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Multi-Day Excursions

Flying M Air is the only helicopter tour and charter operator offering the following multi-day excursions:

Have an idea for something different? Contact us to discuss it.

Lake Powell Aerial Photography Excursion E-Mail This Post/Page Print This Post/Page

Little Colorado River GorgeGather up your cameras, lenses, and tripod for a photo journey you’ll never forget!

This two-day photo excursion for two begins at 8 AM in Phoenix, AZ, where your pilot will pick you up at the Phoenix area airport of your choice. From there, it’s a 2-1/2 hour flight to Page, AZ on the southwest end of beautiful Lake Powell. Along the way you’ll pass by the former ghost town of Jerome and incredible red rock formations west of Sedona. After a quick fuel stop at Williams, AZ, the flight path will skirt the restricted Grand Canyon airspace to enter the Painted Desert right over the Little Colorado River Gorge. From there, you’ll fly over the remote homesteads of the western most part of the Navajo Reservation before landing at Page Municipal Airport.

Antelope CanyonFrom the airport, you’ll head directly to Antelope Canyon a magnificent slot canyon carved into solid sandstone. Arriving at mid-day, the light will be just right for photography. You can choose from Upper Antelope Canyon, which is smaller and more dramatic but often quite crowded or Lower Antelope Canyon, which is larger and more difficult to maneuver in, but seldom crowded. Either way, you’ll have time to photograph the swirling patterns of erosion on the rock walls.

Afterwards, check into your hotel room at Wahweap Marina, right on the shore of Lake Powell. Depending on the time of year, you can relax for a while on your room’s balcony or with a dip in the pool.

San Juan ConfluenceTwo hours before sunset, you’ll head back out to the airport for your first of two hour-long photo flights along the lake. The helicopter will be prepared with doors off, so there’s nothing between your camera lens and the lake’s outrageous scenery. Your flight will include views of the Glen Canyon Dam and Bridge, famous Horseshoe Bend, the Wahweap and Antelope Marinas, Padre Bay, and Gunsite Butte, before heading uplake as far as the Confluence of the SanJuan River to more remote canyons and scenery. At that time of day, the low-lying sun will accentuate the colors of the rocks and deepen the shadows.

Glen Canyon DamAfter an evening on your own back at the lodge, you’ll get an early start the next day with a flight as early as sunrise. You’ll retrace the route you followed the evening before or tell the pilot where you want to go to capture the images you have in mind.

After checking out and lunch on your own, you’ll return once more to the airport for your flight back to Phoenix. The pilot will take you on a different route that includes an overflight of Meteor Crater, a fuel stop at Flagstaff, and a quick red rocks tour of Sedona. You’ll touch down in Phoenix before 4 PM.

Package Price

Lake PowellTotal price for this excursion is $3,495 double occupancy for two people. (This price covers both people.) Due to size and weight constraints, we cannot accommodate more than 2 people for this excursion. Add $250 for single occupancy for two passengers. This price is guaranteed for all trips booked through December 31, 2008.

Package price includes round trip helicopter transportation between Phoenix and Page, a total of 2 hours of doors-off aerial photography flight time in the vicinity of the lake, Antelope Canyon Tour, ground transportation in Page, and lodging for up to two people as described. Passengers are responsible for all incidental costs not specifically included in the description, including all meals and the cost of personal items purchased on the trip.

Flying M Air reserves the right to change hotel accommodations and flight routes from what may be listed here in the event of unavailability or inclement weather. In all instances, substituted accommodations will meet or exceed those offered here.

Customize Your Excursion

Meteor CraterYou may choose among the following options to customize this excursion:

Reservations are Required

Reservations are required at least 14 days in advance. To guarantee availability, we recommend booking 30 to 60 days in advance. A 50% deposit is required at the time of reservation. Full payment must be received within 3 days of departure. We have a 30-day cancellation policy; all deposits are forfeited for cancellations less than 30 days before departure date.

