Grand Canyon and Sedona Self-Guided Driving Tour Bundle
Witness the natural splendor of the Southwest with this combo tour of Sedona and the Grand Canyon. Experience Sedona’s spiritual power at huge red rock formations and discover why locals call this desert town a “a cathedral without walls.” Tour the south rim of the Grand Canyon, one of the natural wonders of the world, and learn the history of the Hopi tribe who lived there. This tour combo is chock full of breathtaking vistas, unforgettable hikes, and hidden history. After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Departure Point
- Another Starting point for Grand Canyon.
- Another Staring point for Sedona. Tour operates in both directions You can begin at either 431 Forest Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA, or 8375 AZ-179, Sedona, AZ, USA.
- After booking the tour, search your emails for "self-guided tour." Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Return Details
- Another Starting point for Grand Canyon.
- Another Staring point for Sedona. Tour operates in both directions You can begin at either 431 Forest Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA, or 8375 AZ-179, Sedona, AZ, USA.
- After booking the tour, search your emails for "self-guided tour." Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Duration
5 hours - 6 hours
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Chapel of the Holy Cross
780 Chapel Rd, Sedona, Arizona
This quirky, drop-dead gorgeous town has tons to offer, from shops and galleries to unbelievable red rock hikes. But it’s also packed with unique, surprising history, as you’re about to discover. I hope you’re ready to explore a place like no other! Note: This 60+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Grand Canyon and Sedona in 2-3 hours Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lover's Knoll
1893 Upper Red Rock Loop Road, Sedona, AZ 86336
Find a spot to park, then hop out of the car and head for the Tlaquepaque Arts Shopping Village. This market is a Sedona must-see. It’s absolutely full of shops and galleries featuring local arts and crafts, as well as plentiful food offerings if you’re feeling peckish.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Grand Canyon Village
Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
At the bend in this road, you’ll find Marg’s Draw Trail, one of Sedona’s mid-length trails at 4 miles out and back. This trail’s famous for offering up-close views of Sedona’s famous red rocks. If you’re here in the spring, you can also catch cactus flowers blooming along the trail!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Grand Canyon Visitor Center South Rim
S Entrance Rd, about 2 mi east of El Tovar Hotel, Arizona
The trail name has nothing to do with some unearthed Sinagua artifact. It’s actually the title of a movie filmed in Sedona! See, long after the Sinagua vanished, Sedona became home to a handful of pioneer families. Among them: T.C. Schnebly, who saw a bright future for the community, even though it could barely even be called a community when he arrived. Schnebly built the area’s first hotel and general store, and created the first post office in 1902 to put it on the grid! The problem? This place didn’t even have a name yet!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mather Point
20 South Entrance Road, , Arizona
Sedona changed forever in 1923, when filmmaker Zane Grey arrived with a film crew and a dream. Here, Zane shot the silent film Call of the Canyon, a western about a soldier returning from war. He wanted creative freedom he couldn’t get in LA, and was captivated by Sedona’s landscape.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Yavapai Point
Arizona
Back in 1931, the Empire State Building finished construction in New York. Uhhh so… what does that have to do with Sedona? Well, local rancher and sculptor Marguerite Staude saw that skyscraper and was so inspired she simply had to create something just as impressive in her home state of Arizona.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hopi House
Adjacent to El Tovar, Grand Canyon South Rim, , Arizona
This is the trailhead for Cathedral Rock Trail, a steep 1.2-mile trek offering phenomenal vistas. It’s considered a challenging hike, with 800 feet of elevation gain, so make sure you’re prepared if you decide to make the journey. Otherwise, you can simply enjoy the views of Cathedral Rock!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Yavapai Geology Museum
S Entrance Rd, Arizona
From here, you can get a great look at Courthouse Butte. These majestic formations were one of the main reasons Hollywood came to Sedona in the first place. They just seem to scream “wild west,” don’t they? If you’d like to get a closer look, you can access a couple of different trails from this parking lot.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kolb Studio
South Rim, , Arizona
Village of Oak Creek, known to locals as “The Village,” this unincorporated community is chock full of shops and restaurants perfect for a post-tour break. The Village also boasts three huge golf courses for those who like to hit the links!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lookout Studio
Grand canyon Village, , Arizona
