This popular off-road tour departs multiple times a day from the Pink Adventure Tours headquarters in Sedona, Arizona. Lasting 2.5 hours, the Diamondback Gulch tour takes you out of Sedona—via one of their unmistakable pink Jeeps—and into the midst of red-rock country. Along the way you’ll have great views of all the most famous Sedona-area rock formations, as well as Coconino National Forest and more. It won’t be hard to imagine how this rugged terrain must have looked for those settlers to the region over 100 years ago as you ride over remote stretches of still-pristine trail in the midst of remarkable Southwestern wildlife.
Diamondback Gulch Pink Jeep Tour Details
You’ll want to arrive about one half-hour early for your tour in order to check-in. About 15 minutes before your tour begins, you’ll be met by a Pink Adventure Tours greeter who’ll go over your tour’s rules and regulations. Then you’ll be off on your way, riding along in one of Pink Adventure Tours’ iconic pink Jeep Wranglers; these custom-built vehicles can hold up to 9 people, and are specially designed to be able to go off-road as smoothly as possible. As you head out of town you’ll see some of Sedona’s classic red-rock formations, as well as famous local attractions like Boynton Canyon and Mingus Mountain. From there you’ll head into Coconino National Forest, where you’ll ride down some Old West trails like Greasy Spoon Trail and Sidewinder Trail; along these historic and scenic routes you’ll be up close and personal with some of the region’s most beautiful landscapes. The tour will culminate with a trip into Diamondback Gulch—a very steep, deep ravine featuring great views and a rocky ride! The tour lasts 2.5 hours, and costs around $100 for adults, and nearly $90 for kids under 12.
Diamondback Gulch Pink Jeep Tour Major Highlights
Sedona: As you drive out of town, you’ll have great views of Sedona and its immediate surroundings. You’ll want to make sure to look specifically for Mingus Mountain and Boynton Canyon—the setting of John Wayne’s 1947 classic movie, Angel and the Badman.
Coconino National Forest: This protected forest and recreation area is located just outside Sedona and is home to nearly 2 million acres of unforgettable rock formations, pine forests, and native wildlife.
Greasy Spoon Trail: A version of this dusty stretch of trail has existed for over a century, as it once served as the basis for the wagon route between Sedona and nearby Prescott, Arizona. You’ll follow it for a while, taking in the striking setting, before eventually coming to the similarly scenic Sidewinder Trail.
Diamondback Gulch: The real star of this off-road tour, Diamondback Gulch is a rocky ravine that’ll have you on the edge of your seat. Your jeep will climb down into this ancient land formation, then climb out the other side where the Gulch opens up to offer splendid sightlines of the surrounding landscape.
Is Diamondback Gulch the Tour for You?
One of the great things about this particular Pink Adventure Tours excursion is that it usually runs a whopping 9 different times each day. Typically, this tour is available on-the-hour, every hour, between 7:00am and 3:00pm. This makes it a great option for those visitors to the area who want to keep their touring schedules flexible and open. This tour is all about off-road views and off-road experiences, so if you’re looking for more conventional city views of the area, you’ll probably want to look into another tour. Also, as the Diamondback Gulch tour is an off-road excursion, it at times can be quite the jarring, bumpy experience. If that excites you, then this tour is for you! If it concerns you, there are other less bone-rattling, yet still very enjoyable tours available. You can also combine this tour with the Ancient Ruins tour.