Weight Restrictions

Total passenger and luggage weight is limited to 550 lbs. Luggage size is limited by stowage space constraints. Each passenger may bring 1 small overnight bag, 1 camera bag, and 1 tripod. (A tripod is highly recommended for Antelope Canyon photography.)

Other Considerations

Walking distances of up to 1/4 mile may be required at Page Municipal Airport, Antelope Canyon, and Wahweap Lodge. This trip is not recommended for people with health problems or special dietary needs, or people who have difficulty getting around. Trip starts and ends at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (or another Phoenix area airport of the passenger’s choosing).

Although the weather in Northern Arizona during the spring and autumn months is generally picture perfect (pun intended), Flying M Air cannot control the weather. If conditions are safe for flight, the flight will be conducted and no refunds will be given. Flying M Air reserves the right to delay flights in the event of problematic weather. A full refund of the excursion price will be given if the excursion must be cancelled due to weather.

Important Note

This trip is not being offered as a guided tour. Instead, it is a series of charter helicopter flights, for the purpose of transportation between Phoenix and Page and aerial photography in the vicinity of Lake Powell, packaged with lodging and tours offered by a licensed tour operator. Although the helicopter flights pass over and through some of the most incredible scenery the southwest has to offer, Flying M Air is not a tour operator in these areas and is not conducting the flights as tours.


Arizona Red Rocks Helicopter Excursion E-Mail This Post/Page Print This Post/Page

Join us for a three-day, two-night excursion to a pair of Arizona’s most popular destinations: Sedona and the Grand Canyon.

Forget the rental car and the long, boring drives between destinations! This trip takes quick and scenic routes to maximize your time at the destinations and includes more than 3 hours of helicopter flight time, a Sedona Jeep tour, a Grand Canyon helicopter tour, and deluxe overnight accommodations at both locations.

Day 1: Phoenix to Sedona

Sedona, AZYour trip begins at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (or any Phoenix area general aviation airport), where you’ll meet your pilot and climb aboard Flying M Air’s helicopter. You’ll make the 60-minute flight to Sedona, crossing over metropolitan Phoenix and beautiful Lake Pleasant, climbing through Black Canyon, and dropping into the Verde Valley. From there, you’ll head through Oak Creek to Sedona for your first stop at “America’s most scenic airport.” You’ll take a 10-minute shuttle ride to Uptown Sedona for a 2-hour Jeep tour among Sedona’s famous red rocks, shopping, and lunch or dinner on your own. Then its back up to Airport Mesa where you’ll check into your red rock view room at Sedona Sky Ranch. Sit on your room’s deck and watch the sun set over the town.

Day 1 Included Activities & Accommodations:

Day 1 Suggestions for Activities on Your Own

For more information about Sedona, visit the Sedona Chamber of Commerce Web site.

Day 2: Sedona to Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon, AZIn the morning, return to the helicopter for the 45-minute flight to the Grand Canyon. We’ll start with a red rock tour just west of Sedona before climbing over the Mogollon Rim and crossing the high desert to Grand Canyon Airport. You’ll start your visit to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim with a 25-minute helicopter tour over the Canyon with one of the park’s licensed tour operators. At the end of the tour, board a shuttle bus for the 15-minute ride into Grand Canyon National Park. Enjoy a walk along the Rim, browse through the gift shops and museum displays, have lunch, take a bus along West Rim Drive for a variety of canyon views. You can even take a short hike into the canyon itself. In the afternoon, you’ll check into your room at one of the park’s South Rim accommodations, walking distance to the Rim and its incredible views.

Day 2 Included Activities & Accommodations:

Grand Canyon, AZ

Day 2 Suggestions for Activities on Your Own

For more information about the Grand Canyon, visit the Grand Canyon National Park Web site.

Day 3: Grand Canyon to Phoenix

The last day of your adventure begins with a 90-minute helicopter flight from the Grand Canyon past Sedona and down the Verde River’s winding canyon to the Phoenix area. We’ll land at Sky Harbor airport (or another valley airport of your choosing) where you’ll say goodbye to your pilot and head home.

