7-Days Self-Guided Arizona Driving Tour Bundle
Experience the ultimate Arizona road trip with our Arizona Driving Tour Bundle. Explore the stunning beauty of Arizona's most iconic destinations at your own pace with our expertly crafted self-guided tours. From the towering red rocks of Sedona to the majestic wonders of the Grand Canyon, this bundle offers an unforgettable journey through some of America's most breathtaking landscapes. This bundle includes 7 self-guided audio tours, including: - Grand Canyon South Rim - Grand Canyon North Rim - Sedona - Saguaro National Park - Horseshoe Bend & Page, AZ - Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway - Petrified Forest National Park Each tour includes driving directions, offline maps, and fascinating stories and insights about the area's history, geology, and culture. With convenient access to all of Arizona's must-see destinations, our Driving Tour Bundle is the perfect way to discover the wonders of this incredible state. *Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.*
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Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Get Started Easily: • Book Your Tour: Receive a confirmation and easy instructions via email. • Download the App: Follow the simple steps in your email. • Redeem the Tour: Use the redeem code in your email to redeem the tour in the app. • Prepare Ahead: Download the tour using strong Wi-Fi.
- Begin Your Journey: • Select Your Tour: Go to the My Stuff tab in the Shaka Guide app to launch the tour. • Start the Tour: Select the tour starting point and follow the GPS instructions. • Follow Shaka Guide: Stick to the suggested route and speed for the best experience.
- Why Choose Our Audio Tour: • Cost-Efficient: One tour for the entire vehicle—no per-person fees! • Ultimate Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume on your schedule. • Convenience: Use the tour any day, over multiple days if needed.
- Top Features: • Hands-Free: The tour works automatically - GPS-activated stories, directions, and music play as you drive for a seamless experience. • Works Offline: No need for continuous wifi or data. • Reliable Support: Get help via call, chat, or email.
- Private and Personalized: • Crowd-Free: Enjoy a private tour with just your group. • Customizable Stops: Pick the stops you want and skip the ones you don’t!
- The Ultimate Guided Tour: • Detailed Itinerary: Includes travel tips and recommendations. • Engaging Narration: Captivating stories and history.
- What Our Users Say: • “A fantastic way to explore! Easy to use and very informative.” • “Loved the flexibility to stop and go as we pleased. Highly recommend!”
Includes
- Tours NEVER expire
- Offline Audio Guided Tour: Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
- Offline map (map and GPS work completely offline - no wifi or data needed)
- Take the tour when you want - download the tour and choose the day that works best for you
- Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Freedom to explore at your own pace - pick the stops you want, skip the ones you don’t
- Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
- Meals and refreshment
- Entrance Fees
- Horseshoe Bend Park entry
- Wahweap Recreation Area Entry
- Red Rock Pass
- Slide Rock State Park Fee
- Tuzigoot National Monument Pass
- Jerome State Historic Park Fee
- Red Rock State Park Pass
- Crescent Moon Picnic Site Fee
- West Fork Oak Creek Trailhead Fee
Special Instructions
Itinerary
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Day 1 : Saguaro National Park Tour
Estimated Time : 10 minutesThis visitor center is a wealth of information about the west side of Saguaro National Park, the TMD. There are also good restrooms, a museum, activities, a gift shop, and a theatre.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesAn interpretive trail near the park entrance that is paved, flat, and easy for strollers or wheelchairs. The 0.4 mile loop may have flowers and birds, as well as reptiles.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesA 0.8 mile trail that leads to an impressive overlook above a large expanse of virgin Sonoran desert, with mountains in the background.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesA placid picnic spot with vault toilets and nice desert views.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 90 minutesThis trail offers a stunning route to reach Mt. Wassen, the highest point of the TMD. Along the way one can see saguaros and other desert plants, as well as possibly wildlife as well, reptiles, birds, and possibly mammals, like jackrabbits and javalinas, or even mountain lions.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 35 minutesStunning Hohokam culture petroglyphs with a backdrop of desert and mountains behind.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 120 minutesNice 4 mile loop hike that summits Brown Mountain, a lower hill that's just outside Saguaro National Park.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesA stunning scenic overlook of vast desert, with parking and stone structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Free Admission
Accommodation : Park entry: $25/car Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Entry: $25/adult, $14/youth
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Day 2 : Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway
Estimated Time : 5 minutesThis lovely overlook gives a sweeping vista of the Sonoran desert plain, Tucson, and the mountains beyond.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 5 minutesA pretty canyon that makes for a nice view, especially pretty when there’s water down in the creekbed.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 60 minutesHike down along an often-dry river and look for ancient grinding holes left by the Hohokam culture, used for turning acorns into flour.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 5 minutesTake in great views of nearby Thimble Peak as well as view a rushing cascade of waterfalls on the opposite side of the ravine, though they are dry much of the year. Good spot to see wildlife, too.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesWait for sunset or just marvel at the beauty of the landscape below you.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 5 minutesHoodoos are strange, often otherworldly shapes caused by erosion of wind and rain. The drive has lots of them so they deserve their own pullout, don’t you think?
