The Perfect Grand Canyon Tour with Local Expert Guides
Scenic Sedona Tours
4.8
daisysue2018
6 days ago
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We had an absolutely fantastic tour of the Grand Canyon with our guide, Avery. On the drive out, he taught us so much about Sedona, the Verde Valley, and Oak Creek Canyon, Coconino National Park, Kaibob National Forest, and many more. He shared fascinating insights about the Native American reservations we passed through. He explained the history of the region all the way from the 16th century to the modern-day political and tribal dynamics, and he did it in a way that was engaging, respectful, and easy to follow.
Throughout the day, Avery struck the perfect balance of stops, giving us plenty of time for unique activities along both the East Rim and South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Managing a group of 13 people is no small task, but he kept us on a smooth, well-timed schedule without ever making us feel rushed.
He also taught us so much about the trees, animals, insects, and mountain formations in the area, along with lots of fun facts and word origins I’d never heard before. His sense of humor made the whole experience even better.
I highly recommend Avery—he made our Grand Canyon visit unforgettable.
You get so much more than you can experience on your own! Our local guides create an enriching experience. What takes more people two days on their own, you can experience in a single day! By not having to worry about busy parking lots, the right route and by skipping the lines. All the major highlights in a single day. jam packed with local knowledge. We love how often our guests comment, "I can't believe how much I saw and learning about about the Grand Canyon!". Beautiful outdoor group lunches. The Grand Canyon’s natural wonder is unlike anything on earth, and Scenic Sedona Tours is your local guide to this phenomenal experience. This is an all day tour departing and returning to our office in Sedona.
Departure Point
- Please check-in for your tour at The Dragon's Den - a crystal storeWe are next door to EarthLove Organic Kitchen- a great place for breakfast or lunch.There is parking available at location, on the side and more in the back. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check-in.
- Please check-in for your tour at The Dragon's Den - a crystal storeWe are next door to EarthLove Organic Kitchen- a great place for breakfast or lunch.There is parking available at location, on the side and more in the back. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check-in.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: FlagstaffFlagstaff, ArizonaWe stop, in Flagstaff, at Kickstand Kafe to stretch your legs, use the restroom, and grab a to-go lunch which will later be enjoyed while overlooking The Grand Canyon. From Sedona via Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Drive (Rte. 89A) is a 24-mile drive between Flagstaff and Sedona. The breathtaking road descends 4,500 feet from the top of the Mogollon Rim, winding through sandstone canyons and rock formations around every curve.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Grand Canyon National ParkArizonaWe drive the 90 minutes from Flagstaffs Kickstand Cafe to the Grand Canyon. Natural wonder is unlike anything on earth.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Hopi HouseAdjacent to El Tovar, Grand Canyon South Rim, , ArizonaModeled after the 1000 year old pueblo dwellings of the Hopi Village in Old Orabi, offering authentic American Indian crafts for over 100 years. Built in 1904 as concessioner facilities at the South Rim were being developed, it is the first of eight projects at the Grand Canyon that were designed by architect Mary Colter, along with Bright Angel Lodge, Hermit’s Rest, Lookout Studio, Phantom Ranch, Desert View Watchtower, Colter Hall and Victor Hall, (the latter two being employee dormitories). Hopi House was built by the Fred Harvey Company as a market for Native American crafts, made by artisans on the site. The Hopi, as the historic inhabitants of the area, were chosen as the featured artisans, and the building was designed to closely resemble a traditional Hopi pueblo. Hopi House opened on January 1, 1905, two weeks before the El Tovar Hotel, located just to the west, was opened.Duration: 40 minutesStop At: Kolb StudioSouth Rim, , ArizonaSituated on the edge of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, it was operated from 1904 to 1976 as the photographic studio of ellsworth and emery kolb. At first glance, Kolb Studio appears to be just an old house perched on the rim of the canyon. However, if you step inside, or see it from Bright Angel Trail on your hike out of the canyon, you get the sense it is much more than that. This is the Victorian home of the Kolb Brothers who created a lasting legacy of adventure, exploration, family love, and amazing Grand Canyon photography that will last as long as the Canyon itself.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Mather Point20 South Entrance Road, , ArizonaMather point is the most popular viewpoint on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The view is absolutely jaw dropping! For many visitors coming to the South Rim, Mather Point offers the first glimpse of a world wonder. A short walk from the Grand Canyon Visitor Center and parking lots 1-4, Mather Point offers an expansive view of the canyon. On a clear day you can see 30+ miles (48 km) to the east and 60+ miles (96 km) to the west. Looking down into the canyon you can see a few small samples of the Colorado River, Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the canyon, and numerous trails crisscrossing the landscape.