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Sedona Red Rocks Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour

3.9(57)Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 57 reviews10 hFree cancellationBy Shaka Guide Apps
Oak Creek

About this activity

Explore Sedona’s famous red rock country with an app-based, self-guided GPS audio driving tour. There’s no in-person guide—your phone leads the way with turn-by-turn navigation, stories, local insight, and directions as you explore Sedona’s scenic drives and iconic landmarks.

Follow turn-by-turn directions through spectacular scenery along Oak Creek Canyon, the Red Rock Scenic Byway, and Red Rock Loop Road, with opportunities to visit iconic spots, scenic viewpoints, historic sites, and optional hiking trails.

Shaka Guide tours are created by real people who know and experience the destinations they guide, bringing Sedona to life through authentic stories, history, local insight, and recommendations.

One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle. Download the Shaka Guide app and tour before you go; once downloaded, the audio and map work offline, and GPS-triggered narration plays automatically as you drive.

What's included

  • ✓Flexible itinerary with optional stops and hikes
  • ✓Offline map and audio after download
  • ✓Three designated starting areas
  • ✓Access to the Sedona Driving Tour in the Shaka Guide app
  • ✓Stories, history, cultural insights, and local recommendations
  • ✓Turn-by-turn audio navigation that plays automatically as you drive
  • ✓Tour access does not expire
  • ✓One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle

Not included

  • ✕In-person tour guide
  • ✕Transportation or rental vehicle
  • ✕Food and drinks
  • ✕Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

  • This self-guided GPS audio tour has three flexible starting points. There is no in-person guide or physical meetup. Download the Shaka Guide app and tour before arriving. Choose your starting point, follow the GPS directions, and explore Sedona at your own pace.
  • This self-guided GPS audio tour has three flexible starting points. There is no in-person guide or physical meetup. Download the Shaka Guide app and tour before arriving. Choose your starting point, follow the GPS directions, and explore Sedona at your own pace.
  • This self-guided GPS audio tour has three flexible starting points. There is no in-person guide or physical meetup. Download the Shaka Guide app and tour before arriving. Choose your starting point, follow the GPS directions, and explore Sedona at your own pace.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a self-guided driving tour. Transportation and a driver are not included, so you’ll need your own vehicle or rental car.
  • The tour has three designated starting areas: central Sedona, north of Sedona for travelers arriving from Flagstaff, and south of Sedona for travelers arriving from Camp Verde. Choose the starting point that best fits your route in the Shaka Guide app.
  • Download the Shaka Guide app after booking and use the redemption code provided in your confirmation to access your tour.
  • Download the tour over strong Wi-Fi before you begin. Once downloaded, the audio and map work offline, and GPS-triggered narration plays automatically as you drive.
  • The itinerary is flexible. Stops and hikes are recommendations, not requirements. Skip stops, stay longer at places that interest you, or customize the route based on traffic, parking, weather, and your interests.
  • Allow approximately 8–10 hours if you plan to do minimal hiking. Travelers adding longer hikes or more stops may prefer to split the tour across two days. Shaka’s current Sedona itinerary is specifically designed to be highly customizable and can be driven in either direction
  • Sedona can be busy, especially at popular viewpoints and trailheads. Parking availability may affect which stops you choose, so starting early is recommended. Shaka’s current tour guidance specifically notes that the route provides alternatives when popular parking areas fill up.
  • Some recommended stops may require separate admission, parking, day-use, or recreation fees. These optional third-party fees are paid directly to the individual site and are not included with the Shaka Guide tour.
  • Hiking is optional. Trail length, difficulty, terrain, and conditions vary by stop, so choose activities that match your comfort level and available time.
  • Accessibility varies by stop. Because this is a self-guided tour using your own vehicle, accessibility depends on your vehicle and the locations you choose to visit. Some trails, viewpoints, and outdoor stops may not be wheelchair or stroller accessible.
  • Bring a fully charged phone. A car charger is recommended for a full day of exploring.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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