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SHELDON
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Time with our Company:  16 years (since 2008)

 

Time Guiding:  More than 25 years

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His Favorite Tour:  The current tour he is conducting

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Tours He Conducts:  Grand Canyon ExperienceGrand Canyon w/ Ruins,  Grand Canyon Sunset,   Grand Canyon Day Hike,   Grand Canyon Train,   Upper Antelope CanyonAntelope Canyon X, Lower Antelope Canyon,   Sedona Local, Sedona from Flagstaff, White Water Rafting, Colorado River Smooth Water Rafting

Get to Know Sheldon

Voted “Mr Customer Service” from his peers. His guests feel well taken care of, as you can tell from his reviews.

  • Worked in many of the facets of our company, including answering the phones, servicing our future guests.

  • Has more 5-star reviews then most Grand Canyon tour companies.

  • Sheldon is actively involved in tourism organizations ( i.e. Grand Canyon Conservatory) and local organizations ( i,e, Keep Sedona Beautiful).

  • He used to be a volunteer fireman but still trains guides on First Aid and CPR.

SOME OF SHELDON'S REVIEWS

5 star verfied review

"Our family loved the Grand Canyon tour with Sheldon. We were amazed at all the sights we were able to see today--6 stunning vistas of the grand canyon, a Navajo reservation, ancient ruins and even a walk amongst volcanic ashes. Sheldon entertained us the entire day with a wealth of information and fun anecdotes. We highly, highly recommend this trip. It was the highlight of our vacation.-P. Katz   Grand Canyon with Ruins Tour

5 star verfied review

"My in-laws recommended this trip for us after they took it before Covid. Most of their recommendations are solid and this one was no exception. We did the all day Grand Canyon Tour and set out from Flagstaff in a snowstorm. A decision that was dicey, but all 3 families on our tour were game for whatever Mother Nature had planned.

 

Our guide, Sheldon, suggested that we flip the tour since the weather was supposed to break earlier in our itinerary, so we followed his suggestion and were richly rewarded. We hit 5 different vistas and the views improved as the weather blew out. Then after a late lunch, we hit the ruins and the volcano in renewed rain/sleet.

A tour guide makes or breaks these things and even if the weather didn't break, I would still rate this as 5 Stars because of our guide Sheldon. He was fantastic and very knowledgeable and I would be extremely happy to have him be our guide for any other tours. GC ruinsr vacation.
-Jeff Smolen   Grand Canyon with Ruins

5 star verfied review

"Positive, Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value 

  Sheldon Finkelstein was the greatest host ever! We had an amazing time exploring the Grand Canyon. He is so knowledgeable and truly kind. He said “he doesn’t see what he does as if it’s a job, but a calling” and it DEFINITELY shows. Best. Time. EVER! :) highly, highly recommend this trip. It was the highlight of our vacation.-Smantha L.  Grand Canyon Tour

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"The only thing that can rival the view of the Grand Canyon itself is our tour guide, Sheldon. 

During the entirety of the tour, no matter your origin, personality, or demeanor, Sheldon treated you like a family member, offering snacks/water during our trip and gathering consensus from everyone in the group on how and at what speed the tour should progress. But most importantly, he articulated the facts about the Grand Canyon in a calm, relaxed-but-enthusiatic manner, giving you the impression that he truly has a passion for his work and is glad to share his knowledge with you. When we go on another trip to visit Sedona, I can only hope that he will be our tour guide for that excursion as well!-Dave L.   Grand Canyon Tour

5 star verfied review

"Wowwww.

Where can I start? First of all the booking experience was excellent. Kathryn in reservations was incredibly helpful, patient, responsive and informative. Next, our tour guide— I can’t say enough about Sheldon. Absolutely amazing! This wasn’t a tour, it was a lifelong memory for my family thanks to Sheldon!  .-Nick S. 

Grand Canyon Tour

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"He was amazing, super accommodating and flexible.

Me, my aunt and mom went on a private tour with Sheldon Finkelstein earlier this week.  We covered a lot of ground and he educated us on so many things which kept things extra interesting/entertaining. We had a great day and we definitely recommend them and especially recommend Sheldon. He knows what he’s talking about and he’s a great guide! Definitely an unforgettable experience.-Mekela   Grand Canyon with Ruins Tour

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"We had a great day with Sheldon leaving from Sedona and driving up to Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon! He was very punctual and pleasant. It was a long day, but so worth it! He always gave us a heads up on bathroom stops which were clean and numerous. Good choices on a lunch stop and trading post for souvenirs. Very efficient! Our trip was postponed one day because of the winter storm, but that worked out fine for us. They started the trip an hour later to make sure the roads were good. Felt very comfortable and glad someone else was doing the driving!-Ann H.   Antelope Canyon X Tour

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"Sheldon gave us a fantastic tour of the Grand Canyon.

He really knows the area and where to go for the best shots. He also weaves in a lot of local history. My wife is handicapped and Sheldon really went the extra mile to give here a great experience.-Bill E.   Grand Canyon Experience

5 star verfied review

"Just completed our tour. We were a group of 16, including 6 children, and our tour guides were Ed and Sheldon. Both of them were so knowledgeable and knew the best routes to take to get the best views while avoiding the big crowds. As knowledgeable and kind as they were, my biggest praise is their patience with the children in our group. They were so, so accommodating and answered every single silly question the kids came up with, even the ones from my 5 year old. I had serious anxiety about taking kids on a 12 hour tour, but it was beyond anything I would have dared to even hope for. The adults in the group are happy, the kids are happy, and I kept my sanity. THANK YOU Ed and Sheldon, you're honorary members of the family now.-Kathryn Z.    Grand Canyon with Ruins Tour

5 star verfied review

"We were in Sedona recently for 4 days and went on the "Discover Sedona" , Grand Canyon and Monument Valley tour. Grand Canyon is "Wow" Monument Valley is "double Wow " and our guide each day Sheldon lived up to the "Wow factor". It was clear that he loves this area (no surprise) and his job - He went out of his way to accommodate us all and impart his knowledge of the sights and history to us. We cannot recommend Redstone tours and in particular Sheldon enough. Thank you for a wonderful few days. .-Sue F.     Monument Valley Tour

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