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Grand Canyon Desert View WatchtowerDesert View Dr., Grand Canyon, ArizonaConstructed in 1932, the Desert View Watchtower was designed by Mary Colter, who is often referred to as “The Architect of the Southwest.” Near the eastern edge of Grand Canyon National Park, where the Colorado River begins to turn north and the Painted Desert stretches toward the Navajo and Hopi Reservations, a 70-foot-tall circular stone structure perched on the South Rim draws visitors’ attention. What at first glance appears to be an ancient Native American ruin, made with reddish sandstone, this tallest structure on the South Rim is actually a well-planned, relatively modern building that architect Mary Colter designed for the Fred Harvey Company. The Desert View Watchtower was one of several construction projects the Company initiated in the 1930s. Like Hopi House, another Grand Canyon structure that Colter developed for Fred Harvey, this building played into the Company’s reputation as a purveyor/promoter of Native American arts, crafts, and culture.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Yavapai PointArizonaPanoramic view point along the South Rim with exceptional views of canyon ridges & the Colorado River. Perched right on the very edge of the canyon rim at Yavapai Point, Yavapai Geology Museum offers one of the best vantage points for an overview of Grand Canyon geology. Annotated displays at the base of the panoramic windows show you where to look to see each group of rocks. You can walk between rock column models of the North and South Rims, learn the names of the various rock layers, discover information about the geologic history recorded in the rocks, and visualize the carving of the modern landscape.Duration: 50 minutesStop At: Lipan PointEast Rim Drive, a few miles west of Desert View, ArizonaMoran Point is a popular spot on the south rim for gazing into the canyon. A great place for group photos! Along with Desert View, Grandview and Yaki, Moran is one of the most visited points on the east rim drive, and offers far reaching views along a wide section of the Grand Canyon, approximately between river miles 87 and 72. The point is due south of Cape Royal on the North Rim – just 8 miles away in a straight line but 215 miles by road. The promontory is reached by a short spur road and was named after the landscape painter Thomas Moran who came here for the first time in 1873 and helped popularize the canyon, leading eventually to its incorporation as a national monument in 1908 (and a national park in 1919).Duration: 20 minutesStop At: SedonaSedona, ArizonaNow it's your chance to relax for the 2h 30min trip back to Sedona.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All Fees and Taxes
You get so much more than you can experience on your own! Our local guides create an enriching experience. What takes more people two days on their own, you can experience in a single day! By not having to worry about busy parking lots, the right route and by skipping the lines. All the major highlights in a single day. jam packed with local knowledge. We love how often our guests comment, "I can't believe how much I saw and learning about about the Grand Canyon!". Beautiful outdoor group lunches. The Grand Canyon’s natural wonder is unlike anything on earth, and Scenic Sedona Tours is your local guide to this phenomenal experience. This is an all day tour departing and returning to our office in Sedona.
Departure Point
- Please check-in for your tour at The Dragon's Den - a crystal storeWe are next door to EarthLove Organic Kitchen- a great place for breakfast or lunch.There is parking available at location, on the side and more in the back. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check-in.
- Please check-in for your tour at The Dragon's Den - a crystal storeWe are next door to EarthLove Organic Kitchen- a great place for breakfast or lunch.There is parking available at location, on the side and more in the back. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check-in.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: FlagstaffFlagstaff, ArizonaWe stop, in Flagstaff, at Kickstand Kafe to stretch your legs, use the restroom, and grab a to-go lunch which will later be enjoyed while overlooking The Grand Canyon. From Sedona via Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Drive (Rte. 89A) is a 24-mile drive between Flagstaff and Sedona. The breathtaking road descends 4,500 feet from the top of the Mogollon Rim, winding through sandstone canyons and rock formations around every curve.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Grand Canyon National ParkArizonaWe drive the 90 minutes from Flagstaffs Kickstand Cafe to the Grand Canyon. Natural wonder is unlike anything on earth.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Hopi HouseAdjacent to El Tovar, Grand Canyon South Rim, , ArizonaModeled after the 1000 year old pueblo dwellings of the Hopi Village in Old Orabi, offering authentic American Indian crafts for over 100 years. Built in 1904 as concessioner facilities at the South Rim were being developed, it is the first of eight projects at the Grand Canyon that were designed by architect Mary Colter, along with Bright Angel Lodge, Hermit’s Rest, Lookout Studio, Phantom Ranch, Desert View Watchtower, Colter Hall and Victor Hall, (the latter two being employee dormitories). Hopi House was built by the Fred Harvey Company as a market for Native American crafts, made by artisans on the site. The Hopi, as the historic inhabitants of the area, were chosen as the featured artisans, and the building was designed to closely resemble a traditional Hopi pueblo. Hopi House opened on January 1, 1905, two weeks before the El Tovar Hotel, located just to the west, was opened.Duration: 40 minutesStop At: Kolb StudioSouth Rim, , ArizonaSituated on the edge of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, it was operated from 1904 to 1976 as the photographic studio of ellsworth and emery kolb. At first glance, Kolb Studio appears to be just an old house perched on the rim of the canyon. However, if you step inside, or see it from Bright Angel Trail on your hike out of the canyon, you get the sense it is much more than that. This is the Victorian home of the Kolb Brothers who created a lasting legacy of adventure, exploration, family love, and amazing Grand Canyon photography that will last as long as the Canyon itself.