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

Your 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:

• 1-hour scenic helicopter flight from Phoenix area to Sedona.
• 2-1/2-hour Jeep Tour with [1] Earth Wisdom Jeep Tours among Sedona’s red rocks.
• Red Rock view room with private patio at [2] Sedona Sky Ranch Lodge.

Day 1 Suggestions for Activities on Your Own

• Shopping in Uptown Sedona and/or the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village.
• Lunch and/or dinner in Sedona or at the Sedona Airport Restaurant.
• Swimming at Slide Rock State Park or in the Sky Ranch Lodge pool.

For more information about Sedona, visit the [3] Sedona Chamber of Commerce Web site.

Day 2: Sedona to Grand Canyon

In 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:

• 1-hour scenic helicopter flight from Sedona to Grand Canyon Airport, including a red rock tour of Sedona.
• 25-minute helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon with [4] Maverick Helicopters.
• Room at [5] Bright Angel Lodge, [6] Thunderbird Lodge, or [7] Kachina Lodge on Grand Canyon South Rim. (On some dates, room has full or partial view into canyon.)

Day 2 Suggestions for Activities on Your Own

• Hike along Grand Canyon South Rim or partway down Bright Angel Trail. (It is not possible to hike all the way into the canyon and back in the time available to you.)
• Take the free shuttle along the canyon’s West Rim Road, with stops at various lookout points.
• Take the free shuttle to the Visitor Information Center for interpretive displays, ranger activities, and bookstore.
• Lunch and dinner in one of the five restaurants in Grand Canyon Village (on the rim). (If you’d like to have dinner at historic El Tovar, please let us know when booking this excursion so we can reserve a table for you.)
• Shopping in gift and book stores in Grand Canyon Village.

For more information about the Grand Canyon, visit the [8] 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:

• 90-minute scenic helicopter flight from Grand Canyon to Phoenix area, including overflight of Sedona and Verde River.

Package Price:

2007 Pricing: $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 $500 for single occupancy for two passengers; keep in mind that we may not be able to reserve an additional room at all destinations, so the sooner you book your excursion, the greater the chance of getting the additional room. This price is guaranteed for all trips booked or conducted through December 2007.

2008 Pricing: $4,495 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 $1,000 for single occupancy for two passengers; keep in mind that we may not be able to reserve an additional room at all destinations, so the sooner you book your excursion, the greater the chance of getting the additional room. 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. 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. Price does not include 8% sales tax. 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.

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 [9] 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

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Questions?

If you have any questions about this excursion, please don’t hesitate to [11] contact us.