Ancient Sedona SUNSET (30+ Mile) - Sedona Helicopter Tour

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About this activity

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 at sunset this is for you!

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At a glance

Duration: 25 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Apex Air Tours

Ages: Children (0–17 years) · Adults (18–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All forward facing seats
Included: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Noise reducing headsets with a microphone

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Cathedral Rock

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Cathedral Rock is a natural sandstone butte near Sedona, Arizona, and one of the most-photographed sights in Arizona, United States. The rock formation is located in the Coconino National Forest in Yavapai County, about 1 mi (1.6 km) west of Arizona Route 179, and about 2.5 mi (4.0 km) south of the "Y" intersection of State Routes 179 and 89A in uptown Sedona. The summit elevation of Cathedral Rock is 4,967 ft (1,514 m).
Bell Rock

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Bell Rock is a butte just north of the Village of Oak Creek, Arizona, United States, south of Sedona in Yavapai County. With an elevation at its summit of 4,919 feet (1,499 m), it is just west of Courthouse Butte. Its panoramic views make it a popular landmark and tourist attraction.
Courthouse Butte Loop Trail

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Courthouse Butte is a butte just north of the Village of Oak Creek, Arizona, United States, south of Sedona in Yavapai County. Summit elevation is 5,454 feet (1,662 m). It is just east of Bell Rock.
Chapel of the Holy Cross

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The Chapel of the Holy Cross is a Roman Catholic chapel built from 1954 to 1956 into the red rock buttes of Sedona, Arizona, within the Coconino National Forest. It was inspired and commissioned by local rancher and sculptor Marguerite Brunswig Staude, and was designed by August K. Strotz of the firm of Anshen & Allen, with Richard Hein of the firm as the project architect. The chapel is under the auspices of the episcopal see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix and its ministry is conducted by St. John Vianney Parish, Sedona.
Snoopy Rock

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Snoopy Rock is a rock formation sitting on a bluff above Sedona that resembles the beloved cartoon dog lying on his back. If you’re brave enough to climb up onto Snoopy’s belly, you’ll be rewarded with excellent views of Sedona.
Brin's Mesa Trail

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Brins Mesa, located near Sedona, Arizona, is a popular hiking destination known for its stunning views of the red rock formations and its role in the 2006 Brins Fire, which burned across the mesa and surrounding areas.
Soldier Pass Trail

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The Soldier Pass Trail, a popular hiking route in Sedona, Arizona, is a moderate 4.8-mile out-and-back trail that offers views of red rock formations, passes by Devil's Kitchen sinkhole, and leads to the Seven Sacred Pools
Thunder Mountain Trailhead

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Thunder Mountain is located three miles immediately northwest of Sedona in the Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness, on land managed by Coconino National Forest. The nearest higher neighbor is Lost Wilson Mountain 3.1 miles (5 km) to the north-northeast. Precipitation runoff from this feature drains to Oak Creek which is part of the Verde River watershed. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises over 1,700 feet (518 meters) above West Sedona in 0.6 mile (1 km). Capitol Butte is composed of light-colored Coconino Sandstone overlaying reddish Schnebly Hill Formation.
Devil's Bridge Trail

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Devil's Bridge hike is a moderately easy hike that spans around 4.6 miles round trip from the parking lot, or around 2 miles with an 4WD vehicle if you drive via Dry Creek Road. You also begin the hike at the Mescal Trailhead (4.2 miles). There are a few challenging sections, particularly the final approach to Devil's Bridge. The final leg involves a steep incline and a narrow rock ledge but the reward is extraordinary!
Seven Canyons

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Seven Canyons in Sedona, Arizona, is a private golf and residential community known for its stunning natural beauty, championship golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf, and various amenities and activities
Doe Mountain Trail

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Doe Mountain, a flat-topped mesa near Sedona, Arizona, offers a popular moderate hike with stunning 360-degree views of Boynton Pass, the Verde Valley, and surrounding red rock formations
Cockscomb Loop Trail

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The "Cockscomb" in Sedona, Arizona, refers to a minor summit accessible via a trail (or social trail) offering a 360-degree view of the surrounding landscape
Long Canyon Trail

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Long Canyon Trail provides easy access into Sedona's scenic red rock backcountry. For the first mile or so, the route follows an old jeep trail up an ephemeral streambed. Though this drainage is usually dry, it still supports a community of riparian or water-loving vegetation. Along the trail you'll even find a number of cypress trees, Arizona cypress, which are easily recognizable by their shaggy bark and round, gum ball-size seeds.
Boynton Canyon Trail

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The trail starts out by skirting a luxury resort that was recently built here. It quickly returns to the canyon floor where the walking is pleasant and easy. As you hike, take note of the variety of plants that live in this rather harsh environment, and keep an eye out for the area's plentiful wildlife which includes everything from colorful songbirds to bristling, shy whitetail deer.
Stop 15

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Discover moments of awe at Enchantment Resort in Sedona, AZ, a secluded vacation spot in Boynton Canyon where you can reconnect with yourself.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

All red building across from the Mesa Grill restaurant

End point

All red building across from the Mesa Grill restaurant

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Standard Seat

Up to 229lbs: This seat is Up To 229lbs, seating will be assigned by weight and balance calculations.
Front Seat

Sit up front next to the pilot: 2 Front Seats Available per Flight

Max Weight per seat 229 lbs unless combined 2 person weight is less than 380 lbs
Comfort Seat

Required if weights 230-269lbs: 4 available per flight
Comfort Plus Seat

Required if 270+lbs: 3 available per flight