Pink Jeep Tour - one of the best tours in Sedona, AZ

When Dustin and I went to Sedona about 6 years ago, we kept seeing these bright pink jeeps driving all over the area. As curious as we were, we never ended up checking them out, until recently. Since we were planning our itinerary for Sedona, multiple people recommended the Pink Jeep Tour to us, specifically the Broken Arrow tour. Who are we to say no to beautiful scenery in the most remote areas around Sedona and crawling over desert rocks in a jeep?

STATS:

Where:

Pink Jeep Plaza – 204 N. Highway 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336

Contact Info:

Phone: (800) 873-3662
Website: https://www.pinkadventuretours.com

Parking:

Parking is available in general public lots of parking spaces located in Uptown Sedona.

Uptown Sedona has several free parking lots available for the public. The closest all-day parking to Pink Jeep Tour Plaza is lot number 2 or 8 on this Map. RV parking is also listed on the map. In addition to public parking lots, you can also park on available side streets. Make sure to pay attention to time limits when you park.

Tours and Cost:

Pink Jeep Adventures offer many tours. We did the Broken Arrow tour, which is the best one in Sedona according to many other people. For up to date pricing, you can go here.

Restrooms:

There are restrooms at the Pink Jeep Plaza, however, there are none on the Broken Arrow tour.

Hours:

Their earliest tour starts at 7 am. They are open year-round, 7 days a week, except for December 25.

Level:

Easy. It is kid-friendly.

Estimated Completion Time:

Time varies depending on the tour. The Broke Arrow tour is about 2 hours. You do need to check in 30 minutes before the tour starts.

Ideal Weather:

Cooler days are better. It can get very warm in Sedona.

Ideal Time:

The Broken Arrow tour can get exceptionally beautiful near sunset. It will be a bit cooler too. Morning is not too bad, either.

Dog-friendly:

Sorry, no pups are allowed on this one.

Restrictions:

Off-road tours not recommended for pregnant women, people with back or neck problems, or anyone with serious injuries.

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ABOUT PINK JEEP ADVENTURES:

Found in 1960, Pink® Jeep Adventure Tours has since become the signature off-road excursions in Sedona, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, and beyond. Besides the exceptional off-roading skills of the guides, they also have an in-depth understanding of the surroundings. All Pink guides are certified by the National Association for Interpretation and also receive extensive driving and safety training.

One of the things we love about Pink Jeep Tour is that they work closely with the Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, and park rangers to maintain, rebuild, and re-vegetate trails. They also volunteer for trail clean up and contributes to preservation efforts.

THE ADVENTURE:

Checking in:

Our Broken Arrow tour started bright and early at 8 am. On this tour, we dragged my sister and brother-in-law with us. Once we parked, we quickly walked toward the Pink Jeep Plaza, 30 minutes earlier. After a quick temperature scan for COVID-19 and check-in, our group went out to the back of the plaza to wait for our tour to start. As we gathered around, one of the operators at Pink Jeep tour came out to greet everyone and gave us a short introduction and instructions about our tours. After he finished, the individual guides for each tour came out to take us over to our appointed vehicle.

Paul came over to introduced himself as our guide. There were 6 people total on our tour, our group of 4 and Tim and Amy from Tennessee. Pink Jeep tour did a great job in the midst of the epidemic. The jeep has a divider to have separate different parties that are on the same tour. They also limited the number of people on each tour for better social distancing. After letting everyone taking their turn getting on the jeep safely, Paul made sure everyone put their seatbelts on. He also asked us to introduce ourselves, that way, everyone can be comfortable with each other. Once everyone was safely and comfortably settled in, Paul started the beast and we were off on our exciting adventure.

Beginning of Our Pink Jeep Tour:

The Broken Arrow tour runs along the beautiful Broken Arrow trail, located at the end of a neighborhood. After a smooth drive on the paved road, we were greeted with a huge boulder blocking the entrance of the dirt road. Of course, it is not a problem for our Pink beast. Paul switched gear and carefully drove the beast over our first obstacle of the day. He said the boulder is there to block out all the sedans. Since this trail is a technical off-road trail, it is not suitable for just any car.