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 60 minutesHere you can hike to Barnam Rock and the further Leopold Point, catching great views of the San Pedro valley below.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 5 minutesUseful and informative visitor center with bathrooms.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 5 minutesThis peaceful spot was recently ravaged by wildfires. You can view the mountains far across the valley amid charred trunks of trees.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 5 minutesFind a picnic table and enjoy a relaxing bite amid tall pines, with chirping birds and views of the San Pedro valley far, far below.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 60 minutesVisit here if you've got some spare time (and some spare skis)!
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 60 minutesWhat this tiny hamlet lacks in size, it makes up for in heart: Grab tasty fudge, enjoy a giant, freshly made cookie, have a sit-down dinner, or find a nice trail to hike. It’s all here in quiet Summerhaven.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 180 minutesStop here to find a place to sit, eat, and enjoy nature.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesGet in some good views and some good camping here.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 5 minutesThis massive arch is surprisingly easy to miss as you zip up the highway, but it’s worth the brief stop, and certainly the biggest arch you’ll see on the tour, though there are a few small ones tucked here and there among the other hoodoos.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 5 minutesThis stop offers grand views of the valley and some interesting interpretive signs that detail how this vast area came to be.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesA fun hike for folks who want one last chance to get out of the car and onto a trail for a while.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 5 minutesGet in some good camping! Open from October to April, and there are restrooms.
Free Admission
Accommodation : Mt. Lemmon Byway Fee - $8 per car
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Day 3 : Full-Day Grand Canyon South Rim Audio Driving Tour
Estimated Time : 30 minutesView the Little Colorado River Overlook.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesTusayan Ruins and Museum : Archeological site and interpretive museum of ancient Puebloan village circa 1100 AD.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 10 minutesAt 7,360 feet above sea level, Lipan Point offers some of the most expansive and clear views of the entire canyon.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 10 minutesNavajo Point offers a great view of Desert View Watchtower, as well as panoramic vistas to the west and a view north up the Colorado River.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesDesert View Watchtower : Explore this Mary Colter-designed structure. Also offers gift shop, grocery store and ice cream parlor services.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 10 minutesNamed for famed nature artist Thomas Moran, Moran Point is an excellent place to see the vibrant colors of the Grand Canyon Supergroup and basement rocks like Vishnu Shist.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 10 minutesFire lookout tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936. It is approximately 10 miles east of the Tusayan Ranger District Office and houses an observation deck and informational signage.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesEnjoy a picnic lunch in the shady ponderosa pine forest while stealing glances of the canyon through the trees.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesEnjoy a picnic lunch in the shady ponderosa pine forest while stealing glances of the canyon through the trees.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 10 minutesViewpoint along Desert View Drive that features a Kaibab limestone formation that has eroded into the shape of a duck.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 10 minutesTwo quick pullovers for taking in more great canyon views.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 60 minutesThe trailhead located at Yaki Point that connects to the Bright Angel Trail before descending to the canyon floor.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 10 minutesThe first viewpoint on Desert View Drive.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesMather Point : Named for Stephen Mather, the first director of the National Park Service, Mather Point is located a short walk from the Grand Canyon Visitor Center and parking areas.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesFrom Mather Point, walk less than a mile along the flat, paved Rim Trail to the Yavapai Geology Museum. Here you'll learn more about the geology of the Grand Canyon through interpretive panels and a topographical relief map of the entire canyon. The museum used to be the Yavapai Observation Station, so it offers some of the best panoramic views you'll see all day. Also has a gift shop on site.