Day 3 Included Activities:

2008 Pricing: $1,995 per person, double occupancy, based on two passengers. (There is a $1,500 surcharge if this excursion is booked for a single passenger.) Single occupancy for two passengers is not available. This price is guaranteed for all trips booked during 2008.

Package price includes helicopter transportation, tours, and lodging for up to two people as described, and most ground transportation, as well as applicable sales taxes. Package price also includes luggage designed to fit our luggage compartments and Flying M Air hats for each passenger. An additional fee may apply for substitutions of any included tours or accommodations. Passengers are responsible for all incidental costs not specifically included in the description, including all meals, some ground transportation, and the cost of personal items purchased on the trip. Gratuities are not included.

Flying M Air reserves the right to change hotel accommodations and some services from what may be listed here in the event of unavailability. In all instances, substituted accommodations and services will meet or exceed those offered here.

Upcoming Excursion Dates

Because of the multiple-hotel coordination required for this tour, it is offered on specific dates only. Please contact us for a list of available dates.

Other dates may be available for excursions if booked at least 30 days in advance. Please contact us with requested dates as far in advance as possible to see if we can accommodate you.

Reservations are Required

Reservations are required at least 30 days in advance. A $200 deposit is required at the time of reservation. A 50% deposit is required 30 days before the departure date. Full payment must be received within 3 days of departure. We have a 30-day cancellation policy; all deposits are forfeited for cancellations less than 30 days before departure date.

Weight Restrictions

Total passenger and luggage weight is limited to 600 lbs. Luggage size is limited by stowage space constraints; details will be provided at booking.

Other Considerations

Walking distances of up to 1/4 mile is required at both stops. This trip is not recommended for people with health problems or special dietary needs, or people who have difficulty getting around. Trip starts and ends at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (or another Phoenix area airport of the passenger’s choosing).

Download a Printable Itinerary

Click here to download a printable sample itinerary for this excursion. (Adobe Reader or other PDF reader is required.)

Questions?

If you have any questions about this excursion, please don’t hesitate to contact us.


Southwest Circle Helicopter Adventure E-Mail This Post/Page Print This Post/Page

Join us for a 6-day, 5-night adventure that includes 5 popular destinations with over 8 hours helicopter flight time, overnight accommodations, tours, and more!

Day 1: Phoenix to Sedona

Sedona, AZYour Southwest Circle Adventure begins at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (or any Phoenix area general aviation airport), where you’ll meet your helicopter pilot and climb aboard Flying M Air’s 2005 Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter. You’ll make the 60-minute flight to Sedona, AZ, crossing over metropolitan Phoenix and beautiful Lake Pleasant, climbing through Black Canyon, and dropping into the Verde Valley. From there, you’ll head through Oak Creek to Sedona for your first stop at “America’s most scenic airport.” You’ll take a 10-minute ride to Uptown Sedona for a Jeep tour among Sedona’s famous red rocks, shopping, and lunch or dinner on your own. Then its back up to Airport Mesa where you’ll check into your red rock view room at Sedona Sky Ranch. Sit on your room’s deck and watch the sun set over the town.

Day 1 Included Activities & Accommodations:

Day 1 Suggestions for Activities on Your Own

For more information about Sedona, visit the Sedona Chamber of Commerce Web site.

Day 2: Sedona to Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon, AZThe next day, return to the helicopter for the 45-minute flight to the Grand Canyon. We’ll start with a red rock tour just west of Sedona before climbing over the Mogollon Rim and crossing the high desert to Grand Canyon Airport. You’ll start your visit to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim with a 25-minute helicopter tour over the Canyon with one of the park’s licensed tour operators. At the end of the tour, take a 15-minute ride into Grand Canyon National Park. Enjoy a walk along the Rim, browse through the gift shops and museum displays, have lunch, take a bus along West Rim Drive for a variety of canyon views. You can even take a short hike into the canyon itself. In the afternoon, you’ll check into your room at one of the park’s South Rim accommodations, walking distance to the Rim and its incredible views.

