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Ruins & Western Movies Combo Tour

Your private guide will take you on an educational and informative 4x4 tour to local Indian ruins where you will learn about the lives of the ancient Sinagua people. Enjoy a casual and informative walk among cliff dwellings and Rock Art dating back to 800 A.D. Then you will wisked away to an old movie set where John Wayne, Gene Lockhart, Rock Hudson, James Stewart, Elvis Presley, and many others graced the silver screen. This is a 4x4 and Hiking tour.

Hiking Distance Round Trip (Ruins)........... 0.5 Miles

Elevation Profile........... 4,700 – 4,750 Feet

Elevation Change........... 50 Feet

Difficulty Level........... Easy

Tour Duration........... 1 Hour

Hiking Distance Round Trip (Movies)........... .0.75 Miles

Elevation Profile........... 4,591 – 4,561

Elevation Change........... 70 Feet

Difficulty Level........... Easy

Tour Duration........... 1 Hour

Sedona Scenic Tour

Enjoy this overview of Sedona in rugged custom Jeep Wrangler. Highlights include Chapel of the Holy Cross, Oak Creek Canyon, Seven Canyons, Snoopy Rock, and Cathedral Rock, plus so much more. Learn about natural history, geology and flora and fauna from Jim. This adventure is mostly on paved roads and is a favorite for those who don’t desire the roughness with off road adventures. This is an “on road” 4x4 Tour.

Driving Distance Round Trip........... Variable

Elevation Profile........... Variable

Elevation Change........... Variable

Difficulty Level........... Easy

Tour Duration........... 2 1/2 - 3 Hours

Come out on a unique and unforgettable adventure. For wine connoisseurs, this is the premier and all encompassing wine tour of the area. Not only will you be able to sample wine from our local vineyards, but you can also bring it home or have it shipped directly to your door.

This tour will highlight some of Sedona’s most beautiful rock formations. Your tour begins with a scenic route heading west out of Sedona where your guide will explain to you about area flora, fauna, natural history, and much more. Then you will be visiting two vineyards in Page Springs. From there, head Uptown to The Art of Wine where you will be able to sample even more wine from all across the state.

Driving Distance Round Trip........... Variable

Elevation Profile........... Variable

Elevation Change........... Variable

Difficulty Level........... Easy

Tour Duration........... 4 Hours

This is an all-inclusive tour. The cost is $195 per person including three wine tastings; one at each vineyard and one at The Art of Wine plus a cheese platter at either vineyard.

This full day tour includes a scenic Jeep tour showcasing many of Sedona’s famous rock formations. You will take the former stagecoach route north from Sedona, where the elevation will rise over 2,500 feet as we approach the Colorado Plateau. Once in Flagstaff, you will get a scenic tour of this beautiful college town, home to Northern Arizona University. Depending on your personal interests, consider a visit to the Museum of Northern Arizona, which has many fascinating exhibits about the southwest; a tour of Lowell Observatory, where Pluto was discovered; a walk around historic Downtown Flagstaff; or we may take a scenic off road tour around the San Francisco Peaks (including Arizona’s highest point, Mt. Humphries) to enjoy spectacular views among the Ponderosas and Aspens. Along the way, there will be several opportunities to get out a take a hike, if you choose.

Driving Distance Round Trip........... Variable

Elevation Profile........... Variable

Elevation Change........... Variable

Difficulty Level........... Easy

Tour Duration........... Full Day

This is an all-inclusive tour. The cost is $275 per person, which includes lunch, admission to the Museum of Northern Arizona, admission to Lowell Observatory, and water/snacks throughout the day.

Sinkhole, Seven Sacred Pools, & Soldier Pass Arches

This hike is one of Sedona’s easier excursions. Here you will gently stroll up through Soldier Pass into what is known as the Devil’s Kitchen. You’ll see the area’s largest sinkhole, then a casual walk up the trail will take you to the Seven Sacred Pools, where in the spring, and you’ll hear frogs mating in the various pools. Then a small climb towards Brins Mesa leads you to the Soldier Pass Arches. These magnificent arches cut through the rocks to the top of Brins Mesa, recently burned by forest fire. A crawl along a narrow shelf will connect you with the mesa above, but if you are afraid of heights, we can take an alternate route. This is a Hiking Tour.

