A Landscape Designed for Adventure

From horseback riding Sedona style through sunlit valleys to soaring above red rock monoliths by helicopter, Ambiente curates immersive ways to experience Sedona’s 300,000-year-old landscape from every angle.
Signature adventures like the exclusive Soldiers Pass Jeep Tour and the ground-and-sky Adventure Seeker pairing deliver rare access, iconic landmarks, and adrenaline-fueled moments, balanced by restorative luxury back at your private Atrium.
Whether biking the Adobe Jack Trail, floating at sunrise in a hot air balloon, or savoring wine after a scenic trail ride, Ambiente makes it effortless to pair Sedona’s wild beauty with spa rituals, stargazing, and refined dining.

Sedona is an adventurer’s natural playground, 300,000 years in the making. The rugged landscape was carved by ancient seas, tectonic upheaval, and relentless erosion into a geologic marvel of deep canyons, towering monoliths, and high mesas. How many ways can you experience it?

As a guest at Ambiente, you can gaze at the terrain from your guest atrium. But Ambiente doesn’t just frame your stay with a picture-perfect view; adventure is built into the design. The property team has curated a collection of experiences that reflect Sedona’s adventurous side: thrilling Jeep excursions over slick rock, helicopter flights soaring above the canyons, and horseback riding Sedona style for a romantic connection with the land. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone escape or simply seeking the most unforgettable fun things to do in Arizona for adults, the following adventures are the best ways to experience Sedona, beginning and ending in the cocoon of luxury at Ambiente.

The Signature Off-Road Experience: Ambiente Soldiers Pass Jeep Tour

If there’s one adventure that captures Sedona’s wild beauty, it’s the Ambiente Soldiers Pass, an exclusive 2.5-hour journey. It’s one of the most memorable Jeep tours in Sedona. This rugged ride in specially-equipped Jeeps with tires that grip the red rock terrain enable almost vertical climbs and steep dips across the boulders. Driver/guides from Sedona Jeep Tours take you deep into red rock country for an up close look at geological sites like Seven Sacred Pools and the dramatic Devil’s Kitchen sinkhole.

Most vehicles can’t access this area, so you’re likely to be amongst the few here. Soldiers Pass, named after a route used during the Apache Wars, is known for its serenity and relative scarcity of other vehicles due to the difficult terrain and limited number of passes issued for offroading. During the tour, Ambiente guests enjoy a light picnic in a secluded setting, with a front-row view of an otherworldly landscape.

Back at Ambiente, trade the trail dust for a deep soak in the two-person Hinoki tub, a restorative moment that feels like the perfect counterbalance to the morning’s adrenaline.

The Ultimate Adventure: Ambiente Adventure Seeker

Want to experience Sedona’s landscape from the ground and the sky in one perfect day? The Ambiente Adventure Seeker is a signature pairing that combines an off-road Jeep journey along the Soldiers Pass trail with a soaring helicopter flight with Apex Tours. This exclusive activity is designed to showcase Sedona’s most iconic formations and the sweeping canyon terrain.

First you’re rolling over iron-rich sandstone, bouncing along the rugged backcountry routes and slickrock contours in a Jeep. Next, a smooth vertical takeoff in a helicopter has you swiftly flying through valleys and over dramatic rock formations, checking off iconic landmarks like Cathedral Rock and Bell Rock.

If you’re putting together a shortlist of the most unforgettable fun activities in Arizona for adults, this is the kind of adventure you’ll be talking about long after you’ve returned home.

Horseback Riding Sedona Style: Saddle & Sip

For a slower-paced adventure, Ambiente’s Saddle & Sip experience blends the romance of the trail with the flavors of the Verde Valley. It’s an elevated way to enjoy horseback riding Sedona style, where the landscape unfolds at a pace that lets you notice everything: the changing light across the fertile valley, the scent of sun-warmed desert plants, the soothing rhythm of horse and rider. The day begins with a 90-minute scenic horseback ride, offering a grounded perspective of the landscape that’s completely different from Jeep trails or aerial views.

The trail ride shifts to the table for a delicious brunch, followed by wine tasting at local vineyards. This sensory adventure moves at a luxuriously gentle pace, with plenty of moments to savor a view or a local pour. Return to Ambinete with a little dust on your boots and taste more of the Verde Valley’s homegrown wine and food over an intimate dinner at Restaurant Forty1.

For the Fast-and-Fearless: Mountain Biking on the Trail Next Door

If your idea of fun is high-speed and hands-on, Sedona’s terrain delivers some of the best mountain biking in the West with more than 250 trails and a winning combination of grippy red rock, technical terrain, and stunning scenery. There are trails for every skill level, from beginner to expert, and varying terrain from packed dirt to rock-strewn trails, and slickrock with elevation changes. Adjacent to the hotel is the Adobe Jack Trail, a moderate trail favored for its fast, flowy sections with just enough rocky crossings to keep things interesting.

With Ambiente as your basecamp, you can build an itinerary that progresses from biking in the morning on Adobe Jack to relaxing at the resort’s luxury spa in the afternoon. Book the Adventurist Ritual, a rejuvenating reflexology for the legs and feet with a hydrating hand treatment.

Rise with the Sun: Hot Air Ballooning Over Red Rock Country

Sedona’s landscape is tailor-made for hot air ballooning. At sunrise, when the air is calm and the red rocks begin to glow, your balloon lifts off as you watch the terrain expand in slow motion beneath you: canyons and mesas unfurling, monoliths catching first light, and long shadows stretching across the desert floor. The sensation is like floating on air, and the views are grand.

While a helicopter adventure is a fast, thrilling and noisy adventure, hot air balloons are peaceful and incredibly quiet (except for the occasional sound of the burner). You feel as if you were standing on a cloud drifting over the landscape. Ask the concierge to arrange a flight for you. After the early morning start, enjoy a leisurely breakfast, float in the pool, or book a spa appointment

Unforgettable moments await at Ambiente, where it’s effortless to balance thrills with relaxation. Chase adrenaline with Sedona’s most active adventures, then slow the pace with contemplative experiences like Beyond the Canvas, a privately guided painting session on your Atrium’s rooftop deck. As night falls, Private Rooftop Stargazing brings the landscape into a new dimension, led by a professional astronomer with specially selected telescopes.

Add a few indulgent treats delivered from in-room dining, raise a glass beneath the stars, and let tomorrow’s possibilities take shape. When you’re ready to make Sedona your playground, book your adventure getaway at Ambiente and experience the landscape in all its most unforgettable forms.