Full-Day Grand Canyon South Rim Guided Tour From Sedona
See Grand Canyon highlights in one day with a local guide
Duration
10 Hours
Includes
Guide, Hotel pick-up
Highlights
Explore major Grand Canyon viewpoints and landmarks on a full-day guided tour departing and returning to the property in Sedona. Enjoy planned stops along the way, including time for food at the Grand Canyon Maswik Food Court.
- Ride from Sedona and return to the property the same day
- Stop at South Rim overlooks like Mather Point and Yavapai Point
- Visit landmarks including El Tovar Hotel, Hopi House, and Kolb Studio
- Walk sections near Bright Angel Trail and Desert View Watchtower
- Take breaks to stretch your legs and use the washroom
- Pass scenic areas including Oak Creek Canyon and Slide Rock
Things to know
Accessible for all physical abilities
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 48 hours or more in advance of the tour date will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the tour will not receive a refund.
FAQs
Yes. You can use free hotel pick-up from hotels in Village of Oak Creek, Uptown Sedona, and West Sedona.
Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
Yes. Every Grand Canyon tour stop includes time at the Grand Canyon Maswik Food Court, with plenty of food options.
Meeting details
This is an all day tour departing and returning to our office in Sedona.
More about Slide Rock State Park
Slide Rock State Park sits in the heart of Oak Creek Canyon, a lush red rock corridor just north of Sedona that travelers pass through on the way to the Grand Canyon. Named for the natural sandstone water slide carved into the creek bed, Slide Rock State Park is one of the most beloved swimming holes in the American Southwest, surrounded by towering crimson cliffs, apple orchards, and shaded picnic spots. The setting offers a striking contrast to the wide open vistas of the Grand Canyon, giving guests a chance to experience two very different sides of Arizona's natural beauty in a single day.
On the Grand Canyon Highlights Day Tour from Sedona, the route through Oak Creek Canyon brings travelers right past Slide Rock State Park, where the cool waters of Oak Creek tumble over slick red sandstone shaped by centuries of flowing water. The drive itself reveals the dramatic transition from Sedona's iconic red rock formations to the pine-covered rim of the Grand Canyon, with Slide Rock State Park marking one of the most photogenic stretches along the way. The scent of ponderosa pine, the sound of rushing creek water, and the changing palette of red, orange, and green make this section of the journey unforgettable.
This tour is ideal for travelers who want to maximize a single day in Arizona, including first-time visitors, photographers, couples, and small groups who appreciate scenic drives as much as headline destinations. Families and nature lovers especially enjoy seeing Slide Rock State Park framed by the canyon walls, even as a passing highlight, because it adds depth and variety to the Grand Canyon experience. From the swimming hole charm of Slide Rock State Park to the immense vistas of the South Rim, this day tour weaves together the landscapes that make northern Arizona truly extraordinary.
