Tours, attractions, and underrated stops most travel blogs miss. From Pink Jeep adventures to peaceful Buddhist stupas — what our team actually sends guests to do.
Get Out There
Beyond hiking, these are the experiences our team recommends to every group. Pink Jeep tours, hot air balloons, and the Sedona Trolley are the headline picks — but the lesser-known stops (Amitabha Stupa, Palatki Cliff Dwellings) often end up being guests' favorites.
Must See
Beyond the trails, Sedona and the surrounding area have remarkable places to visit — from iconic landmarks like the Chapel of the Holy Cross to natural wonders like Slide Rock State Park.
Where To Stay
Whether you're prioritizing trailhead access, walking distance to Uptown shopping, or the most epic red rock views from your own pool — we have the right home for the trip you're planning.
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The top experiences in Sedona are: Pink Jeep Tours (Broken Arrow trail is the favorite), a hot air balloon ride at sunrise, hiking to Devil's Bridge or Cathedral Rock, visiting all four vortex sites, the Chapel of the Holy Cross, Slide Rock State Park in summer, and Tlaquepaque Arts Village for shopping and dining. Most visitors do 2–3 of these in a 3-day trip.
Yes — Pink Jeep has been operating since 1960 and the Broken Arrow tour is a genuine highlight for most guests. The 2-hour trip takes you through narrow canyon slots and up sheer rock faces you couldn't access otherwise. Book at pinkjeeptours.com several days ahead in peak season. It's pricey ($110–$150/person) but consistently rated as a trip-defining experience by our guests.
Three to four days is the sweet spot. Day 1: orientation, an easy hike, dinner in town. Day 2: a longer hike (Devil's Bridge or Cathedral Rock) plus a vortex visit. Day 3: a tour or experience (jeep, balloon, or the Verde Canyon Railroad). Day 4: shopping at Tlaquepaque, a spa or massage, and a sunset drive. A week works well for guests doing day trips to the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, or Jerome.
Yes — Sedona is spread out and most trailheads, restaurants, and attractions require a car. The Sedona Shuttle covers some popular trailheads (Devil's Bridge, Cathedral Rock) for free, but for general exploring you'll want a vehicle. AWD or 4x4 is helpful for some forest-road destinations like Palatki Cliff Dwellings, but a regular car handles most Sedona attractions just fine.
The Amitabha Stupa & Peace Park is the single most underrated stop in Sedona. A 36-foot Tibetan Buddhist stupa at the base of Thunder Mountain, free to visit, open dawn to dusk, and almost always quiet. It's a 5-minute drive from West Sedona properties and a beautiful peaceful start or end to a day. Palatki Cliff Dwellings is a close second — limited daily visitors makes for an intimate, almost private experience among 800-year-old ruins.
Absolutely. Pink Jeep Tours, the Sedona Trolley, the Verde Canyon Railroad, the Chapel of the Holy Cross, the Sedona Airport Overlook, Tlaquepaque Arts Village, Slide Rock State Park, and the Verde Valley wine trail are all enjoyable with zero hiking. A spa day at one of our properties (sauna, hot tub, mobile massage) plus a sunset drive to Airport Overlook makes for a complete Sedona experience without ever putting on hiking boots.
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