Private Tour
One-Day Private Grand Canyon National Park/Sedona tour from Phoenix-Scottsdale
Overview
Available languages
13 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy our PRIVATE one day Grand Canyon Deluxe tour where you will spend quality time touring one of the “Seven Natural Wonders of the World”, Grand Canyon National Park.
Your personalized private van tour spends up to 3 ½ hours touring the 26 mile east rim drive. From Desert View, the location of the historic Watchtower, to Grand Canyon Village and the Historic El Tovar Hotel, your Southwest Tour’s Driver/Guide is with you throughout the day to give you their insights of the canyon, answer your questions and put you in your pictures with the spectacular Grand Canyon as a backdrop.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult (sorry, no infants)
Not responsible for viewing conditions at sites visited and reserve the right to alter itinerary or cancel tour due to weather (snow) and road conditions.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Camp Verde Visitor Center
A quick restroom stop.
San Francisco Peaks
The San Francisco Peaks in Flagstaff are the remains of an eroded stratovolcano and the highest point in the state of Arizona! The mountain range is also home of the Arizona Snowbowl ski resort.
What‘s Included
Fully guided tour
Bottled water
National Park fees
Local professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected pick up area - Phoenix/Scottsdale)
Lunch
Dinner
Gratuities
Pickup points
Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Tempe
1600 S 52nd St, Tempe United States
Options
One-Day Private Tour of Grand Canyon National Park from Phoenix-Scottsdale
Chrysler Town & Country van: Chrysler Town & Country mini van to accommodate from 1-5 people.
Pickup included
1day Private Grand Canyon Tour
Ford E350 conversion van : Ford E350 conversion van with reclining Captain chair
Pickup included
Reviews
329 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Southern Wanderers
Q2649UEdeborahg,,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jim was a great guide, very knowledgeable & laid back, He answered all our questions & gave us plenty of facts about the area.Grand Canyon is a beautiful & breathtaking wander. His co-host, Linda was great as well. Deborah G- TN
Memorable, exquisite, personalized perfection!
Upstatecoastalgirl,,Jun 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We so appreciated the opportunity to tour with Jim! This private tour surpassed our expectations! From plenty of stops to exquisite viewpoints of the Grand Canyon, Jim delivered a memorable experience for us all. He was great with our younger children, and the personalized attention was wonderful. Book your tour before he retires! You will not be disappointed!
Incredible Tour- highly recommend!
Deenawertman,,Jan 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jim and Howard were amazing tour guides. We went with a few families with kids and had the best experience. They were so knowledgeable about the area and kept us engaged the entire time. They knew where the best views were, where to stop and made the whole day run so smoothly. We couldn’t have done this without them and highly recommend to anyone visiting the area!!
Grand Canyon tour exceeded our expectations!
edcI9277MN,,Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family and I had an amazing tour of the Grand Canyon with Jim Vaughan of Southwest Tours. Jim is so hospitable and extremely knowledgeable of Arizona, the Native American tribes in the region and of course about the Grand Canyon. The personalized tour exceeded our expectations and I highly recommend Jim and Southwest Tours!
Memorable Arizona trip
75kirans,,Oct 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00James Vaughn is a professional and experienced tour operator. We thank you for organizing an unforgettable Arizona trip. The itinerary was well-planned, allowing us to explore the stunning sights while remaining comfortable, and your knowledge of Arizona’s history and landscapes made the experience both fun and educational. The logistics transportation, accommodations, and activities were seamless, and attentiveness to our needs made everything even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate the effort you put into making this a memorable experience and would highly recommend your services to others.
Personalised private tour- Top day out!
Slaw319,,May 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful trip with Jim! We toured Sedona and all its sights with humour and interesting anecdotes everywhere we went. Jim was courteous, flexible to customise the tour to what we wanted, and tirelessly endured our chatter and questions. His bus was clean, USB ports everywhere and water on demand. I’d definitely recommend him for a private tour.
An Experience to Treasure
Jason R,,Apr 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I spent the highlight of our vacation yesterday thanks to Jim of Vaughan’s Southwest Tours. It even outshone our much more expensive West Wind aerial + Hummer tour of the Grand Canyon, which we also loved. But Jim took such great care of us on the Sedona Tour that after a full day of sightseeing we were both awed by the magnificent scenery and grateful for having made a new friend. We will remember this experience forever.
An amazing day!
pinkyverma20,,Apr 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything about this tour was amazing! You couldn’t possibly find a better tour guide than Jim Vaughan. He created the perfect itinerary for our family to see so many beautiful sites in one day. He knows so much about so many areas we wanted to see, he knows when and where to stop for the best food, what time to get to the grand canyon sites etc. We wouldn’t have seen half of what we did if we went on our own. Definitely the hightlight of our spring break trip!
Great tour of Grand Canyon
chrstychrs,,Oct 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day and tour of Sedona and the Grand Canyon. Mike was very knowledgeable and patient with 3 gabby women. It was a great tour and couldn't think of anything that would make it better
The best tour service!!
rhodeo,,Jun 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jim is amazing! He took us to areas of the Grand Canyon that had amazing views and were not crowded. He added several other stops to show us things on the way. He took awesome pictures of our group and emailed them to us. I would definitely recommend him if you want to relax and enjoy the trip to and from the Grand Canyon and go to places at the Grand Canyon that many people are not aware of.
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Operated by Vaughan's Southwest Custom Tours, Inc.