North-Central Arizona Places

Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon

Jeep Tours

Several jeep-tour operators headquartered along Sedona's main Uptown drag conduct excursions, some focusing on geology, some on astronomy, some on vortexes, some on all three. You can even find a combination jeep tour and horseback ride. Prices start at about $55 per person for two hours and go upward of $100 per person for four hours. Although all the excursions are safe, many are not for those who dislike heights or bumps.

A Day in the West. A Day in the West can take you to all the prime spots and combine a jeep tour with a horseback ride or local wine tasting. 928/282-4320 or 800/973-3662. www.adayinthewest.com.

Pink Jeep Tours. The ubiquitous Pink Jeep Tours are a popular choice for driving through the red rocks. 204 N. Hwy 89A, Uptown, Sedona, AZ, 86336. 800/873-3662 or 800/873-3662. www.pinkjeep.com.

Red Rock Western Jeep Tours. Red Rock Western Jeep Tours is a reliable operator that spins some good cowboy tales on its jeep tours. 270 N. Hwy 89A, Uptown, Sedona, AZ, 86336. 800/282-1851 or 800/848-7728. www.redrockjeep.com.