Hiking Distance Round Trip........... 3.0 Miles

Elevation Profile........... 4,400 – 4,800 Feet

Elevation Change........... 400 Feet

Difficulty Level........... Easy

Tour Duration........... 2 - 3 Hours

Airport Mesa Loop

For those new to the Sedona area, this is a great casual hike with views from every direction. With a 600 foot vantage point, Airport Mesa allows you to see most of the Sedona’s rock formations including Snoopy Rock, Bear Wallow Canyon, Courthouse Butte, Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock, Thunder Mountain, Chimney Rock, Sugarloaf, Coffee Pot Rock, Robber’s Roost, and Cockscomb.  You will enjoy views of Wilson Mountain, Munds/Lee Mountain, and Bear Mountain all the way to the Mingus Mountains west of Cottonwood. While out on your adventure, learn about the areas vortexes, flora, and fauna. This is a Hiking Tour.

Hiking Distance Round Trip........... 3.6 Miles

Elevation Profile........... 4,237 – 4,800 Feet

Elevation Change........... 563 Feet

Difficulty Level........... Easy

Tour Duration........... 3 - 5 Hours

“The Crack” – Swimmer’s Special

Here you will be taken just outside of Sedona to an area along Wet Beaver Creek. Enjoy a relaxing hike along the creek to a fabulous swimming hole where red rocks surround a stupendous swimming hole. Along the way, you will enjoy the views from the many side canyons that surround the area. Here you can take a dip in the creek or perhaps dive into the creek from one of the cliffs that tower above the creek. This is a Hiking and Swimming Tour.

Hiking Distance Round Trip........... 7.0 miles

Elevation Profile........... 3,831 – 4,209 Feet

Elevation Change........... 378 Feet

Difficulty Level........... Easy

Tour Duration........... 3 - 5 Hours

This is another one of my favorite hikes and one of the first hikes I ever did in Sedona. I even spent New Years Eve 2001 atop this mesa with a group of friends. Starting off in “Uptown”, you climb to the top of Brins Mesa, which is located just south of Wilson Mountain and was burned during a forest fire in the summer of 2006. From the top of the mesa, you have beautiful views of the surrounding rock formations. There are a number of variations that can be added to this hike that include hiking to the top of the Brins Mesa Ridge, hiking down through Soldier Pass, or even hiking over to some Indian ruins in Lost Canyon.

Hiking Distance Round Trip........... 8.6 miles

Elevation Profile........... 4,409 – 5,449 Feet

Elevation Change........... 1,040 Feet

Difficulty Level........... Moderate

Tour Duration........... 4 - 6 Hours

Parson’s Spring 4x4 Adventure

This full day tour will take you deep into the hidden canyons west of Sedona that are only accessible by Jeep. Your guide, Jim, will share his knowledge of the area with you while you see the majestic red rocks up close and personal. Upon your discretion, either ruins and/or an old movie set can be included in this tour. At Parson’s Spring trailhead, enjoy a relaxing hike down to Sycamore Creek where the towering Sycamores offer shade from the desert sun. If swimming is desired, Jim will show you the areas best swimming holes. Lunch is included in this one of a kind adventure. Add $45 per person to include dinner in Jerome; drinks and gratuity included. This is a 4x4, Hiking, and Swimming Tour.