After conquering our first obstacle, we quickly came upon our second one. It is a small hill consist of smooth rock. Since my sister is not an avid adventurer nor had she been off-roading before, I could see a slight terror on her face as she looked at the path we have to drive through. Paul swiftly put her mind at ease with his driving skill as he crawled easily over the smooth boulders.

Scenic Viewpoints:

There are 2 scenic viewpoints on our tour. The first one is the Submarine rock. Like its name, this rock is shaped like a submarine if you look at it from the top down. Paul parked the Pink beast at the bottom of the giant rock and walked us up to the top. It was a short walk, but the view up here is spectacular. It gives you a 360° view of the surrounding area. After helping us taking our group photos and letting us enjoy the views, Paul led us back to the jeep to continue on to our adventure.

The Broken Arrow trail is a beautiful trail. It is surrounded by Sedona’s iconic red cliffs and intense blue sky. According to Paul, the reason Sedona’s sky is so blue because of the bright red dirt that Sedona is so famous for. The red dirt helps enhance the intensity of the color blue. Paul is a super fun and knowledgeable guide. Not only he gave us a lot of insights about Sedona, but he answered all our questions from what gear he used to go down the rock steps, to what vortexes are and to where to go eat.

After submarine rock, we proceeded to our second viewpoint, the Chicken Point. It is a small plateau with a small rock boulder in the middle. This place is called the Chicken Point because back then, all the off-roaders dared each other to drive around that small rock boulder on that tiny plateau. Whoever didn’t do it got called “chicken”. It is not something people do anymore, however, Chicken Point still has the best view.

The Main Event and the Way Back:

We spent sometimes at the Chicken Point to take in the incredible views before starting on our more technical part of the tour. Paul drove us over to a big hill consists of smooth rock slabs. This hill is quite steep that as we drove to the top of it, the Jeep was on a 45° angle. Paul made the process looks easy. He expertly drove us down the same steep hill. After this hill, Paul showed off by taking the Jeep down the rock stairs, one step at a time. It was super fun.

If you’re visiting Sedona, we recommend doing a Pink Jeep tour. If you love off-roading, definitely do the Broken Arrow tour. We had so much with Paul. The tour is enjoyable for everyone from someone that owes a Jeep such as us, to someone that has no experience whatsoever with off-roading like my sister.

If you love hiking, check out Devil’s Bridge Hike and Birthing Cave. These two are right next to each other so you can always make a day out of it! Another awesome hike is Cathedral Rock. This is a must-do!

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RECOMMEND GEAR:

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• Comfortable walking/hiking shoes
There are a few stops along the way on the tours. You will need to be walking around.

• Sunscreen
Sedona has a lot of sun. Bring sunscreen! We use eco-friendly, reef-safe sunscreen, All Good Organic Sunscreen Butter – Zinc Oxide – Coral Reef Safe, and All Good Sport Sunscreen Lotion – Coral Reef Safe (3 oz)(2-Pack) or Stream2Sea SPF 30 Reef Safe Sport Tinted Sunscreen.

• Water
Bring bottled water or anything that you can refill the water with since they have water refilling stations. I love my hydro flask!

• Wear layered clothing, outdoor clothes, and a hat
You should wear comfortable, outdoor clothes since you’ll need to walk around outdoor. In the colder months, we recommend layering your clothes. We love our packable Patagonia Puff Jackets! They are super warm when you need it but super light and easy to pack away when you don’t. You can get Vy’s version here, and Dustin’s version here. If you want some lighter, we love the packable Patagonia Women’s Houdini® Jacket and Patagonia Men’s Houdini® Jacket

• Glasses
People who wear contacts may want to wear sunglasses or switch to eyeglasses.

• Face Masks
Because of Covid-19, you are required to wear masks when check-in at the Pink Jeep Plaza and on the tours.