Explore the history and culture of one of Arizona’s first settlements.
Henry Wickenburg, an Austrian immigrant, came to Arizona in the mid 1800s, looking for gold. He found it at the present-day site of Vulture Mine. The town that bears his name, Wickenburg, AZ, was founded in 1863 to support the area’s gold mining activities. Situated along the banks of the Hassayampa River, approximately 50 miles northwest of central Phoenix, the town has a rich western heritage that is still evident today.
Start your day trip to Wickenburg at Phoenix Deer Valley or Scottsdale Airport. You’ll take a 30- to 40-minute flight across the outskirts of Phoenix to the Hassayampa River. As you follow the river upstream, learn about its underground flow and catch glimpses of where its waters rise to the surface.
After a brief circuit of the town, land at Wickenburg Airport. Your pilot will provide ground transportation to Wickenburg’s historic Vulture City ghost town. Take up to 2 hours for a self-guided tour of the structures and artifacts. From there, its a short drive to downtown Wickenburg. Visit the excellent Desert Caballeros Western Museum, where you can take your time among the history, geology, and art exhibits. You’ll have up to 2 hours on your own in town, so take some time for lunch, a self-guided walking tour, and shopping in gift shops and galleries.
When you’re ready to end your day in Wickenburg, your pilot will take you back to Wickenburg Airport. Your return flight will tour some of the mine sites east of Wickenburg and overfly beautiful Lake Pleasant.
Approximate Times:
Time in Flight: approximately 1 to 1-1/2 hours
Time on the Ground: up to 4 hours
Per Flight Price: $1,195
This price covers up to three passengers. Please book your flight at least 24 hours before the desired flight date and time.
Limitations for this flight:
We can accommodate up to three passengers per flight. There is a per-seat weight limit of 250 lbs. for all of our flights. There is a total passenger weight limit of 650 pounds for this flight. Please be prepared to provide passenger weights when reserving any flight.
Deposit/Cancellation Policy:
We'll be at Lake Powell conducting aerial photo and video flights from September 11 to September 25. Although some time slots are already booked, many others are available. We'll also be letting videographers try our new