Ancient Sedona (30+ Mile) - Sedona Helicopter Tour
Description
This helicopter tour covers over 30 miles and shows off everything our shorter tour covers plus gives you great views of select ancient ruins by taking you into Boynton and Long canyons. We slow the helicopter down and get up close to these incredible sites! Just imagine how the people who built them must have had to live! These ruins are only accessible by extensive hiking IF you know where they are. If you want to see the Sedona red rocks and the ancient Sinagua ruins this is for you!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Overlook as we take off and land from the airport.
Fly by Red Rock State Park.
Fly by eye-level with the top of Cathedral Rock.
Views of the Chapel of the Holy Cross.
Views of Bell Rock.
Fly over the Broken Arrow Trail showing off the Praying Hands, Chicken Point, and Submarine Rock.
Fly by Courthouse Butte.
Snoopy Rock, the Tea Kettle, Eagle Rock, and the Cowpies are viewable as we fly by!
See Midgely Bridge from the air!
Views of Steamboat Rock, Ship Rock, and Oak Creek Canyon.
Fly by Grasshopper Point.
Fly by the mouth of Oak Creek Canyon.
View Ship Rock, the Fin, and a beautiful canyon full of rock pillars and seasonal waterfalls.
View Coffee Pot Rock, Soldiers Pass, the Mitten, and Sphinx Rock.
View this natural bridge from the air which is one of the most popular hikes in the area.
See the Seven Canyons golf course as we fly by.
Fly through Secret Canyon past Secret Mountain
Fly through Boynton Canyon and see the ancient ruins
Fly through Long Canyon and see the ancient ruins
Fly by Doe Mountain.
Fly by Mescal Mesa.
Watch as Chimney Rock turns into the 3 fingers as we change perspectives.
Spectacular views as we fly over Schuerman Mountain on our way back to the airport.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- Do not fly if you are sick
Reviews(40)
Amazing Tour. A Must Do. Thomas who drove us to the helipad was Great. Josh, our pilot, very knowledgeable and enjoyable.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you had an amazing tour. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Thomas and Josh — they’ll really appreciate it. Thanks again for flying with us!
Apex Air Tours Awesome Factor = 100% on every level! From the moment you engage Talia & Conner in the office upon arrival to the moment you touch down after a breath-taking and informative flight with Steve, the experience with Apex Air Tours is everything you could hope for! I’ve been fortunate enough to have taken several helicopter tours in various locations domestically and internationally and this organization is top-notch! I originally booked the Ancient Sedona tour then upgraded at the last moment to the Secret Wilderness tour. We had a 9:20am flight with perfect flying conditions in a beautiful helicopter on the Secret Wilderness tour. My adult son and I sat in the rear outside seats which had ample room and fantastic views while an elderly couple occupied the two front seats. Kudos to Conner and Steve for patiently helping the elderly gentleman take his seat and ensuring their comfort. Background music complemented our pilot Steves educational narration of the rock formations, indigenous structures, and the general area in view. Steves dialogue with passengers wasn’t chatty and focused on the experience at hand. The flight pattern was thoughtful and allowed the beauty of Sedona to present itself with dramatic effect. During the flight Steve would pause and/or position the helicopter during certain moments to ensure all passengers could observe things that warranted more than a pass-by. Steves occasional banking and changes in elevation were forewarned and just dramatic enough to add to the experience of being in a helicopter and feel safe. If you’re remotely considering a helicopter tour in Sedona, make it happen with Apex. So glad this was my sons first helicopter flight and I got to share it with him. Thank you Team Apex!
Thank you so much for this incredible review! We’re truly honored by your kind words and thrilled that your experience with Talia, Conner, and Steve exceeded expectations. It means a lot to hear that, even with your past helicopter tour experiences around the world, Apex stood out as top-notch. We’re especially glad you and your son were able to share such a memorable first helicopter flight together. We’ll be sure to pass along your thoughtful compliments to the entire team. Thank you again for choosing Apex Air Tours — we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Great experience! The pilot, Steve, was experienced and showed us the amazing spots in Sedona! Easy to book and find them at the Sedona Airport! Conor was so friendly! He gave us the safety briefing and was great driving us to and from the pad while telling us fun facts about the area.
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you had an amazing experience exploring Sedona with Steve and Conor. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to both of them. We appreciate you mentioning the easy booking process as well, and we’re so happy you enjoyed the tour and fun local facts along the way!
What an amazing experience! I have traveled all over the world, am a licensed skydiver and have hiked to exotic locations but taking a helicopter through those rocks was hard to describe. I would recommend it to anyone going to Sedona.
Thank you for the incredible review! Coming from someone with your travel and adventure experience, your words truly mean a lot to us. We’re thrilled the flight through Sedona’s red rocks stood out as such a unique experience. Thank you for the recommendation, and we’re so glad we could be part of your adventure!
Everything was soo perfect from start to finish. They make it very comfortable and unforgettable. Would recommend to anyone visiting or living in the Sedona area!!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear everything was perfect from start to finish and that your experience felt comfortable and unforgettable. We truly appreciate the recommendation and would love to fly with you again anytime!
There were 4 of us on the helicopter with our guide, Josh. He was amazing and so was the trip/scenery! I've been to Sedona many times and finally got to do this ride. Worth every penny!
MUST DO! Tali was professional, pleasant and patient with aging members of our party. Gave us extra care with dignity. Steve, our pilot was a rock star. Professional, SKILLED and personable. He put us on several caves way up the cliffs. His flight was safe and FUN!
Steve was a great pilot. Great service. My experience was outstanding. The views were amazing and I had a great time filming thos trip.
One-of-a-kind access to stunning natural beauty and cultural heritage. Apex is a professional operation. Steve is a skillful and knowledgeable pilot, great guide. We paid more to sit in the front - highly recommend. The whole experience is worth the splurge if you can swing it. Mesa Grill across the parking lot is convenient lunch spot before or after, with sweeping views of the mountains.
Went on this tour for a Birthday Celebration and it did not disappoint. Steve was a great pilot and we appreciated his music during the tour as his extensive knowledge of the area .Tali was also very helpful and provided us transportation to and from the airport from their office. We will absolutely recommend Apex tours again.
