Top Things to do in Arizona
What to do and see in Arizona, United States: The Best Photography Tours
The state of Arizona is one that features a fantastic diversity of landscapes and areas of geological interest. North Arizona is famous for the Grand Canyon, a colorful chasm with steep rocky walls more than a mile deep and stretching some 277 miles alongside the Colorado River. Other notable destinations in North Arizona include Flagstaff set alongside the San Francisco Peaks which has the largest ponderosa pine forest, Museum of Northern Arizona, and is close to a number of national parks and monuments. On the south side of Arizona lies the city of Phoenix, the largest in Arizona. Notable day trips in Phoenix include the Heard Museum which is one of America's largest collections of Native American art, Phoenix Museum of History, as well as the Desert Botanical garden which has a great collection of desert plants.
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1. Small-Group Sedona Photography Workshop with Lunch or Dinner
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
This Photography Workshop is the best of a tour, and the best of a class, all in one package. We will take you to special and unique locations where our guide will assist you in capturing photographs which will be more beautiful, more interesting, more creative, and more original than ever before! We not only take you to these sites for great photographs, but we also help you see unique photo opportunities, help you compose your picture, and help you set your camera setting so you end up with great images you will be proud to share with friends and print as art. We transport you to these locations where you will spend plenty of time at each, and we provide you with lunch and snacks, and we assist you with your photography. Choose appx: 5AM departure or 2PM departure.
Inclusions: National forest fees, Bottled water, Lunch/Dinner and snacks, Professional photographer guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting point, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Guide's gratuity is not included in pricing
Reviewed By MatthewH3678
Had a great time and really improved my photography skills. Was able to get some great shots for my own and feel better about taking these skills on the road.
2. Sedona Scenic Full-Day Private Luxury Car Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is a private luxury tour, for your party only. There is plenty of opportunity for photos! Your guide will take you to the Chapel of the Holy Cross, Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock and Boynton Canyon and stop for photographs at Red Rock Crossing. From there, you will enjoy lunch and exploring in the ghost town of Jerome, a visit to Tuzigoot Monument and we can visit the Page Springs Winery. Back in Sedona, you will have time to explore the galleries and shops of Tlaquepaque before we take you to Airport Overlook for photo opportunities of the sunset views..
Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Enjoy lunch in the famous mining & ghost town of Jerome
Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By Doug P
Our driver, Bob was wonderful. Shared great stories about the eccentric characters and legends of the canyon. By the end it felt like we had made a new friend. I was particularly glad I didn’t have to do the driving on the 2 hour drive back. Totally worth it.
3. Private Photo Session with a Local Photographer in Sedona
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Want to capture your amazing honeymoon? Family vacation while the kids are still little? Your perfect couples retreat from everyday busy life? A solo trip without asking strangers to take pictures of you? Stop searching, we got you here! We are the largest network of local vacation photographers in the world! Besides Sedona, we operate in over 700 destinations worldwide! We always make sure that every special moment of each client is captured well. We believe in our service and quality of our photos so much that we even offer a 100% money back satisfaction guarantee for your photo shoot. Which means, if you don’t like the result of your photo shoot, you can contact us within 7 days and claim your money back! So what are you waiting for? Become one of our hundreds of happy customers by treating yourself to this special experience! Your family and friends will love the result too!
Inclusions: 100% money back satisfaction guarantee, The best locations, outfits and other recommendations, A photo session for your party only, Receive edited HD pictures within 4 work days
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Reviewed By just_gavin_here
We booked a Localgrapher for a couples shoot in Arizona. The results were okay at best, and we regretted not seeking out an established local in the area. For the price, we received 60 very average choices and the ability to select 35 shots. We couldn’t even find 35 framed correctly. The localgrapher website is also a joke which requires a youtube video to figure out. The UI is terrible and the photos will disappear rapidly so do not wait to download (set aside a couple hours - that’s how bad it is). But really, just avoid. Hire someone directly.
