Arizona, United States
Explore Sedona's four major energy centers on foot or via guided 4x4 tours. Hike red rock trails and learn about local geology and spiritual history.
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Tickets & tours
Compare guided jeep tours, small-group metaphysical walks, and private excursions.
Most bookedLearn about Sedona's mysterious vortexes on this 2.5-hour HIKING Jeep tour. With a guide, visit a lessor known Vortex site or two around town and experience the...
Small groupExperience Sedona beyond sightseeing on this small-group vortex tour. Visit sacred sites, including a peaceful Buddhist stupa and panoramic viewpoints, while exploring...
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Learn about the trails, parking rules, and energy characteristics of each site.
Four major vortex sites center the Sedona experience.
Airport Mesa, Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock, and Boynton Canyon.
Plan your visit
Plan 1 to 4 hours per vortex site. Guided jeep tours typically last 2 to 3 hours.
March to May and September to November offer ideal weather. Summer trails get dangerously hot.
Parking fills before 8 AM. Use the free Thursday-Sunday Sedona Shuttle for Cathedral Rock.
Buy a $5 daily Red Rock Pass for most trailheads. Airport Mesa charges a separate $3 fee.
Sedona features four primary earth energy centers. Visitors report feeling a concentrated, swirling energy that promotes self-exploration and meditation. The most accessible sites include Airport Mesa, Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock, and Boynton Canyon.
You can access these areas via self-guided hiking trails. Distances range from a 0.4-mile scramble at Airport Mesa to a 6-mile hike at Boynton Canyon. Parking requires a $5 Red Rock Pass at most Coconino National Forest trailheads. Read about Parking Pass Prices for more details.
Alternatively, many visitors book open-air 4x4 jeep tours. Professional guides explain the local geology, Native American history, and metaphysical properties. Review our comparison of Guided Jeep Tours before you book.
We highlight private, small-group, and standard tour capacities.
We specify which tours require hiking on uneven terrain.
We separate metaphysical walking tours from rugged 4x4 sightseeing.
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1,907 reviews of the vortex jeep & hike on Viator
Brad was very knowledgeable about the Vortex. He allowed plenty of time to see the sights and answered everyone’s questions. Would def book with him again!!
We had a very informational & fun-filled tour with Bradley Wing. He was a good guide and a conversationalist. He answered all our questions and described his own spiritual experiences in Sedona. It was a good way to spend a morning in Sedona.
The interior feels modern and chic, with upbeat yet relaxed energy. Service is attentive without being intrusive — everything feels smooth, from greeting to goodbye
This was such a cool experience. Nothing like a traditional tour. I met with Tara and then she sent me out with several recommendations for places to experience the best of mindfulness in the beauty of Sedona. Her activities were encouraging, grounding, and fun. I highly recommend this for anyone who wants to connect more deeply with themselves and the beauty in Sedona.
I would give this six stars if I could. Robert was an excellent guide and ambassador for the spiritual side of Sedona. He was knowledgeable and patient with all our questions. He didn’t just talk about the energy and vortexes. He invited us to experience them. Can’t say enough. What a great experience this was.
Three Bears was the tour name and Robert was great!!! This tour had so much information and the guide gave us so many tidbits, the spots are very memorable. Definitely worth the time!!!’
Visit 3 vortex spots. Learn history, geology, practice some spiritual, electro, electro magnetic energy.
This was my first trip to Sedona and I think this tour covered everything I needed to know about the vortexes to go and explore on my own later. Nadine did a fabulous job, she is very knowledgeable and entertaining.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring an open and eager mind along with a curiosity towards the path for spiritual healing- one minute at a time.
Travel tips
Parking Pass PricesLearn where you need a Red Rock Pass for vortex parking.Read 
Cathedral Rock ShuttleHow to use the free Sedona Shuttle when trailhead parking is closed.Read 
Best Visiting TimesFind the optimal times for sunrise solitude and sunset views.Read 
First Vortex ChoiceCompare Airport Mesa and Cathedral Rock to choose your first vortex.Read 
Family Vortex GuideFind out which Sedona vortex trails are safe and easy for families.Read 
Packing for SedonaExactly what to wear hiking in Sedona, from boots to water needs.Read The four primary vortex sites are Airport Mesa, Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock, and Boynton Canyon. Each site features unique red rock formations and hiking trails.
Bell Rock is the easiest vortex to access. It features a mostly flat 3.5-mile pathway with only 185 feet of elevation change. Read Family Vortex Guide for family tips.
Yes. Parking at USFS fee sites requires a Red Rock Pass or an America the Beautiful Interagency Pass. See Parking Pass Prices for details.
A Red Rock Pass costs $5 per day, $15 per week, or $30 annually. You must display it in your vehicle at designated trailheads.
Visitors often describe a subtle physical sensation on the skin, a feeling of calm, or a sense of swirling energy. Experiences vary widely among individuals.
The Cathedral Rock Trail is a 1.1-mile roundtrip hike. It is a strenuous route that climbs 669 feet in elevation over slickrock.
Find the right trail or guided jeep tour for your Sedona trip.
