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    • Driving Tours
      • Classic Driving Tours
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    • Preparing For Your Tour
      • Each Outing Includes
      • What to Pack
      • Sedona Weather
    • Sedona Scenic Stops
      • Amitabha Stupa
      • Chapel of the Holy Cross
      • Red Rock State Park
      • Sedona Airport Vortex
      • Yavapai Vista Overlook
      • Cathedral Rock Vortex
      • Fay Canyon Overlook
      • Bell Rock Vortex
      • Mescal Overlook
      • Red Rock Loop Road
      • Scenic State Route 179
      • Dry Creek Overlook
      • Midgley Bridge Overlook
      • Encinoso Picnic Area
      • Montezuma Castle
      • Montezuma Well
      • Slide Rock State Park
      • Lovers Knoll Overlook
      • Huckaby Overlook
      • Girdner Overlook
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      • Best Hikes in Sedona
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      • Sedona Adventure Shuttle
    • Why Choose Trail Lovers?
    • Satisfaction Guaranteed
    • Dog Friendly Tours
    • Permitted Outfitter Guide
    • Terms & Conditions
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  • Home
  • Driving Tours
    • Classic Driving Tours
    • Customized Driving Tours
    • Vortex Site Tours
    • Sunset Driving Tours
    • Dark Sky Driving Tours
    • Large Group Tours (15+)
  • Hiking Tours
    • Classic Hiking Tours
    • Customized Hiking Tours
    • Large Group Hikes (15+)
    • Moonlight Hikes
    • Solo Hiking Tours
  • MTB Tours
    • Classic MTB Tours
    • Customized MTB Tours
    • Family-Friendly MTB Tours
    • Night Ride MTB Tours
    • Solo MTB Tours
    • Upcoming Group Rides
  • Scenic Tour Durations
    • Two Hour Driving Tours
    • Three Hour Driving Tours
  • Preparing For Your Tour
    • Each Outing Includes
    • What to Pack
    • Sedona Weather
  • Sedona Scenic Stops
    • Amitabha Stupa
    • Chapel of the Holy Cross
    • Red Rock State Park
    • Sedona Airport Vortex
    • Yavapai Vista Overlook
    • Cathedral Rock Vortex
    • Fay Canyon Overlook
    • Bell Rock Vortex
    • Mescal Overlook
    • Red Rock Loop Road
    • Scenic State Route 179
    • Dry Creek Overlook
    • Midgley Bridge Overlook
    • Encinoso Picnic Area
    • Montezuma Castle
    • Montezuma Well
    • Slide Rock State Park
    • Lovers Knoll Overlook
    • Huckaby Overlook
    • Girdner Overlook
  • Self-Guided Adventures
    • Best Hikes in Sedona
    • Best Easy Hikes in Sedona
    • Best Moderate Hikes
    • Best Hard Sedona Hikes
    • Best MTB Rides in Sedona
    • Sedona's Best in 5's
    • Sedona Archaeology Sites
    • Best Food in Sedona
    • Sedona Nightlife
    • Visiting Grand Canyon
    • Exploring Sedona
    • Exploring Flagstaff
    • Exploring Page
    • Exploring Prescott
    • Exploring Scottsdale
    • Sedona Adventure Shuttle
  • Why Choose Trail Lovers?
  • Satisfaction Guaranteed
  • Dog Friendly Tours
  • Permitted Outfitter Guide
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Peek Protect Coverage
  • Weatherproof Adventures
  • Stewards of Sedona
  • Tour FAQ's
    • Scenic Driving Tour FAQ's
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Frequently Asked Questions

What Will the Weather Be Like?

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With over 300 sunny days a year and an average year-a-round temperature of 74 degrees Fahrenheit, Sedona Weather is some of the most beautiful weather in America

Can I Book Online?

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Yes, you can reserve any of our tours online: Customized Driving Tours, Classic Driving Tours, Sunset Driving Tours, and Dark Sky Driving Tours. We also provide Gift Cards

Can I Bring My Dog?

What Do Your Guides Recommend?

Golden retriever standing on a rocky ledge overlooking a rugged desert landscape.

There is no additional charge for dogs on our scenic driving tours. Please note, we cannot accept dogs on MTB tours and our Large Group Experiences (15+ Hikers) due to park regulations in Red Rock State Park

What Do Your Guides Recommend?

What Do Your Guides Recommend?

If you're looking for our favorite hikes, look no further than our Classic Driving Tours

What Do I Pack?

What if My Private Group is 15 Hikers or More?

Are you wondering What to Pack and seeking Sedona Weather Expectations? Follow the links above and we will get you started in creating the adventure vacation of a lifetime in Red Rock Country

What if My Private Group is 15 Hikers or More?

What if My Private Group is 15 Hikers or More?

For group outings, exceeding 14 people, we recommend our Large Group Tours as the best option for satisfying your groups adventure curiosities

View our Frequently asked questions for our Sedona HIking Tours

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Do You Have a Group Minimum

Yes, our scenic driving tours have a three person minimum and we only offer private tours

What If I'm Traveling Solo in Sedona?

