A Grand Canyon tour from Phoenix or Sedona in one day
The South Rim is a long way from the Phoenix area, so most visitors choose between two options. You can join a guided day tour with a pickup in the morning, or you can drive yourself and plan your own time at the rim. A guided tour removes the driving and the parking. A rental car gives you more time at the viewpoints.
Tours run from Phoenix and Scottsdale, from Sedona and from Flagstaff. Pickup points, pickup times and prices differ by operator, so compare the details below before you pick a date. Check availability for your date.
Our picks: from Phoenix or Sedona
From Phoenix, both day trips add Sedona and Oak Creek; check whether your park ticket covers the non-US surcharge. From Sedona, the classic tour is shorter and includes the Watchtower.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Grand Canyon with Sedona and Oak Creek from Phoenix
- Transport and guide
- Sedona and Oak Creek stops
- Park ticket for US residents
A 13-hour day with transport, a guide and water; the park ticket covers US residents. Non-US visitors from 16 pay $100 on top.
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Grand Canyon, Sedona and Oak Creek day trip
- Hotel pickup in Phoenix
- Driver-guide
- Park fees
Twelve hours with hotel pickup, a driver-guide with live commentary, the park fees and water. Non-US residents may pay a surcharge.
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Classic Grand Canyon tour from Sedona
- Regular park entry
- Professional guide
- Desert View Watchtower
Eleven hours with hotel pickup, a professional guide, the regular park entry, Grand Canyon Village and the Desert View Watchtower. The $100 non-US surcharge is extra.
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South Rim day trips and sunset tours with live prices and availability. Check each card to see whether park entry is included.
Grand Canyon tours from Phoenix
Two examples with 2026 prices, adults unless noted.
| Tour | Pickup | Return | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix and Sedona day tour with an Oak Creek Canyon stop | 6 to 7 a.m. | 7 to 8 p.m. | From $194 adult, $120 child (3 to 12) |
| Sunset tour with hotel pickup in Sedona and Flagstaff | 11 to 11:30 a.m. | About 9:30 to 10 p.m. | $219 adult, $209 child (6 to 15), plus tax |
The Phoenix day tour costs $194 to $199 for adults, depending on the date, and $120 for children aged 3 to 12. A $5 fuel surcharge can apply, so confirm the final price and availability before you plan around it. On the sunset tour, children under 6 are not allowed, meals are paid separately and the regular park entry fee is part of the tour price.
Pickup for the sunset tour is in Sedona and Flagstaff. Do not assume a Phoenix pickup for it. If you are staying in Phoenix, the day tour with the early start is the matching product.
For most visitors based in Phoenix, the early day tour is the simpler choice. It covers the whole trip without a rental car, but it makes a long day of 12 to 14 hours.
Grand Canyon tours from Sedona
Sedona is much closer than Phoenix, and a Sedona day trip can include red rock scenery on the way. The Phoenix day tour above stops in Oak Creek Canyon. The sunset tour picks up at hotels in Sedona and Flagstaff and returns late in the evening, so you see the canyon in the changing evening light.
Sedona itself has its own guide. See things to do in Sedona for trails, jeep tours and viewpoints, and Grand Canyon tours across Arizona for a wider comparison.
The Groome shuttle between Sedona and Flagstaff stopped running in October 2026. If you plan to go by public transport, check the current options on our getting there page. Phoenix to the Grand Canyon by shuttle is arranged by phone and runs through Flagstaff.
What to check before you book
The same trip can look cheaper or dearer depending on what is counted.
Park entry
The standard private vehicle fee is $35 for 7 days, and $20 per person on foot or by bicycle for ages 16 and over (2026). Tours that include park entry cover this. An included entry does not always cover the nonresident fee.
Entrance fees and passes →Nonresident fee
Since 1 January 2026, people aged 16 and over who do not live in the United States pay an extra $100 at the Grand Canyon, unless a valid pass covers it. Ask the operator whether it is part of the price.
Time at the rim
Distance eats the day. A long drive each way leaves only a few hours at the canyon, so look at the time on the schedule and not only at the length of the trip.
Fuel and taxes
Some tours add a fuel surcharge or tax at checkout. Compare the total, not the headline price.
Food and drinks
Meals are not part of every tour. Bring water, and plan lunch if the tour does not include it.
Driving yourself from Phoenix or Sedona
If you prefer to set your own pace.
From Phoenix
Allow about 4 hours to the South Entrance, without traffic, stops or winter conditions. Flagstaff is about 90 minutes from the entrance, and Williams about 60 minutes.
Parking at the rim
Parking at the Visitor Center is in lots 1 to 4. Mather Point has no parking of its own, so you walk about 5 minutes from the lot.
Mather Point guide →In winter
AZ 64 and Desert View Drive can close for a while because of snow or ice. Check the road status the same day.
The Grand Canyon in December →
Grand Canyon tours from Phoenix and Sedona: frequently asked questions
How long does a Grand Canyon tour from Phoenix take?
The day tour in the table above leaves between 6 and 7 a.m. and returns between 7 and 8 p.m. That is a long day with a lot of time on the road.
How far is the South Rim from Sedona?
It is about 119 miles (192 km) by road. A tour from Sedona or Flagstaff is shorter than one from Phoenix, which is about 231 miles (372 km) away.
Is park entry included in the price?
It depends on the tour. The sunset tour above includes the regular park entry. Always ask whether the nonresident fee of $100 per person aged 16 and over is included as well.
Can I book a tour for the day I arrive?
Availability depends on the date, and some dates sell out. Book ahead and check the date before you plan around it.
Is this an official Grand Canyon website?
No. This is an independent travel guide. It is not run by the National Park Service or by a tour operator. For current closures and rules, check with the National Park Service before you go.