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Sedona, United States · 5 days itinerary

Grand Canyon & Sedona

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The itinerary begins in Sedona with three days of hikes and viewpoints in the red rocks. Day 1 covers Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte, Day 2 includes Cathedral Rock and Tlaquepaque, and Day 3 reaches Devil's Bridge and Slide Rock. The trip then moves to the Grand Canyon South Rim for rim trails on Day 4 and a descent into the canyon on Day 5.

5 daysSedonaGrand CanyonHikingSouth RimBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Red rock country

  1. 8:00Village of Oak CreekWalk
  2. 10:00Village of Oak CreekWalk
  3. 13:30SedonaSight
  4. 18:00SedonaSight
Day 2

Cathedral Rock

  1. 7:30SedonaWalk
  2. 11:30Red Rock CrossingSight
  3. 15:30SedonaSight
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Day 3

Devil's Bridge and Oak Creek

  1. 7:00SedonaWalk
  2. 12:00Oak Creek CanyonOak Creek CanyonSight
  3. 14:00Oak Creek CanyonSight
Day 4

The Grand Canyon

  1. 9:00Grand Canyon South RimDay trip
  2. 10:30Grand Canyon South RimSight
  3. 13:00Rim TrailGrand Canyon South RimWalk
  4. 17:30Grand Canyon South RimSight
Day 5

Into the canyon

  1. 6:30Bright Angel TrailGrand Canyon South RimWalk
  2. 14:00Grand Canyon South RimSight
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Sedona questions

Is 5 days enough for Sedona and the Grand Canyon?

Five days covers the main Sedona hikes plus one full day at the South Rim. Schedule the drive between locations on separate days to keep daily time under two hours each way.

Do I need reservations for hikes in Sedona?

No hiking permits are needed, but most Red Rock trailheads, including Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock and Devil's Bridge, need a Red Rock Pass or America the Beautiful pass to park. Buy one at the trailhead kiosk or visitor centre, or use the free Sedona Shuttle to the busiest trailheads.

How do I get from Sedona to Grand Canyon South Rim?

Drive north on 89A then east on Highway 64; the trip takes two hours. Fill the gas tank in Sedona as stations are sparse along the route.

What is the entrance fee for Grand Canyon National Park?

The fee is 35 dollars per private vehicle, valid for seven days. Buy the pass online before arrival to use the express lane at the gate.

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