Grand Canyon Explorer: Day Trip with Ruins from Sedona or Flagstaff

4.73

4.7(11 reviews)

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Our most diverse Grand Canyon tour, the Explorer, blends remarkable ancient ruins of the ancient Sinaguas, and dramatic lava fields from the explosive activity in the region 6 million years ago.

In the morning you will experience Wupatki and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monuments. Time for souvenir shopping at the historic Cameron Trading Post, you will then travel up to Grand Canyon National Park. You will start with amazing views beginning at the Desert Watchtower. You will be in awe from the beginning to the end, from the East and South Rims of the Grand Canyon and still have time and flexibility to explore on your own in the afternoon.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

HOTEL INFORMATION REQUIRED 72 HOURS PRIOR TO TOUR DATE

Departs Sedona Daily 7-7:30am and returns approximately 6:00-6:30 pm. (Duration 11 hours)

Departs Flagstaff Daily 8-8:30am and returns approximately 5:00-5:30 pm. (Duration 9 hours)

Nonresident Fee Notice: Non-U.S. residents aged 16 and older will be charged an additional $100 USD per person when visiting select national parks. This fee is in addition to the standard park entrance fee and you will need to contact the Tour Company directly and provide your credit card to be processed prior to the tour date. Please bring a valid photo ID for residency verification.

What To Expect

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

Visit Lava Flows

30 minutes • Admission Included

Wupatki National Monument

In the morning you will experience Wupatki and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monuments.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Grand Canyon Explorer with Ruins from Sedona and Flagstaff

Pickup included

What‘s Included

Visit the Navajo Nation and the historic Cameron Trading Post

Majestic views along Grand Canyon National Park's East and South Rim

Visit amazing ancient ruins, stunning volcanoes, and lava flows from a thousand years ago

Unique photo opportunities throughout the day

HOTEL INFORMATION REQUIRED 72 HOURS PRIOR TO TOUR DATE

Arizona State Law Requires Children 8 Years and Younger to be in a car seat/booster seat.

Gratuity Not Included, 15-20% recommended

Guests are required to provide their own car seat/booster seat for the tour.

Lunch

Nonresident Fee Notice: Non-U.S. residents aged 16 and older will be charged an additional $100 USD per person when visiting select national parks. This fee is in additional

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.73

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Awesome first trip to Grand Canyon!
Tobias H,May 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved this trip! If you are in the Sedona area I would highly recommend it. Stanton our guide was very knowlwdgeable and took care of all the needs of the group!
Great tour
Amy D,Jan 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
I loved visiting the sites, especially the pueblo ruins, while someone else did the driving. Our guide, Sheldon, was very informative about sites visited. He made sure we were comfortable in the van and supplied water. We tried Navajo food at lunch, but there were other options as well. We took the east entrance to the Grand Canyon, the road less traveled.
Great Day of Experiences
cozy d,Oct 22, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
The ability to do several sites and learn more about the area as we traveled. From Navajo ruins to volcanic ash to the Canyon itself....it was enjoyable and amazing. Our driver, Ed was knowledgeable and congenial and helped the group to enjoy themselves throughout the day.
Beautiful locations but wreckless driver
Lesa H,Jun 14, 2023
- Review from Viator
3.00
A wonderful tour! I would highly recommend the tour but with a different van and driver. The van was too small with no leg room. It was very uncomfortable. The driver was driving wrecklessly. We recorded him driving over 85 MPH. He would hit bumps and people would literally bounce out of their seats. He was friendly and shared good knowledge but his driving was scary.
Grand Canyon tour
BuckeyeBeth,Mar 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Brad our driver was very informative about local culture and historical information. Was a little disappointed we couldn't go to every location on our tour due to the weather.
Incredible tour-you will not be disappointed!
Lisa F,Sep 23, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our Navajo guide, Brian, was so friendly, funny and knowledgeable. Sunset Crater Volcano was incredible, Wupatki ruins fascinating and of course, the Grand Canyon was breathtaking!
Immersive fun experience!
lmais,Aug 4, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My daughter and I had a fantastic time. Brian was our tour leader and he was very fun and knowledgeable about the Navajo and various other Indian tribes in the area. Additionally, he holds wide variety of knowledge about topography and geology. He took us to the best viewing spots in the Grand Canyon and allowed a good amount of time to explore and take pictures. Lunch at the Navajo Nation trading Post was good. I would recommend the fry bread with the stew. I think it would have been a little more authentic than the fry bread. Taco, but very healthy portions of food was provided. Also allowed plenty of time to shop afterwards. Would highly recommend !
An Amazing experience
Tracey H,Apr 25, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had the most wonderful experience! JR was an amazing guide, very friendly and knowledgeable! We highly recommend this trip to everyone! JR is the Guy to ask for! Just can’t say enough and loads of FUN!
Great experience
Mindy A,Nov 9, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jason was a fabulous tour guide and we learned a lot about Sedona, Grand Canyon and Arizona in general as this was our first time visiting. Highly recommend this tour!!
Can't miss this tour!
Kristi H,Nov 19, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide, Sheldon, was excellent!! He was truly accommodating to our needs and we were able to see so many sites that we would have not known to go see had we been on our own. Due to COVID, we were unable to see the ruins, but the company made adjustments for this and it didn't diminish our trip in any way. Sheldon also gave us suggestions for where we could see other ruins in the Sedona area and again, he was spot on. This tour was a highlight of our whole trip.

