45 mile EPIC Heli Tour through canyons viewing ancient ruins+more
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21 Ratings
Sedona
Experience a 45-mile helicopter tour over Sedona's iconic rock formations and ancient ruins. Discover canyons, cliff dwellings, and breathtaking landscapes. Book now!
Duration: 40 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sedona Airport Overlook - Relish the scenery from the overlook as we take off and land at the airport. You’ll see Thunder Mountain, Coffee Pot Rock, Ship Rock, The Mitten, The Sphinx, and more!
  • Red Rock State Park - Soar past Red Rock State Park with sights of Oak Creek, Schuerman Mountain, and Pyramid Rock.
  • Cathedral Rock - Get an eye-level view of the top of Cathedral Rock for a breathtaking perspective only available from the air. As we circle Cathedral Rock, you’ll also spot the Chapel of the Holy Cross and the Praying Hands!
  • Chapel of the Holy Cross - Enjoy views of the Chapel of the Holy Cross and the Praying Hands!
  • Bell Rock - Take in views of Bell Rock, one of the most popular hiking destinations in Sedona.
  • Broken Arrow Trail - Fly over the Broken Arrow Trail showcasing the Praying Hands, Chicken Point, and Submarine Rock.
  • Courthouse Butte Loop Trail - Glide by Courthouse Butte, which stands over 1000ft tall and attracts rock climbers and base jumpers!
  • Schnebly Hill Road - See Snoopy Rock, the Tea Kettle, Eagle Rock, and the Cowpies as we fly by!
  • Grasshopper Point Picnic Area - Fly over Grasshopper Point, a popular swimming spot visible from above!
  • Midgely Bridge Trail - View Midgely Bridge from the air! This beautiful arch is a significant landmark in the area.
  • Wilson Mountain Trail - Wilson Mountain is one of the toughest hikes in the area. Enjoy views of Steamboat Rock, Ship Rock, and Oak Creek Canyon as we fly by.
  • Oak Creek Canyon - Fly by the mouth of Oak Creek Canyon, home to the famous Oak Creek, a spring-fed creek that runs year-round!
  • Brin’s Mesa Trail - See Ship Rock, the Fin, and a stunning canyon filled with rock pillars and seasonal waterfalls.
  • Thunder Mountain Trailhead - View Coffee Pot Rock, Soldiers Pass, the Mitten, and Sphinx Rock.
  • Devil’s Bridge Trail - See this natural bridge from the air, one of the most popular hikes in the area.
  • Seven Canyons - Fly over the Seven Canyons golf course.
  • Secret Mountain Trail - Navigate through Secret Canyon and by Secret Mountain. This part of the tour takes us deep into a wilderness area only accessible by extensive hiking. We also fly over Bear Sign Canyon, offering one of the best panoramas in the entire area! Enjoy this pristine wildlife and wilderness area from the comfort of the helicopter!
  • Boynton Canyon Trail - Descend into Boynton Canyon, one of the most beautiful canyons in Sedona. You’ll see many Sinagua Cliff dwellings as we fly by!
  • Long Canyon Trail - Adjacent to Boynton Canyon is Long Canyon, where the beauty continues! These two canyons are highlights of the trip. We’ll pass more Sinagua Cliff dwellings as we fly through!
  • Mescal Trail - Fly by Mescal Mesa, another popular hiking spot. One side of this mesa features the Birthing Cave, a popular hike.
  • Doe Mountain Trail - Fly over Doe Mountain, a great hike especially in the afternoon. Many enjoy the view of the Sedona Red Rocks from this vantage point, offering a spectacular panorama!
  • Lower Chimney Rock Trail - Watch Chimney Rock transform into the 3 fingers as we change perspectives.
  • Sedona Airport Overlook - Enjoy spectacular views as we fly over Schuerman Mountain on our return to the airport. From the air, you’ll have a full view of all the Red Rocks around Sedona, including sights you can’t see from the ground. This includes views of the Cathedral, Bell Rock, Schnebly Hill, Ship Rock, Coffee Pot Rock, and Thunder Mountain!
What's Included
  • Noise reducing headset with microphone
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All forward facing seating
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

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.

  • Do not fly if you are sick
Location
1225 Airport Rd
Airport Road
Check-in time is 30 minutes prior to your flight.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(21 Ratings)
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Melindaa868
Apr 30, 2024
Helicopter Ride in Sedona is a 5 Star Trip - Amazing views & great pilot! He is so knowledgeable & made it fun! The red rocks & Anastasie caves are a magical experience to see. We will go again & consider it a highlight of our lives, and we have traveled quite a bit!!!
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Gwen
Feb 15, 2023
Apex helicopter tour - The ride was awesome, pilot was great, explained what we were seeing, showed us an elk herd on one of the mountains. Worth having a close up view of things you see from the road and view points. Trip was very enjoyable.
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Gmorris1229
Dec 28, 2022
Incredible Helicopter Tour - My family and I loved the Apex Secret Wilderness helicopter tour. A few days earlier we had taken one of their shorter tours and wanted to see more, so we booked a longer trip. We saw a huge elk herd on top of a mesa and many cliff dwelling ruins, as well as the beautiful red rock vistas around Sedona. Our pilot was wonderful.
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Cimakarm
Nov 13, 2022
great - Very nice people and great service. The pilot gave us an amazing tour. The cathedral looks stunning from the air.
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William_r
Nov 6, 2022
Fantastic Helicopter Tour! - We had a fantastic helicopter tour over the entire Sedona Wilderness area!. It was our first time in a helicopter. The pilot was a very skilled professional, friendly and a knowledgeable tour guide. He showed us ancient ruins hidden in the cliffs of rock formations that could never be seen from the ground. The ride was very smooth. I am a person who hates heights, but this experience never felt scary. We would definitely do it again!
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Kirby
Oct 19, 2022
A spectacular helicopter tour with ApexAir - A spectacular experience with ApexAir, from check-in, to transport to helicopter pad and the tour was all first class service. The tour is amazing, with views of the canyons that are breathtaking. The only thing I wish, was to stay up longer than we did. Awesome tour and highly recommended.
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Wwg111
Aug 28, 2022
Best Helo Tour Ever! - My wife and I along with one of our sons enjoyed an amazing Ancient Ruins - Secret Wilderness Tour with Apex Air. I flew fighters in the Marine Corps for a dozen years; I was an airline pilot for 33 years; I've had a lot of memorable experiences in airplanes, but his Apex Air flight will remain among the very best ever! Our pilot was a superb aviator who made the flying look so incredibly easy, all the while providing us with a most informative narrative of what was passing before our eyes in an absolutely stunning display of color, light, shadow, and form. I've done the Grand Canyon helo tour, and enjoyed it immensely. This flight, however, was exponentially more enjoyable.
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Gale_f
Aug 25, 2022
Helicopter RED ROCKS - I loved how close we could get to the formations & how informative our pilot is & shared all. A plane tour at the Grand Canyon, the pilot had a pre recorded information, no personal touch like this wonderful helicopter ride!!
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Bradley_t
Jul 9, 2022
Amazing - Josh was awesome. Had some laughs in the air. Super thorough of safety measures with on boarding and off boarding the helicopter. Knowledgeable of the surroundings. All around perfect trip!
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Ctraines
Jul 3, 2022
Amazing experience! - This was a top notch experience! Alicia was so sweet and very accommodating. The pilot was so nice and knowledgeable. They were so kind and patient with our chatty and inquisitive 5 year old!
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