Grand Canyon Explorer: Day Trip with Ruins from Sedona or Flagstaff
Overview
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.
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.
- Lunch
- Gratuity Not Included, 15-20% recommended
- Guests are required to provide their own car seat/booster seat for the tour.
- 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
Meeting and Pickup
Complimentary Sedona, Village of Oak Creek & Flagstaff hotel pickup (within city limits only). 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) HOTEL INFORMATION REQUIRED 72 HOURS PRIOR TO TOUR DATE
What To Expect
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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Wupatki National Monument
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-115255P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 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.
- Lunch.
- Gratuity Not Included, 15-20% recommended.
- Guests are required to provide their own car seat/booster seat for the tour.
- 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.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Grand Canyon Explorer: Day Trip with Ruins from Sedona or Flagstaff is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Grand Canyon Explorer: Day Trip with Ruins from Sedona or Flagstaff will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What'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.
- Lunch
- Gratuity Not Included, 15-20% recommended
- Guests are required to provide their own car seat/booster seat for the tour.
- 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
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- Operated by a business
