Grand Canyon & Sedona Full-Day Tour

The Grand Canyon sits roughly three hours north of Scottsdale, and Sedona is two hours through some of the most visually dramatic landscape in the Southwest. Multiple operators combine both into a single full-day tour with hotel pickup from Scottsdale, departing at 7 to 7:30 AM and returning late evening. The logistics of driving, parking, and navigation are handled, which makes the guided format practical for visitors unfamiliar with the route.

The tour typically spends two to three hours at the Grand Canyon's South Rim and one to two hours in Sedona's red rock country, with stops at scenic overlooks along the way. The total duration of 11 to 14 hours makes this a full rest-day commitment, best scheduled between rounds rather than before or after a tee time.

At $150 to $200 per person, the tour represents reasonable value given the distances covered and the logistics managed. Non-US residents ages 16 and older should note that a $100 Grand Canyon National Park entrance fee, mandated by the US government as of 2026, may not be included in the tour price.

Know before you go

Tours run daily year-round, though summer temperatures at the canyon rim, while cooler than Scottsdale, still reach the mid-80s. Comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and water are essential. The day is long, and the van time between sites is substantial. For visitors whose only opportunity to see the Grand Canyon is during a Scottsdale golf trip, the tour format trades depth for breadth and handles the logistics efficiently.

What stands out

The Grand Canyon requires no editorial endorsement. It is worth the day for anyone who has not seen it, and worth the day again for many who have. Sedona adds a landscape that is entirely different from both the canyon and the desert golf corridor, and the combination provides the single strongest rest-day experience available from Scottsdale.