--- title: Secret Wilderness (45+ Mile) - Sedona Helicopter Tour lang: en type: tour city: Sedona country: United States price: 423 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 34 duration_minutes: 30 duration_max_minutes: 32 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 3 of 3 (Helicopter Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/sedona/tours/secret-wilderness-45-mile-sedona-helicopter-tour/ --- # Secret Wilderness (45+ Mile) - Sedona Helicopter Tour **Guidekin's take:** See Cathedral Rock and Bell Rock by helicopter before flying through Bear Sign Canyon, Secret Canyon and Gunsight Pass. Seats face forward and headsets with microphones are included; do not fly if you are sick. 4.85 from 34 reviews at €423 per person for 30m–32m. In our comparison: #3 of 3 in Helicopter Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Check-in time is 30 minutes prior to… - 60 start times: between 09:00 and 18:50 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €423 per person for the Standard Seat option; other options up to €846 - Duration: 30m–32m - Rating: 4.85/5 from 34 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Apex Air Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 60 start times between 09:00 and 18:50 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.85 from 34 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 33 of 34. - 5 stars: 32 (94%) - 4 stars: 1 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (3%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Standard Seat | €423 / person | English | Up to 229lbs: This seat is Up To 229lbs, seating will be assigned by weight and balance calculations. | | Front Row Seat | €635 / person | English | 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 | €635 / person | English | Required if over 229 lbs: If only 1 Comfort Seat is required please book standard seats and call to upgrade each individual to Comfort Seat as required | | Comfort Seat Plus | €846 / person | English | Required if over 269 lbs: Max 2 per booking You may also book standard seats then contact us to upgrade each person to Comfort Plus seat as required. | ## What's included - Air-conditioned vehicle - All forward facing seating - Noise reducing headset with microphone ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Sedona Airport Scenic Overlook** (pass by, no stop) - 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! 2. **Red Rock State Park** (pass by, no stop) - Fly by Red Rock State Park with views of Oak Creek, Schuerman Mountain, and Pyramid Rock 3. **Cathedral Rock** (pass by, no stop) - 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! 4. **Chapel of the Holy Cross** (pass by, no stop) - Views of the Chapel of the Holy Cross and the Praying Hands! 5. **Bell Rock** (1m) - Views of Bell Rock which is one of the most popular hiking spots in the Sedona area. 6. **Broken Arrow Trail** (1m) - Fly over the Broken Arrow Trail showing off the Praying Hands, Chicken Point, and Submarine Rock. 7. **Courthouse Butte Loop Trail** (pass by, no stop) - Fly by Courthouse Butte which is over 1000ft tall! This attracts rock climbers and base jumpers! 8. **Schnebly Hill Road** (pass by, no stop) - Snoopy Rock, the Tea Kettle, Eagle Rock, and the Cowpies are viewable as we fly by! 9. **Grasshopper Point Picnic Area** (pass by, no stop) - Fly by Grasshopper Point. This is a popular swimming spot and is viewable as we fly above! 10. **See Midgely Bridge from the air** (pass by, no stop) - This bridge is a beautiful arch and a significant landmark in the area. 11. **Wilson Mountain Trail** (pass by, no stop) - 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 12. **Oak Creek Canyon** (pass by, no stop) - 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! 13. **Brin's Mesa Trail** (pass by, no stop) - View Ship Rock, the Fin, and a beautiful canyon full of rock pillars and seasonal waterfalls. 14. **Thunder Mountain Trailhead** - View Coffee Pot Rock, Soldiers Pass, the Mitten, and Sphinx Rock. 15. **Devil's Bridge Trail** - View this natural bridge from the air which is one of the most popular hikes in the area. 16. **Seven Canyons** - See the Seven Canyons golf course as we fly by. 17. **Secret Mountain Trail** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 18. **Boynton Canyon Trail** (pass by, no stop) - 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! 19. **Long Canyon Trail** (pass by, no stop) - 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! 20. **Mescal Trail** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 21. **Doe Mountain Trail** (pass by, no stop) - 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! 22. **Lower Chimney Rock Trail** - Watch as Chimney Rock turns into the 3 fingers as we change perspectives. 23. **Sedona Airport Scenic Overlook** (pass by, no stop) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 60 start times between 09:00 and 18:50 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Check-in time is 30 minutes prior to your flight. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Helicopter Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 3** | €423 | 30 min–32 min | 4.85 (34) | shared | | [Ancient Sedona (30+ Mile) - Sedona Helicopter Tour](/usa/sedona/tours/ancient-sedona-30-mile-sedona-helicopter-tour/?format=md) | €296 | 20 min | 5.0 (40) | shared | | [Everything Sedona (20+ Mile) - Sedona Helicopter Tour](/usa/sedona/tours/everything-sedona-20-mile-sedona-helicopter-tour/?format=md) | €179 | 10 min | 4.96 (114) | shared | Ranked #3 of 3 in Helicopter Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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