Outdoor Recreation in Sedona

With its year-round sunshine and breathtaking red rock landscapes, Sedona is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. While hiking the scenic trails of Sedona is one of the top things to do, there’s a wide range of outdoor recreation options for every kind of traveler.

Beyond hiking in Sedona, adventure seekers can explore the red rocks on horseback, soar above the canyons with a hot air balloon ride over Sedona, or embark on a full-day Grand Canyon tour from Sedona. Water lovers can enjoy kayaking on the Verde River, cooling off with a swim in Oak Creek, or casting a line in some of the area's best fishing spots near Sedona.

For thrill seekers, rock climbing in Sedona provides unforgettable challenges with stunning views. Popular Sedona Jeep tours offer off-road excitement through the desert landscape, while mountain biking in Sedona gives riders access to world-class trails surrounded by red rock beauty.

Whether you're taking a scenic trail ride, exploring Sedona’s recreation areas, or planning a guided day trip from Phoenix to Sedona, this magical region has no shortage of ways to enjoy the great outdoors.

RECOMMENDED OUTDOOR RECREATION

Private Grand Canyon Hiking Tours

Join us on one of our private Grand Canyon hiking tours and experience the canyon up close and personal! We offer guided hiking tours of the Grand Canyon on several of the best trails along the South Rim, departing from Flagstaff or Grand Canyon in the early morning. Our expert guides will discuss with you your experience and skill level in order to decide which hiking trails would be the best fit for you. Is there a specific trail you have been dying to hike? Great! Our professional guides are here to make sure you have the best experience possible. Because our hiking tours are completely private, your hiking experience is personalized and can be as long or as short as you want. On our Grand Canyon hiking tours, you can opt for a full day of hiking, or we can split the day between hiking and sightseeing. You’ll experience the canyon like never before. When you walk down the canyon, you are walking through geologic time. See the rock layers, and learn about the canyon’s millions of years of geologic history. Enjoy picture-perfect viewpoints along the trail and capture every breathtaking moment.

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Private Tours Available | Professionally Guided | Lunch Included | Pickup from Hotel

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Northern Light Balloon Expeditions

Founded in 1974, Northern Light Balloon Expeditions/Sedona Balloon Flights is Sedona's original and most experienced hot air balloon company. We offer sunrise flights in smaller seven passenger and larger 14 passenger balloons, with free pick-up service from most Sedona hotels. We will do our best to accommodate balloon size requests, but we can’t guarantee placement. As one of only two companies permitted to fly in the area, Northern Light Balloon Expeditions provides guests with a unique and exclusive experience. We offer online reservations 24 hours a day, or phone reservations from 9am to 5pm, Arizona time, seven days a week. Please contact us today to secure your spot as we are limited by weight allowance and passenger count.

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Pickup from Hotel | Private Tours Available | Romantic | Professionally Guided | Family-Friendly

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Wildland Trekking

Go on an epic journey in Sedona or to the Grand Canyon! Services include 1 to 8 day hiking adventures, tasty backcountry cuisine, and quality gear served up by America's most experienced and knowledgeable Grand Canyon guides. 25+ years experience in adventure travel.

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Sedona UFO Tour Guided By Contacted Scientist

At sundown, all participants caravan 3 miles to a parking area with a dark sky. 3rd gen night vision goggles are distributed to see what can't be seen with the naked eye. Satellites, airplanes and UFOs are seen every night.

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Personal UFO Tour: With 3 or more in a party, the Sedona UFO Tour Guide comes to you with the gear and the information that has made Michael THE guide to hire for a UFO Tour.

Conversations with a Contactee: Michael will buy lunch and spend an hour sharing his ET contact story, and answering the attendees' questions.

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Vortex Experience | Activities | UFO Tours

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One Tribe Tours

Experience Sedona's healing power by tapping into her potent vortex energy. Let us take you deeper into the present moment where you can safely release, heal, and recharge your batteries. Our tours and retreats are private, personalized and customizable to meet your spiritual and physical needs. Your tour can include a smudging ceremony, rose petal ceremony, guided meditation, hiking, yoga in a vortex site, a healing session, and spectacular views. We will show you how to connect to Mother Earth in a sacred way. Plus enjoy our delicious organic homemade cookies, chocolates, and tea!

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Sedona Tour from Phoenix & Scottsdale

Tour the magical red rocks of Sedona and visit Native American ruins during this Sedona Tour from Phoenix & Scottsdale. Highlights include spending the day surrounded by the stunning red rock landscapes of Sedona, see ancient Sinagua cliff dwellings at Montezuma Castle National Monument. Visit Bell Rock, Airport Mesa and Chapel of the Holy Cross. Options available for shopping, galleries, restaurants in Uptown or T'laquapaque and off-road Jeep tours or guided hike add-ons.