The Ultimate Sedona Road Trip Itinerary
With the beautiful red rock formations, spiritual vortexes, the art scene and the hiking trails, use our ultimate Sedona Road Trip Itinerary to plan your visit. Sedona, Arizona is one of the best road trip destinations in the Southwest. Whether you have one day or six days, Sedona delivers on memorable adventures at every turn.
Our itineraries have suggestions for breakfast, mid-morning, lunch afternoon, dinner and evening. Hikes or tours should be scheduled for the morning hours to beat the heat. Afternoons are more restful. These are very ambitious itineraries. Any activity can be replaced with hanging out at the hotel, going to the spa or going to the swimming pool. These are only suggestions. Feel free to mix and match.
First Day in Sedona
Breakfast – Coffee Pot Restaurant – Home of 101 omelets and great coffee.
Mid-Morning – Hike to Devil’s Bridge.
Lunch – McDonald’s in Sedona and see the famous teal arches.
Afternoon – Take a drive along the Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179) and visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross.
Dinner – Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill – Sedona’s most scenic fine dining experience.
After Dinner – Sunset on the patio.
2nd Day Itinerary
Breakfast – Pump House Station – farm to table breakfast.
Mid-Morning – Hike the Cathedral Rock Trail.
Lunch – Canyon Breeze in Uptown -American & International style food court with views.
Afternoon – Shop in Uptown Sedona – souvenirs, t-shirts, artwork.
Dinner – Elote Cafe – Delicious Mexican/Southwestern, reservations are recommended.
Evening – Ice cream at Black Cow Cafe in Uptown.
3rd Day in Sedona
Breakfast – Drive to Flagstaff for quick breakfast. Mike & Rhonda’s is perfect.
Early Morning – Drive to Grand Canyon National Park – South Rim – about 2-hour drive.
Lunch – El Tovar or Bright Angel Restaurant. The Maswik Lodge for quick lunch.
Afternoon – Hike the Rim Trail along the canyon, then drive the Grand Canyon Desert View Road to see more viewpoints.
Late Afternoon/Early Evening – Watch the sunset at Mather Point or Yavapai Point, then drive to Williams, Arizona.
Dinner – Pine Country Restaurant – Save room for a giant slice of homemade pie.
After Dinner – Drive back to Sedona.
4th Day Itinerary
Breakfast – Wildflower Bread Company for fresh baked pastries and coffee.
Mid-Morning – Take a Jeep Tour to the Soldier’s Pass Trail for a fun off-road adventure.
Lunch – Oak Creek Brewery in Tlaquepaque for hamburgers, sandwiches and local beers.
Afternoon – Explore Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village for galleries, boutiques and jewelry stores.
Dinner – Mesa Grill for fine dining at the Sedona Airport.
Evening – Take in the sunset from the Airport Mesa Overlook.
5th Day in Sedona
Breakfast – Berry Diving Acai Bowls – Light and refreshing start to the day.
Mid-Morning – Day Trip to Jerome, Arizona – An old mining ghost town with shops, wineries and views.
Lunch – Haunted Hamburger in Jerome.
Afternoon – Drive along Page Springs Road for wineries, tours and tastings.
Dinner – The Golden Goose – casual dining with steaks and seafood.
After Dinner – Drinks at the RedWall Lounge.
6th Day in Sedona
Breakfast – Sedonuts – Delicious donuts and coffee.
Mid-Morning – Hike to Subway Cave.
Lunch – Hideaway House – Great for sandwiches, pizza and soup.
Afternoon – Visit Red Rock State Park.
Dinner – The Hudson – elevated American Cuisine.
After Dinner – Music and drinks at Mooney’s Irish Pub.
Tips for your Sedona Road Trip
- Best time to visit – March- May or September-November
- Avoid Spring Break
- Where to stay? Try Uptown Sedona or West Sedona.
- What to pack? Hiking shoes, sunscreen, hats, layers, water bottles.
- Which airport is the best to fly to Sedona? Try Phoenix Sky Harbor or Flagstaff Pulliam.
Final Thoughts
Whether you are visiting Sedona for one day or an extended road trip, these itineraries will help you plan the ultimate vacation.