Top Flagstaff Nature & Wildlife

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 roughly 3/4-mile (1.2 kilometer) 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.

While visiting the Grand Canyon, discover an abundance of wildlife at the Bearizona Wildlife Park. This self-drive-through park features three miles of untamed Arizona wilderness, with black bears, sheep, bisons, wolves, deer, elk, goats and more. Also, Fort Bearizona is a walking exhibit that’s home to baby animals — like bear cubs and wolf pups — plus smaller species of wildlife, a petting zoo and more. In the Birds of Prey show, get face to face with and learn more about hawks, owls, falcons and other raptors. Fun for the entire family.

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.

This combination horseback ride and lunch tour takes place in the Coconino National Forest near Sedona. First, take a guided ride through the Arizona landscape, where you learn about western history from the back of your horse. Then it’s time for a cowboy cookout at the M Diamond Ranch, with views of the Verde Valley while you eat.

Explore the features of Grand Canyon National Park on this informative day trip from Flagstaff. Discover the South Rim at Yavapai Point, venture through Grand Canyon Village, and snap pics at the Lipan Point overlook. This popular excursion takes you on a scenic drive via the Navajo Nation and makes a stop at the Cameron Trading Post. Lunch at Maswik Lodge is included.

Follow a scenic route from Flagstaff to overlooks in Grand Canyon National Park on this guided day trip. Along the way, visit ancient pueblo ruins and view the Painted Desert from Wupatki National Monument, then make a lunch stop at the Cameron Trading Post. Entrance fees 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 10-hour excursion departs around midday from Flagstaff and includes outstanding overlooks, a stop at the Cameron Trading Post, and dinner at the historic Bright Angel Lodge. The photo ops are endless.

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.

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.

Choose from a variety of options to experience the Out of Africa Wildlife Park in different ways. Customize your experience by choosing one of the following: a horseback riding tour for 1 hour or 1.5 hours, a horseback ride plus jeep tour, or add lunch or dinner to the horseback ride and jeep tour. Booking these options allows you to explore Sedona in a flexible way that can be customized to your schedule and budget.

Experience the ONLY jeep tour available at the Out of Africa Wildlife Park, includes exclusive animals, rock climbing among huge desert foliage, sandy washes and memorable hilltop views. You will also experience a 1 Hour Horseback ride with a lunch over looking Out of Africa Wildlife Park.

Don't know how to ride a horse? That's ok, our horses are for all ages and all types of experience. Head out to the stables, meet and greet all of the horses. Once you are on your horse you will get a quick demonstration on how to pull the reins to make your horse go in either direction. Then head out to the trail and begin your adventure. Get your cameras ready, for some of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the Verde Valley. Come and relax on this 1 hour horseback adventure.

See two of the most desired photographic destinations on Earth: Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. Be amazed on your 60-90 minute guided tour through Lower Antelope Canyon with a local Navajo guide. Hike 1.5 miles for one of the best views 1000 ft. above the winding Colorado River at Horseshoe Bend. Enjoy a picnic lunch from Pink Java Café at scenic Glen Canyon Dam. Stop at Cameron Trading Post where they specialize in Native American crafts and souvenirs. Along the way you’ll learn of history, geology, flora and fauna.