Sedona & Grand Canyon Multi-Adventure Tour - For Families with Teens & Kids
Arizona's Red-Rock Playground & South Rim Fun
Best for ages 9+ (Ages 4+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 7+ | Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Family — Teens & Kids
6 days 5 nights
Activity Level: 1-3
Casual Hotels
From: $3,999 pp dbl occ
($1,300 for sgl occ)
Bike, hike and kayak through Red Rock Country, where vibrant red hues and dramatic rock formations wow and inspire travelers of all ages. Discover a hilltop pueblo's ancient heritage. Listen to a local musician share stories and legends through song. Follow trails into the Grand Canyon while kids ride friendly mules amid this natural wonder. It’s an epic week of adventure for the whole family.
Utah & Arizona
Start/End Flagstaff
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Highlights
- Experience the South Rim of the indescribably vast and beautiful Grand Canyon by bike and on foot
- Drink in desert hues and red-rock scenery as you hike with your family around Sedona
- Taste fresh Southwestern flavors and explore the old Western towns of Williams and Cottonwood
- Kayak down the meandering Verde River and wonder at the natural beauty of Sycamore Canyon
Itinerary
6 Days Casual Hotels
Experience a taste of Flagstaff on a hike through Picture Canyon Natural & Cultural Preserve, a 478-acre nature preserve just outside of this vibrant university town | Kids follow the Don Weaver Trail past extensive petroglyph panels and cool interpretive areas | Wander through lovely ponderosa pine forest, pausing to take in stunning waterfall and canyon views | Explore boutique shops and historic architecture in the old Western town of Williams.
Step into the wonder of a bygone era at this newly refurbished hotel. With warm hospitality, comfortable amenities and a prime location next to the train depot, this is an excellent place to stay while you experience your grand adventures. (pool)
Take a classic train ride to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, enjoying live music paired with majestic desert landscapes | Bike the Grand Canyon’s storied South Rim on the little-trafficked Hermit Road, beholding breathtaking panoramas of this natural wonder | Learn more about the area’s wildlife and geological phenomena from our expert local guides | Relax at our welcoming and family-friendly retreat nestled in acres of ponderosa pines.
Surrounded by acres of lush ponderosa pine forest, this "Motor Lodge" was built to accommodate travelers journeying to the Grand Canyon by automobile rather than train. It's a short walk from the canyon and offers well-appointed rooms.
Descend into the South Rim of the Grand Canyon on foot, hiking among towering cliffs and forests of juniper and pinyon pine | Explore Sedona’s artisan shops and cafés and later soak in the terrace views from our hip boutique hotel | Step into a giant red-rock amphitheater revealing wide-open vistas of desert scenery | Hike around the spectacular Mescal Mountain, Doe Mountain and Boynton Vortex | Explore Tuzigoot National Monument, a hilltop pueblo built a thousand years ago | Admire lovely vineyards as you pedal through the Verde Valley | Kayak in the Verde River surrounded by the natural beauty of Sycamore Canyon | A hike on Airport Mesa leads to a spectacular 360-degree view of Sedona from Table Top Mountain.
Enjoy unparalleled views of Sedona from this casual boutique hotel set on a hilltop high above the city. (pool)
Dates & Prices
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.
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Activity Level:
1-3
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
Route notes
The hiking and biking terrain on this trip ranges from level to rolling, with some steeper inclines and declines, including those of the Bright Angel Trail. Please note that the heat of the day can make the routes feel more challenging than the mileage and elevation may suggest. While the scenery is stunning, sections of the roads in southern Arizona can be rough and repaving is ongoing. Due to the remote nature of some of the roads, the condition of the shoulders can vary.
Operating under a Special Use Permit in the Coconino National Forest.
Daily Route Options
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
Route notes
The hiking and biking terrain on this trip ranges from level to rolling, with some steeper inclines and declines, including those of the Bright Angel Trail. Please note that the heat of the day can make the routes feel more challenging than the mileage and elevation may suggest. While the scenery is stunning, sections of the roads in southern Arizona can be rough and repaving is ongoing. Due to the remote nature of some of the roads, the condition of the shoulders can vary.
Operating under a Special Use Permit in the Coconino National Forest.
What's Included
Available Bike Options
The key to a stellar day's ride is a bike that's perfectly in tune with your cycling style… Backroads has you covered with the best bike fleet in the world! Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
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Included in your trip price
This custom-designed titanium bike is lightweight and responsive, featuring Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting, 11-speed compact gearing, a premium Mavic Ksyrium Pro wheelset and a full carbon fork.
Included in your trip price
A proven classic, this custom-designed titanium bike is suited for a wide range of cyclists. It features a comfortable ergonomic seat and a long wheel base that add to the bike’s control and stability.
Included in your trip price
Keep pace or zip ahead, pedaling with an electric boost. This bike provides plenty of power to flatten the hills and more than enough battery range to cover the distance.
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Included in your trip price
Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture its own line of kid's bikes. While the wheels might be small, the performance is big—it's the perfect choice for kids. On our Family Trips, you'll find 20" and 24" bikes.
Included in your trip price
The Burley Kazoo trailer bike, for children up to 85 pounds, attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort! It's ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
Also Included
- All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
Straight talk
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Accommodations & Service Standards
While the accommodations on this trip reflect the natural surroundings of the national parks and provide unparalleled access to the best activities in the area, they are simpler than is typical of Backroads lodging. Many buildings date back to the turn of the century and have only been minimally renovated, in accordance with park regulations. Overall, the service standards can seem slow and casual when compared with the hospitality found on other Backroads trips. Please note that internet and cell phone service are extremely limited throughout the parks.
Hiking in Small Groups
On this trip we hike in Coconino National Forest and the Grand Canyon. The National Park Service limits the size of all groups in these parks depending on the trail. Accordingly, you'll hike in small groups with either a Backroads leader or local guide, depending on our group size and trail limitations. Please also be aware that your leaders won't be hiking with you on Bright Angel Trail due to National Park regulation. We appreciate your cooperation with the park's regulations.
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
While the accommodations on this trip reflect the natural surroundings of the national parks and provide unparalleled access to the best activities in the area, they are simpler than is typical of Backroads lodging. Many buildings date back to the turn of the century and have only been minimally renovated, in accordance with park regulations. Overall, the service standards can seem slow and casual when compared with the hospitality found on other Backroads trips. Please note that internet and cell phone service are extremely limited throughout the parks.
On this trip we hike in Coconino National Forest and the Grand Canyon. The National Park Service limits the size of all groups in these parks depending on the trail. Accordingly, you'll hike in small groups with either a Backroads leader or local guide, depending on our group size and trail limitations. Please also be aware that your leaders won't be hiking with you on Bright Angel Trail due to National Park regulation. We appreciate your cooperation with the park's regulations.
