When visiting the beautiful landscapes around Sedona, Arizona, you have to wonder if there is a way to get closer to the beautiful scenery. While you can enjoy Sedona’s Pink Jeep Tours (another amazing Garland’s Experience package!) and many other views from the ground, the Self Propelled Bicycle Tour through Sedona is another way to become part of the scenery. A Self Propelled Tour is exactly what it sounds like, self-propelled. Hop on a bicycle and get out into nature, become part of the scenery, and get up close and personal with the famous red rock formations. The Garland’s Experience along with Self Propelled Tours offers two different tours for you to choose from, and no matter which you choose (or if you do both), you will feel like you’ve truly experienced the beauty of the Arizona desert.
Bell Rock Bicycle Tour | $115/Person
The Bell Rock tour is the easiest of the two and is perfect for the family of cyclers. Throughout the 2 hour, 14-mile tour you will stop at many photo spots; Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte, and Castle Rock to name a few. There is even a secret Bell Rock photo stop along the way. Included in the price of the tour are your bicycle, a helmet, water, a power bar, and a knowledgeable tour guide. You will need to bring your own sunscreen, cycling clothing, comfortable shoes and gloves, as well as a great sense of adventure. The tour needs to be reserved in advance with your height, how many people in your party, bicycle preference (if you have one) and what time you would like to start the tour. You will meet your guide at the start point, Absolute Bikes on Route 179. Don’t forget to bring a camera because you will want to take plenty of photos.
Village Cross Bicycle Tour | $160/Adult
Every cyclist knows that not every route is good for every rider, as some routes are a bit more challenging. The Village Cross Bicycle Tour is one of those challenging routes. This tour lasts 4 hours long (twice the distance of the Bell Rock Tour) and requires a bit more experience from the riders. This tour is not available for children and has a 24-hour cancellation policy. Starting at Absolute Bikes on Route 179, the Village Cross tour lasts 28 miles through the Village of Oak Creek. Around every turn, there will be new challenges, great scenery, and photo opportunities you will not want to miss. Like the Bell Rock Tour, a sense of adventure is required but so is a need for a challenge. Your tour guide will be just as knowledgeable and prepared for the terrain as any other tour and will accommodate your need for speed or lack thereof. The goal is to challenge you, show you great scenes straight from nature, and keep you as comfortable as possible. A bicycle, helmet, water and power bar are included in the price, but you will need to bring your own sunscreen, clothing, camera, and determination.
