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    Guided Vortex Hiking Tour in Sedona

    Hike Sedona’s red rocks and learn about local nature and vortex sites

    4.7 stars• 2.3K reviews
    From$156incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2-3 Hours

    Ideal For

    2-6 people

    Includes

    Transport, entry fees, digital copy

    Highlights

    Join a guided hike near Sedona with time to explore red rock terrain and learn about plants, animals, geology, and local history. Choose between the moderate Doe Mountain Trail or the easier Fay Canyon option (seasonal).

    • Hike the Doe Mountain Trail with switchbacks, uneven terrain, and some rock scrambling
    • Explore a flat-topped mesa while learning about Sedona and the Verde Valley
    • Walk Fay Canyon on a relatively flat trail lined with red rock cliffs
    • See hidden Sinagua cliff dwellings in Fay Canyon
    • Experience an upflow vortex at Doe Mountain or an inflow vortex at Fay Canyon

    What's Included

    • Transportation to and from the trailhead from a West Sedona location
    • Entry fees to parks and trailheads
    • One digital copy of Scientific Vortex Information (book and DVD) by Pete A. Sanders Jr.

    Things to know

    Doe Mountain is a moderate hike with 500 ft of elevation gain. Fay Canyon is available September 1–February 28.

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with 48 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.

    FAQs

    Bring close-toed shoes, a hat and sunblock, water, and snacks. You can bring hiking poles; a limited number are available to use.

    Doe Mountain covers about 1.5–2 miles with switchbacks, uneven terrain, and a small amount of rock scrambling. Fay Canyon is about 2 miles on a relatively flat trail.

    Doe Mountain is a moderate hike with about 500 ft of elevation gain. Fay Canyon is an easy hike with about 300 ft of elevation gain.

    Meeting details

    our convenient West Sedona location

    Experience provided by A Day In The West

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    Private Tour

    $156.75

    2-6 People

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    Review summary

    4.7
    Excellent
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    The guides really make this experience special. Reviewers consistently rave about their drivers by name - Chris with his mini guitar serenades, Marshall's enthusiasm and humor, Wyatt's steady stream of dad jokes, and Richard's friendly approach. Whether you get Harry, Jane, Ron, or any of the other guides mentioned, expect someone knowledgeable about Sedona's geology, wildlife, and history who genuinely enjoys what they do. The booking process is smooth and hassle-forward, with last-minute reservations working out just fine. Be prepared for a legitimately bumpy ride - this comes up repeatedly as both a warning and part of the fun. You'll get dusty, tossed around a bit, and taken to spectacular backcountry spots you can't access from main roads. Multiple families with teens and tweens had a blast, and guides seem particularly good with different needs (one reviewer specifically praised Wyatt's patience with a child on the spectrum). The tours offer excellent photo opportunities at stunning vistas. A couple reviewers found it pricey or questioned doing it again, but the overwhelming majority left thrilled with their adventure and the memories made.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Our driver was very informative and friendly. Likable guy. This was definitely a nice way to kill time while we had to wait for our car to charge. (which it didn't. Electric vehicles are so inconvenient. I don’t recommend them, but it was all the rental car place had unless we wanted to pay double for a gas vehicle-ridiculous) We booked it super last minute and were glad they had availability. Everyone was nice to work with. We were able to do the 6pm tour which was a great time because we got the last little bit of high sun, and then the beginning of sunset. It allowed for some nice photos. Since we are not new to off roading, our driver had a little more fun with us which made it all the more worth it. We asked all the questions we had and he was able to answer all of them. He stopped whenever we asked to stop so we could take a photo. We got to see Death blooms. Which made us think of the title of Mudvayne's song: Death Blooms It didn’t feel rushed. Overall it was a nice way to get a feel for the trail before we do an ATV tour for our next trip. I would recommend.

    Photo of Stephanie Sherwood

    Stephanie Sherwood

    June 10, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Our driver was very informative and friendly. Likable guy. This was definitely a nice way to kill time while we had to wait for our car to charge. (which it didn't. Electric vehicles are so inconvenient. I don’t recommend them, but it was all the rental car place had unless we wanted to pay double for a gas vehicle-ridiculous) We booked it super last minute and were glad they had availability. Everyone was nice to work with. We were able to do the 6pm tour which was a great time because we got the last little bit of high sun, and then the beginning of sunset. It allowed for some nice photos. Since we are not new to off roading, our driver had a little more fun with us which made it all the more worth it. We asked all the questions we had and he was able to answer all of them. He stopped whenever we asked to stop so we could take a photo. We got to see Death blooms. Which made us think of the title of Mudvayne's song: Death Blooms It didn’t feel rushed. Overall it was a nice way to get a feel for the trail before we do an ATV tour for our next trip. I would recommend.

    Photo of Stephanie Sherwood

    Stephanie Sherwood

    June 10, 2026

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