A Christmas getaway is the perfect way to connect with family as you mark one of the most beloved days on the calendar. Tucked away in the beautiful expanse of the Arizona outback, Sedona is a vacation favorite, drawing massive crowds each year. Its host of riveting outdoor thrills makes it the ideal destination for a memorable Sedona Christmas with the gang. Here’s what makes this Arizona gem the ultimate Christmas destination.
Your choice of accommodation considerably dictates the quality of your Christmas getaway experience. For Sedona’s best vacation rentals, turn to I Love Sedona and explore our expansive list of high-end properties.
We offer numerous options, including luxury homes, cabins on the creek, rentals with a pool, properties by golf courses, and pet-friendly rentals, perfect for vacationing with your furry friends. Our holiday homes feature ample amenities, creating the ultimate home-like experience for you and yours. All our rentals lie within the heart of Sedona, offering easy access to the city’s attractions.
Picture soaring above the Sedona landscape at nearly 30 miles per hour as you take in the beauty of the surroundings. Ziplining delivers unparalleled aerial thrills, allowing you to zoom across the Arizona outback at incredible speeds.
Ziplining Sedona is a household name in the ziplining space, offering five zips and a suspension bridge for the ultimate adrenaline-pumping experience. The zips hang 75 feet in the air, giving a unique vantage point to the local wildlife and gorgeous terrain.
Sedona’s expansive countryside features some of the nation’s most attractive natural features. One of the best ways to tour Sedona’s stunning landscape is on a Jeep® tour. Pink Adventure Tours has been a Sedona favorite, offering unforgettable extreme off-road excursions in the breathtaking backcountry.
Choose from 16 thrilling options, including the Broken Arrow Tour, Scenic Rim, Ancient Ruin, and Coyote Canyons. Pink Jeep® Tours offers car seats for kids aged two to four, making the tours ideal for wholesome family fun.
If you prefer a self-drive across the majestic Grand Canyon, take a self-guided tour and enjoy the gorgeous gorges at your own pace. The four-hour RZR ATV tour is one of the most beloved, offering an enthralling journey through the rugged terrain.
The excursion includes an off-road rental with a map and GPS to help you navigate the trails as you discover picturesque vistas, canyon crawls, and Native American ruins. RZR offers several lease vehicles, including the single-seater RS1 to six-seaters, ideal for larger groups.
Take your Sedona adventure to the skies with a riveting helicopter ride. Guidance Air is one of Sedona’s most trusted helicopter tour agencies, with over seven years of experience in the business. They offer eight exciting tour options, including a 12 to 15-minute Skyline tour, a 20 to 25-minute Anasazi trip, and an extended 50 to 55-minute Dreamcatcher tour.
The chopper rides take you past Sedona’s beautiful cliff dwellings and red rock spires, offering never-before-seen views of the vast terrain.
A Christmas vacation wouldn’t be complete without sampling the local culinary delights. Sedona hosts numerous delightful restaurants serving an expansive variety of menus for the ultimate taste bud treat. Golden Goose American Grill is a local favorite serving sumptuous three-course meals. Take a savory trip to Italy at Hideaway House and relish fresh Italian dishes, including pasta and specialty pizzas. Oak Creek Brewery & Grill, Red Rock Cafe, and Cowboy Club Grille & Spirits are a few standout eateries worth checking out.
The Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel dates back to 1901 when it began ferrying passengers on a fabled trip to the Grand Canyon. Today, the restored locomotive offers exciting rides in six classes, including Coach Class, Pullman Class, First Class, Observation Dome, Luxury Parlor, and Luxury Dome.
Enjoy the two-hour, fifteen-minute rides from Williams to Canyons and back as you relish the breathtaking Arizona landscape. Expect to hear the tunes of musicians playing old Western songs as service attendants share fascinating facts about the canyon.
Sedona’s striking backcountry delivers one of the most visually stunning getaway experiences anywhere in the country, making it an excellent Christmas getaway location. Whether you want to explore on land or in the air, Sedona has something to suit your tastes. Before your calendar hits December 25th, book the perfect lodging for an stress-free Sedona escape.
At I Love Sedona, we have an impressive variety of holiday rentals, including one-bed homes to five-bed properties, suitable for different-sized groups. Our rentals feature top-notch luxury amenities, ensuring you and yours enjoy a seamless Christmas getaway. Contact us today to book your preferred Sedona vacation rental and relish a Christmas in the beautiful Arizona countryside Book your stay today!