The easy-to-access, scenic vista of Lover’s Knoll is the perfect spot for a romantic photo op. For some folks, it’s also the ultimate outdoor wedding destination!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hermit Road
Arizona
Here, you’ll find Pyramid Mountain Trail—named, of course, for that pyramid-shaped mountain directly in front of us. This 2-mile loop takes about an hour to hike and offers stupendous scenery the whole time. It also presents some insight into why some people consider this land sacred.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Trailview Overlook
West Rim Drive, , Arizona
It’s definitely worth the price, but if you’d rather not pay, you’ll have an option to turn around before the ticket booth.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Maricopa Point
West Rim Drive, 2 1/2 Miles North Of Park Entrance, Arizona
This Crescent Moon Picnic Site, offers much more than just a great place for a snack. This creekside sanctuary boasts spectacular views and swimming as well! Cathedral Rock is clearly visible from here, and this is one of the most photographed views in Sedona! Chances are if you’ve seen photos of Sedona, one of them was shot from right here
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Powell Point
West Rim Drive, , Arizona
This is Red Rock State Park, a small but mighty stretch of some of the prettiest wilderness in the Sedona area. This 286-acre park offers plentiful hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, and scenic vistas.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hopi Point
Hermit Road, , Arizona
Welcome to Grand Canyon National Park! This awe-inspiring natural wonder is unlike any other place on earth, and your narrated driving tour will make sure you get the most out of your visit. Full of astonishing vistas, unbeatable hikes, and some surprising history, this national park is an absolute must-see for anyone in the USA.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mohave Point
West Rim Drive, , Arizona
The tour begins near the South Entrance Station, where you'll be filled in on the different entrance fee options.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Monument Creek Vista
West Rim Drive, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
You'll arrive first at the Visitor Center, where you can find maps and other park info, as well as restrooms and snacks.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Pima Point
West Rim Drive, , Arizona
Your first overlook will be Mather Point, one of the park's most popular spots. The views here are simply incredible, offering clear line of sight up to 30 miles across the canyon!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Hermit's Rest
West Rim Drive, , Arizona
The next viewpoint is Yavapai Point, where you'll get more great views from the canyon's south rim and learn about the tribe for whom the point is named.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Pipe Creek Vista
E Rim Dr, Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
The first stop within the village is the Hopi House, an incredibly accurate recreation of the ancient Hopi dwellings one might have found here while the tribe still occupied the area. This building is also the perfect place to pick up some handmade souvenirs from your visit!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Duck on a Rock Viewpoint
Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
Want to get hands on with the Grand Canyon's geological history? Just stop by the Yavapai Geology Museum for some educational exhibits!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Grandview Point
South Rim, , Arizona
As you continue on to Kolb Studio, the competitor to Lookouot Studio, you'll hear all about the bitter rivalry between the two which almost drove them both to ruin back in the 1900s.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lipan Point
East Rim Drive, a few miles west of Desert View, Arizona
Up ahead are two buildings perched on the canyon’s edge. The one you can see right now is Lookout Studio, and you’ll find one just a little beyond it called Kolb Studio.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Navajo Point
Desert View Dr, Arizona
For the next part of the tour, you'll hop on board the park's free shuttle. Don't worry, your audio tour guide will instruct you on exactly how to do this!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower
Desert View Dr., Grand Canyon, Arizona
The first stop on Hermit Road is Trailview Overlook, which offers views of the famous Bright Angel Trail, the grueling path which leads all the way down to the bottom of the canyon. You'll probably even see some exhausted hikers climbing it!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Yaki Point
Near East Rim Drive, , Arizona
Next up is Maricopa Point, which was once the site of a uranium mining operation. Get the unexpected history behind this while you appreciate the gorgeous views.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: South Kaibab Trail
S Entrance Rd, , Arizona
After that is Powell Point, which offers more canyon magic and honors the explorer who risked life and limb to chart the Colorado River.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Tusayan Ruins and Museum
3 Miles West of Desert View Visitor Center, Desert View Drive, Arizona
The shuttle route brings you next to Hopi Point, where you'll learn about bald eagles, their importance to the Hopi tribe, and how to spot them.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Call Of The Canyon Picnic Site