Driving Distance Round Trip........... 62.0 Miles

Elevation Profile........... 4,293 – 3,338 Feet

Elevation Change........... 455 Feet

Difficulty Level........... Moderate

Tour Duration........... 3 - 5 Hours

Hiking Distance Round Trip........... 7.4 Miles

Elevation Profile........... 3,800 – 3,600 Feet

Elevation Change........... 200 Feet

Difficulty Level........... Moderate

Tour Duration........... 3 Hours

Cathedral Rock & Oak Creek

Enjoy a moderate hike to the top of Cathedral Rock, Sedona’s most photographed rock formation. Here you can absorb the “vortex energy” as you ascend to the towering red rocks.  This is a great adventure for those that enjoy “rock scrambling”, as the first part of the hike involves a steep ascent on huge chunks of red rock. From the top, you will see panoramic views of the surrounding area including Oak Creek below. As you descend, your guide will take you on a side trail that takes you to the cooling waters of Oak Creek, where you can stop for a snack or a dip in the creek. This is a Hiking and Swimming Tour.

Hiking Distance Round Trip........... 2.5 Miles

Elevation Profile........... 4,000 – 4,680 Feet

Elevation Change........... 680 Feet

Difficulty Level........... Hard

Tour Duration            3 - 5 Hours

This is a fantastic summertime hike because it offers a great swimming hole with a natural slide (no, it isn’t Slide Rock - someplace much better) where you can take a ride down Oak Creek. This is also an excellent hike the Spring or Fall (think flowers and autumn colors). There are some areas that involve an invigorating upward climb, and for those who are interested an even bigger ascent, Steamboat Rock can also be scaled for some serious viewing pleasure.

Hiking Distance Round Trip........... 7.0 Miles

Elevation Profile........... 4,300 – 4,800 Feet

Elevation Change........... 500 Feet

Difficulty Level........... Hard

Tour Duration........... 5 - 7 Hours

Bear Mountain Trail

This is one of my favorite hikes. This is an invigorating hike to the third highest point in Sedona, at an elevation of 6,506 feet. Bear Mountain, named that by the Native Americans for its resemblance to a bear lying down when looked upon from above. This is a stunning hike that affords unparalleled views of the vistas below and beyond. This is a Hiking Tour.

Hiking Distance Round Trip........... 4.8 Miles

Elevation Profile........... 4,600 – 6,506 Feet

Elevation Change........... 1,906 Feet

Difficulty Level........... Hard

Tour Duration........... 4 – 5 Hours

Wilson Mountain

A truly fantastic hike that affords stunning views of Oak Creek Canyon, Sterling Canyon, and Sedona from high above. Wilson Mountain, Sedona’s highest mountain has an elevation of 7,122 feet. On this hike you will take the cooler “north” trail, hiking among the tall Ponderosa Pines as you venture upward. At First Bench, Flagstaff’s San Francisco Peaks become visible to the north. As you venture upward still, you pass a fire box and a cross roads in the trail. Head to the left, and the overlook offers a view of Sedona from high above. Head to the right, and you trek westward across Wilson Mountain until you get to the second overlook. Here you will see Sterling Canyon, Vultee Arch, Oak Creek Canyon, and the magnificent San Francisco Peaks. This is a Hiking Tour. NOTE: This trail is temporarily closed due to damage from the Brins Forest Fire.

Hiking Distance Round Trip........... 8.6 Miles

Elevation Profile........... 4,750 – 7,122 Feet

Elevation Change........... 2,372 Feet

Difficulty Level........... Hard

Tour Duration........... 5 - 7 Hours

Mushroom Rock

Explore the hidden trails deep with Boyton Canyon. Here your guide will take you into Boyton Canyon, one of Sedona’s vortex sites. This is a great hike for those wishing to do something a little more strenuous. Once in the canyon, you will leave the main trail, to explore the area’s hidden canyons and vistas. Your destination, Mushroom Rock, is a gigantic rock that looks like a big red rock mushroom that you can sit upon. Beautiful vistas are abundant on this expedition. Not for the faint of heart.  This is a Hiking Tour.

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Difficulty Level............................................................................ Very Hard

Tour Duration.......................................................................... 5 – 7 Hours

Rates: $25 per person per hour, unless otherwise specified. Children 15 and under are always free. Water and snacks is provided on all hikes and on hikes over 4 hours a gourmet lunch is included in the price of your tour.

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