9 Phoenix Tours to Book Ahead

1.Small-Group or Private Grand Canyon with Sedona Tour from Phoenix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,405 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $235Our pick

Small-group Grand Canyon South Rim plus Sedona from Phoenix with a guide, included park entry, and a 13-hour desert drive.

“If you have a limited amount of time, this tour was a great way to see the Grand Canyon and Sedona! Our tour guide, Vince, was awesome. Just the right mix of sharing information and time to take in the sights. We also loved the small group format which added to making it a fun day.”

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2.Kayaking the Salt River Foxtail Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,395 reviews · from $57

Unguided Salt River kayaking from Saguaro Lake to Foxtail, with wild horses, great views, and a smooth two-hour paddle.

“We had a great experience it was so much fun, beautiful scenery. Take sun screen! We learned our lesson we were sunburned later…”

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3.Phoenix Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,049 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $260

Sunrise hot air balloon over Phoenix, Sonoran Desert views, Champagne toast, and a desert breakfast with a balloonists ceremony.

“Great experience. So relaxing and peaceful while flying high above. The pilot was friendly and informative. Did not care too much for the breakfast that was provided afterwards, but the non alcoholic sparkling beverage was great.”

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4.3 Hour Guided TomCar ATV Experience in Sonoran Desert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,947 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $236

Guided Tomcar UTV ride through Arizona’s Sonoran Desert with real off-road driving, desert stops, and photo stops from Phoenix area.

“The scenery was spectacular and we had amazing educational guides that knew so much about the desert. The Tom Cars are so fun to drive. It was the best!”

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5.From Phoenix: Grand Canyon with Sedona Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 511 reviews · 13 hours · from $219

Guided Grand Canyon South Rim and Sedona red rocks from Phoenix. High-ceiling van, photo stops, and park entry for residents.

“The Grand Canyon was breathtaking!!! Mark was an excellent guide!!”

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6.From Phoenix: Grand Canyon, Sedona, and Oak Creek Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 497 reviews · from $220

Phoenix to Grand Canyon day trip via Sedona and Oak Creek, with small-group guide, air-conditioned transport, and photo stops.

“Truly an amazing experience, long day but was completely worth it, the views on the drive up was incredible, the stops were perfect with enough time to see and take photos of the surrounding areas. Eamonn was a brilliant tour guide, very informative of the natural wonders as well as the history of the places we went, including the Navajo reservations which was very interesting 💕 very safe driver which was reassuring when on the road for over 12 hours. Would fully recommend this tour, do not regret it in the slightest”

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7.Phoenix Zoo One Day General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 465 reviews · 1 day · from $39Best value

Spend a full day at Phoenix Zoo in Papago Park with 3,000 animals, walking paths, and Big Cats of Arizona for about $39.

“Excellent short visit. The staff was very helpful. Thank you”

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8.Phoenix: Hot Air Balloon Flight with Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 304 reviews · 3h 30m · from $209

Soar over Phoenix and Arizona’s desert in a small group hot air balloon ride with a champagne toast after landing for $209.

“Jon Thompson was excellent….answered everyone’s questions and was a great host!”

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9.Sonoran Desert: Guided UTV or ATV Desert Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 279 reviews · 2 hours · from $204

Guided UTV or ATV tour from Phoenix through Sonoran Desert trails with creek crossings, Bradshaw Mountain views, and wildlife spotting.

“Joe and Shaun made this adventure SO MUCH FUN!! Highly recommend this UTV tour! it's beautiful, fun and worth every penny!! My family and I will absolutely be back!!”

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