Sedona Easy Hiking Tour with a Private Guide
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Our guides are Sedona locals and experts in philosophy. They help you explore the deeper meaning and significance of this special place. They will guide you through the breathtaking sights identify flora and fauna, and unravel the geological and human history of Sedona. We accommodate all difficulty levels on this easy hiking tour, ranging from accessible and easy to moderate or challenging, depending on the abilities and preferences of our guests.
Inclusions
What's included
- Walk on one of the most peaceful sections of Oak Creek, a spot that remains cool all year round.
- Admission to Red Rock State Park included.
- Treking poles, bottled water, and snacks provided.
- Panoramic views of Sedona's iconic Red Rocks, including Cathedral Rock.
- Learn about the history, nature, and culture of this amazing place.
- A two-hour guided hike with a local, educator guide.
What's not
- Personal bag/backpack (recommended) to carry water, sunblock (recommended) and personal items.
- Clothing layers, windbreaks, and rain coats during inclimate weather (recommended).
- Gratuity
Itinerary
Your guide will take you to beautiful locations within Red Rock State Park, including Oak Creek, the House of Apache Fires and Native American sites.
The hike begins and ends with intimate views of Sedona’s iconic Cathedral Rock. We will also see the Thunder Mountain, the Three Sisters, Napoleon’s Tomb, Eagle’s Nest, and the Seven Warriors. Your guide will teach you how these distinctive geological features formed.
Hike the Smoke Trail and Kisva Trail, paths once walked by the Ancestral Puebloan people. ‘Kisva’ is a Hopi word meaning “shady water.” See ancient petroglyphs and enjoy a trail that remains cool all year round.
Walk along one of the few publicly accessible points to Oak Creek. Enjoy a quiet moment listening to the soothing sounds of flowing water, a rare gem in a desert ecosystem. This is also one of the best places to spot wildlife.
Learn about Native American Cultures. See how the Ancestral Puebloan people worked with nature to irrigate their fields and sustain their civilization 1,000 years ago. Learn about their contemporary descendants including Yavapai, Apache, Hopi, and Navajo.
Visit the House of Apache Fires. Learn about Sedona residents Helen and Jack Frye, and walk to their House of Apache Fires perched on the side of a cliff overlooking Oak Creek.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Admission to the park is included. Tell the attendant at the entry gate that you are here for a Sedona Philosophy hike and they will let you proceed. We will meet you in the main parking area in front of the Visitor's Center.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Sedona Philosophy
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Sedona
- Its from-price is 25% below the median of the 346 experiences we list in Sedona.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 156 of 346.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Sedona
Sedona is an Arizona town surrounded by red sandstone buttes and canyons, a landscape of rock formations, hiking trails and creekside cottonwoods.
Sedona lies at the mouth of Oak Creek Canyon in northern Arizona, at about 1,300 metres, surrounded by red sandstone buttes and spires with names such as Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte. The rock gets its colour from iron oxide, and it glows orange and crimson at sunset. Many believe certain spots hold spiritual energy, called vortexes, and the town has a New Age following.
Top-ranked sights in Sedona: Chapel of the Holy Cross, Oak Creek Canyon, Cathedral Rock.
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