10 Day Trips from in Central Arizona That You Shouldn't Miss

September 19, 2021 Ying Subia

Home to the Phoenix metropolitan area and its more than 3.4 million residents, Central Arizona offers an amazing array of museums, cultural venues and outdoor adventures. The Valley of the Sun boasts hopping nightlife and a thrilling selection of restaurants, resorts and spas. Discover Old West and Native American history. Hike among the cactus in the Sonoran desert. Try your hand at ranching in Glendale. Drive the Superstition Mountains. Visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West in Scottsdale.
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1. Sedona and Grand Canyon Single Day Tour

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This 13 to 14 hour tour takes you to BOTH Sedona and the Grand Canyon. See Sedona and the Grand Canyon via a small group of up to five passengers maximum. This small group tour gives you a more personal and comfortable experience as you make your way through the red rocks of Sedona to the grandeur of the Grand Canyon. In Sedona, you will visit Bell Rock Vista for photos, the Chapel of the Holy Cross and a bit of time in Uptown Sedona for some unique shops and more scenery. Then on to the Grand Canyon National Park for about a 3 hour visit including 2 unique views of the Canyon at a minimum.

Inclusions: National Park fees, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By D8750FEnicolel

Steve from Arizona Scenic Tours was AMAZING to work with!! EXTREMELY personal service THE ABSOLUTE BEST Customer Service I have received in a LOOOOONG time!! Thank you so much Steve for your thorough communication it was SO VERY APPRECIATED!!

2. Custom Private City Tour of Phoenix

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** LISTED RATE IS PER GROUP** Enjoy a private tour of the Metro Phoenix area for your group of up to five guests. The tour can be customized from 3 to 6 hours. The itinerary can be tailored to suit your desires of what you would like to see along the route. Typical points of interest could include Downtown Phoenix, the Capitol area, Scottsdale, Arizona State University, Glendale, the Biltmore area and more.  There are options to spend some free time in places such as Old Town Scottsdale, the State Capitol Building, or Catlin Court in Glendale. Route options and local venues can be discussed at booking. Admissions to venues is additional.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By D8750FEnicolel

Steve from Arizona Scenic Tours was AMAZING to work with!! EXTREMELY personal service THE ABSOLUTE BEST Customer Service I have received in a LOOOOONG time!! Thank you so much Steve for your thorough communication it was SO VERY APPRECIATED!!

3. A Day In The Old West Adventure including Horseback Ride and Cowboy Lunch

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Go on a horseback riding adventure with some real cowboys!! You'll go back in time to the 1800s on this trail ride that takes you into the incredible hills and cactus filled deserts around Phoenix and North Scottsdale. You can customize this day with a one or two hour trail ride. Depending on your ride time (morning or afternoon), enjoy a Cowboy style lunch with western themed games and activities just before or after the ride. The lunch includes a hamburger, hot dog or grilled chicken, beans, corn on the cob, chips, dessert and unlimited soft drinks. Then have an amazing time with the western activities....learn how to shoot an arrow.... throw an axe... and try your hand at roping a steel calf. It's all in a day's work on the ranch! This tour also includes a visit to Cave Creek, Arizona for some western style antique shops and saloons. Please note that during the hot summer months, this tour may be slightly different than described above.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By D8750FEnicolel

Steve from Arizona Scenic Tours was AMAZING to work with!! EXTREMELY personal service THE ABSOLUTE BEST Customer Service I have received in a LOOOOONG time!! Thank you so much Steve for your thorough communication it was SO VERY APPRECIATED!!

4. Tombstone and Bisbee Sightseeing Tour with Saguaro N.P.

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Walk around the famed Old West town of Tombstone and see how the Wild West was won. Witness a gunfight at the historic O.K. Corral and later, enjoy lunch in the area. Get a chance to walk the streets of the most preserved copper mining town in the Southwest, Bisbee, AZ. Stop at Saguaro N.P. Visitor Center to get great photos of the mighty Saguaro Cactus.

Inclusions: Lunch, Entertainment- Gun Fight

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Reviewed By Compass637620

We had a great time on our wandering hearts trip to the Grand Canyon and Sedona! Our guide was amazing as was the info provided and the trip was awesome!

5. Verde Canyon Rail Day Adventure from Scottsdale or Phoenix

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On this experience you will get to witness the two Native American Monuments of Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot. These monuments are rich in history of the Sinagua peoples of the verde valley. Then we will take you to the quaint copper mining town of Jerome, AZ. This town has been preserved in 1920's theme and is an Arizona favorite! Lastly we will board the sightseeing train, The Verde Canyon Railroad for a 3.5 hour journey through scenic Verde Canyon. You can witness this beautiful canyon from the luxury of FIRST CLASS. On this tour we generously include a first class train ticket, 2 monument entrance fees and lunch.

