This 13-hour van tour runs from the Phoenix area to Grand Canyon National Park. Along the way there is a scenic stop for pictures of the Red Rocks of Sedona, and the route passes through Oak Creek Canyon, with the option to look at local crafts if you want. At the Grand Canyon, the tour includes multiple stops within the park so you can see it from various viewpoints. Per the operator, there is plenty of time for photos of the canyon throughout the drive.
This is a long day out, roughly 13 hours in a van, and it trades a slow-paced single destination for a lot of Arizona in one trip. If you are based near Phoenix without a rental car and want the Grand Canyon plus the Red Rocks of Sedona and a drive through Oak Creek Canyon handled for you, this format does the driving and the logistics so you only have to show up. The multiple viewpoints inside the park mean you see the canyon from more than one angle rather than a single overlook.
It suits travelers who are comfortable with a full day of driving broken up by photo stops, and who would rather cover a wide route than linger in one spot. It is a weaker fit for anyone who tires on long drives, wants deep hiking time, or is traveling with small children who struggle with hours in a vehicle. The pace is scenic and stop-driven, with time built in for pictures throughout. Bring layers, since desert and canyon-rim conditions can differ a good deal over a single day.
Questions people ask
How long is the whole day?
The tour runs about 13 hours from the Phoenix area, so plan for an early start and a full day rather than a half-day outing.
Do we only see the Grand Canyon, or is there more?
The route also includes a scenic stop for the Red Rocks of Sedona and passes through Oak Creek Canyon, with an optional look at local crafts along the way.
Will I get to see the canyon from more than one spot?
Yes. The operator notes multiple stops within the park so you can take it in from various viewpoints, with time for photos throughout the drive.
