Sedona & Oak Creek Travel Guide

The Sedona-Oak Creek Travel Guide is a resource for those planning to tour the famed red rock country of northern Arizona. This guide includes coverage of Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, Prescott, and the Verde Valley including the historic town of Jerome. The area features diverse outdoor recreation, spectacular sightseeing, shopping and culture, Indian ruins, historic sites, even wine tasting.

(Right: Schnebly Hill Road)

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Sedona, Arizona - Guided Recreational Activities

The city of Sedona is the center of activities in one of America's most scenic areas, the red rock country of Arizona. Indeed the city was voted Most Beautiful Place in America by a popular Sunday magazine. The picturesque city is surrounded by red-rock monoliths whose hues change with the time of day and even with passing clouds. Bright blue skies provide a spectacular contrast. The vista of Cathedral Rock from Red Rock Crossing is considered the quintessential representation of the American Southwest.

The area offers all manner of recreational activities including hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, hot-air balloon rides, and especially jeep tours. Besides the beautiful outdoor scenery, Sedona is a noted cultural center. The outstanding arts and crafts galleries, unusual shops, bounty of fine restaurants, and luxurious resorts offer a fascinating contrast to this outstanding natural area. The arts and crafts shopping center of Tlaquepaque is renowned. Modeled after a Mexican village, it shouldn't be missed. The nearby Verde Valley also has a fledging wine industry. Sedona is also a center of spiritualism and new age medicine. There are supposed to be several "vortexes" in the red rock area. Vortexes are said to emanate spiritual energy which heal and inspire.

This section cover attractions, resources, and things to do in and around Sedona. Oak Creek Canyon is covered in a separate page.

Visitor Services  |   Outdoor Attractions  |   Cultural Attractions/Shopping  |  
Guided Recreational Activities  |   Oak Creek Canyon

Guided Recreational Activities

Jeep Tours

Many of the most exciting attractions in Red Rock Country are far from the main paved roads. One of the most popular ways to see Schnebly Hill, Boynton Canyon, Dry Creek, Indian ruins, etc. is by guided jeep tour. Jeep rentals are also available.

• Pink Jeep Tours. One of oldest jeep tour companies in Sedona.
• Sedona Offroad Adventures. Guided jeep tours, jeep rentals, horseback rides.
• A Day in the West. Guided jeep tours, jeep rentals, horseback rides, cowboy cookouts.
• Sedona Red Rock Jeep tours. Guided jeep tours, horseback rides, cowboy cookouts, hiking tours.

Air Tours

A variety of air tours are available including by hot air ballooning, helicopter, bi-plane and conventional planes. Some companies offer pickup and return service to local Sedona hotels.

• Northern Light Balloon Expeditions. Oldest balloon service in Sedona.
• Red Rock Balloon. Includes champagne picnic after landing.
• Red Rock Bi-Plane Tours and Sky Safari. Open cockpit bi-plane tours, conventional plane tours, helicopter tours.
• Arizona Helicopter Adventures.

Guided Tours by Bus or Van.

Conventional bus tours are available usually with pickup and rental to local hotels. Options include shorter tours of the Red Rock area or full day tours including other northern Arizona points of interest, such as the Grand Canyon.

• Great Venture Tours. Variety of northern Arizona tours. Includes Sedona tours, Grand Canyon, helicopter tours, float trips, and more.
• Redstone Tours. Specializes in small group tours to Sedona and Grand Canyon.

Horseback and Trail Rides

• M Diamond Ranch - Sedona Horseback Rides

Visitor Services  |   Outdoor Attractions  |   Cultural Attractions/Shopping  |  
Guided Recreational Activities  |   Oak Creek Canyon

Sedona & Oak Creek Travel Guide Index

• Introduction & Index to Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, Verde Valley, Prescott
• Sedona, Arizona
  • Visitor Services
  • Outdoor Attractions
  • Cultural Attractions/Shopping
  • Guided Recreational Activities
• Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona
• Verde Valley & Jerome, Arizona
  • Visitor Services
  • Attractions
  • Indian Ruins / Cultural Sites
• Prescott, Arizona
• Camping in Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, Verde Valley, & Prescott
• Lodging & Travel Services in Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, Verde Valley, & Prescott
• Northern Arizona Travel Guide
• Grand Canyon Area Travel Guide
• Las Vegas Travel Guide

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