Inclusions: Snack/lunch included on train, Bottled water, First Class Train Ticket , Admission to both Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Compass637620

We had a great time on our wandering hearts trip to the Grand Canyon and Sedona! Our guide was amazing as was the info provided and the trip was awesome!

6. Montezuma Castle, Jerome and Sedona Day Tour From Scottdale or Phoenix

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• Explore the majestic Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot Native American monuments and see the handiwork of the local Sinagua tribe. • Get a chance to learn about the mining history and walk around the old mining town of Jerome, Arizona. • Eat lunch in Uptown Sedona and later, walk around to check out local shops and artwork. • See the local red rock viewpoints and sites, taking in their large colorful formations up close. • Duration is 9-10 hours from Pickup to Drop-off. Lunch and all admission costs are included. 

Inclusions: Lunch, Admission Costs

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Reviewed By Compass637620

We had a great time on our wandering hearts trip to the Grand Canyon and Sedona! Our guide was amazing as was the info provided and the trip was awesome!

7. Private Grand Canyon Tour

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My Arizona Guide will whisk you away to Northern Arizona and the Grand Canyon. This private tour starts with a quick drive through Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon. Then through Flagstaff onto the Grand Canyon where we will have a few hours to take it all in before returning to your hotel.

Inclusions: Sedona, Flagstaff, El Tovar Lodge, Oak Creek Canyon, East Rim Drive, Kaibab National Forest

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Reviewed By marigO3611ZS

Great company, beautiful surroundings! A private tour is the safest and best way to get to now the history and enjoy its espectacular scenery!

8. Private Verde Canyon Railroad and Historic Jerome Tour

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Highlights of this day tour include the mining town of Jerome, the historic Copper Art Museum in Clarkdale, and stunning views from your first-class seat and a delicious lunch at the Verde Canyon Railroad. After the pickup, our first major tour stop will be the historic mining town of Jerome. Soon after we'll visit the copper mining mecca of Clarkdale and the Arizona Copper Art Museum. From the museum, we will tour the historic Verde Canyon Railroad for a chance to be a part of that history. The very first tracks were put down over 100 years ago to transport local workers and ore mined from the surrounding Jerome mountains and are still in use today. With stunning views of the Verde Valley from either your first-class seats or your open-air viewing car, the casual elegance of the train allows guests to discover the heritage uniqueness of the landscape and its diverse ecosystem.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Appetizers aboard the Verde Canyon Railway, All Fees and Taxes, Professional, local guide, Pickup and Dropoff, Verde Canyon Railroad First-Class Tickets

Exclusions: Gratuities, Third Party Activities, Food unless specified above

Reviewed By jp8140

My husband and I enjoyed everything about this trip! Our tour guide,Jason, gave much information about history and nature along the way.

9. Private Tombstone Arizona and San Xavier Mission Day Trip

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Travel back in time to one of the most famous Old West towns with a day on the streets of Tombstone. The home of the famous OK Corral lets you experience the lives of outlaws, businessmen, miners, and cattlemen who flocked to the area for a chance to strike it rich on the frontier. A ride straight from your hotel takes you out of the city for your visit to the historic town. While you're in Tombstone, pay a visit to the original gathering spots for outlaws and gunmen, like Big Nose Kate's Saloon and the Bird Cage Theatre, which earned a reputation as the wickedest nightspot between Basin Street and the Barbary Coast. True to the reputation of the Wild West, gunfights and stand-offs were a regular occurrence, and many of their victims are buried at the infamous Boot Hill Cemetery—named for the men who died and were buried, with their boots still on. On your way back, visit the White Dove of the Desert; one of the Southwest's best-preserved missions at San Xavier del Bac.

Inclusions: Pickup and Dropoff , Professional, local guide, Bottled water, Boothill admission

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch, Third Party Vendors and Attractions unless specified above

Reviewed By jp8140

My husband and I enjoyed everything about this trip! Our tour guide,Jason, gave much information about history and nature along the way.

10. Sedona Day Tour

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This trip shows you the best attractions Sedona has to offer! You will get plenty of great red rock photos from the best viewpoints in town. These stops include the iconic Chapel of the Holy Cross and the airport road overlook. Time on your own will also be granted in the cultural uptown Sedona where all the shops, restaurants and wineries are located. We will round out the experience with a stop to the great artisan area known as Tlaquepaque. A hearty lunch is also included as well as all admissions. You will get the full Sedona experience in the comfortable 8-hour day trip.

Inclusions: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By Compass637620

We had a great time on our wandering hearts trip to the Grand Canyon and Sedona! Our guide was amazing as was the info provided and the trip was awesome!

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