Romance and beauty, sunset and moonlight!

Depart Wickenburg just before sunset and head southeast to the busy Phoenix area. Along the way, admire the mountains as they change color in the setting sun.

Your flight will take you over the south end of Lake Pleasant and over the top of busy Scottsdale Airport to Falcon Field in Mesa, AZ. Land right in front of the airport’s excellent Italian restaurant, Anzio’s Landing, while diners watch you step out of your shiny red helicopter onto the tarmac. Go inside for a leisurely dinner on your own.

When you’re ready for your return flight, signal your pilot and she’ll lead the way back outside for the return trip. Although it’s night, the sky is bright with moonlight and the glow of the city’s lights. Your return flight takes you just north of Camelback Mountain before heading northwest to Wickenburg. Cross over the Metropark and Arrowhead Malls, brightly illuminated below you. You’ll be amazed at how the bright lights abruptly end, leaving you in the darkness of open desert. Wickenburg is a tiny glow in the distance and the cars on highway 93, far away, appear as ribbons of white and red lights.

The full moon illuminates the landscape, painting it in monochromatic light and shadows. It’s a magical time and place, one you’ll think about long after the trip ends back in Wickenburg. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and other special occasions!

Trip Length: 3-4 hours; with 1-1/2 to 2 hours of flight time.

Trip Price: $895 for up to 3 people

Price Includes: Flight as described above for up to three people, dinner for up to three people. Price does not include alcoholic beverages.

Customize Your Flight!

• Have dinner at Taylor’s at Scottsdale Airport instead. (Limited availability; reservations must be made in advance.) Same price.
• Skip landing and dinner completely. Deduct $100.

Important Note

This tour is best on clear, cloud-free nights between the first quarter moon and full moon. Consult our calendar of Upcoming Flights and Events (in the sidebar on the right side of the page) for more information and availability. On request, we can do this tour on other dates, but return to Wickenburg must be within one hour after sunset.