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Grand Canyon Explorer: Day Trip with Ruins from Sedona or Flagstaff

4.73

4.7(11 reviews)

English

Mobile ticket

Show all 6 photos

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Our most diverse Grand Canyon tour, the Explorer, blends remarkable ancient ruins of the ancient Sinaguas, and dramatic lava fields from the explosive activity in the region 6 million years ago.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

HOTEL INFORMATION REQUIRED 72 HOURS PRIOR TO TOUR DATE

Departs Sedona Daily 7-7:30am and returns approximately 6:00-6:30 pm. (Duration 11 hours)

Departs Flagstaff Daily 8-8:30am and returns approximately 5:00-5:30 pm. (Duration 9 hours)

What To Expect

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

Visit Lava Flows

30 minutes • Admission Included

Wupatki National Monument

In the morning you will experience Wupatki and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monuments.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Grand Canyon Explorer with Ruins from Sedona and Flagstaff

Pickup included

What‘s Included

Visit the Navajo Nation and the historic Cameron Trading Post

Majestic views along Grand Canyon National Park's East and South Rim

Visit amazing ancient ruins, stunning volcanoes, and lava flows from a thousand years ago

Unique photo opportunities throughout the day

HOTEL INFORMATION REQUIRED 72 HOURS PRIOR TO TOUR DATE

Arizona State Law Requires Children 8 Years and Younger to be in a car seat/booster seat.

Gratuity Not Included, 15-20% recommended

Guests are required to provide their own car seat/booster seat for the tour.

Lunch

Nonresident Fee Notice: Non-U.S. residents aged 16 and older will be charged an additional $100 USD per person when visiting select national parks. This fee is in additional

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.73

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Awesome first trip to Grand Canyon!
Tobias H,May 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved this trip! If you are in the Sedona area I would highly recommend it. Stanton our guide was very knowlwdgeable and took care of all the needs of the group!
Great tour
Amy D,Jan 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
I loved visiting the sites, especially the pueblo ruins, while someone else did the driving. Our guide, Sheldon, was very informative about sites visited. He made sure we were comfortable in the van and supplied water. We tried Navajo food at lunch, but there were other options as well. We took the east entrance to the Grand Canyon, the road less traveled.
Great Day of Experiences
cozy d,Oct 22, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
The ability to do several sites and learn more about the area as we traveled. From Navajo ruins to volcanic ash to the Canyon itself....it was enjoyable and amazing. Our driver, Ed was knowledgeable and congenial and helped the group to enjoy themselves throughout the day.
Beautiful locations but wreckless driver
Lesa H,Jun 14, 2023
- Review from Viator
3.00
A wonderful tour! I would highly recommend the tour but with a different van and driver. The van was too small with no leg room. It was very uncomfortable. The driver was driving wrecklessly. We recorded him driving over 85 MPH. He would hit bumps and people would literally bounce out of their seats. He was friendly and shared good knowledge but his driving was scary.
Grand Canyon tour
BuckeyeBeth,Mar 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Brad our driver was very informative about local culture and historical information. Was a little disappointed we couldn't go to every location on our tour due to the weather.
Incredible tour-you will not be disappointed!
Lisa F,Sep 23, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our Navajo guide, Brian, was so friendly, funny and knowledgeable. Sunset Crater Volcano was incredible, Wupatki ruins fascinating and of course, the Grand Canyon was breathtaking!
Immersive fun experience!
lmais,Aug 4, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My daughter and I had a fantastic time. Brian was our tour leader and he was very fun and knowledgeable about the Navajo and various other Indian tribes in the area. Additionally, he holds wide variety of knowledge about topography and geology. He took us to the best viewing spots in the Grand Canyon and allowed a good amount of time to explore and take pictures. Lunch at the Navajo Nation trading Post was good. I would recommend the fry bread with the stew. I think it would have been a little more authentic than the fry bread. Taco, but very healthy portions of food was provided. Also allowed plenty of time to shop afterwards. Would highly recommend !
An Amazing experience
Tracey H,Apr 25, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had the most wonderful experience! JR was an amazing guide, very friendly and knowledgeable! We highly recommend this trip to everyone! JR is the Guy to ask for! Just can’t say enough and loads of FUN!
Great experience
Mindy A,Nov 9, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jason was a fabulous tour guide and we learned a lot about Sedona, Grand Canyon and Arizona in general as this was our first time visiting. Highly recommend this tour!!
Can't miss this tour!
Kristi H,Nov 19, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide, Sheldon, was excellent!! He was truly accommodating to our needs and we were able to see so many sites that we would have not known to go see had we been on our own. Due to COVID, we were unable to see the ruins, but the company made adjustments for this and it didn't diminish our trip in any way. Sheldon also gave us suggestions for where we could see other ruins in the Sedona area and again, he was spot on. This tour was a highlight of our whole trip.