Sedona, Arizona
If you've been hoping for a great view of the Colorado River, that's up next at Mohave Point. Here, you'll get a bird's eye view of this tremendously powerful river.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Village of Oak Creek
Village of Oak Creek, Arizona
Monument Creek Vista, up next, offers a view of the most intense rapids in the park: Granite Rapids. You'll also hear about the first female river guide and how she got her start in the Grand Canyon!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Sedona Chamber of Commerce
331 Forest Rd, Sedona, Arizona
The next stop on your right is Pima Point, which sports one of the best views of Colorado. When you’re there, stop and listen. If the vista’s quiet, you can hear the rushing sound of water moving along the river.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Marg’s Draw Trailhead
Sedona, AZ 86336
So where does all this stuff get its name? Well, back in the mining days, one particular miner had no interest in being around other people. He far preferred the rhythms of nature. He spent most of his life living near this spot, content to while away his days with only the rocks and birds and squirrels to keep him company.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Crescent Moon Picnic Site
333 Red Rock Crossing Road, Sedona, AZ 86336
After the shuttle, the tour continues east along Desert View Drive. The first stop along this road is Pipe Creek Vista, a favorite for birders hoping to spot the canyon's rarer specimens, including even the ultra-rare California condor!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Red Rock State Park
4050 Red Rock Loop Road, Sedona, AZ 86336
The next landmark is the appropriately-named Duck on a Rock Viewpoint, which offers a good look at an oddly-shaped rock formation many claim looks exactly like a duck.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Crescent Moon Ranch Road
Crescent Moon Ranch Road, Sedona, AZ 86336
After that is Grandview Point, and the view seriously is grand. This is also the trailhead for a hiking trail which leads below the canyon's rim and features some truly remarkable sights.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Broken Arrow Trail
799 Morgan Road, Sedona, AZ 86336
After that you'll come to Lipan Point, offering another great river view along with some fascinating facts about the park's geology.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Munds Mountain Trail
Munds Mountain Trail, Sedona, AZ 86336
The final viewpoint along this drive is Navajo Point, and last certainly isn't least in this case. Navajo Point is actually the highest viewpoint on the entire southern rim, standing at a staggering 7,500 feet above sea level!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Cathedral Rock Trail
Cathedral Rock Trail, Sedona, AZ 86336
At last, you'll arrive at the iconic Desert View Watchtower, a truly impressive stone structure perched on the canyon's edge. Depending on the season, you can even climb to the top for a view unlike any other. The tour concludes here.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
336 Arizona 179, Sedona, AZ 86336
A popular place for viewing sunrise & sunset, this remote lookout & shuttle stop offers restrooms.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Courthouse Vista
Sedona, AZ 86336
The South Kaibab Trail is a hiking trail in Grand Canyon National Park, located in the U.S. state of Arizona. Unlike the Bright Angel Trail which also begins at the south rim of the Grand Canyon and leads to the Colorado River, the South Kaibab Trail follows a ridge out to Skeleton Point allowing for 360-degree views of the canyon.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Exclusions
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Redemption Instructions
Set your tour up NOW ahead of your trip, while in wifi/cell signal. Do not wait until your travel date, your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR.
1. Find The Setup Instructions NOW:
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2. Download The Tour NOW:
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Important Note: Your purchase is for the audio tour ONLY. It does not include entrance tickets to parks or attractions.
CarPlay and Android Auto are not yet supported. Connect your phone via Bluetooth, USB, or Aux for audio. Use the phone speakers if needed.
Valid For One Year: Use your audio tour anytime, any day over the next 12 months. No need to change your booking if your travel date changes.
Support: Action Tour Guide is here to help! For quick answers read the Action Tour Guide website FAQs at actiontourguide.com/faq. For further help, call Action Tour Guide at 1315-291-0634, chat online at actiontourguide.com, or email support@actiontourguide.com.
Important Note for Grand Canyon: "During the summer, Hermit Road is inaccessible by private vehicle. Please park at stop 15 and walk from stops 16-22 before boarding the shuttle for stops 23-31. The stops after 31 can now be reached by private vehicle."
Grand Canyon:
North Rim: Typically closed mid-October to mid-May. This includes the primary road leading to the North Rim, State Route 67.
South Rim: Open year-round.
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