Native American Ruins: Explore Ancient Petroglyphs

Explore ancient Native American ruins on a moderate 2.5-hour hiking tour in Sedona. Discover pit houses and petroglyphs with Safari Jeep Tours.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Arizona Safari Jeep Tours - Archaeology tour

What's Included
  • Walking sticks provided
  • Bottled water
  • Dogs over 25lbs charged at child’s rate with advance notification
  • Local taxes included
  • Professional guide/driver
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities are NOT included in pricing.
  • Parties of 6 or more we charge a 18% automatic gratuity upon check-in
Additional Information

Uncover Sedona’s secret past on the Archaeology Tour, where participants can explore ancient Native American ruins, such as pit houses, dwellings, and petroglyphs. This tour provides exclusive access to private land that is inaccessible to other tours. A moderate hike is involved, making it suitable for children aged 5 and above, with the right…

Location
335 Jordan Rd
Jordan Road
Uptown Sedona area on Jordan Rd
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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D1858tmjessiem
Nov 11, 2025
Best of both worlds - CK our tour guide was great and very knowledgeable. The customer service was great. CK helped me get into the jeep. The jeep ride was amazing! CK had chilled water and walking sticks ready for us. The hike was moderate. It was the best of both worlds for my husband and I because I love to go on hikes while he likes history. It was amazing see not only to learn about the cactus but also seeing the pictographs on the rocks.
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Petermz2481mf
Oct 7, 2025
Walking Archeological Tour - I can not imagine a better experience. My wife and I are both in our 80's. Our guide, CK, was very knowledgeable educating and delighting us with local ancient history. The trail itself was a challenge. CK was very patient and help us negotiate it. Finally we were delighted with signs of ancient tribes including their "kitchen" and petroglyphs.
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938lynetten
Oct 4, 2025
Great experience - I had a great time on my adventure. The check in process was smooth. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and very considerate of our needs. I really enjoyed my adventure.
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Pmm428
Aug 12, 2025
Archaeology Tour - Lea was very knowledgeable. She knows so much about the Sedona area. We have been going to Sedona for years. Never new there was volcanos. Also how all the red rocks where formed. Wish there was more archaelogy to see. The hike was wonderful. Walking along the river was so peaceful. Lea is a very kind caring person. I would highly recommend Arizona Safari tours. I would also recommend Lea
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Anthony
Jul 21, 2025
Best adventure we’ve been on in a while!! - This was the best day!! Fantastic group of people. Ask for Cowboy Bob. He’s a true Sedona historian and really knows the area. We will be back on tours with Arizona Safari again and again.
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Katie_s
Mar 27, 2025
OMG! You need to go on this tour!!! - What a fabulous tour!!! The guides were SO knowledgeable and kind. We learned a lot about the culture and saw a lot of fantastic petroglyphs. It was fascinating - highly recommended!!!!!!!!
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Anthony_f
Jan 4, 2025
Best Experience ever! - Cowboy Bob - was very knowledgable about the Indian ruins. Showed us alot of fossils and petroglyphics. Very friendly and hospitable. He knew a lot about Sedona past and we had the best hiking experience ever. Thank you Cowboy Bob!
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Aureliouso
Dec 4, 2024
Tour guide knowledge (Joe) of the area and overall excellence during the hike. - We had an amazing time with our tour guide, Joe, on the Archaeology Hiking Tour. Great knowledge of the area, the geology, and the Indian culture and petroglyphs in the village abandoned 600 years ago! My wife and I greatly enjoyed the experience. Highly recommended!!!
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Susanru6898by
Nov 10, 2024
Archeology tour was great - JC was amazing. He was super knowledgeable and experienced. He made the past come to life and pointed out ancient markings on rocks, remains of kitchens, homes and history of the people who lived there 13,000 years ago. The owner of Safari is the only tour company that has access to this area. The limited access allows for preservation. We highly recommend JC. He is passionate in sharing.
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Barbarabt977ul
Oct 6, 2024
greta learning experience - Our guide was fantastic and very knowledgable. We learned a lot, and enjoyed the tour very much. I wa sconcerned about the "hiking" , but if you bring hiking poles you will be fine.
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From $125
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).