Top Flagstaff Outdoor Activities

Enjoy a 1 hr hour guided horseback ride with panoramic views, thrilling terrain. The ride takes you around the Texas Longhorn pen where you will get to see Brutus, the gentle giant. Enjoy views of the Verde Valley, Mingus Mountains and even as far as the San Fransico Peaks in Flagstaff. The old west feel of this location, the western facades, horses, chickens, goats and cows will make you want to trade your shiny shoes for an old pair of boots and your fancy car for a horse! Guest are also welcome to feed the barbado sheep, give the horses treats or take a selfie with the minis.

Paddle down Arizona's Wild and Scenic Verde River in comfortable, inflatable kayaks! Whether you're a beginner or experienced kayaker, you'll enjoy this self-guided 1/2 day adventure. We provide all the gear and instruction you will need.

With admission to Out of Africa Wildlife Park in Camp Verde, enjoy a day of spotting African animals in spacious, natural-style habitats. This entry ticket includes access to the African Bush Safari, as well as all shows taking place the day of your visit. Through these activities, along with tours, walks, and observations, the wildlife park strives to both entertain and educate the public about animals, some of whom border on extinction.

Explore Grand Canyon National Park and the canyon's South Rim on this full-day tour from Flagstaff. While you travel, listen to engaging commentary from your guide, take in the scenery, and keep watch for mule deer and California condors. Walk a bit of the Rim Trail for up-close views of the natural rock formations. Midday, stop for lunch at a local Navajo country restaurant that serves Mexican, American, and Navajo dishes. Entrance fees and round-trip hotel transportation included.

Soar above the treetops on a thrilling extreme adventure zipline course at Flagstaff’s Fort Tuthill Country Park. With more than 30 exhilarating runs, this course is the largest of its kind in the western United States. Breathe in the fresh mountain air as you zip between platforms suspended in the park’s tall Ponderosa Pines. This course is self-guided and includes ladders, bridges, and walking between ziplines.

Explore Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend on this guided day trip from Flagstaff. Meet up your Navajo guide and begin to descend into the canyon, the rays of sunlight make for beautiful photos. Later, take a short hike to Horseshoe Bend, where the Colorado River snakes and bends and twists. It's one of the most dramatic spans of the entire river. A picnic lunch at Glen Canyon Dam is included.

Plan the perfect desert adventure during this full-day excursion combining sightseeing and a scenic boating trip on the Colorado River. Tour the Painted Desert and shop for Native American crafts at Cameron Trading Post. Then board a boat for a scenic Colorado River float, passing below the 1,000-foot (300-meter) tall walls of Glen Canyon, the famous “Balancing Rocks,” and much more.

Private Grand Canyon tour in a luxury SUV with an expert local guide. Secluded vistas away from the crowds. Fantastic lunch in a historic lodge where Teddy Roosevelt once frequented!

Antelope Canyon — a narrow slot canyon carved to stunning perfection throughout the millennia — is a sight to behold. Photo opportunities abound as soft hues illuminate the twisting sandstone cliffs. See this renowned beauty of the American Southwest on a day trip from Flagstaff, with stops at the Cameron Trading Post and Horseshoe Bend. Boxed lunch included.

Flagstaff is best known as the gateway to the San Francisco Peaks mountain range and the Grand Canyon, but it’s worth spending some time exploring the historic town too. On this tour, discover Flagstaff’s small-town charms on a guided tour and choose from a variety of options. Join a walking tour and enjoy extra time to browse the shops and take photos; explore further on a leisurely bike tour; or zip between the sights on a Segway.

Make the most out of your time at the Grand Canyon by taking this full-day small-group hiking tour from Flagstaff. Get picked up at your Flagstaff hotel and then journey to this natural wonder of the world. Once there, travel along the rim of the Grand Canyon as the guide explains the geology of the area. Have lunch at incredible Native-American ruins and do an optional stop at an old Navajo trading post.

Spend a day exploring the Grand Canyon's Inner Gorge on a full-day excursion from Flagstaff—ideal for travelers of all ages and physical conditions. With this tour, save time searching for parking or waiting in the visitor center’s long lines, and journey 5,000 feet (1,524 meters) to the bottom of the canyon in an air-conditioned, off-road vehicle. This leaves just enough time for lunch at the river’s edge.

Explore the features of Grand Canyon National Park on this informative day trip from Flagstaff. Drive from the South Rim to the East Rim of the canyon, venture through Grand Canyon Village, and snap pics various lookout points. This popular excursion takes you on a scenic drive via the Navajo Nation and makes a stop at the Cameron Trading Post.

Discover Monument Valley and its iconic features on this daylong excursion from Flagstaff. You'll see why the red rock formations have served as the backdrop for countless movies, including John Wayne films. Get up close on a guided tour, including the Navajo Nation reservation and a  historic trading post. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport are included.

Take a sunset walk along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Watch the vivid colors set the sky ablaze as evening descends over the vast canyon. This private excursion departs from Flagstaff in the afternoon and includes outstanding overlooks, a stop at the Cameron Trading Post, and dinner at Grand Canyon Village.