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 120 minutesThe Grand Canyon Village was the first spot at the South Rim to offer tourist accommodations. With over 120 years of history here, you can explore the historical buildings and Native artwork, shop for souvenirs and grab a bite to eat at iconic restaurants like Fred Harvey Burger Diner.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesA visitor center, curio shop, and family home that's been in the park for over a century.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesCommissioned by the Fred Harvey Company in 1904, Mary Colter built this "Indian Arts Building" in the style of a 1,000 year-old Native American Pueblo village dwelling. These days it houses local Native American art and a gift shop.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesThe first luxury hotel built on the South Rim in 1905.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesBuilt in 1935 as a "moderately priced" alternative, the luxury El Tovar, Bright Angel Lodge offers historic rooms, cozy cabins, two restaurants, a gift shop, and instant access to the South Rim.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 10 minutesMary Colter designed the Lookout Studio in 1914 as a refuge for tourists and artists to sit, relax, and gaze out at the beauty of the canyon. Today, tourists can still do just that, but now there is an added bonus of a gift shop.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesThe original photography studio of Emery and Ellsworth Kolb is now an art gallery, bookstore and curio shop.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 10 minutesBefore the time of automobiles, the trains were the lifeblood of the canyon, bringing in tourists and supplies. Check out the original log depot with signs and memorabilia to get a feel for the train depot's heyday.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 120 minutesThere are many surprising viewpoints and overlooks down the 26-mile Desert View Drive.
Free Admission
Accommodation : Grand Canyon Weekly Park Pass: $35.00 per vehicle
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Day 4 : Grand Canyon North Rim Tour
Estimated Time : 30 minutesIf you’re coming to the North Rim from Grand Canyon’s South Rim, Page, Arizona, or Sedona, you’ll start the audio tour in Bitter Springs, Arizona (just north of the Highway 89 N/Highway 89-A split. While you’re there, be sure to stop at the historical Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center for an up-close-and-personal look at the Colorado River!
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesThe National Park Service's website(nps.gov/pisp) sums this unique national monument best: "The rich history of Pipe Spring and its flowing water comes alive as you explore the traditions of the Kaibab Paiute and the Mormon settlers through the museum, historic fort, cabins, and garden. Hike the Ridge Trail to enjoy geologic wonders, plants, and wildlife. Attend living history demonstrations and talks and be sure to visit with our amazing ranch animals!
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesIf you’re joining us from Zion or Bryce Canyon National Parks, Kanab, Utah is a great stopover as you make your way south to the North Rim! Right Kanab is home to Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, the Red Pueblo Museum, Little Hollywood Land, and countless short day-hikes. Take some time to stretch your legs before the road trip ahead, and we’ll meet you in Fredonia.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesWe’ll be on Highway 89 A for about an hour. While you wind your way through the stunning Vermillion Cliffs and desert highway, our Shaka Guide will regale you with the fascinating history of the Native American tribes that came before us.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesThe Jacob Lake Inn is a great place to stretch your legs and grab a bite to eat. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner in their dining room, and their on-site bakery is famous for its giant cookies.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesKaibab National Forest : Stop into the North Kaibab Visitor Center to check current trail and weather conditions and chat with the Kaibab National Forest rangers. It’s also a great place to gas up the car and stock up on hiking supplies. Don’t forget to grab some sunscreen!
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesYears ago, the US Forest Service used towers like the Jacob Lake Lookout to manually spot far-off forest fires. A USFS or park employee was responsible for manning the tower. Thanks to modern technology, these towers haven't been actively manned in years, but if you stop to check out this fascinating piece of history, you’ll be able to climb 80 feet to the top and get amazing pictures of the Kaibab National Forest from a pretty unique perspective!
