Wow! what a worthwhile hike! Adrian was prompt picking me up at my hotel location & we were off to…read moreBell Rock in Sedona, Arizona. He is a safe & informative guide, understanding the needs of the client limitations. Adrian has a great personality that puts you at ease & we shared some laughs. We found 2 great trails up that were 'hidden' from the public. I had hired a tour guide years ago and never got to the trails Yava-Coco Tours took me on. I also appreciated the respect for 'silent' meditative time & the patience for all my photo taking. Adrian also carried all my supplies so I didn't have to worry about anything. Very worth while hike! Thanks Yava-Coco Tours.. you gotta check out their photos & videos on Facebook! I'll be back! woo hoo! Thanks a bunch

It is not often than a person whose entire life has been spent indoors, can experience the beauty…read moreand excitement the "great outdoors" can provide. This was my first hiking activity and I was fortunate to have a superior guide, in Bear. He was able to manage a group of mixed abilities and ever make me feel as if I was holding others back. His articulation of safety maneuvers was only eclipsed by his knowledge of the terrain. Although all of this was new for me, I have confidence I can do more. Sedona is fortunate to have his soul lead people through the land to experience the energy.

Today's adventure took us to the Crane Petroglyph Heritage Site, where we discovered that people…read morehave apparently been leaving messages on rocks long before Facebook, Instagram, or questionable TikTok dance trends. These ancient artists carved their stories into stone, and unlike my photos, their work has survived for centuries without needing cloud storage or a software update. The hike was short, the views were spectacular, and the petroglyphs were fascinating. Standing there looking at markings created hundreds of years ago really makes you wonder what they meant... a hunting story? A map? Ancient Yelp reviews? "Water nearby. Scenery: . Would carve again."

The Crane petroglyph site is an amazing location in central Arizona, a little bit off the beaten…read morepath, but well worth it! Approximately 3 miles from the highway, the roads are very passable, if not the monsoon season - .4 mile trail from parking lot to the site, a visit is well worth it! Make sure you stop by the visitor center to sign in and say Hi, they have wonderful air-conditioning on a hot day...

If you're able to shell out and are interested in discussing philosophy outdoors as part of…read moreexploring modern life, I highly recommend this experience. I was traveling to Sedona on a last minute trip and was able to secure a very short notice hiking reservation with Andrea. The communication was seamless and I appreciated being able to get in touch via text and the opportunity to be able to secure the experience. At first I didn't realize a private 2.5-hour hiking session cost $220, and requested to cancel it after booking it. I thought about it more and decided to proceed. I felt that this sort of experience is one which would be meaningful to me. If you have burning philosophical questions and want a captive audience with whom to discuss or you're struggling with life conundrums, this is for you. You will get an absolutely knowledgeable, personable, educated and friendly individual with whom to have a chat outdoors in the beautiful AZ landscapes. You'll have an opportunity to talk about the big questions in life like the meaning of life, defining a meaningful existence, death, happiness, and any other large, philosophical and big picture questions. This is not intended to be a therapy session. I think anytime you're paying for someone to talk with it immediately destroys any kind of genuine friendship because it means that the community is only accessible to those who can overcome the barrier to entry. Don't get confused - you are exchanging money to discuss philosophy while outdoors in a public setting. It's a business that's intended to feel like a very personal discussion. I thoroughly enjoyed the unique experience, but I cannot quite seem to shake how pricey it was. I feel this should be offered at a much more reasonable cost given there is very little overhead for the location. Philosophy and nature is for everyone, and I couldn't imagine participating in this on a regular basis due to how cost prohibitive it is. On one hand it's a very interesting and differentiated experience. On the other, nature is free and there's other hiking tour companies or other ways to spend on a toured experience for a fraction of the cost for same duration or longer, but not specifically spent discussing philosophy. Thanks for a great discussion!

One of the most beautiful experiences. Being able to take a break from the world and contemplate…read morewhat it means to be human in a natural setting was amazing. You won't regret it.

We went on a Sunday ride with Saara , Daisy the dog, and three of her wonderful horses. Saara only…read morebrings out your group--no mixing of strangers--so she can customize the ride to exactly what you need. She also has a variety of horses to accommodate for any level of experience. I booked a ride with my mother in law, who had no riding experience. Saara was very attentive with her to ensure she had the proper riding form and felt safe in the saddle. By the end, she was a completely different rider with Saara's help. I grew up riding, so Saara let me take the lead for much of the trail and we went at the pace we dictated. She was taking photos of us throughout and send them promptly at the end of the ride. The trails she selects have magnificent views, and you truly get to ride--not like sitting in a horse caravan with a line of riders at the big riding places. Her horses are clearly happy and well cared for, and they are alert and fun to ride. Again, nothing like the big places with worn down, overworked horses that hate what they're doing day in and day out. This is by far the best riding experience you can pick in Sedona for groups of four or less.