4. Hire Photographer, Professional Photo shoot - Grand Canyon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Glamorous professional photo shoot in unique Grand Canyon locations. The Photo Experience will create amazing photo memories from your holiday. You will be able to see undiscovered locations, and get the best photo story from your Grand Canyon visit. We can tailor each photo shoot to meet your requirements. Our Photoshoots are ideal for any Tourists - Solo Traveler - Couples - Groups - Hen/Bachelorette & Stag/Bachelor Parties - Families - Secret proposal/Engagement - Honeymoon - Experienced Influencers and Models - New Influencers and Models What's Included: A Private online viewing gallery - 1 hour = 20 professionally edited photos* - 2 hours = 30 professionally edited photos* - 3 hours = 40 professionally edited photos* - 4 hours = 50 professionally edited photos* * same set of images - A unique location professional shoot experience - DELIVERY - Up to 14 days after photoshoot. What's Excluded: - Transportation - Entry fees
Inclusions: Professional Photoshoot, Private Online Viewing Gallery, Professionally Edited Photos
Exclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes
5. Yellowstone Private Lower Loop Adventure
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Lower Loop tour begins in Gardiner, Montana and begins heading south. Depending on external conditions, guide recommendation, and client preference, we can head either way around the loop.. We have extensive experience in navigating popular features and making it easier to fit them into our itinerary. From here, we make our way to some incredible thermal features and many of the most popular thermal basins. After a morning of visiting many of the thermal features between the Midway and Lower Basins, we'll head to the most iconic feature in Yellowstone, Old Faithful. From there we will travel over Craig Pass to Yellowstone Lake. Stopping at the West Thumb Thermal Basin; a thermal basin with unique structure and history. Then we will travel past Fishing Bridge. Next passing through Hayden valley to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, visiting the Upper and Lower Falls, and Artisan's Point. From there the tour returns to Gardiner, Montana, additional destinations may be possible.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Your Guide will provide Hot drinks, a deluxe picnic style lunch, water & snacks on the trail, Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled water, Snacks, We provide binoculars and high powered spotting scopes for your use
Exclusions: Gratuities are not included
Reviewed By pstevens99
We signed up for their all-day wildlife tour in early September. I’ll give them one point for a prompt refund and a sympathy point for their guide being sick, but there’s no excuse for not calling us to tell us that they had no guide available for our confirmed reservation. It was nice that they were trying to find another guide before calling us but I couldn’t try myself because I didn’t know we didn’t have a guide. Telling us in a voicemail that they could tell us where to look for the wildlife we said we wanted to see was nice, but not returning my call back to give me the promised info was disappointing. If you’re like me and you don’t want to spend your once-in-a-lifetime Yellowstone trip watching the road instead of wildlife and scenery because you had to drive your own car, you might want to try a more tenured tour company with more reviews (I noticed that all their few reviews were in only the last few months). When we told our bed and breakfast hosts what happened, they pointed out that their meeting point address was the local Super 8 motel. I’m all for supporting a local small business, but it didn’t work out this time.
6. Grand Canyon National Park - Private, Custom Adventure w/ Pro Photography
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Sunrise to sunset and everything in between. The Grand Canyon South Rim tour will take you to all of the highlights, including optional hikes into the canyon itself, and will include professional photography for your group throughout. You get to stay engaged, are in all of the photos, and still have professional photography to document your experience.
Inclusions: Snacks, Lunch, Hiking Equipment Provided as Needed (Poles, Headlamps, Water Bottles, Backpacks, etc.), Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Professional Photo/Videography, Outdoor Guide/Safety Services, Pre-Trip Group Preparation
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Reviewed By RobP_Traveler
My wife and I visited Joshua Tree with ECA, and we’re so glad that we did. While it’s a premium product, they really go above and beyond to deliver. Prior to the trip, we made a custom itinerary and did a pre-trip prep session with Ryan over Zoom that left us feeling fully prepared for the trip. When the day came, all we needed were the proper clothes and shoes, and ECA took care of the rest. First, when we were customizing our trip, Ryan let us know about the Borrego Springs sculpture gardens and we were able to start there. Absolutely wild to see these metallic monsters in the middle of the desert. We left Borrego Springs in the late morning and headed for an afternoon in Joshua Tree. Even across half a day, we explored the giant boulders, hiked among some incredibly unique plant life, saw the Joshua Trees and baby cactus garden, and took in a sunset at a desert oasis that you couldn’t imagine even existed. It’s amazing that the California desert could be so diverse, and that we could see so much of it in such a short time. While the day itself was amazing, what really sets Elite Custom Adventures apart is the photography. In less than a week we received over 50 digital photos from our experience, many using unique photography techniques, and these simply couldn’t be duplicated on an iPhone. We are so happy that we’ll have these memories forever, not just in our mind, but on our computer backgrounds, hanging on our walls throughout the house and on holiday cards to come!