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesThe Country Store is a great place to load up on supplies, snacks, and gas before going out to hit the trails.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesGet your America the Beautiful pass (or your $35 entry fee) ready! There shouldn’t be much of a line at the North Rim Entrance gate. If you’re planning on hiking while you’re here, be sure to get updated trail information and weather conditions from the friendly rangers here.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesEast Rim Viewpoint is an optional side trip that overlooks the Saddle Mountain Wilderness, Marble Canyon and the Navajo Nation. East Rim is just a short, 4-mile drive up Forest Road 611.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 60 minutesPoint Imperial has the distinction of being the highest point on the North Rim. At 8,803 feet above sea level, you'll be able to see Boundary Ridge and its central peak Saddle Mountain to the North. The Nankoweap Trail runs across the lower ridge, and views of Mount Hayden, Hancock Butte and Alsap Butte are visible from the upper part of the ridge.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 60 minutesSome of the most spectacular overlooks at the North Rim are tucked away on this nine and a half mile paved road.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesA quiet viewpoint along Cape Royal Drive, Vista Encantada is a picnic area that's blanketed in wildflowers and offers views of Nankoweap. The viewpoint of Vista Encantada looks out over the Walhalla Plateau. On clear days, youmay be able to see the Painted Desert in the east.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesAnother viewpoint along Cape Royal Road. Roosevelt Point is accessed through a very short walk and has resting benches. Despite the high ridge, a fair amount of the scenery to the north is visible including the furthest section of the Grand Canyon, where the Colorado River forms an unbranched gorge just a mile or so across, cutting into the flat desert plain between the Vermilion and Echo Cliffs.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 60 minutesThis is a 4-mile out and back trail leads to Cape Final. The trail is rated easy, which means it's relatively flat and shaded. The first part of the trail winds through the Ponderosa pine forest until you get to Cape Final Overlook, which provides expansive views of the North Rim. Many people say that this is the best overlook on the North Rim.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesThe Walhalla Ruins--or Walhalla Glades--was once the summer home of the Basketmakers during the Pueblo period. Here you'll be able to tour 10 rooms that have been left behind, and attend ranger-led talks and tours through the artifacts!
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesThis is the southernmost viewpoint at the North Rim, and it offers the most expansive views. In fact, you'll get an almost 270 degree view of the entire horizon. See if you can spot Angel's Window, a natural arch in the Kaibab limestone which frames a little section of the Colorado River.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 60 minutesModerately challenging 32.5 mile out-and back hike
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 60 minutesIf you’re wondering why we’ve given you such a large timespan at the North Kaibab Trailhead, it’s because this one is a bit tricky. This is one of the most famous trails at both rims of the Canyon, because this is the one that connects them! The North Kaibab Trail itself descends to the Canyon floor, where it eventually connects to the South Kaibab and Bright Angel trails to ascend out of the Canyon at the South Rim. Many adventurers prefer to camp at various locations near the Canyon floor. Beginner hikers or travelers without proper hiking gear should not attempt to hike this trail. So why are we including it here? Well, the North Kaibab Trail passes through every ecosystem from Canada to Mexico! Even if you’re not hiking the whole way down, it’s definitely worth a bit of exploration! Walk as far as you’re comfortable, take some great pictures, and give high fives to the Rim to Rim hikers as they ascend the Canyon!
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesPlenty of parking here! The North Rim Visitor Center also offers educational programs, interactive exhibits both indoor and outdoor, a large gift shop, ranger information stations and those all-important restrooms, too!
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 60 minutesBright Angel Point : This is the most visited viewpoint on the North Rim! Bright Angel Point can be accessed behind the Lodge on the Transept Trail. This is only a half-mile, paved path that leads to the Point, where you'll be treated to view of three peaks named for three Hindu deities: Deva Temple, Brahma Temple and Zoroaster Temple.