5 stars is not enough to describe the incredible experience we had with Saara and her horses. It…read morewas my 12 year old daughter's first ride, and had been years since I had ridden. Having been on rote trail rides that left me feeling underwhelmed and sad for the horses, I was apprehensive. Saara put all of my anxieties at ease. She was so patient with my daughter, and did everything to ensure her first ride was was a spectacular mix of excitement & adventure, paired with calm nurturing that made her feel secure and comfortable. My daughter rode Easy, and he behaved perfectly. I rode Doodlebug and she was such a sweetheart. The trail was absolutely gorgeous with majestic views, red rocks, dips and inclines. It was just the right amount of challenge - keeping riders and horses engaged in the experience. Saara was so easy to talk to, and it felt like riding with a old friend even though we had only just met. Not only was she a fabulous guide and teacher, she also took terrific photos that we will cherish forever. I will ride with Saara again, and I hope that anyone looking for a truly unique and special Sedona experience will give her a call. An afternoon with Saara and her horses is worth every penny and then some. In fact, I'd say the afternoon was priceless.

7 mile round trip. Little horse to chicken coop, broken arrow to high on a hog, pass chapel back to…read morelittle horse. Great easy hike, 800 elevation and beautiful scenery w/out too many people.

Gorgeous trail! Has views right away. Leads to the Holy Cross Cathedral. Great views wherever you…read morelook. Also, our National Parks Pass, American the Beautiful works for parking here.

I definitely give this trail system, first time I mountain biked it - my *4F Fast Flow Furious Fun…read more(FFFF)!. Curvaceous narrow single track spinning and cruising across the terrain, dropping into and popping out of washes - my Santa Cruz, Tall Boy 29er suspension pop pop pops getting after it. The climb up Blowout canyon switch backs, a narrow trail on a steep ledge at times, requires concentration so you don't slip down hundreds of feet into valley. Pedaling up through Juniper trees with stellar views all around. Plus about a mile of rolling rock gardens - fun but technical. Then, descending *4F FFFF Fast Flow Furious Fun! What all mountain bikes love.

Blowout Wash Trailhead is relatively new and has a series of moderate-level, looping trails below…read moreMingus Mountain with great views of the Verde Valley, the red rock rim of Sedona and the San Francisco peaks. The trail system is well marked and well kept up. We took the Blowout Canyon trail 551 to Bullseye 557 in a clockwise direction. I recommend this direction for the best view of the red rocks and valley to the north while you are hiking. There is interesting geology with red and gray tuff rock in several places and a red rimmed wall along part of the wash canyon. We saw only a couple of other hikers and two sets of mountain bikers on a Thursday in January so this is a great place to get away from crowds and enjoy the views. There was some mud on about 1/4 of the trail which would make for messy mountain biking, and a few places of the trail are narrow with a pretty good drop off into the creek canyon, so this is best for experienced mountain bikers. It is a fairly easy trail for hikers with only moderate climbs. Our hike was about 6.5 miles, but there are many options for longer or shorter walks. There is no shade so this is best enjoyed in the spring, fall or winter. To get here take Mingus Ave south of highway 89A, head about 1.5 miles south of the airport where Mingus Ave turns into FR 493. There are a few bumps and rocks on the Forrest Service road but it is easily passable in any car. The parking lot for the trailhead is on the west side and is quite large.

Our beautiful state has so much to offer. One of the best things you could do here learning the…read morehistory. The height of this dwarfed the eEmpire State building. I WOULD RECOMMEND

I highly recommend this very quick and free stop…read more It's a pane of glass that covers a mine shaft. 1,900 feet to be exact. You can stand on it and think about how long it would take you to hit the ground if you fell. I am terrible at math but there's some sort of formula there. There is some information regarding the mining history of this site as well as an infographic that compares the length of the mine shaft to famously tall buildings. Easy parking. Don't miss this weird opportunity to stand over an insanely long hole in the ground.

We went through the Chuckwagon Trail to get to the devils bridge. Less than 5 miles and not…read moredifficult except for a few sections with a climb. Please come and create your own adventure.

The Chuckwagon Trail was the perfect hike for the Sedona Trail Challenge…read more This was my inaugural hike here and it was challenging. The trail is narrow in some spots and it is shared with bicyclists--luckily some thoughtful riders had bells that could be heard from a distance to warn you in advance to allow them space to pass. The rocky up and down hike is dotted with trees, cactus, lichen, grasshoppers, lizards, and birds. There are some shady areas to rest and catch your breath or to admire the beautiful landscape, wildlife and views. I encountered some areas with bugs and using bug spray can help avoid bites. The parking lot is small with a few spots available.