An open-air jeep tour is the most fun you can have on four wheels in Sedona. Guides take you bouncing up and over the red rocks on rugged routes you cannot reach in a regular car, and the views are unforgettable. It is consistently a top highlight for both kids and adults. Here is how Sedona jeep tours work, what they cost, and which one is best for families.
What a Sedona Jeep Tour Is Like
You ride in an open 4x4 with a small group and a local guide. The vehicle climbs and tilts over slickrock and rough trails while the guide shares geology, history, and the best photo stops. It feels like a theme-park ride with real red-rock scenery all around you. Most tours last one to three hours.
Pink Jeep vs Safari Jeep Tours
Pink Jeep Tours is the most famous operator in Sedona, known for the iconic Broken Arrow trail. Safari Jeep Tours (Arizona Safari Jeep Tours) is another highly rated operator with family-friendly red-rock routes. Both run professional, guided trips. The biggest differences come down to the specific trail, group size, and availability, so book whichever has the route and time slot that fit your trip.
The Broken Arrow Trail
Broken Arrow is the most famous jeep route in Sedona, a rugged trail past Submarine Rock, Chicken Point, and the white-knuckle Devil's Staircase. It is the classic Sedona jeep experience and a favorite for first-timers who want the full bouncy adventure.
Prices and What to Expect
Most Sedona jeep tours run roughly $90 to $200 per adult depending on length and route, with discounts for children. Tours sell out in peak weeks, so book a morning slot in advance, mornings are cooler, calmer, and have the best light.
Are Jeep Tours Good for Kids?
Yes, jeep tours are one of the most kid-loved activities in Sedona. The bumpy ride and big rocks are pure giggles. Just check each operator's age rules: some rugged trails are off-limits to very young children. Arizona Safari Jeep Tours, for example, has a minimum age of 5, which makes the 5-to-12 age group perfectly positioned. You can book the Sedona Red-Rock Safari Jeep Tour here.
How to Fit a Jeep Tour Into Your Trip
A jeep tour pairs perfectly with an easy morning hike and an afternoon at Slide Rock. For a complete, day-by-day plan that builds the jeep tour into a kid-friendly Sedona trip, with where to stay and a drag-and-drop planner, see our things to do in Sedona with kids itinerary. For everything else to see and do, browse the full things to do in Sedona, Arizona guide.