Free Admission
Accommodation : Grand Canyon Entrance Fee: $35 per vehicle
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Day 5 : Petrified National Park Tour
Estimated Time : 15 minutesGet in the Route 66 mindset with these two old-fashioned gift shops with local handiworks, petrified wood souvenirs, and tacky dinosaur statues greeting customers out front. Painted Desert Indian Center specializes in crafts from local artists while Stewart’s Petrified Wood shop specializes in petrified wood products.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesThese flush toilets are the cleanest you'll find until the Rainbow Forest Museum on the other end of the park.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesThis overlook is your first glimpse of the Painted Desert coming in from the north, with the colorful hills below you and a vast horizon beyond facing the east. Any relevant entry fees/requirements: Tiponi Point is the first stop after the north entrance booth for Petrified Forest National Park.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesPetrified Forest National Park : Stand nearly surrounded by the Painted Desert below from this overlook point. The easy Painted Desert Rim trail leaves from the overlook and takes you to the next overlook: Kachina Point. The hike is one mile, round trip. If you hike the trail, expect to spend a total of about 30 minutes here.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesThe expanse of the Painted Desert is plainly viewable from the overlook, easily accessible behind the Painted Desert Inn via a short path from the parking lot.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesThis lookout faces the Painted Desert to the north for an expansive, unobstructed view. A semi-circle of covered picnic tables is the only picnic area outside of the visitor centers.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesFrom this overlook on a clear day, you can see over 100 miles away including the San Francisco Peaks by Flagstaff, AZ.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesPetrified Forest National Park : These three overlooks are close to each other and offer another expansive view of the Painted Desert, though you may find the previous lookouts more colorful.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesThis is a small, vault toilet by the parking lot.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesPetrified Forest National Park : Generation after generation of Ancestral Puebloans left over 650 petroglyphs on these giant boulders. The petroglyphs are a little far away, visible from an overlook and a set of binoculars, but clearly visible without assistance.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesThese conical hills, banded with several shades of mudstones, are said to resemble Tepees. There are two pull-offs on the side of Petrified Forest Rd to park the car and get a good view--the North Pullout and the South Pullout, which is also the trailhead for the "Off the Beaten Path" Blue Forest Trail.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesThe Blue Mesa is one of the most beautiful parts of the park, with more opportunities to discover the strange, eroded badlands. Atop the Blue Mesa, the road splits and becomes a one-way loop. Stop at the first pull-offs for a glimpse of the badlands, and the first petrified wood deposit you see coming from the north.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesPetrified Forest National Park : his 1-mile loop trail is a paved path through the Blue Mesa badlands. Though rated as easy, there is an initial descent from the parking lot (and ascent as you finish) that may be difficult for those with limited mobility. A true highlight of the park, though, as it immerses visitors in a totally alien landscape.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesThis 100-ft long petrified log sits on top of a small chasm, forming a bridge. When the park opened, visitors could stand on top of it! Today, the log is off-limits and supported by concrete, but this is a quick, easy stop for an impressively long piece of petrified wood.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesAn overlook sits over a desert plain with a dense petrified wood deposit below. Want a closer look? Another ‘off the beaten path’ trail leads from the right of the parking lot down to the deposit following a well-worn path to the wash. Then it’s just you and the petrified wood–a truly astonishing and bizarre landscape.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesThis 0.75-mile hike makes a loop through one of the park's major petrified wood deposits. The paved trail and mostly flat topography make for an easy hike, and one accessible for those with wheelchairs or strollers.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 60 minutesIf you only visit one visitor center in the national park, make it this one! In addition to the typical orientation video, gift shop, restrooms, and information desk, you'll find exhibits on the area's paleontology including fossils found in the park. Behind the building is the 0.4-mile Giant Logs trail, which passes some of the largest pieces of petrified wood in the park.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesPetrified Forest National Park : Just south of the park’s borders are two gift shops: Petrified Forest Gift Shop and Crystal Forest Museum and Gifts. These private stores focus on last minute petrified wood souvenirs that you put off within the park. They also feature Route 66-style dinosaur statues out front.
Free Admission
Accommodation : $25/vehicle, good for 7 Days
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Day 6 : Arizona Horseshoe Bend and Page AZ Tour
Estimated Time : 15 minutesCome and check out Bitter Springs - a tiny Arizonan town.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesCome and see the gorgeous views of this vista!
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Estimated Time : 30 minutesHorseshoe Bend : At Horseshoe Bend you will see a spectacular view of the Colorado River winding around a sandstone formation from the top of a 1,000-foot-tall cliff. It features a parking lot with restrooms, great views of the geological feature from the overlook and an approximate 1.5 mile hike. It gets very crowded between 9-11 a.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m. During those hours the parking lot can get full, and no parking is allowed on Highway 89. Those who do will be ticketed and towed, you if it's full, you must circle back later.
