chitowntraveler

My Sister and I are going to be in Sedona for the 4th of July weekend and I would like to day tour to Grand Canyon. I see a few different tour groups. Any recommendations?

And in Sedona - Pink Jeep Tour as good as everyone says?

bailey123

Pink jeep does trips between Sedona and GC. Arizona Shuttle is another reliable company. You may also want to checkout an option to Shuttle to Williams and take Grand Canyon Railways to GC

J62

If your goal is visit the GC, I can't think of a worse way to spend the day than drive to Williams, wait for the train, then take the train to GC. + same in return.

bailey123

J62. Obviously thousands of people each summer would disagree with you. Personally, I wouldn't take the train but I don't care for trains. Nobody suggested taking the train roundtrip; it can be taken one way with a shuttle return. Even if taken round trip, there are several hours to see the Canyon. On a one day trip, it's not as if OP is going to hike the Canyon. Trains run on a tight schedule so no need to "wait around" for a train. The one way train takes about 2 hours so not much difference between time on train vs. time on shuttle. I believe when we respond to a post's question, we should provide accurate personal knowledge and options and let the OP decide.

happytrailstoyou

I believe when we respond to a post's question, we should provide accurate personal knowledge and options and let the OP decide.

I hold the same belief.

The day excursions you mention are reviewed on TripAdvisor. I have had good luck booking excursions that are highly rated on TripAdvisor. The cost would be about $200 plus tips and meals for each of you.

If you don’t want to rent a car and drive, a tour that will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel would be a good way to start and end a tiring day of travel.

J62

Thousands of travelers take day trips from Sedona to the CG via the GCRR? Really?

Podie

I see the Pink Jeeps at the GC and in rain or on a hot day, the people riding in the back of them (they're open, no A/C) look miserable. If you don't want to rent a car and go up on your own, I second the Arizona Shuttle - and maybe the train one way if that's your thing.