If you love hiking and the outdoors, visitors should definitely not plan to see all of the Grand Canyon in one day. However, if you’re short on time and only have one day available on your Grand Canyon itinerary then it’s definitely worth spending a few hours driving here to see this incredible site.

The Trip Experience The round trip from Sedona to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is an all day trip of 8 to 11 hours depending upon length of stops. Leave early. Pack a picnic basket and have lunch along the Rim Trail at Grand Canyon Village.

Driving Distance from Sedona, AZ to Grand Canyon Sedona to Grand Canyon North Rim is 236 miles, a 4 hour 20-minute drive.

Don’t make the mistake of taking a trip to Sedona for a night or two, three to five days is the time needed to see Sedona, the Grand Canyon and beyond. Red Rock Country has numerous things to do for pet owners that can be enjoyed any time of year.

What Makes Sedona So Special? The majestic red rock scenery and evergreen vegetation are two reasons for the unique energy of Sedona and its tangible regenerative and inspirational effects. Sedona is also internationally known for the uplifting power of its Vortex meditation sites.

Yes, it IS quite dark on the highway, but it’s still reasonably safe if you drive cautiously and don’t speed. I’m with RedRocks on this one, though – it would be better to stay on the north side of Phoenix, and make the drive in the daytime.

Its world-wide reputation as a spiritual Mecca and global power spot has drawn some of our world’s most amazing healers, intuitives, and spiritual guides. Sedona is a perfect place for spiritual and personal enrichment of the body and soul. Sedona was regarded sacred by its early inhabitants and visitors.

1 Day

1. Arrive Sedona via SR179.
2. Red Rock Ranger Station and Visitor Center. (8375 SR 179, Sedona, AZ 86351)
3. Bell Rock Vista & Pathway. (Mile post 307.5 on Hwy 179)
4. ENJOY A TROLLEY RIDE.
5. OFF-ROAD ADVENTURE.
6. SEDONA HERITAGE MUSEUM.
7. VISIT ART GALLERIES AND SHOPS.
8. Lunch at one of Sedona’s group-friendly restaurants.

20 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Sedona

• Cathedral Rock. Cathedral Rock seen from Secret Slickrock Trail | Photo Copyright: Lana Law.
• Uptown Sedona. Uptown Sedona | Photo Copyright: Lana Law.
• Red Rock Scenic Byway.
• Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Drive.
• Hiking Trails.
• Jeep Tours.
• Chapel of the Holy Cross.
• Mountain Biking Trails.

Best Things To Do in Sedona

• #1. View all Photos. Hiking Trails.
• #2. View all Photos. Jeep Tours.
• #3. View all Photos. The Vortexes.
• #4. View all Photos. Red Rock Scenic Byway.
• #5. View all Photos. Chapel of the Holy Cross.
• #6. View all Photos. Red Rock State Park.
• #7. View all Photos. Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village.
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red rock formations

Dreamy Red Rocks by day, and the twinkling stars at night, Sedona offers incredible opportunities for adventure and romance. Some of the most exciting things to do in Sedona for couples include hiking through rugged landscapes, visiting mystic sites and experiencing unique spa treatments.

Sedona has long been regarded as a place both sacred and powerful. Sedona vortexes (the proper grammatical form ‘vortices’ is rarely used) are thought to be swirling centers of energy that are conducive to healing, meditation and self-exploration. These are places where the earth seems especially alive with energy.

Bell Rock Vortex

Sedona.net says, “You may feel a range of sensations from a slight tingling on exposed skin, to a vibration emanating from the ground when you encounter a vortex. Most often a vortex is felt by palpable sensation across the nape of the neck and the shoulder blades.”

Sitting just north of Sedona Town and the Village of Oak Creek, staying in Bell Rock is ideal for hikers and climbers. Staying in the Bell Rock neighborhood means that you are away from the big tourist crowds and even closer to the adventure trails. It is possible to climb to the top of Bell Rock.