Admission Ticket Not Included
Estimated Time : 30 minutesLocated at 6 N Lake Powell Blvd, Page, AZ 86040 inside of the museum.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesThis amazing overlook give you a chance to stop and take in views on the Glen Canyon Dam looking north and the Colorado River. Centrally located in Page off of Scenic View road, it's easily accesible by a walk that is less than 1,000 feet long. At the overlook there are picnic tables and a pavillin to spend some time and enjoy the view.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesThere’s even more great views! At Potato Hill Overlook visitors can take an easy, one-mile round-trip walk to the overlook for a gorgeous view of Lake Powell and Antelope Island. The Page Rimview Trail is also accessed from there. As the name suggests, it loops around Page. It’s just over 10-miles or 16 kilometers long, and it’s a great spot for birding and biking.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesNot far from Potato Hill is the Grandview Overlook which affords panoramic views of Lake Powell and Navajo Mountain. It’s a peaceful place to spend some time.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesAt the Hanging Gardens trailhead, you’ll be treated to a 1.2 mile, or 2 kilometers, out-and-back trail. As the name suggests, it leads to a hanging garden, where plants actually grow on vertical rock surfaces.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesThis is an easy to moderate hike where you can explore the area with a self-guided adventure through slickrock sand formations. It offers great views of canyon walls and the Glen Canyon Dam. Lakeshore access is possible depending on the current lake elevations.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesLocated at Two miles north of Page across the Glen Canyon Bridge. Building is attached to Glen Canyon Dam. -Summer: 8 a.m.–6 p.m. MST daily; -Winter: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. MST daily; -Spring & Fall: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. MST daily; -Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesFeaturing restrooms centrally located in the group area. Located about a fourth of a mile from the shore of Lake Powell. There appears to be four different restroom buildings.
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Estimated Time : 15 minutesCome visit and find awesome views!
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesCome here to spend the day at Lake Powell!
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesThe final stop on the tour is Wahweap Overlook. It’s a great opportunity to relax and decide where you’ll go from there. Because, we’re guessing it’s not really your last stop. It’s also a chance to gaze back at what you saw today and take it all in.
Free Admission
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Day 7 : Sedona Arizona Driving Tour
Estimated Time : 15 minutesChapel of the Holy Cross : This striking mid-century modern chapel sits atop a perch with a stunning view of the surrounding red rocks, from both within the sanctuary and outside. If you do go inside, please give the building the reverence you would a cathedral and maintain the silence. Outside, the parking lot is steep and often crowded, so coming early to grab a good parking spot is ideal. The walk up the ramp to the building entrance is also steep. There are three parking lots—in the middle lot is the trailhead for Chapel Trail, a highly suggested but optional hike past the red rocks. Open 9am-5pm daily, but check the website for mass and service times.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesTwo vista points–Yavapai and Courthouse–are near to each other on opposite sides of the Red Rock Scenic Byway. There are hiking trails leading from both, but Courthouse Vista’s trails surrounding Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte are superior. Visitors looking for a meditative experience will also want to seek out the alleged vortex on Bell Rock, so you may find people doing yoga or enjoying a moment of peace. Whichever vista point you choose, both offer splendid views of the buttes and the surrounding red rock scenery. Parking may be slightly easier at Yavapai, for what it’s worth!
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesGet another look at Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte from this trailhead and parking lot right off the Red Rock Scenic Byway.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 15 minutesThis well-kept visitor center has displays on the area's geology and ecology, as well as clean restrooms and a water re-fill station. Outside the main entrance is a decent scenic overlook facing Sedona's Courthouse Butte and Bell Rock. Open daily 9am-4:30pm, Wednesdays 12pm-4:30pm (bathrooms still open).
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesThis small historic district is a great place to grab a bite while Sedona’s parking lots fill up. The cafes, restaurants, and taverns on this strip are generally cheaper than their peers in Sedona too. Entry fees/requirements: There are paid parking spots along Main St, but there is free parking nearby.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesTuzigoot National Monument : Built by the Sinagua people over 1,000 years ago, the remnants of this 110-room pueblo sit on a hill in the Verde Valley. A small museum in the visitor center includes artifacts discovered during the excavation. Crowds are rarely an issue here, so this impressive site is a good midday option when Sedona's parking lots are filled to capacity. Open 8am-4:45pm daily.
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Estimated Time : 15 minutesHome of the Audrey Shaft, which was a large part of an ore mine that put the region on the map.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 30 minutesCheck out this historic museum & park to learn a little bit more about the history of the area around you! There is a small entrance fee to enter, and it is open 10am-4pm daily.