Day 2 Included Activities & Accommodations:

Grand Canyon, AZ

Day 2 Suggestions for Activities on Your Own

For more information about the Grand Canyon, visit the Grand Canyon National Park Web site.

Day 3: Grand Canyon to Lake Powell and Page

Lake Powell, AZAfter a leisurely breakfast, return to the airport where the helicopter waits. From Grand Canyon Airport, it’s a 75-minute flight to Page on Lake Powell. The flight takes you over incredible desert scenery with glimpses of Grand Canyon’s eastern end, the Little Colorado River Gorge, remote Navajo homesteads, and the rock formations of the Echo and Vermillion Cliffs.

You’ll start your area activities with a Navajo-led tour of Antelope Canyon — an incredible slot canyon carved through the sandstone — at the best time of day for photography. In the afternoon, board a tour boat on Lake Powell for a fascinating look at the lake.

You’ll spend the night in a lake-view room at the Wahweap Lodge, where you can stroll along the water’s edge at sunset.

Antelope CanyonDay 3 Included Activities & Accommodations:

Day 3 Suggestions for Activities on Your Own

For more information about the Lake Powell area, visit the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Web site.

Day 4: Page to Monument Valley

Monument Valley, AZIn the morning, return to the airport and helicopter for the next leg of your trip, a 75-minute flight along the southern shore of Lake Powell to Monument Valley. You’ll see views of Lake Powell and its San Juan River arm that few area visitors ever see. Approach Monument Valley from the west, past little-known, magnificent buttes. You’ll land at the airstrip at Goulding’s Lodge, a historic trading post with restaurant and motel overlooking Monument Valley’s most famous rock formations. After lunch on your own, you’ll take a 3-1/2 hour tour of Monument Valley, driving among the famous sandstone buttes with Navajo guides. Afterwards, settle into your room at Goulding’s, with a private balcony overlooking the valley.

Day 4 Included Activities & Accommodations:

Day 4 Suggestions for Activities on Your Own

For more information about Goulding’s Lodge, visit the Goulding’s Lodge Web site.

Day 5: Monument Valley to Flagstaff

Meteor Crater, AZThe longest flying day of the trip begins Monument Valley and heads southeast, crossing the Navajo Reservation over the Painted Desert. Your hour-plus flight will overfly the Grand Falls of the Little Colorado River and incredible Meteor Crater before heading west along the path of historic Route 66 to Flagstaff. On the ground in the Flagstaff area, take a short hike among the ruins at Walnut Canyon. Later, you’ll unwind at a downtown bed and breakfast within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Optional activities include a daytime or nighttime trip up to the Lowell Observatory for a tour or a look through its 24-inch telescope.

Day 5 Included Activities & Accommodations:

Day 5 Suggestions for Activities on Your Own

For more information about Flagstaff, visit the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Web site.

Day 6: Flagstaff to Phoenix

The last day of your adventure begins with an hour-long helicopter flight from Flagstaff though Oak Creek Canyon, past Sedona, and down the Verde River’s winding canyon to the Phoenix area. We’ll land at Sky Harbor airport (or another valley airport of your choosing) where you’ll say goodbye to your pilot and head home.

Day 6 Included Activities:

Package Price

2008 Pricing: $3,495 per person, double occupancy, based on two passengers. (There is a $3,000 surcharge if this excursion is booked for a single passenger.) Single occupancy for two passengers is not available. This price is guaranteed for all trips booked during 2008.

Package price includes helicopter transportation, tours, and lodging for up to two people as described, and most ground transportation, as well as applicable sales taxes. Package price also includes luggage designed to fit our luggage compartments and Flying M Air hats for each passenger. An additional fee may apply for substitutions of any included tours or accommodations. Passengers are responsible for all incidental costs not specifically included in the description, including all meals, some ground transportation, and the cost of personal items purchased on the trip. Gratuities are not included.

Flying M Air reserves the right to change hotel accommodations and some services from what may be listed here in the event of unavailability. In all instances, substituted accommodations and services will meet or exceed those offered here.

