Drive the Red Rock Scenic Byway on your schedule with an offline audio guide that cues geology, history, and local tips at 20 hand‑picked stops. Start, pause, and explore—hike, swim, shop, or photograph the vistas you choose.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You pull off SR‑179 and the red rocks loom like heated copper, cliffs warming as the sun climbs. The road bends through pinyon and juniper; the audio guide chirps to life, cueing a story about the stone ahead while the car handles the turns. Stops appear one after another—Bell Rock, Chapel of the Holy Cross, Oak Creek’s reflective pools—each framed by windows and a short walk.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
5–8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; plan for short walks and optional easy hikes up to a few miles.
Wildlife
History
The Verde Valley contains Sinagua archaeological sites like Tuzigoot, evidence of Indigenous farming and cliff‑dwelling communities over 1,000 years ago.
Conservation
Sedona’s desert soils and riparian corridors are fragile—stick to marked roads and trails, pack out trash, and avoid driving off designated routes to protect cryptobiotic soil and native plants.
Reserve your spot on the Sedona, Arizona Self-Guided Audio Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download before departure
Redeem and download the Shaka Guide tour on Wi‑Fi to ensure offline GPS and narration during rural stretches.
Start early for parking
Popular trailheads (Cathedral Rock, Red Rock State Park) fill quickly—arrive before 9am to secure spots and softer light for photos.
Bring a charged phone & mount
The tour runs on your phone—carry a power bank and a secure car mount for safe, hands‑free navigation.
Respect creek and cultural sites
Only swim or cross Oak Creek where signage permits; avoid climbing on fragile ruins and stay on established paths.
Phone with Shaka Guide app
Runs the audio tour, offline maps, and turn‑by‑turn directions.
Car phone mount
Keeps navigation visible and enables safe, hands‑free listening while driving.
Hydration (2L per person)
Desert air is dry and hot—carry more water than you think, especially in summer.
summer
Sun protection (hat, SPF, sunglasses)
Protects you during roadside stops and short hikes in exposed red‑rock terrain.