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Estimated Time : 60 minutesA historic Arizona town, once full of miners, bootleggers, and gamblers, are now full of shops, tourist attractions, and restaurants.
Free Admission
Estimated Time : 60 minutesRed Rock State Park : Red Rock State Park's trails take hikers through desert brush and low forest surrounded by a red rock backdrop. Most hikes require some moderate elevation gain, but the stepladder orientation of the trails mean you can hike as big or as small of a loop as you'd like. The visitor center and open field behind it have some views of the red rocks with no hiking required. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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Estimated Time : 60 minutesPhotographers try to get just the right shot of Cathedral Rock looming over the reflective waters of Oak Creek. This picnic area features open lawns and plenty of picnic benches. To get to the best photography spots, walk to the far end of the open fields and follow the path along the creek until you reach a wide riverbank of red rock. Even further than that is Buddha Beach, a small swimming hole directly underneath Cathedral Rock. It's possible to hike to this picnic area from the Secret Slickrock trail, or vice versa. The trailhead is hidden behind some electric boxes about 100 feet north of the park entrance on Red Rock Crossing Rd. Open 8 a.m. to dusk.
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Estimated Time : 15 minutesThis easy, flat trail is within sight of Cathedral Rock for its entire length, about 0.7 miles out and back. If you can walk down hill for about 30 steps, the trail ends on a wide ledge with a stunning, unobstructed view of Cathedral Rock ahead and the Crescent Moon Picnic Site below. If you wish to continue hiking to Crescent Moon, go to the opposite side of the ledge from where you entered to pick up what's labeled on some maps as the Ridge Trail. Follow the rock cairns along the edge of the hill to the left as the path heads downhill. The trail dead ends behind some electric boxes off Red Rock Crossing Rd. Turn left and the entrance to Crescent Moon is right there. Going this far, the hike is roughly 20 minutes one way.
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Estimated Time : 15 minutesCheck out this easy-to-access viewpoint that gives you a gorgeous panoramic view of the best of Sedona.
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Estimated Time : 15 minutesAmitabha Stupa and Peace Park : Visit this Buddhist site with the historic and sacred Amitabha Stupa, meant for all to come and reflect.
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Estimated Time : 15 minutesThis lookout atop airport mesa is one of the most popular places to catch a sunset, with an unobstructed view of northern and western Sedona. Other than a few large rocks, there is no seating so bring a lawn chair if you have one.
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Estimated Time : 30 minutesSitting at the mouth of Oak Creek canyon, here you get a view of Midgley Bridge, which is a fascinating historic bridge. Enjoy lunch here, or just rest your feet and take in the view!
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Estimated Time : 30 minutesSupport local artists from Arizona’s native tribes and shop for souvenir crafts, art, and jewelry. Approved vendors have direct relationships with the artists.
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Estimated Time : 30 minutesSlide Rock State Park : This is a must visit for families! Though much of this park preserves an old pioneer homestead and apple orchard, the highlight is a swimming hole along Oak Creek Canyon with a natural water slide. The red rocks surrounding this portion of the creek are also fun to climb around. One brief hiking trail skims the ledge above the creek for wider views. Hours vary through the year but are typically 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.. December and January hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Estimated Time : 30 minutesOak Creek Canyon : The parking lot for this popular trail fills up fast, so get here early if you can! The entire trail, which follows the west fork of Oak Creek as it meanders through a forested gorge, is 6.5 miles out and back, rated as easy to moderate, and will take roughly three hours. Though the trail remains relatively flat, there are 13 creek crossings over logs and stepping stones, so you won't get far if you're not up for a creek crossing. Still, the trailhead is beautiful and the ruins of the old Mayhew Lodge before the trail goes into the gorge are fun to explore. You can always give it a shot and turn around when the trail becomes too difficult. With over 100 species of birds found here, this is also a popular birding site.
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Estimated Time : 15 minutesOak Creek Vista : Stop at this vista at the northernmost tip of Oak Creek Canyon for a birds-eye view of the scenery. Vendors of the Native American Crafts Market set up booths on the walkway between the parking lot and the overlook daily. Some arrive as early as the vista opens and stick around as late as it closes, but midday is the best time to catch the most vendors, who sell handiworks from local native artists. The vista is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
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