Arizona

Sedona Arizona Driving Tour

DurationDuration 8-12 hrs
DirectionTour Directions 1
tour Tour Stops 20
$9.99

Description

When it comes to scenic drives, it’s hard to beat Sedona. On Shaka Guide’s Sedona Arizona Driving Tour you’ll not only visit awe-inspiring vistas and hike picture-perfect trails – you’ll explore three state parks, historic towns, and local markets while you immerse yourself in the history of this bustling town. In Sedona, there’s so much to discover and this tour has 20 hand-picked stops so you can make the most of your visit.

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!

• Watch the sunset at Sedona Airport Scenic Lookout
• Check out a Native American Crafts Market
• Explore the historic Town of Jerome
• Visit Tuzigoot National Monument
• Hike Secret Slickrock Trail

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

Recommended Start Time: Before 8:30 a.m.
Tour Direction(s): Sedona town center to Oak Creek Vista
Tour Starting Point(s): Sedona, AZ
Time to complete: 8-12 hours

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Tour Stops

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Chapel of the Holy Cross
Yavapai & Courthouse Vistas
Red Rock Visitor Center and Ranger Station

Tour Route

Tour FAQs

This tour has 20 stops in the heart of Sedona and a few nearby towns. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, here’s what you need to know before you go!

  • Car charger for your phone
  • Phone Mount
  • Hiking shoes
  • Hiking attire
  • Layers, including a jacket
  • Swimming attire and flip flops (for swimming holes!)
  • Refillable water bottle or canteen
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses and/or hat
  • Snacks
  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • The Red Rock Pass is required to park your car at several stops on the tour. You can purchase the daily pass ($5), weekly pass ($15), annual pass ($20) or Grand Annual pass ($40). These stops also accept the America the Beautiful Pass from the National Park Service. Display your America the Beautiful card on your dashboard and there’s no need to purchase a Red Rock Pass.


  • Tuzigoot National Monument:
    • $10 adult ages 16 and up (also gets you admission to nearby Montezuma Castle, which is not on the tour)


    • Slide Rock State Park:

      • Fee is per vehicle 1-4 adults, $5 per additional adult

        • March 1-May 27 $20
        • May 28-Labor Day $20 Mon-Thurs, $30 Fri-Sun, Monday holidays
        • Tuesday after Labor Day-October 31 $20
        • November thru February $10


        • Red Rock State Park: 
          • $7 adults 14+, $4 youth, Free 0-6


          • Jerome State Historic Park: 
            • $7 adults 14+, $4 youth, Free 0-6


            • Crescent Moon Picnic Site: 
              • $11 per vehicle (up to 5 people). $2 for walk-ins or additional passengers. Cash only. Red Rock Grand Annual Pass accepted.


              • West Fork Oak Creek Trailhead: 
                • $11 per vehicle (up to 5 people), $2 for walk-ins or additional passengers. Red Rock Grand Annual Pass accepted. 


                • Parking at Sedona Airport Scenic Lookout: $3


                • Meals: $15-25 per person per meal, unless you go for fast food    
                • Chapel of the Holy Cross: 9 am - 5 pm
                • Oak Creek Vista: 8 am - 5 pm 
                • Tuzigoot National Monument: 8 am - 4:45 pm
                • Slide Rock State Park: 8 am - 5 pm 
                • Red Rock State Park: 8 am - 5 pm (some days the park is open until 6:30 pm)
                • Jerome State Historic Park: 10 am - 4pm
                • Crescent Moon Picnic Site: 9 am - 5 pm
                • West Fork Oak Creek Trailhead: 8 am - dusk
                • Sedona Airport Scenic Lookout: Open 24 hours

                Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from.  If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.

                No, this tour is only available in one direction starting from the center of town. You’ll end at Oak Creek Vista.

                ​​Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at 1-888-250-2261.

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