Flagstaff is the largest city in northern Arizona, situated close to the Grand Canyon and infamous Route 66. Because of the proximity to these two popular places, and others, many tour operators offer guided excursions throughout Flagstaff's surrounding areas. There are many tours available when you are in flagstaff. These tours take you in one of several directions, The grand Canyon tours and the Sedona tours. They are all within such a close proximity that they all are a short journey and are included in many day trips. Helicopter tours of the Grand Canyon start in flagstaff and return the tourist after the sightseeing trip.

Bus tours leaving Flagstaff for Sedona will return that same day.The city of Williams is very close to Flagstaff and has the train tour which goes up into the Grand Canyon National Park. During the winter months they host the Polar Express train ride through the canyon.

There are historical tours available that will show you the city of Flagstaff with museums and cultural centers in the area.

There are color brochures and books available that will show you the points of interest in Flagstaff. No matter what you are interested in seeing Flagstaff is a hub for transportation to these points of interest.

The Museum of Northern Arizona Ventures, located in Flagstaff, offers visitors a variety of tours in the places around the city. Some of the excursions involve camping and hiking on the Colorado Plateau and "hotel-based" trips that include transport, food and lodging.Museum of Northern Arizona Ventures: Hotel-Based Trips The "wilderness trips" that they offer provide "educational" experiences in the Southwest's outdoors that are only reachable by hiking, biking or boat.Museum of Northern Arizona Ventures: Wilderness Trips