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Which Sedona Jeep Tour Is Best for Kids?
The best Sedona jeep tour with kids is a mild, 2-hour ride such as the Red Rock Range Pink Jeep Tour, rated 2/5 for bumpiness, while children under 2 are not allowed on the rougher Broken Arrow trail. This guide covers minimum ages and car seats, the right tour for each age, how bumpy each trail is, what a family pays and how the day runs with small children.
Quick answer Best tour, minimum age and car seats at a glance
Yes, kids can ride from age 2 on most family tours, and Pink Jeep provides car seats for ages 2 to 4 on Broken Arrow. For small children pick a mild 2/5 trail, and save the 5/5 Scenic Rim for older kids who love a rough ride.
Key takeaways
- The mild 2-hour Red Rock Range Pink Jeep Tour is the easiest pick for toddlers.
- Arizona Safari's 2.5-hour Sedona Vortex Jeep Tour stays mostly on pavement.
- The Scenic Rim Pink Jeep Tour is rated 5/5 rugged, a ride for older kids.
- See every route, price and length on our sedona jeep tours list.
What age must children be for a Sedona jeep tour?
Most family jeep tours in Sedona take children from age 2 or 3, and tours that add a hike start at age 5.
Rules change from tour to tour, so check the minimum age before you book. Rough trails and hikes need older children, while mild and paved routes suit the youngest riders.
Minimum ages by tour
Pink Jeep does not allow children under 2 on its Broken Arrow tour, and it provides car seats for ages 2 to 4. A Day in the West sets age 3 as the minimum on its 2-hour Diamondback Gulch tour. Safari Jeep Tours welcomes children aged 5 and up on its Archaeology Jeep and Hiking Tour, which includes a moderate hike.
If you travel with a baby under 2, the rough trails are out. Choose a smooth, paved option such as Safari Jeep Tours' Call of the Canyon, or split the group so one parent rides while the other stays with the baby.
| Tour | Operator | Minimum age | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Arrow | Pink Jeep | 2 | Car seats provided for ages 2 to 4 |
| Diamondback Gulch | A Day in the West | 3 | 2 hours |
| Archaeology Jeep and Hiking Tour | Safari Jeep Tours | 5 | Moderate hike |
Chicken Point, a jeep tour stop with open rock to look around. Photo: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Which Sedona jeep tour fits each age?
Toddlers do best on a mild 2/5 or mostly paved tour, school-age kids on a 2 to 3-hour trail ride, and teens on the rugged 5/5 Scenic Rim.
Age is the first filter, bumpiness the second, length the third. The table matches each age band to one of our tours.
Our tours by child age
Prices are per person, as listed on each tour. Pink Jeep rates its trails from 2/5 (mild) to 5/5 (rugged), and Safari Jeep Tours uses Mild, Moderate and Wild. A small child feels every bump, so the rating matters more than the scenery photos.
| Child age | Tour | Ride | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 | Red Rock Range Pink Jeep Tour | Mild, 2/5 | 2 hours | $116 |
| 2 to 4 | Sedona Vortex Jeep Tour | Mostly pavement | 2.5 hours | $150.41 |
| 5 to 9 | Red Rock Backcountry Jeep Tour | Off-road | 2 hours | $107.33 |
| 8 and up | Outlaw Trail Off-Road Jeep Tour | Off-road | 3 hours | $134.81 |
| Teens | Scenic Rim Pink Jeep Tour | Rugged, 5/5 | 2.5 hours | $138 |
Which Sedona jeep tour is least bumpy for kids?
The smoothest ride is a paved route such as Call of the Canyon, and among our tours the Red Rock Range Pink Jeep Tour at 2/5 is the mildest.
Bumpiness is the main reason a toddler or a child who gets carsick has a bad time in a jeep.
Bumpiness ratings side by side
Pink Jeep rates its own trails on a 5-point scale. Red Rock Range and the Honanki Cliff Dwelling Tour are 2/5, mild. Broken Arrow is 3/5. Scenic Rim tours are the full 5/5, which is a lot for a small child.
Safari Jeep Tours runs Call of the Canyon, a smooth, pavement-only tour along Route 89A past Slide Rock State Park. Its Vortex Experience, 2.5 hours, is mostly on pavement too. On our list, that is the Sedona Vortex Jeep Tour.
| Tour | Operator | Bumpiness |
|---|---|---|
| Call of the Canyon | Safari Jeep Tours | Pavement only |
| Vortex Experience | Safari Jeep Tours | Mostly pavement |
| Red Rock Range Pink Jeep Tour | Pink Jeep | 2/5, mild |
| Honanki Cliff Dwelling Tour | Pink Jeep | 2/5, mild |
| Broken Arrow | Pink Jeep | 3/5 |
| Scenic Rim Pink Jeep Tour | Pink Jeep | 5/5, rugged |
Is Broken Arrow too bumpy for a toddler?
Not for a child of 2 or older in a car seat, since Broken Arrow is a moderate 3/5, but children under 2 are not allowed on it.
Broken Arrow is the trail most families ask about, so it is worth knowing where it sits on the scale.
Broken Arrow with a 2 to 4-year-old
Broken Arrow is rated 3/5 for bumpiness, the middle of Pink Jeep's scale. Pink Jeep provides car seats for children aged 2 to 4, and one family rode it with a 2-year-old and a 7-year-old. The tour stops at Submarine Rock and Chicken Point, and both stops are safe for kids to explore, which breaks up the 2 hours.
If your toddler gets carsick or hates bumps, choose the mild 2/5 Red Rock Range Pink Jeep Tour instead.
