The 10 Sedona Helicopter Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Sedona Helicopter Tour: Desert Thunder Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 180 reviews · 30 to 35 minutes (approx.) · from $475Our pick

Fly over Sedona for about 30 minutes with Guidance Air, passing Cathedral Rock, Chapel of the Holy Cross, Bell Rock, Devil’s Bridge, Secret Canyon, and Boynton Canyon. Your pilot provides live stories and site notes through a headset. The flight carries no more than three people, and water, coffee, tea, and alcoholic drinks are included.

“Professionally ran business. Very friendly staff. The experience was wonderful and the pilot Christian was great”

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2.Sedona Helicopter Tour : Dust Devil Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 20 to 25 minutes (approx.) · from $349

Fly with Guidance Air from Sedona Airport in a helicopter limited to three people. Your pilot points out Devil’s Bridge, Secret Canyon, Boynton Canyon, the Mogollon Rim, and 700-year-old cliff dwellings. Expect headsets, drinks, and a smooth, highly scenic flight, with pilots such as Jake, Christian, and Robert Greer providing live commentary.

“Was a totally awesome experience. Our Pilot/Guide Jake Brooks did a super job explaining all of the details of the area. Would HIGHLY recommend everyone doing this tour.”

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3.Everything Sedona (20+ Mile) – Sedona Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 10 to 12 minutes (approx.) · from $185Best value

Fly 20-plus miles over Sedona with Apex Air Tours in a helicopter carrying up to six people. In 10 to 12 minutes, you’ll see Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Oak Creek Canyon, Boynton Canyon, and more. Pilots such as Steve, Josh, Jeff, and Geoff provide smooth flying and local commentary.

“Highly recommend!!! Great people and you can tell they love to do this for a living. Very knowledgeable too!”

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4.Ancient Sedona (30+ Mile) – Sedona Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 20 to 22 minutes (approx.) · from $306

Fly 30 miles over Sedona with Apex Air Tours in a small helicopter carrying no more than six people. Your pilot points out Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Oak Creek Canyon, Broken Arrow Trail, Secret Canyon, and ancient ruins. All seats face forward, and noise-reducing headsets help you follow the narration.

“Outstanding tour and great pilot, highly recommended. Easy ride, very enjoyable, great views, highly knowledgeable pilot. A must do in Sedona.”

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5.Sedona Helicopter Tour: Wild West Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 50 to 55 minutes (approx.) · from $695

Take a roughly hour-long helicopter flight from Sedona with a maximum of three people. Your pilot points out Sycamore Canyon, the Verde River, Robber’s Roost, Mingus Mountain, and Jerome. Pilots have included Kate, Christian, and Ken. Headsets, drinks, and live commentary are provided.

“Excellent tour and guide. Had different views that can only be done on helicopter. Will do it again next time in sedona.”

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6.Secret Wilderness (45+ Mile) – Sedona Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 30 to 32 minutes (approx.) · from $438

Fly 45 miles over Sedona with Apex Air Tours in about 30 to 32 minutes. Expect forward-facing seats, noise-reducing headsets, and close views of Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Oak Creek Canyon, Secret Canyon, and Sinagua cliff dwellings. Pilots including Joshua and Steve provide live commentary rather than a recorded narration.

“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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7.Mogollon Rim (80+ Mile) – Sedona Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 50 to 52 minutes (approx.) · from $712

Fly with Apex Air Tours for 50 to 52 minutes above Sedona, the Mogollon Rim, Sycamore Canyon, Oak Creek Canyon, and ancient ruins. You will use noise-reduction headsets, sit in a forward-facing seat, and share the helicopter with a small group of up to six people. The pilot provides commentary during the flight.

“This was a thrilling experience like no other I have ever had and one that simply should not be missed in Sedona. There is no better way to see and experience the magnificent landscape, and beauty of the ancient cliff dwellings. We learned about its history and geological brilliance through a knowledgeable and experienced pilot, who at all times made us feel comfortable, welcomed and safe. The Apex team is professional, fun and friendly and should be your first choice for guiding you through the adventure of a lifetime!”

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8.Secret Wilderness Sedona Helicopter Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.) · from $601

Fly from Sedona Airport with Apex Air Tours for a 35-minute sunset view of Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Devil’s Bridge, Chapel of the Holy Cross, and the red-rock canyons. You’ll use noise-reducing headsets, hear narration from your pilot, and return to the airport after a small-group flight for up to six people.

“Josh and Tali were great hosts, getting us safely to the tarmac and onto helicopter.”

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9.Canyon Panorama Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $186

Fly from a private helipad near Cottonwood to Jerome and Sycamore Canyon for wide views over Sedona’s red rocks. This 15-minute helicopter trip carries up to six people and offers a smooth, scenic introduction to the area, though the pilot may provide limited commentary.

“From booking through the flight landing, every aspect of our experience was smooth and each person so very friendly. The views were spectacular and we felt very safe the whole time.”

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10.Secret Wilderness – 45 Mile Helicopter Tour in Sedona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 30 min · from $438

You’ll fly 45 miles over Sedona in a six-seat turbine helicopter, with an English-speaking pilot and audio guide pointing out Boynton Canyon, Gunsight Pass, Munds Mountain Wilderness, and Secret Wilderness. The small cabin, air conditioning, noise reduction, and pre- or post-flight photos make this a focused way to see red-rock country from above.

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