Grand Canyon Tour from Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa - One Day Adventure

TOUR OVERVIEW – We pick you up right from the Andaz Scottsdale Resort and Spa.

IMPORTANT:  You won’t be subjected to stopping at multiple resorts to pick up other Guests attending your tour.  These extra stops can add over an hour to your departure time; at the beginning AND end of your tour.  A valuable 2+ hours you could be spending at the Grand Canyon.  Also, because of this delay, MANY tour companies don’t offer to stop in Sedona.  Just not enough time left in the day.  We capture those 2+ hours, and pack more fun into your adventure.

You’ll head North into Arizona’s high country, watching as the desert is left behind.  In less than an hour, the expansive grasslands begin to dominate the landscape.

SEDONA – We suggest you stop at the Chapel of the Holy Cross.  The Chapel was built in the 1950’s and is built right into the red rock.  “Bell Rock” and “Cathedral Rock” formations can easily be seen from the Chapel, making for incredible photo opportunity for you and your family.

You’ll exit Sedona on historic Highway 89A up through the Oak Creek Canyon.  This part of the tour is slow going, with 15 MPH switchbacks, as we climb up onto the Mogollon Rim.  At over 7,000 feet, you’ll agree that the views from the top are AMAZING..!

SEDONA BYPASS – Do you want to bypass Sedona and go straight to the Grand Canyon?  Of course, you’re 100% in charge.  By heading straight to the Grand Canyon you’ll save 2hrs in travel time.  With all that extra time, start your adventure with an easy walk along the rim of the Grand Canyon.  The “Rim Trail” is paved and slightly downhill; ending at the historic El Tovar hotel.  We make it easy, and the view you’ll get from the path is breathtaking!

GRAND CANYON – You’ll arrive around 12PM (10:30AM if you bypass Sedona).  Just in time for lunch at the El Tovar Historic Hotel.  Lunch is first come, first serve (not included).

After lunch we suggest you spend a few minutes exploring the nearby lookouts, Museum’s (Yavapai, Kolb Studio), and historic buildings.  There’s a lot to see within walking distance of the hotel.

REMOTE OVERLOOKS – The further away from the Grand Canyon Village we go, the thinner the crowds.  We’ll get you into the smaller, more remote overlooks, where the Canyon truly comes to life.  At every stop the Colorado River becomes more visible.  Only from these remote overlooks will you see the Canyon in all its glory.