Sedona Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Sedona tours and things to do amid Arizona’s red rock country: bounce over the backcountry on a pink jeep 4x4 tour, hike to energy vortexes at Cathedral Rock and Bell Rock, day-trip to the Grand Canyon and Antelope Canyon, soar over the canyons by helicopter or hot-air balloon, and sip along the Verde Valley wine trail. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Sedona by interest
Whatever brings you to Sedona — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Sedona
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Red Rocks
Jeep country.
Cathedral Rock
Vortex hike.
Grand Canyon
Natural wonder.
Antelope Canyon
Slot canyon.
Balloon Rides
Aerial views.
Verde Valley
Wine trail.
Pink Jeep Trails
Off-road fun.
Helicopter Tours
Red rock flights.
Sedona in 3 days
- 1Day 1: red rocks
- 2Day 2: Grand Canyon
- 3Day 3: Antelope Canyon
- 4Wine
Sedona canyon adventure
- 1Jeep tour
- 2Grand Canyon
- 3Antelope Canyon
- 4Scenic flight
2 hr awayGrand Canyon
South Rim.
3 hr awayAntelope Canyon
Slot canyon.
Sedona awayRed Rocks
Jeep country.
30 min awayVerde Valley
Wine trail.
Sedona awayCathedral Rock
Vortex hike.
Sedona awayBalloon Flight
Sunrise rides.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Sedona visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Mar–May)
Warm, blooming and ideal for hiking and jeep tours.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot by day; start early and enjoy cool evenings.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Mild and colourful — one of the best times to visit.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cool and quiet, with occasional snow-dusted red rocks.
For photos
Golden hour lights the red rocks beautifully.
Best overall
Spring and autumn are ideal.
One day
A jeep tour and vortex hike.
Two days
Add a Grand Canyon day trip.
Three days
Add Antelope Canyon.
For adventure
Jeep tours and hikes.
For scenery
The Grand and Antelope canyons.
With kids
Pink jeep and trolley tours.
Tours & transfers
Guided tours are easiest for jeeps and canyon day trips.
Car rental
A car is handy for exploring the scenic drives.
On foot
Trailheads and Uptown Sedona are walkable.
Trolley
A narrated trolley links the main sights.
Where to stay
Stay in Uptown Sedona or West Sedona for access.
US dollar
The US uses the dollar; cards are accepted everywhere.
Book jeep tours
Popular jeep tours sell out — reserve ahead.
Antelope Canyon early
Antelope Canyon tours book out weeks ahead — reserve early.
Sun & water
Bring sunscreen, a hat and plenty of water for the desert.
Hiking shoes
Wear sturdy shoes for the rocky red trails.
Red Rock Pass
A Red Rock Pass is needed to park at many trailheads.
Golden hour
Visit viewpoints at sunrise or sunset for the best light.
Jeep tours
Red rock jeep tours sell out — book ahead.
Antelope Canyon
Slot canyon trips fill up weeks ahead — reserve early.
Grand Canyon
Day trips book out in peak season — reserve ahead.
Balloon & heli
Scenic flights have limited spots — book early.
Wine tours
Verde Valley wine tours fill up — reserve ahead.
Peak seasons
Spring and autumn are busiest — book everything ahead.
Jeep tour
Around $90–150 for a red rock jeep tour.
Grand Canyon
About $130–200 for a Grand Canyon day trip.
Antelope Canyon
Roughly $180–260 for an Antelope Canyon day trip.
Scenic flight
Around $100–260 for a helicopter or balloon flight.
Wine tour
About $100–160 for a Verde Valley wine tour.
How to save
Join group tours and combine a jeep ride with a hike.
Sedona through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Hiking & jeeps.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Early starts.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Hot.
- Best for
- Mild & colourful.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Best.
- Best for
- Quiet & scenic.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cool.