Arizona Safari Jeep Tours

Breakfast and lunch at 345 Jordan Road in Sedona. Wildcraft Kitchen opens from 7 in the morning to 3 in the afternoon, Tuesday through Saturday, and is closed Sunday and Monday. The kitchen describes its cooking as organic. A short window like that means the room is busiest mid morning, and the doors shut earlier than a visitor might expect, so do not plan a late lunch here. Call (928) 862-2541 to check the menu on the day, ask about a table for a group, or find out whether anything can be ordered to go before closing.

Mexican cooking at 350 Jordan Road in Sedona, with a menu drawn from markets in Mexico rather than standard border fare. The kitchen has published cookbooks, and gift certificates and merchandise are sold through the site. Reservation and seating policies are posted online, and they matter here, because the dining room is popular and walk in seats are limited. Hours are not listed here, so check before you go. Call (928) 203-0105 or email info@elotecafe.com to ask about a table, about the current menu and about how far ahead reservations open for the date you want.

A coffee house on Cedar Street in Sedona, at number 274, serving coffee and tea. Free wireless internet is available, which makes it a workable stop for anyone who needs to sit with a laptop for an hour. Doors open early, at 6 a.m., and close at 6 p.m. Seating is limited compared with a large cafe, so mornings can be busy. The phone number is (928) 862-2562. Call ahead to check the hours before a long drive, since small cafes adjust their schedule around holidays and slow seasons. Ask about the menu and whether food is served when you call.

Verde Valley Caregivers is a nonprofit at 299 Van Deren Rd offering accessible transportation and help for older neighbors. Its site lists rides, services for seniors, pet assistance, neighbor safety checks and social activities, and it runs on volunteers, with a handbook for passengers and pages for people who want to drive. Annual reports and 990s are posted on the site. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the weekend closed. The group serves Cottonwood, Sedona and Camp Verde. Call (928) 204-1238 to ask about a ride, a donation, or volunteering. No email address is listed.

A small inn at 376 Cedar Street in Sedona, a quiet street close to the middle of town. The innkeepers are Noreen and Malachy. Booking is not handled at a front desk: availability goes through Foothills Property Management, which is who answers when you call (928) 282-9533. Email can be sent to info@rosetreeinn.com. Because it is a small property, rooms are limited and dates fill in busy seasons, so ask early. Confirm the check in arrangements when you book, since a property without a staffed desk usually arranges key pickup or a code ahead of your arrival.

Guided jeep tours leave from 2900 West State Route 89A in Sedona. A Day in the West runs private trips, so your group rides alone rather than with strangers. Tours are open to children, and guides talk about the rock formations and the history of the area along the way. Trips last about 2 hours. Bring a hat, water and a camera, and wear clothes you do not mind getting dusty. Prices and start times change with the season, so check them when you book. Call (928) 282-4320 or write contactus@rasedona.com to ask what is running and to hold a seat.

Earth Wisdom Tours runs guided jeep tours from 293 N State Rt. 89A in Sedona. A guide drives the jeep and talks about the land along the way. The website lists tours to places such as Airport Mesa, Schnebly Hill, and Red Rock Crossing, plus rough road trips. It also has a virtual 360 tour so you can look before you book. To choose a tour, check times, or ask about prices, call (928) 282-4714. Ask how long each tour lasts and how bumpy the ride is, so you can pick the one that fits your group.

Pink Adventure Tours runs guided tours in Sedona. Trips leave from Uptown Sedona, and the office is at 204 N State Rte 89A. The tours use Jeep Wrangler vehicles, and a guide drives and leads each trip. To book a seat or learn about tour choices, call (800) 873-3662. Ask how long each tour lasts, what you will see, and how bumpy the ride will be. It is also smart to ask about age limits for kids, what to wear, and how early to show up before your tour leaves. Tours can fill up in busy months, so book ahead.