Secret Wilderness (45+ Mile) - Sedona Helicopter Tour
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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!
Fly by Red Rock State Park with views of Oak Creek, Schuerman Mountain, and Pyramid 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!
Views of the Chapel of the Holy Cross and the Praying Hands!
Views of Bell Rock which is one of the most popular hiking spots in the Sedona area.
Fly over the Broken Arrow Trail showing off the Praying Hands, Chicken Point, and Submarine Rock.
Fly by Courthouse Butte which is over 1000ft tall! This attracts rock climbers and base jumpers!
Snoopy Rock, the Tea Kettle, Eagle Rock, and the Cowpies are viewable as we fly by!
Fly by Grasshopper Point. This is a popular swimming spot and is viewable as we fly above!
See Midgely Bridge from the air! This bridge is a beautiful arch and a significant landmark in the area.
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
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!
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 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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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. 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!
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
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Do not fly if you are sick
Reviews(33)
Amazing customer service with the entire crew at Apex Helicopter Tours
Thank you for the 5-Star review John!
We had a great adventure with Captain Steve soaring around Sedona having him point out all the details, Thank you so much, The Davis Family, Seaside, FL
Thank you, Davis Family! We’re so glad you had a great adventure soaring around Sedona with Captain Steve. We truly appreciate your kind words and are happy you enjoyed all the amazing sights and details along the way. Thanks again for flying with us, and greetings to Seaside, Florida!
My partner surprised me with this tour right after proposing on our 5-year anniversary, and it was the perfect surprise experience! It was both of our first times on a helicopter and Skylar was extremely helpful in setting everything up over the phone. Tali was very friendly upon our arrival and made sure we were good to go. Steve was our incredible pilot and tour guide. He even played us some tunes to set the mood in the canyon! When the weather turned for the worse on the day we were scheduled for our tours, they were very accommodating in changing our reservation to the day after, which ended up being an unbelievable day to fly. Thanks, Apex Air!
Unbelievable. I have done a list full off amazing things and this is absolutely at the top. The staff was amazing, the pilot, Steve was second to none. The experience was downright spiritual in nature. The views of the red rock formations and the wilderness were unimaginable. Pictures can't begin to describe.
The area is gorgeous, it is worth the adventure. Feel the vortex of excitement. I would suggest the front seat for better views.
It was an incredible experience. Our first time flying in a helicopter. From the very moment Tali greeted us as we entered their airport office we felt welcomed and reassured this was going to be a memorable experience. After a few minutes we were taken by bus out to the airstrip where the helicopter was waiting. We met Steve, a former military pilot, and were helped into the helicopter. A few instructions were given and off we went. I was surprised by the smooth takeoff, very different than I expected. In fact, much less jarring than pretty much any rollercoaster I had ever experienced. It felt like we were floating at points and then soaring like a bird at other times. It was a once in a lifetime experience. For 30 minutes we enjoyed perspectives of Sedona and surrounding areas that very few people have seen. The canyons especially were exhilarating. I should mention my wife was pretty anxious about flying in a helicopter but our pilot, Steve, was extremely reassuring and responsive to her questions throughout the flight and made her comfortable. We were asked at the end of the flight if we would ever do it again, to which my wife and I replied ABSOLUTELY!
Our helicopter ride with Steve as our pilot was fantastic. He pointed out key focal points and known rock formations. Banking right and left through the area really added a dimension of fun.
We loved our experience! Steve, our pilot, and Skylar our guide were wonderful. What a great way to see Sedona! Please reach out and connect with them for a unique flying experience. Well done!
The tour was one of the best I have been on. The pilot was very knowledgable and funny. The staff were friendly, gave information of surrounding area. Next time I will take a longer tour. The views of places I would never hike to were stunning and we saw a lot of ancient dwellings of 4,000 to 5,000 years old.
Absolutely fabulous! Comfortable ride, even with turbulence. Up close views of cliffs and drop away canyons. Ten out of ten!