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Mather Point20 South Entrance Road, , ArizonaMather point is the most popular viewpoint on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The view is absolutely jaw dropping! For many visitors coming to the South Rim, Mather Point offers the first glimpse of a world wonder. A short walk from the Grand Canyon Visitor Center and parking lots 1-4, Mather Point offers an expansive view of the canyon. On a clear day you can see 30+ miles (48 km) to the east and 60+ miles (96 km) to the west. Looking down into the canyon you can see a few small samples of the Colorado River, Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the canyon, and numerous trails crisscrossing the landscape.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Grand Canyon Desert View WatchtowerDesert View Dr., Grand Canyon, ArizonaConstructed in 1932, the Desert View Watchtower was designed by Mary Colter, who is often referred to as “The Architect of the Southwest.” Near the eastern edge of Grand Canyon National Park, where the Colorado River begins to turn north and the Painted Desert stretches toward the Navajo and Hopi Reservations, a 70-foot-tall circular stone structure perched on the South Rim draws visitors’ attention. What at first glance appears to be an ancient Native American ruin, made with reddish sandstone, this tallest structure on the South Rim is actually a well-planned, relatively modern building that architect Mary Colter designed for the Fred Harvey Company. The Desert View Watchtower was one of several construction projects the Company initiated in the 1930s. Like Hopi House, another Grand Canyon structure that Colter developed for Fred Harvey, this building played into the Company’s reputation as a purveyor/promoter of Native American arts, crafts, and culture.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Yavapai PointArizonaPanoramic view point along the South Rim with exceptional views of canyon ridges & the Colorado River. Perched right on the very edge of the canyon rim at Yavapai Point, Yavapai Geology Museum offers one of the best vantage points for an overview of Grand Canyon geology. Annotated displays at the base of the panoramic windows show you where to look to see each group of rocks. You can walk between rock column models of the North and South Rims, learn the names of the various rock layers, discover information about the geologic history recorded in the rocks, and visualize the carving of the modern landscape.Duration: 50 minutesStop At: Lipan PointEast Rim Drive, a few miles west of Desert View, ArizonaMoran Point is a popular spot on the south rim for gazing into the canyon. A great place for group photos! Along with Desert View, Grandview and Yaki, Moran is one of the most visited points on the east rim drive, and offers far reaching views along a wide section of the Grand Canyon, approximately between river miles 87 and 72. The point is due south of Cape Royal on the North Rim – just 8 miles away in a straight line but 215 miles by road. The promontory is reached by a short spur road and was named after the landscape painter Thomas Moran who came here for the first time in 1873 and helped popularize the canyon, leading eventually to its incorporation as a national monument in 1908 (and a national park in 1919).Duration: 20 minutesStop At: SedonaSedona, ArizonaNow it's your chance to relax for the 2h 30min trip back to Sedona.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All Fees and Taxes
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daisysue2018
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We had an absolutely fantastic tour of the Grand Canyon with our guide, Avery. On the drive out, he taught us so much about Sedona, the Verde Valley, and Oak Creek Canyon, Coconino National Park, Kaibob National Forest, and many more. He shared fascinating insights about the Native American reservations we passed through. He explained the history of the region all the way from the 16th century to the modern-day political and tribal dynamics, and he did it in a way that was engaging, respectful, and easy to follow.
Throughout the day, Avery struck the perfect balance of stops, giving us plenty of time for unique activities along both the East Rim and South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Managing a group of 13 people is no small task, but he kept us on a smooth, well-timed schedule without ever making us feel rushed.
He also taught us so much about the trees, animals, insects, and mountain formations in the area, along with lots of fun facts and word origins I’d never heard before. His sense of humor made the whole experience even better.
I highly recommend Avery—he made our Grand Canyon visit unforgettable.
marybmacsing
Great tour with Avery! He was extremely knowledgeable and took us to the top stops of the South Rim. The weather was perfect. Not hot, not cold.
I1696LBpattyh
It was a wonderful experience! Our guide, Avery was so knowledgeable and friendly, and made the experience and unforgettable once in a lifetime trip! He knew everything there is to knowabout the Grand Canyon. I would highly recommend this trip and Avery as your guide.
Jennifer_F
Avery was a delightful, knowledgeable guide. Views and sights throughout the trip were incredible. Most memorable day.
254JENNIFERF
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the Grand Canon with our Guide Avery. He was very knowledgeable, kind, funny, and easy-going. He is also a superb driver. We enjoyed the tour so much, we booked the half day tour for the following day.