Unfortunately, we don't offer consolidated group scenic driving tours. We only offer private tours and don't mix groups together. However, we would advise checking out our Solo Hiking Tours or Solo MTB Tours.

Do You Do Vortex Tours?

Our Sedona Sacred Sites, Wild West Overlooks, and Sedona Scenic Vortex Tour all visit vortex areas. Also, the following Sedona Hiking Tours visit the most seldom visited vortex areas in Red Rock Country: Sacred Wonders, Cathedral Towers, Sacred Canyons Loop, Creekside of Cathedral, Monuments Loop, and Moonlight Hikes. Each of these experiences will bring you to the most inspiring spiritual places in Sedona. Allowing you a deeper overall spiritual experience within the Wilderness of Red Rock Country

Whats the Minimum & Maximum Ages for Hikers?

We can accept newborn babies and all grown up's too!! If you can walk without assistance, you can explore with us. We provide top-notch Osprey Poco Plus Kids Carrying packs at no additional fee for those with infants and little one's incapable of walking on their own for more than a 1/4 mile

Does it Require a Deposit to Reserve a Tour?

Each of our outings requires a 100% due deposit at the time of booking. Please use the link if you would like to review our Terms and Conditions

Where Will We Visit During Our Outings?

  • Custom Scenic Driving Tours: Customized from 20 different adventure stops
  • Classic Scenic Driving Tours: Guide favorite scenic drives
  • Dark Sky Scenic Driving Tours: Customized from 20 different adventure stops
  • Large Group Scenic Driving Tours: Customized from 20 different adventure stops

View our Frequently asked questions for our Sedona MTB Tours

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Can I Make Special Requests for My Tour?

Can I Make Special Requests for My Tour?

Absolutely!! Our Custom Scenic Driving Tours can be tailored to your preferences, unique outdoor interests, and designed around your private group. You can note any allergies, or special requests, on your reservation while booking online or speaking with our reservations team. 

If you're looking for a special experience for your anniversary, check out our Romantic Expedition

I Wanna Propose, Can You Help?

Can I Make Special Requests for My Tour?

We've got your covered!!! Our Romantic Expedition is designed to help-a-brotha/sista out. We can customize it tightly to your liking, while safely following our Leave No Trace 7 Principles. This outing is perfect for proposals, anniversaries, and other romantic holidays. If you're looking to make it extra-special, let us help!! Also, because all tours are private, our Customized Scenic Driving Tours can be tailored to your proposal needs

Can You Help Us Plan Out Other Hikes?

We would love to help you learn more about Sedona and it's incredible adventures. Please email us at Reservations@TrailLovers.com if you have any travel related questions about Northern Arizona, Grand Canyon, and the Southwest. Please use our links about exploring: Sedona, Grand Canyon, Page, Prescott, Scottsdale, Flagstaff, Best Food in Sedona, Sedona Nightlife, and Sedona Archaeology Sites. Here's our recommended best hikes: Easy Hikes, Moderate Hikes, and Hard Hikes

I Have Children, Can You Create Something Fun?

I Have Children, Can You Create Something Fun?

We can provide car seats (by request) for children of all ages, Osprey Poco Plus Kids Carrying Packs, and we specialize in creating memorable family experiences. We highly recommend our Customized Scenic Driving Tours as the best choice for families. Additionally, our Dark Sky Scenic Driving Tours are perfect for enjoying the best temperatures of the day, seeing interesting creatures of the desert, and venturing into darkness for an epic sunset and night hiking adventure your children will never forget!! Headlamps, black lights, bat echolocation, and night vision & thermal vision will allow you to take your Sedona adventure vacation to another level. Also, if you're seeking some hiking/mountain biking with your progeny, then look no further than our Moonlight Hikes and Family-Friendly MTB Rides.

Do You Provide Transport?

I Have Children, Can You Create Something Fun?

Do You Provide Transport?

Absolutely! Our guides provide full transport for your private group and will pick-up from your lodging within Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, and Village of Oak Creek. If you're staying out of the region, we can organize a central meeting location for us to pick you up, to reduce our parking impacts on trailhead parking lots. We drive 6 - 14 passenger vans and can transport groups of up to 50 hikers at a time

Where Do We Meet You?

I Have Children, Can You Create Something Fun?

Do You Provide Transport?

Unless otherwise specially noted by your guide or our staff; your guide will always meet you at the Valet/Arrivals Area of your resort.  For Airbnb, we will meet you at your residence. Our guides vehicles will be clearly marked with signs for Trail Lovers Excursions. If arriving from out of town, we will meet you centrally in Sedona, and then provide transportation to the trails from there

Can I Split the Charges for the Outing?

What Forms of Payment Do We Accept & Are Gratuities Included in the Price?

What Forms of Payment Do We Accept & Are Gratuities Included in the Price?

