Private Grand Canyon Day Tour

This Private Grand Canyon Day Tour, with Chris as our guide, was outstanding! He picked us up in a convenient location to where we were staying in Sedona, and the van was very clean and comfortable. Chris is very knowledgeable about the area, and we enjoyed listening to him as we made our way from Sedona to the Grand Canyon. He told us of the big fire north of Sedona and how it is affecting the water and camping at Oak Creek Canyon and the Sedona area. He is witty and funny, and we found him very entertaining as well. Before we knew it, we were at the Grand Canyon. He explained since it was partly cloudy, it would be a great day for pictures with the contrasting shadows, and he was right! He also took great pictures of us with our friends at several places with a beautiful background behind us. Because of the recent flooding at the Grand Canyon, The El Tovar Restaurant was closed because the flood took out the water supply. Chris had communicated to us, because of this, we would be having a late lunch on the Navajo Reservation and to bring sandwiches to tide us over. He provided beverages and snacks during our trip. We did to get to tour the El Tovar Lodge and he told us some great stories of Teddy Roosevelt and Paul McCartney while they were staying there. We did have some weather but Chris read it very well and directed us to spots where we could get out to view the canyon without getting drenched. He was great at taking us to clean restrooms throughout the day. After our stops at Grand Canyon, we made our way to the Navajo Reservation and ate lunch in Cameron at the Cameron Trading Post. It was fantastic!!! We shopped in the Gift Shop and found many authentic Navajo items to choose from. Overall, we had a perfect day. Thank you, Chris!

We had an excellent experience. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. She remembered all of our names and was very good at taking feedback on what we wanted to do. We had lunch away from the Grand Canyon because the hotel accommodations in Grand Canyon were closed due to a flood. That lunch experience was very good. All of us enjoyed the full day that we had with our tour guide. She picked us up at the hotel and dropped us back off without any issues. I would highly recommend touring with this company. Although the price was quite high, the value for the money was very good.

A Wonderful experience for the whole family! Chris is a great tour guide. We enjoyed his vast knowledge and pleasant personality.

Wow! He’s amazing. Chris was so informative, flexible with children, and knowledgeable . He had so many snacks available for kids. He took us to the secret spots and gave us VIP treatment at EL Tovar restaurant. He recommended places that supported small business or native made items. 1000/10 stars!

Our family has a fantastic day on the private tour with Chris. He had water, Gatorade and snacks. He was very informative and took us to some amazing spots where he captured photos of our family! His knowledge of the area and the history was something we appreciated. Lunch at El Tovar was delicious and we even got to see a piece of culture with a performance of the Hoop Dance outside. Truly a bucket list and memorable day for our family!

My wife and I had the extreme privilege of spending an amazing day with Chris Kelly from Grand Canyon Journeys. Chris picked us up from our hotel in Sedona promptly at 7 am and we headed up to the Grand Canyon through Oak Creek canyon. Chris had plenty of water, Gatorade, and snacks for us and stopped at clean bathrooms along the way. He is so personable and shared his incredible depth of knowledge throughout the day. We stopped at many overlooks with beautiful views of the canyon and were able to get so many great photos. The trip is absolutely worth it and we had the best experience possible! Chris is such a professional and we look forward to our next trip to Sedona and another adventure with Chris.

My family and I booked a private, full-day tour with Grand Canyon Journeys from Sedona to the Grand Canyon—and it exceeded every expectation. Our guide, Nina, was nothing short of incredible. Her knowledge is truly remarkable—she brought every part of the journey to life, from the landscapes of Sedona to the awe-inspiring vistas of the Grand Canyon and everything in between. We made a stop at a local trading post, where Nina thoughtfully guided us on what to look for—no pressure, no sales pitch, just helpful context. Throughout the day, she kept us comfortable and prepared with drinks and snacks. She even arranged a lovely lunch for us at the historic El Tovar restaurant. Wasn’t sure what to expect food-wise, and we were pleasantly surprised by how delicious everything was. At the canyon, she curated several perfectly timed stops, each offering a different breathtaking perspective. And as a bonus—she’s a phenomenal photographer. She captured our family in ways we never could have on our own (our next holiday card photo is officially taken care of!). Nina also went above and beyond to accommodate my 77-year-old mom, who has limited mobility and some difficulty with higher elevations. At the same time, she made sure my husband, daughter, and I had opportunities to explore and walk a bit more. Net net, she made the day enjoyable for all of us. And while a two-hour drive each way might sound long, Nina made it fly by. Her stories, knowledge, and warm personality kept us completely engaged—you truly lose track of time. This was more than just a tour—it was a meaningful, unforgettable experience that our family will forever remember. Definitely the highlight of our trip. Highly recommend!

Our day started bright and early with a prompt pickup from our hotel in Sedona — and Chris set the tone perfectly from the very first mile. On the drive up to the Grand Canyon, he shared fascinating knowledge about the extinct volcanoes near Flagstaff, the Little Colorado River Gorge, and the extraordinary geology of the Canyon itself. He clearly knows and loves this landscape, and it shows. Every stop along the way felt thoughtfully planned — from the overlooks to his spot-on lunch recommendations at the El Tovar in Grand Canyon Village. What really made the trip special was Chris himself. He's knowledgeable but completely laid-back, easy to talk to, and genuinely fun to spend a day with. If you're looking for the perfect day trip from Sedona to the Grand Canyon, stop searching and book with Chris at Grand Canyon Journeys. You'll be glad you did.

My experience was fantastic. Chris was very knowledgeable and treated us very well. Took us to the best lookouts at the canyon and best spots for pictures. Booked us a great lunch. Took us to Williams out of his way so we could see the town. We appreciated very much. Was very kind of him. You can't go wrong with his tour.

My experience was exceptional from start to finish. We had the pleasure of Nina as our tour guide and I could not have asked for a better experience. Nina was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable, open to any and all questions, and a fabulous story teller. She has immense knowledge of the Grand Canyon and history of the area which was invaluable to our experience.