45 mile EPIC Heli Tour through canyons viewing ancient ruins+more
This helicopter tour covers over 45 miles and shows off all of the famous rock formations and takes you deep into several canyons in the Sedona area! We will take a meandering course by Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, the Praying Hands, Snoopy Rock, Schnebly Hill Road, Steam Boat Rock, Thunder Mountain, and the Seven Canyons Golf Course. Then well fly through Bear Sign Canyon, Secret Canyon, Gunsight Pass, Boynton Canyon, and Long Canyon showing off the ancient Sinagua Cliff Dwellings. On the way back to Sedona we will fly by Boynton Vortex, Cox Comb, Chimney Rock, and more! This tour is highly recommended because of the great detail and the wonderful pace.
About this activity
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Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Do not fly if you are sick
Includes
- Noise reducing headset with microphone
- All forward facing seating
Special Instructions
Itinerary
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Enjoy the view over the overlook as we take off and land from the airport. There will be views of Thunder Mountain, Coffee Pot Rock, Ship Rock, The Mitten, The Sphinx, and more!
Free Admission
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Red Rock State Park : Fly by Red Rock State Park with views of Oak Creek, Schuerman Mountain, and Pyramid Rock
Free Admission
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Cathedral Rock : Fly by eye-level with the top of Cathedral Rock for an amazing view only available from the air. As we round Cathedral Rock you will be able to see the Chapel of the Holy Cross, and the Praying Hands as well!
Free Admission
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Chapel of the Holy Cross : Views of the Chapel of the Holy Cross and the Praying Hands!
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 1 minutes
Bell Rock : Views of Bell Rock which is one of the most popular hiking spots in the Sedona area.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 1 minutes
Broken Arrow Trail : Fly over the Broken Arrow Trail showing off the Praying Hands, Chicken Point, and Submarine Rock.
Free Admission
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Fly by Courthouse Butte which is over 1000ft tall! This attracts rock climbers and base jumpers!
Free Admission
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Snoopy Rock, the Tea Kettle, Eagle Rock, and the Cowpies are viewable as we fly by!
Free Admission
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Fly by Grasshopper Point. This is a popular swimming spot and is viewable as we fly above!
Free Admission
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See Midgely Bridge from the air! This bridge is a beautiful arch and a significant landmark in the area.
Free Admission
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Wilson Mountain is one of the hardest hikes in the area and you will enjoy views of Steamboat Rock, Ship Rock, and Oak Creek Canyon as we fly by
Free Admission
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Oak Creek Canyon : Fly by the mouth of Oak Creek Canyon. This canyon is the canyon from which flows the famous Oak Creek which is a spring-fed creek that runs year-round!
Free Admission
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View Ship Rock, the Fin, and a beautiful canyon full of rock pillars and seasonal waterfalls.
Free Admission
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View Coffee Pot Rock, Soldiers Pass, the Mitten, and Sphinx Rock.
Free Admission
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View this natural bridge from the air which is one of the most popular hikes in the area.
Free Admission
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Seven Canyons : See the Seven Canyons golf course as we fly by.
Free Admission
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Fly through Secret Canyon and by Secret Mountain. This part of the tour takes us deep into the wilderness area that is only reachable by extensive hiking. We also fly over Bear Sign Canyon along the way providing one of the best panoramas in the entire area! Enjoy this pristine wildlife and wilderness area from the comfort of the helicopter!
Free Admission
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Boynton Canyon Trail : We dive down into Boyton Canyon which is one of the most beautiful canyons in the Sedona area. We are not the first people to appreciate this beauty as is evidenced by the many Sinagua Cliff dwellings that we fly by!
Free Admission
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Right next to Boyton Canyon is Long Canyon where the beauty continues! These two canyons are some of the highlights of the trip. We will take you past even more of the Sinagua Cliff dwellings as we fly through!
Free Admission
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Fly by Mescal Mesa which is another popular hiking spot. Along one side of this mesa is the Birthing Cave which has become another popular hike.
Free Admission
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Fly by Doe Mountain which is a great hike especially in the afternoon. Many people enjoy the view of the Sedona Red Rocks from this vantage point as it provides a spectacular panorama!
Free Admission
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Watch as Chimney Rock turns into the 3 fingers as we change perspectives.
Free Admission
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Spectacular views as we fly over Schuerman Mountain on our way back to the airport. Since we are in the air at this point you will have a full view of all of the Red Rocks around Sedona. Views that you can't see from the ground. This includes views of the Cathedral, Bell Rock, Schnebly Hill, Ship Rock, Coffe Pot Rock, and Thunder Mountain!
Free Admission