If you wish to split your charges for your private tours, please call us us prior to booking, and we can manually generate your deposit. Our online scheduling software will prevent you from splitting your deposit needed to secure the reservation. We can be reached at (928)239-3638 and are open 9AM - 5PM (MST) daily

What Forms of Payment Do We Accept & Are Gratuities Included in the Price?

What Forms of Payment Do We Accept & Are Gratuities Included in the Price?

What Forms of Payment Do We Accept & Are Gratuities Included in the Price?

We accept Cash and all major Credit Cards for Payment. Gratuities are not included in the price of our tours and are accepted by our guides if you enjoyed your experience.

What Are the Best Start Times for Tours?

What Forms of Payment Do We Accept & Are Gratuities Included in the Price?

Our Customized Scenic Driving Tours & Classic Scenic Driving Tours are naturally structured to start at 5AM - 9AM & 2:30PM daily. We recommend starting early in the morning between 7AM - 9AM for the best temperatures, solitude, and photography. Our Sonoran Sunset Scenic Driving Tours begin 2 hours prior to civil twilight (darkness). Our Dark Sky Scenic Driving Tours start about 1 hour prior to darkness to set you up for the best evening colors and a memorable night hike too.  If you would like to request an earlier/later start time for any tours, please call us at (928)239-3638 or email us at Reservations@TrailLovers.com

Are Your Start Times Flexible?

Absolutely!! Our standard outing start times have been strategically chosen up to allow you the best lighting for photography, crowd avoidance, and enjoyable temperatures. However,  if you would like to adjust your outing start time, please call us at (928)239-3638, or email us at Reservations@TrailLovers.com. We will do our best to meet all special requests for time changes given our guides availabilities.

How Difficult Are Your Scenic Drives?

Do You Lead Climbing or Canyoneering Tours?

Our scenic driving tours are easy and accessible for people of all abilities and fitness levels

Do You Lead Climbing or Canyoneering Tours?

Do You Lead Climbing or Canyoneering Tours?

Although our staff shares an incredible love for both climbing and canyoneering through Sedona, we do not lead any form of climbing, or canyoneering activities for profit of any kind. Our tours are hiking & MTB inspired adventures through some of the most beautiful, inspiring, and seldom explored wild places in Sedona. There are currently no legal canyoneering or rock climbing guides operating in Sedona. If you need local canyon or climbing beta, please hit us up at (928)239-3638

Do You Lead Mountain Biking Tours?

We are proud to announce we also provide Sedona's best: Custom MTB Tours, Classic MTB Tours, Night Rides, Family-Friendly Rides, Free Group Rides, and Adventure Shuttles

What is a Dark Sky Scenic Drive?

Our Dark Sky Scenic Drives are a perfect way to avoid the summertime heat, capture sunset/astro photography, see unique desert creatures, and enjoy the best solitude of the day. Our guides provide headlamps & flashlights, while tours depart about one hour prior to darkness. This allows you to capture sunset from the best views in Sedona

What is Your Cancellation Policy?

Please review our Terms and Conditions to learn about our deposits, cancellation policy, and refunds. We highly recommend Peek Protect Coverage for every booking to ensure your outing's investment is secured against the unexpected

What is Your Most Popular Scenic Driving Tour?

What is Your Most Popular Scenic Driving Tour?

Our most popular scenic driving tours are our Two Hour: Sedona Sacred Sites and Three Hour: Sedona Scenic Vortex Tour. Our most popular hiking tours since our creation have been our: Two Hour: Sneak-a-Peak, Three Hour Sacred Canyons Loop, Three Hour: Creekside of Cathedral, Three Hour: Castle Rock Catwalk, and Half Day: Edges & Ledges Loop. Check out our Classic Hikes to view our team's favorite hiking customized experiences we offer

How Difficult Are Your Scenic Drives?

What is Your Most Popular Scenic Driving Tour?

Can You Help Me Train For Hiking Grand Canyon?

All of our Scenic Driving Tours are considered easy to very easy

Can You Help Me Train For Hiking Grand Canyon?

What is Your Most Popular Scenic Driving Tour?

Can You Help Me Train For Hiking Grand Canyon?

YES, WE CAN!!! Our guides can help you learn about the terrain, while preparing you physically, emotionally, and spiritually for your adventure. Our Half Day: Summit Bagger or customizable Full Day: Ultimate Sedona Adventure will help you reach the physical skills needed to complete the challenge

Sedona's Best in 5's

Use our adventure cheat sheet to see Sedona's Best Hikes in 5's

The Best Self-Guided Hikes in Red Rock Country

A virtual launchpad for The Best Hikes in Sedona

Sedona's Best Easy/Moderate/Hard Hikes

Learn more about the Best Easy Hikes, Best Moderate Hikes, and Best Hard Hikes in Red Rock Country

Best Restaurants & Nightlife in Sedona

Best Restaurants & Nightlife in Sedona

Our local suggestions for The Best Food in Sedona and Nightlife Suggestions

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