Sedona Private Local & Wine Tour — Red Rock Overlooks, Chapel of the Holy Cross & Oak Creek Tastings
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels — expect short, low-grade walks and mostly seated travel.
Overview
Spend a full day moving through Sedona’s best viewpoints and small vineyards — from the Airport Overlook to the Chapel of the Holy Cross and Oak Creek Canyon. This private, eight-hour tour mixes short walks with scenic drives and an afternoon of tastings.
Sedona Private Local & Wine Tour — Red Rock Overlooks, Chapel of the Holy Cross & Oak Creek Tastings
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The van eases up to Airport Mesa as the sun slices the red rock in gold and shadow. Wind moves through scrub and juniper like a hand turning a page; the cliffs push back at the sky, patient and enormous. Your guide points out Thunder Mountain across the valley, and for a moment Sedona’s landscape feels less like scenery and more like a character in a long-running story — stubborn, weathered, and full of memory.
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Adventure Tips
Hydrate before and during the tour
Even though bottled water is provided, bring a refillable bottle and sip regularly—high desert sun and wind dehydrate quickly.
Protect against sun and glare
Wear a wide-brim hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen; shade is limited at many overlooks.
Layer for microclimates
Temperatures can swing between canyon shade and exposed rim; a light jacket or layers keep you comfortable.
Taste responsibly
One complimentary tasting is included—plan a designated driver or limit samples if you’ll be behind the wheel later.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mule deer
- Red-tailed hawk
History
The Chapel of the Holy Cross was completed in the 1950s by Marguerite Brunswig Staude, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright, and is an iconic modernist structure set into the red rock.
Conservation
Stick to marked viewpoints and trails; fragile cryptobiotic soils and riparian corridors along Oak Creek are easily damaged by off-trail travel.
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Recommended Gear
Sturdy walking shoes
Provides traction on rocky overlooks and uneven paths.
Sun protection (hat + sunscreen)
Keeps you safe from intense desert sun during midday stops.
summer specific
Light jacket or fleece
Useful for cooler mornings and breezy canyon overlooks.
spring specific
Refillable water bottle
Top up from provided bottled water to stay hydrated throughout the day.
all specific