Pink Jeep Tour in Sedona With Kids. It’s no secret that Sedona is a stunner! Driving down Highway 89A and staring into those majestic red rocks is enough to calm every nerve in your body. Of course, that’s one way to see Sedona, but there’s a whole other way. It’s off the beaten path and can get pretty bumpy, but the views are transformative, and the experience is unforgettable.
It’s a Pink Jeep Tour!
About Pink Jeep Tours
Pink Jeep Tours take you deep into the red rocks of Sedona where you can gawk at some of the most famous formations. Your knowledgeable driver is well-equipped to give you the history of the land, the science behind the rock formations and all the pro tips for getting the best photos.
Planning Your Pink Jeep Tour
There are many tour options that differ in price, tour duration and level of ruggedness. I was traveling with my husband, two sons (ages 7 and 2) and my parents, so we had a wide range of ages in our party. But it was our 2-year-old that worried me. I wasn’t sure if he’d be comfortable in the jeep, and I wasn’t sure how bumpy was too bumpy for a toddler. After lots of consideration, we booked the two-hour Broken Arrow Tour which was rated a three out of five on bumpiness.
Embarking on the Journey
On the day of the tour, we arrived 30 minutes before our tour start. When it was time to board, our driver met us and escorted us to our pink jeep.
Now this is the part I was dreading – getting our toddler into the jeep. He screamed for a good five minutes as he tried to wriggle from the car seat (which Pink Jeep provided). His cries even made my 7-year-old anxious as he started to wonder just how scary this ride would be. But as soon as our driver started up the jeep, and the vehicle began moving, everyone started to calm down – myself included!
From there, it was smooth-sailing. Well, smooth in terms of the kids being content, but as promised, it was a literal bumpy ride! We drove almost completely vertical to climb up and down the rocks. Lots of holding on and swaying back and forth.
Seeing the Sights
Our driver led us to two stops.
The first was Submarine Rock where we had incredible 360-views of the towering red rocks. It was a great place to stretch our legs, and the area was wide enough for both our kids to explore without feeling like they could slip and fall.
The second stop was Chicken Point. It’s called this in reference to the folks back in the day who were too “chicken” to race around the narrow circular path surrounding the point. The views here were awe-inspiring. We loved staring at the magnificent rust-red spires reaching to the sky, and my 7-year-old enjoyed climbing the rock that signified the “point” at Chicken Point.
Back Safe and Sound
Once we were back at the Pink Jeep check-in location, our driver told us how well our toddler did and that for many tykes his age, once they hit the road and realize they’re pretty much in a regular car seat, they tend to do just fine. That made my mama heart happy. That, on top of seeing both kids have a blast with the big bumps and their anticipation of what was around the next corner. Although Pink Jeep tours are far from cheap, I consider the experience to be worth every penny for these memories.
Basic Details
• Cost: $142 for adults and $129 for children
• No children under age 2 allowed
• Car seats provided for children ages 2 to 4
• Buy tickets online at pinkadventuretours.com
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