Vaughan's Southwest Custom Tours

Name: Vaughan's Southwest Custom Tours
Address: 16001 North 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85032, US
Telephone: (602) 971-1381
Price range: $$$
Rating: 5

Personalized Arizona adventures with expert guides and luxury comfort.

5(5 reviews)

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Vaughan's Southwest Custom Tours offers unforgettable private and group tours to Arizona's iconic destinations like Sedona and the Grand Canyon. Led by knowledgeable guides like owner Jim, the company provides stress-free, personalized experiences with insider access to hidden gems, perfect photo spots, and local history. Travel in comfort with amenities like reclining seats, phone chargers, and bottled water, ensuring a safe and enjoyable journey tailored to each group's interests.

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16001 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 85032, USA

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16001 North 40th Street

Phoenix, AZ, 85032

(602) 971-1381 www.southwesttours.com/

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Services

Private Grand Canyon Tours

Full-day customized tours from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon with expert guides, photo stops, and flexible itineraries.

Sedona Adventure Tours

Guided tours to Sedona's red rocks, vortex sites, and scenic overlooks, including local history and hidden trails.

Group and Family Tours

Comfortable van tours for groups up to 10, with amenities like reclining seats, phone chargers, and bottled water.

Custom Itinerary Planning

Tailored tour routes to maximize sights and avoid crowds, with stops for shopping, lunch, and rest breaks.

Photo and Scenic Guidance

Expert assistance with photography at prime locations, including group shots and landscape backdrops.

5.00 · 5 reviews

Overall rating

Thomas Russo

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· 9 months ago

We had an absolutely incredible experience with Southwest Tours, and I can’t recommend them enough. Jim, the owner, took us to Sedona and the Grand Canyon and truly treated us like family from start to finish. Jim knows everything — all the must-see spots, the perfect photo locations, and the hidden gems you’d never find on your own. He handled all the planning, timing, and driving, which made the entire trip stress-free and allowed us to just enjoy the experience. He went above and beyond, took amazing photos for us, shared local knowledge throughout the day, and made sure everyone was comfortable and having a great time. It never felt like a typical tour — it felt like being shown around by a friend who knows the area inside and out. If you’re visiting Arizona and want to experience Sedona or the Grand Canyon the right way, do yourself a favor and book with Southwest Tours. Professional, personal, and unforgettable.

Mark

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· 2 years ago

Jim gave us a great tour of Sedona and the Grand Canyon. Everyone in the group loved it. He had that tour planned perfectly avoiding all the bad weather and was very informative on everything we saw and seemingly everything we passed on the tour.

Michelle Jones

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· 3 years ago

If you’re looking to visit the Grand Canyon during a trip to Phoenix, or even if you live in the Phoenix area and want to learn more about your state and see the Grand Canyon, I highly recommend booking a tour with Vaughan’s Southwest! We had Mike as our driver guide, and had to go on a day that the weather wasn’t ideal for a trip up north, but we were fortunate and were able to get some good views of the Canyon, Sedona, and even Marble Canyon on the Navajo Reservation. He has obviously spent a lot of time learning about the state of Arizona, its history, ecosystems (plant and animals), and shared a lot of trivia-type information as well. I booked a tour for a group of 10, so we wouldn’t have to drive multiple vehicles, most of the group thought paying for a tour was unnecessary but everyone commented on how smart and forward-thinking it was of me to do this even though they didn’t agree at the outset. My dad lives in the Phoenix area, and thought we could save our money and drive ourselves - he booked another trip with this company for the following week when more family would be coming to town to visit. The weather was getting pretty rough on our way back to Phoenix, freezing rain type “rough” but Mike forged ahead and drove like a professional. We learned that the drivers at this company are sent to a professional driving course, and that the owner (Jim) uses only the best tires on the vehicles and makes sure the vehicles are serviced regularly. On our next trip to Phoenix, I’m thinking of booking another trip with this company to see some other must see locations in Arizona! *a tip: if the weather is calling for rain or snow, do yourself a favor and find a rain coat or poncho so you don’t have to try to hold onto an umbrella (Vaughan’s will have umbrellas on hand for your use, but it’s hard to pose or take photos while holding an umbrella)

Kristian De La Cruz

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· 4 years ago

We just booked a private tour with Vaughans Southwest tours and Jim was absolutely amazing. Jim treated us like family, that we ended up calling him uncle Jim by the end of the trip. He was so great and knowledgeable during our trip. He often pointed out things and explained interesting facts about them. He answered all questions that we also had. Jim made the tour so enjoyable with his stories and his jokes. He took us to the best Grand Canyon look outs and gave us enough time to take photos. He also took us to a lot of small touristic towns, and gave us time to do some gift shopping. We can't stop talking about our experience and the fun we had with Jim. Thank you Uncle Jim, would definitely book again when we come back to Scottsdale.

Erin Devine

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· 5 years ago

Jim at Vaughan's Southwest Tours truly went above and beyond for my trip. We took a private tour of 6 of us for my bachelorette party and it was absolutely perfect! We got to see Sedona and many different parts of the Grand Canyon. Jim helped us get all of the great photos with excellent backdrops. He was very accommodating, he made sure to provide several rest stops throughout the 3 hour drive, and we had time to get lunch as well. He also had hand sanitizers available after every stop, so we felt very safe during COVID travel. Jim helped us plan the best route so that we could see so much in such a little bit of time. It was a long ride and day, but the van was super comfortable - reclining seats, cup holders, phone chargers, and a cooler full of bottled water! We were staying in Scottsdale, but was able to get a truly unmatched experience that did not feel rushed in the Grand Canyon!!! I recommend Southwest Tours to anyone interested in visiting Arizona.

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