Hiking in Sedona: the 4 Best Guided Hikes

1.Sedona Dark Sky Sunset & Night Hike With a Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $185Our pick

You’ll hike Sedona’s red rock country at dusk and after dark with a private guide, choosing a route and difficulty that suit your group. Guides such as Brett, Connor, and David share desert plant and wildlife knowledge while providing headlamps, trekking poles, snacks, water, and thermal night vision equipment.

“Unforgettable! Conner picked us up at our VRBO and the adventure began. He is a passionate, informed, fun lover; gifted at helping hikers find their perfect route. Cool headlamps, a picnic blanket of yummy snacks, a sky full of glittering stars, surrounded by Sedona vistas…what was the best part? Conner! 😊”

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2.Sedona Archaeology Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $124

Take a 2.5-hour Jeep and hiking tour from downtown Sedona to a private archaeological site with 36 pit houses, Native American ruins, petroglyphs, and fossils. Guides such as Bob, Don, JC, and Cowboy Bob have led this outing. Expect one steep incline, uneven ground, and a small group capped at eight people.

“JC was a great guide! We learned a lot and the hike was rugged and beautiful. Kids really enjoyed it, too!”

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3.Sedona: Vortex Yoga Hiking Half-Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · 3h 30m · from $122Best value

Spend 210 minutes hiking to a Forest Service permitted Sedona vortex site, then practice yoga, Qigong, meditation, and a walking chocolate meditation. Guides such as Yogi Blair, Jax, Yolanda, and Cherlita adapt the session to your group. Request crystals or essential oils before the tour if you want those added.

“Yogi Blair was providing a great atmosphere and magical place with a dragon themed vortex yoga which I really enjoyed. Very pleasant guy with great knowledge of movement and local sights. I recommend him to get the feel of Sedona!”

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4.Sedona Creekside of Cathedral Rock Hike With a Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $235

Follow Oak Creek beneath Cathedral Rock on a private, roughly four-hour hike with Trail Lovers Excursions. Your guide may be Jason, Derek, or John, and will adjust the outing to your group’s pace and weather. Pickup, water, snacks, trekking poles, backpacks, and seasonal gear are included.

“Our guide Jason, was extremely knowledgeable of the area. The adventure was very well planned and organized. If you’re looking for a private tour that hears the clients and caters to their needs, you must choose TrailLovers!”

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