Private Guided Tours

Southwest Outside Adventures is our recommended guiding company for private adventures in Red Rock Country. Their tours range from 3-hour adventures on the backroads of Sedona to half-day and full-day hiking treks that will take you into remote and pristine areas almost untouched by tourism. Full-day Grand Canyon tours are also available.

Max Koepke and Mike Krajnak lead these adventures, all of which are private and tailored to each individual client. Their tours accommodate the personal and unique interests of our guests. Max is a born-and-raised Sedona local, and Mike has lived in Sedona since 1985. They are considered some of the top guides in the Southwest. Both have led adventure trips for companies such as National Geographic, The Smithsonian, and Off the Beaten Path. Southwest Outside has been featured in Sunset Magazine and National Geographic Traveler.

Southwest Outside takes pride in their intimate knowledge of this beautiful area, as well as their ability to avoid crowds. Their days are focused on showing you a Sedona you cannot find on the internet. With them, you will explore Red Rock Country while learning about this area’s history, culture, geology, and indigenous peoples. 

Whether you’d enjoy relaxing on a back road tour in their large comfortable SUV (enclosed and climate controlled) or prefer an exhilarating hike to a remote wilderness vista, Southwest Outside can make your experience in Red Rock Country a great one. They consistently receive great reviews from all of our guests. In fact, more than one guest has returned to Sedona just to spend additional time with Max and Mike.

3-Hour Tour 

½-Day Tour (4 hours approximately)

Full-Day Tour (7-8 hours, lunch included)

*Inquire with Max about pricing and availability: (928)-225-1347 or at max@southwestoutside.com

You’ll experience the Grand Canyon with a guide that has hiked all of the established trails within the park. You’ll be guided far from the crowds to lesser-known areas of the South Rim. Your trip will be in an enclosed SUV and includes admission to the Grand Canyon as well as a picnic lunch on a secluded overlook right on the rim. You’ll experience sweeping vistas from the South Rim, and your trip will involve as much or as little hiking as you prefer. You will return to Canyon Villa Bed & Breakfast Inn of Sedona via the Painted Desert and the Navajo Nation. 

For more information, including availability and specific pricing, owner Max Koepke welcomes you to contact him personally. You can reach him by phone, at 928-225-1347 or by email at max@southwestoutside.com You may also want to visit the website at Southwest Outside Adventures.