Upcoming Excursion Dates

Because of the multiple-hotel coordination required for this tour, it is offered on specific dates only. Here is a current list of upcoming dates:

Spring 2009
March 1 - 6
March 8 - 13
March 15 - 20 BOOKED
March 22 - 27
March 29 - April 3
April 5 - 10 BOOKED
April 12 - 17
April 19 - 24
April 26 - May 1
May 3 - 8
May 10 - 15

Autumn 2009
August 30- September 4
September 6 - 11
September 13 - 18
September 20 - 25 BOOKED
September 27 - October 2
October 4 - 9
October 11 - 16
October 18 - 23
October 25 - 30
November 1 - 6
November 8 - 13
November 15 - 20

Spring 2010
February 28 - March 5
March 7 - 12
March 21 - 26
March 28 - April 2
April 4 - 9
April 11 - 16
April 18 - 23
April 25 - 30
May 2 - 7
May 9 - 14

Autumn 2010
August 29 - September 3
September 5 - 10
September 12 - 17
September 19 - 24
September 26 - October 1
October 3 - 8
October 10 - 15
October 17 - 22
October 24 - 29
October 31 - November 5
November 7 - 12
November 14 - 19

We do not normally conduct this excursion during Summer or Winter months. If you have specific dates in mind, please contact us with requested dates as far in advance as possible to see if we can accommodate you.

Reservations are Required

Reservations are required at least 30 days in advance. A $250 deposit is required at the time of reservation. A 50% deposit is required 30 days before the departure date. Full payment must be received within 3 days of departure. We have a 30-day cancellation policy; all deposits are forfeited for cancellations less than 30 days before departure date.

Weight Restrictions

Total passenger and luggage weight is limited to 550 lbs. There is a 300-lb. seat weight limit; it is illegal for us to take a passenger who weighs more or who cannot fasten his/her seat belt. Luggage size is limited by stowage space constraints; we will provide luggage for each passenger for this trip.

Other Considerations

Walking distances of up to 1/4 mile is required at several stops. This trip is not recommended for people with health problems or special dietary needs, or people who have difficulty getting around. Trip starts and ends at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (or another Phoenix area airport of the passenger’s choosing).

Important Note

This trip is not being offered as a guided tour. Instead, it is a series of charter helicopter flights, for transportation purposes only, packaged with lodging and tours offered by licensed tour operators at destination locations. Although the helicopter flights pass over and through some of the most incredible scenery the southwest has to offer, Flying M Air is not a tour operator in these areas and is not conducting the flights as tours.

Download a Printable Itinerary

Click here to download a printable sample itinerary for this excursion. (Adobe Reader or other PDF reader is required.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I have to take the trip exactly as described here?

A: We do offer several options for tours and lodging. You will receive a preferences form that explains options and gives you an opportunity to customize your trip. Most tour preferences can be accommodated, however lodging is reserved up to one year in advance and is sometimes difficult to change. The more advance notice we have, the more likely it is that we can make changes.

As for routes, our flight path is predetermined based on scenic value and time/fuel constraints. We need to stick to the route for flight following purposes. If you’d like to take a different route, please contact us about a custom excursion.

Q: Does the trip have to depart on a Sunday?

A: Again, reservations for lodging are made far in advance. With enough advance notice, we may be able to change the dates. Contact us to discuss your needs.

Q: A day at each destination doesn’t seem like much. Won’t we feel rushed?

A: Probably not. Remember, travel time from destination to destination is greatly reduced by the flight. You’ll have at least 6 waking hours each day to do things on your own, before or after the included tours.

Q: Do you have a longer version of this trip?

A: Not yet. But if you have an idea for a longer trip, please contact us to discuss it.

Q: Do you have a shorter version of this trip?

A: Yes, we do. The Arizona Red Rocks Excursion covers the first half of this trip in 3 days.

Other Questions?

If you have any questions about this excursion, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ll do our best to answer your questions to help you better understand this great opportunity.