Vortex and meditation tour
Visit Sedona's energy vortex sites with a guide. Gentle walks.
See dates and prices →☀️ Relaxed things to do
Grand Canyon day trip
The South Rim's best viewpoints with a guide.
See dates and prices →Stargazing tour
Dark skies and telescopes with an astronomer.
See dates and prices →🍷 Foodie things to do
Verde Valley wine tour
Tastings at wineries in Cottonwood, Jerome and Page Springs.
See dates and prices →Sedona food tour
Southwestern bites and local wine in uptown and Tlaquepaque.
See dates and prices →Southwestern cooking class
Cook with chiles, corn and local ingredients.
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Red rock jeep tour
Off-road on the famous trails with a driver-guide.
See dates and prices →Sunrise hot air balloon flight
Float over red rock canyons as the sun rises.
See dates and prices →Guided red rock hike
A local guide picks the best trail for your group's fitness.
See dates and prices →E-bike tour through the red rocks
Pedal-assist bikes on scenic paths and quiet roads.
See dates and prices →Helicopter tour over Sedona
See the buttes and canyons from above.
See dates and prices →Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend day trip
The famous slot canyon and the Colorado River bend.
See dates and prices →Where wedding guests should eat in Sedona
Elote Café
West Sedona
Famous for its namesake roasted corn. Book ahead.
Map ↗Mariposa
West Sedona
Sunset views over the red rocks.
Map ↗Cress on Oak Creek
L'Auberge de Sedona
Creekside tasting menus.
Map ↗The Hudson
Uptown
Big patio with red rock views.
Map ↗Dahl & DiLuca
West Sedona
Romantic Italian with live music.
Map ↗Shugrue's Hillside Grill
Hillside
Floor-to-ceiling windows on the rocks.
Map ↗Hideaway House
Uptown
Deck over Oak Creek canyon.
Map ↗Creekside American Bistro
Tlaquepaque
Good brunch overlooking the creek.
Map ↗Javelina Cantina
Tlaquepaque area
Casual Mexican, easy with a group.
Map ↗Coffee Pot Restaurant
West Sedona
A Sedona classic with 101 omelets.
Map ↗Pisa Lisa
West Sedona
Wood-fired pizza and gelato.
Map ↗Indian Gardens Café
Oak Creek Canyon
Sandwiches on the way up the canyon.
Map ↗Where to stay
- L'Auberge de Sedona $$$
Uptown, on Oak Creek. Creekside cottages under the sycamores. - Enchantment Resort $$$
Boynton Canyon. Casitas tucked into a red rock canyon. - Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa $$$
West Sedona. Comfortable with a rooftop view deck.
Getting around
- You need a car or a shuttle from Phoenix. The airport shuttle runs several times a day.
- Highway 89A gets congested. Leave extra time on weekends.
- The free Sedona Shuttle runs to the most popular trailheads, which fill up early.
- Summers are hot and July to September brings monsoon storms. Hike early.
Arriving
Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) is about 2 hours by car. Flagstaff (FLG) is 45 minutes.
Good to know for guests in Sedona
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Tipping: Expected: 18 to 22% in restaurants. Large groups often get an automatic gratuity.
- Dinner time: Dinner usually from 6 to 9 pm. Popular restaurants book up weeks ahead.
- Power plugs: Type A and B plugs, 120 V.
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Questions guests ask about Sedona
When is the best time for a wedding in Sedona?
March to May, September to November is the most popular season. Red rock buttes, desert sunsets, vortex hikes and dark night skies. The Grand Canyon is a day trip away.
How do guests get to Sedona?
Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) is about 2 hours by car. Flagstaff (FLG) is 45 minutes.
How do guests get around Sedona?
You need a car or a shuttle from Phoenix. The airport shuttle runs several times a day. Highway 89A gets congested. Leave extra time on weekends. The free Sedona Shuttle runs to the most popular trailheads, which fill up early. Summers are hot and July to September brings monsoon storms. Hike early.
What can wedding guests do in Sedona as a group?
Good group options include red rock jeep tour, vortex and meditation tour, grand Canyon day trip, verde Valley wine tour. Most have private options for 10 to 20 people.
Is there a ready-made weekend plan for guests in Sedona?
Yes. Our Sedona wedding weekend itinerary has relaxed, foodie and adventure plans for the day before, the wedding day and the day after.
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Sedona wedding weekend itinerary
Ready-made relaxed, foodie and adventure plans for the day before, the wedding day and the day after.
See the plan →Welcome dinner restaurants in Sedona
Group-friendly places for the welcome or rehearsal dinner and the day-after brunch, with local dinner times and tipping.
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