Taste Sedona: Raw Chocolate Tour Through the Red Rocks

The Experience

Sedona’s red-rock amphitheater unfurls like a bright, baked horizon—towering buttes and fin-like ribs of sandstone stained deep rust by iron oxide. On the Sedona & Raw Chocolate Charade, a three-hour private tour, geology and gastronomy run shoulder to shoulder: you’ll drive past Chapel of the Holy Cross and Oak Creek Canyon, visit vortex and meditation sites such as the Amitabha Stupa and Medicine Wheel, and pause for tastings at local chocolatiers including ChocolaTree Eatery, Lulu’s Chocolate Lounge, and Gone Green. This experience begins in Sedona, Arizona, where dramatic exposures of Permian-age Schnebly Hill Formation create the town’s ochre cliffs and sheer spires. Your guide explains why the rocks are red, points out juniper and pinyon stands clinging to ledges, and keeps an eye out for roadrunners, coyotes, and the occasional raven. Stops are private and vehicle-based, making the tour accessible for travelers who prefer light walking and big views. What elevates this outing is the focus on raw, organic chocolates crafted by small Sedona producers. These bars are made without high heat, preserving flavor compounds and antioxidants; sweeteners such as raw honey or coconut sugar keep glycemic impact lower than mainstream candy. From cacao infused with maca, chaga, or goji, to dairy-free confections that highlight real ingredients, tastings show how terroir and technique shape flavor. You’ll sample three chocolates during the tour, with complimentary digital photos to remember the day. Culturally, Sedona sits on lands used for generations by Indigenous peoples; the tour highlights local Navajo and Hopi artisans selling jewelry and pottery in Oak Creek Canyon. Whether your interest is meditative quiet at a vortex, the sculptural drama of a cliff face, or the subtle spice of a cacao nib, the itinerary is customized to your group’s tastes. Add-ons include boxed lunch or dinner and at‑hotel massage services for a restorative finish. Practical notes: children 15 and under ride free, tastings included for adults, and the tour is private to your booking. Expect minimal hiking, mostly short vantage-point walks and vehicle transfers. Bring sun protection, water, and an appetite for contrast: the earthy, wind‑worn landscape paired with the bright, concentrated sweetness of small-batch chocolate creates a sensory itinerary that’s singular to Sedona. This is a short, scenic way to read the red rocks and taste the town. Because the tour is private, guides tailor stops to lighting and energy: early morning softens the red hues, late afternoon gilds canyon walls. Bring a small cooler for purchases, and budget time afterward to wander Sedona’s Uptown shops or hike a short trail like Bell Rock Pathway. The combination of geology, local food craft, and Indigenous arts makes this tour a concentrated introduction to what makes Sedona distinct and unforgettable sweet memories.

The Experience

Before You Go

Hydrate and Snack

Sun Protection

Respect Sacred Sites

Save Room for Purchases

Local Knowledge

Hidden Gems

Wildlife

Conservation Note

Photographer's Notes

What to Bring

Reusable water bottleEssential

Sun hat and sunglassesEssential

Camera or smartphoneEssential

Small cooler or insulated bag

Common Questions

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Are children allowed and is there a charge?

Can I accommodate dietary restrictions?

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Can I buy chocolate to take home?

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