7. Grand Canyon Private Luxury Car Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 34 reviews
You’ll enjoy your first breathtaking view of the Grand Canyon before lunch in the rustic elegance of the historic El Tovar Lodge, perched on the South Rim. There is plenty of opportunity for photos! The afternoon brings vistas along the Canyon’s rim, where there is an option to walk along the Rim Trail while experiencing spectacular views. Our experienced guides will share the geology of this wonder-of-the-world and its history of many peoples. On your return journey you’ll view the Little Colorado River gorge and the magnificent Painted Desert.Time permitting and at your discretion, we will visit the historic Cameron Trading Post before returning to Sedona on this private luxury tour.
Inclusions: lunch in the rustic elegance of the historic El Tovar Lodge. (Lunch is included. Alcoholic beverages and tip are not included.), Bottled water, Snacks
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities
Reviewed By Brittany R
We had an amazing day with our tour guide Bob from First Class Charters to the Grand Canyon! Bob was fantastic-funny, entertaining, and very knowledgeable. He had a great itinerary for the day but we got to go at our own pace. I would highly recommend!
8. Arizona Highlights - Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell Flight with River Rafting
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 53 reviews
Your daylong expedition starts at the Grand Canyon Airport (South Rim) with a 1-hour plane ride over the Grand Canyon's East Rim, the Colorado River, and Lake Powell. Then receive a picnic-style lunch and board your motorized raft to float 15.5 miles (25 km) along the Colorado River through Glen Canyon as your guide talks about the history and geology of the area. A 30-minute hike and continental breakfast are also included.
Inclusions: 1-hour flight from Grand Canyon National Park to Page, AZ, Smooth water rafting trip, Guided tour of Antelope Canyon, Ground transportation from Lee's Ferry to Grand Canyon National Park, Professional guide, Continental breakfast (muffin, yogurt, fruit cup, granola bar, juice), Lunch (sandwich, chips, cookie, bottled water)
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By OhioTrav42
Flying over the Grand Canyon offered great views because you not only saw it from overhead, but also viewed different areas of the canyon. The plane held around 8-10 people and all seats were on a window. One side of the plane had a better view than the other based on the direction of the flight. We went counter-clockwise on the tour, so the left side was always looking at the canyon. It is a small plane, so the ride was very choppy.
9. Awesome Instagram Tour of Phoenix
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 6 reviews
We start the trip off at a meeting point where you can leave your car & relax in ours. First we will take you to a perfect little pink adobe house for the ultimate modern Southwestern shot! We will pose you in front of beautiful vibrant cacti & incorporate the architecture. All photos are shot on a professional Canon camera, no grainy phone photos! Next we grab a coffee or tea at a local favorite spot! 1 drink is provided per guest on us. Next we head to the desert. We park & walk less than 10 minutes to get some shots next to our native Saguaro cacti that can only be found in Arizona. Finally, we head to the most picturesque street in all of Phoenix. We will set you up with a breathtaking view of Phoenix's famous Camelback Mountain as your background. Truly epic! After the last location we will drop you off at the original meeting point. We will take your email address & provide you with a link to your photos within 7 days! Happy Instagramming
Inclusions: Private transportation, Coffee and/or Tea, Photos + Editing, Professional Camera
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Reviewed By Daniela128
It was fun learning how to make crepes, and I was surprised at how easy they were to make. Arthur is a really nice host. He's very well-organized and had everything prepared and provided the recipe afterwards. This was a unique activity to do in Phoenix and I'm glad I got the opportunity to learn how to make them.
10. Grand Canyon West Sunset Tour from Las Vegas
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
Beyond Las Vegas shows, the most spectacular “show” of nature is Sunset at the Grand Canyon. This will prove why the Grand Canyon ranks among the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. Waning sunlight with red and orange spectrum pierces through clouds and sky. Direct light mixes splendidly with refracted light off the pigmented layers of the canyon. It is as if all the meticulous sculpting over millions of years by was just for this single moment. It is a debut performance that transcends the space continuum just for your viewing pleasure. Purge your stress and unwind by reconnecting with an ever evolving region of Nature held since primitive Earth. The tour is planned to allow our guests the best time for sunset views. This is enhanced by our special arrangement to park our shuttle closer to the prime location.
Inclusions: Admission to Grand Canyon West for sunset., Bonus Photo stop of Lake Mead, Round-trip transportation from select hotels , Box Lunch, Granola Bar, bottled water, Tour related fees and taxes.
Exclusions: Gratuities, All personal expenses
Reviewed By pandoraf2020
We had the best experience ever for our 1st trip to the Graqnd Canyon. Our driver knew so many fun facts took our photos and made a long day super fun. Pasquale went above and beyond to ensure we had a great day!
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