this desert town's red-rock buttes, steep canyon walls, and pine forests — a scenic drive full of fun for the entire family. Along the way, learn about the history of the area, the rock formations, and the local traditions. Choose from one of several departure times throughout the day.

Long considered a mecca by spiritual seekers, Sedona is believed by many to have sacred energy vortexes available for any and all to tap into. This tour takes you through stunning Sedona scenery to reach its most powerful spiritual centers. Your guide shares information about why the area is considered so highly sacred as you drive, and leads in ceremonies and prayers to enhance your experience of the destinations.

This tour is a unique opportunity to visit and experience vortex sites of Sedona. An authentic vortex experience goes way beyond just visiting a vortex site you find on the map. It is about making a deep connection with this sacred land, healing, and opening up to your inner guidance. This four-hour vortex tour can become a powerful catalyst for your spiritual awakening. It is not only a fantastic way to release stress and recharge your batteries, it is also an opportunity to reconnect with your true essence, become whole, and begin a new chapter of your life with a blessing.

Long considered a place for healing, the Sedona red rocks are believed by many to have strong spiritual powers. This spiritual journey through the red rocks introduces you to the stories and legends behind Sedona’s spiritual appeal, and helps you connect to the area’s strong energy on a deeply personal level. Each tour is uniquely catered to match the needs of the participants, so no two are exactly the same.

This customizable spiritual tour will take you to some of the most breathtaking sunset views of Sedona. It is also a fabulous opportunity to release stress of busy life, let go of the past, and recharge your batteries with positive energy on Sedona’s vortex sites. A meaningful experience like this is great to share with your friends and loved ones as it creates a lot of wonderful memories, and, most importantly, empowers your heart-to-heart connection with them.

Bare witness to the grandeur of Sedona’s otherworldly landscape during this half-day round-trip driving tour. Cruise through Oak Creek Canyon to reach a 7000 ft overlook for sweeping views of the desert before heading to the Chapel of the Holy Cross. Explore the village of Tlaquepaque to browse the local arts and crafts and then head up to the Airport Overlook for more stunning views of Sedona’s most famous Red Rock formations.

On this tour you will learn what vortexes are, and why we resonate with the energy here. You will also learn how this energy pertains in your life. It's one thing to feel energy but it's another thing to take it home with you for continued transformation. There is a reason people come here for personal and spiritual growth. EVERYONE does have an experience of Sedona, it's a matter of understanding what it is, and what it is utilized for in our lives. You will be meditating and experiencing the vortexes in the way that YOU experience it. You don't have to know how to meditate if you don't already. You will be guided. This tour is also great for picture taking. There is always time for pictures!!!!!! This is a fun, uplifting and unique tour. We also have a couples Vortex tour which is the same tour but with added emphasis on how the male and female energies play out in our lives.

This medicine wheel ceremony is a deep dive into the spiritual energies that many believe Sedona offers its visitors. Join a Cherokee elder for a traditional medicine wheel ceremony using a wheel made by the Lakota tribe. This hands-on tour includes personalized attention as your guide walks you through your fears, illusions, and truths for a potentially transformational experience.

Join a small group for a high country canyoning tour that takes you into the heart of Arizona’s natural wonders. Your guide might lead you through a pine forest, down rocks in a slippery wonderland, through the cool waters of natural pools, and rappelling down a 40-foot waterfall. This active tour is suitable for people with high levels of fitness, and includes the use of necessary equipment.

Ever feel like you're not realizing your full potential. Maybe it’s time for a tune-up. Re-align your energy system with this completely customizable tour of Sedona’s numerous vortexes. This red rock landscape has been sacred ground to various cultures for 1000s of years, and for good reason. Tap into the unique energy resonating here and find the balance you didn't even know you were missing.