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Red Rock Range Pink Jeep Tour
Pink Jeep on mild dirt roads, rated 2 of 5, for anyone who wants red rock views without the jolts.
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Sedona Vortex Jeep Tour
The most-reviewed shared jeep tour in Sedona visits vortex sites on paved roads with short walks, not a 4x4 trail.
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Red Rock Backcountry Jeep Tour
A 2-hour western-canyon ride that the operator calls not too bumpy, the middle ground between scenic and rugged.
Check AvailabilityWhich Pink Jeep tour is best for a 7 and 9 year old?
Broken Arrow is the tour parents recommend for kids aged 7 and 9, with Ancient Ruin as the calmer second choice.
School-age kids want action, and this is the age band with the most choice.
Broken Arrow or Ancient Ruin
Parents on the Tripadvisor forum pick Broken Arrow for kids aged 7 and 9 because it is shorter, fun, exciting and educational. Pink Jeep is the only outfitter the U.S. Forest Service permits on that trail, so it has no copy elsewhere.
The same parents also suggest Ancient Ruin. It runs 3 hours, visits the Honanki Heritage Site with its 700-year-old cliff dwellings and includes a walk of just under a mile. It suits children who like ruins and stories more than bumps.
On our list, the 3-hour Outlaw Trail Off-Road Jeep Tour and the 2-hour Red Rock Backcountry Jeep Tour both suit children of this age who want a real off-road ride.
Do jeep tours provide car seats?
Pink Jeep provides car seats for children aged 2 to 4, so you do not need to bring one on its tours.
A car seat keeps a small child in place on a bumpy trail, so ask about it before you book.
Car seats and booking
Pink Jeep provides car seats for ages 2 to 4 and does not take children under 2 on Broken Arrow. Both our Pink Jeep tours, the Red Rock Range Pink Jeep Tour and the Scenic Rim Pink Jeep Tour, run with the same operator. For a tour with another operator, ask for a car seat when you book, or bring your own if the answer is no.
How much does a family Sedona jeep tour cost?
Our tours run from $107.33 to $150.41 per person, so every child seat adds the per-person price unless the operator offers a child rate.
Jeep tours charge per seat, so a family pays for each child who rides.
Per-person prices on our list
The cheapest ride on our list is the 2-hour Red Rock Backcountry Jeep Tour at $107.33 per person. The mild Red Rock Range Pink Jeep Tour costs $116, the Scenic Rim Pink Jeep Tour $138, and the Sedona Vortex Jeep Tour $150.41. Each listing shows one per-person price, so check the booking page for a child rate before you pay.
A Day in the West lowers the per-person price as the group grows, up to six people, which helps a larger family. All six tours on our list have free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead, so a sick child the day before does not cost you the fare.
Which jeep tour is shortest for young kids?
Safari Jeep Tours' Rim Run Express lasts one hour, and the shortest tours on our list run 2 hours.
A short attention span matters as much as a bumpy trail.
One hour or two
Rim Run Express is a one-hour guided jeep tour on Schnebly Hill Road, run by Safari Jeep Tours. It is the shortest option for a child who will not sit still for long.
On our list, the Red Rock Backcountry Jeep Tour and the Red Rock Range Pink Jeep Tour both run 2 hours. The 3-hour Outlaw Trail Off-Road Jeep Tour is the longest, so keep it for older kids.
What is the tour day like with small children?
Arrive 30 minutes early, expect a stop or two where kids can get out, and pick a tour without a hike for the youngest.
A few practical points make the ride easier for small children.
Arrival, stops and walking
One family arrived 30 minutes before the start with kids aged 7 and 2, which leaves time for the toilet and the car seat fitting. On Broken Arrow the jeep stops at Submarine Rock and Chicken Point, and both stops are safe for kids to explore.
Some tours add walking. Ancient Ruin includes a walk of just under a mile, and the Archaeology Jeep and Hiking Tour has a moderate hike for children aged 5 and up. With a toddler, a jeep-only tour such as the Red Rock Range Pink Jeep Tour keeps the day simple.
Which jeep tour works at night with kids?
Red Rock Western Jeep Tours runs a Stargazing Tour, the best night pick in Sedona, so ask the operator its minimum age before you book.
Older kids who love space often ask for a night ride.
Stargazing by jeep
The Red Rock Western Jeep Tours Stargazing Tour is rated the best nighttime jeep tour in Sedona. It runs after dark, past a young child's bedtime, so it suits older kids best. For a daytime ride with the whole family, compare the routes on our sedona jeep tours list.
Sedona Jeep Tour With Kids: FAQ
Can a 1-year-old go on a Sedona jeep tour?
Not on Broken Arrow, where children under 2 are not allowed. A paved route is the better choice, and you can compare all routes on our sedona jeep tours list.
What age must children be for a Sedona jeep tour?
Usually 2 or 3 and up, and 5 and up on tours with a hike. The mild Red Rock Range Pink Jeep Tour suits the youngest riders.
Do jeep tours provide car seats?
Pink Jeep provides car seats for ages 2 to 4, which covers the Red Rock Range Pink Jeep Tour. Ask other operators when you book.
Which Sedona jeep tour is least bumpy for kids?
A paved route such as Call of the Canyon. On our list, the 2/5 Red Rock Range Pink Jeep Tour is the mildest trail.
Is the Scenic Rim tour good for young kids?
It is rated 5/5 rugged, so it is better for older kids and teens. Book the Scenic Rim Pink Jeep Tour when the youngest rider can handle a rough ride.
Can I cancel if my child gets sick?
Yes, every tour on our list has free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead, including the Red Rock Backcountry Jeep Tour.
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