• Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument - Discover Arizona’s most recent lava flow and the distinctive landscape that is truly unique.
• Wupatki National Monument - Situated between the Painted Desert and the ponderosa highlands of northern Arizona, Wupatki is a land of legacies. Ancient pueblos are scattered across red-rock outcroppings over miles of prairie. In a place where food and water seem scarce, people built pueblos, raised families, farmed, traded, and flourished. Today, if you pause and listen, the earth and artifacts still share their stories.
• Cameron Trading Post - A perfect spot for lunch and the ideal place to purchase native art and souvenirs.
• Painted Desert - Enjoy the stunning desert art palette while traveling from Wupatki to the Grand Canyon.
• Grand Canyon National Park - A view and experience renowned worldwide, but visiting and witnessing it firsthand is an entirely new and awe-inspiring sensation. It’s an unforgettable experience that reveals the vastness of the earth and ourselves.
• Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower - Learn about the architecture and history of the tower while enjoying the first view of the Grand Canyon.
• Moran Point - Observe all the geological layers of the Canyon and briefly discuss deposition, erosion, and theories on how the Canyon was formed.
• Yavapai Point - Located in the “Grand Canyon Village,” where shops, hotels, and major trailheads are found. Spend an hour here, enjoying some free time exploring the area along the Rim path.
• Sedona - The return trip to Sedona takes a different route, continuing the scenic tour. The ride back is 2.5 hours, with a bathroom stop.
• Lipan Point - Offers the best view of the River from the South Rim park boundaries, along with views of the Painted Desert and East Rim of the Canyon.

• Bottled water
• Entrance fees

• 15% Gratuity for private guide.
• Lunch

Hosted by the local operator, Dynamic Journey Tours.

The adventure begins with Oak Creek Canyon, renowned as one of America’s most scenic drives. The tour then proceeds to the lava flows at Sunset Crater and the 2,800 Pueblos at Wupatki National Monument. Participants will explore the ancient landscape just as the natives once did, ensuring they arrive at the Grand Canyon fully prepared to embrace its grandeur. Dynamic Journey Tours is unique in offering time at multiple spots within each park. Before reaching the Grand Canyon, the tour explores the Painted Desert extensively. A lunch stop is made at the famous Cameron Trading Post before entering through the East entrance. Here, four points of interest are explored to fully appreciate the day, concluding with an exit at the South entrance. The tour includes a leisurely hour-long walk along the Rim Path at the final destination in Grand Canyon Village.

This is the most comprehensive and rewarding day trip to the Grand Canyon available.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.