Non-hiking activities

While Sedona is famous for its fantastic hiking opportunities, there are plenty of other activities available to experience the outdoors that do not necessitate wearing hiking shoes!

First on our list is a Jeep tour, ditch the hiking poles and let an experienced driver lead you into red rock bliss. There are many local companies that offer tours, the most famous being the Pink Jeep Tours and Sedona Jeep tours (which also offers hummer tours!). You can choose from bumpy and action packed to smooth and scenic.

If an ATV is more your speed, there are guided ATV tours or numerous companies that offer ATV rentals where you can chart your own course. Arizona ATV Adventures offers scenic guided tours. Sedona ATV is a great place to check out ATV rental for self-guided adventures. They'll set you up with safety equipment and a map to some of the most popular trails.

One of my all time favorite non-hiking activities to recommend is a ride with Red Rock Balloons. Although the rides start at sunrise, they are worth the early wake up. Seeing the sunrise over the red rocks from a hot air balloon is simply magical! We often see them floating over our West Sedona home and even see them floating down the Page Springs valley right in front of our Cornville homes.

Trains are also a fantastic way to experience Sedona and the surrounding area. Verde Canyon Railroad, a short drive from Sedona offers canyon views and they even do special events such as Ales on Rails and the Grape Train escape where you can sample Arizona craft beer and local wine. A little further away in Williams is the Grand Canyon Railway which can take you right to the edge of the Grand Canyon. We love taking family and friends on the railway and we always have an amazing time. Once you arrive at the Grand Canyon it's a short walk to the canyon edge where you can experience all the splendor without all the hiking!

During the summer months check out Verde Adventures, they offer kayaking and tubing down the Verde river. Lazily float along enjoying the scenery and then end at Alcantara Vineyards where you can grab a bite or taste some Arizona wine. Tour includes parking at the vineyard, shuttle to river entrance, kayak or tube, and a credit toward food or wine when your float is complete. I did this last summer with my friends and it was a great time!

E-bikes have also made it to Sedona, avoid all the traffic and explore with an E-bike! You can rent one at E-bike rental Sedona. Their friendly staff will set you up with a bike and a quick lesson to get you moving through Sedona with ease. They even have bikes equipped with tires to take you through snow!

Last but definitely not least on our list is Horsin' Around Adventures. If you stay at our Cornville tiny homes you can see them across the valley. They offer horse back riding into the national forest land around our home.

If you need a home base for your Arizona adventure check out our homes here: www.stargazersedona.com

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