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Above Sedona’s Hidden Canyons: A Helicopter Passage Along the Mogollon Rim
A 2-hours, 80+ mile helicopter tour from Apex Air Tours that crosses three hard-to-reach wilderness areas around Sedona and reveals remote canyons and ancient ruins.
Above Sedona’s Hidden Canyons: A Helicopter Passage Along the Mogollon Rim.
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The Mogollon Rim helicopter tour from Sedona lifts you away from the well-trodden viewpoints and into a sweep of red-rock canyons and high desert plateaus. Over roughly fifty minutes and more than 80 miles, expert pilots thread the aircraft through three wilderness areas—Sycamore Canyon, Secret Mountain, and Munds Mountain—reaching remote corridors and ancient ruins that are extremely difficult to access by any other means.
Experience Sedona like never before on the Mogollon Rim Helicopter Tour offered by Apex Air Tours. This private adventure lets you soar over 80 miles of rugged wilderness, including vast forests, dramatic cliffs, and hidden canyons rarely seen from the ground. Piloted by seasoned experts, the journey highlights breathtaking views of the Mogollon Rim’s towering escarpments and remote ancient ruins that hint at Arizona’s rich cultural history. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or seeking an unforgettable aerial experience, this tour offers an exclusive opportunity to explore one of the Southwest’s most impressive natural landmarks.
The gentle hum of the helicopter combined with panoramic windows ensures every vantage point is picture-perfect. Ideal for small groups or private bookings, this air tour delivers comfort, safety, and personalized attention. Prepare to be amazed as you fly over geology unlike anywhere else in the world, capturing memories from high above Sedona’s awe-inspiring landscapes. The Mogollon Rim Helicopter Tour is more than a sightseeing flight—it’s your gateway to discovering hidden corners of Arizona’s wilderness in total tranquility and style.
Route Schematic
Route schematic and key stops
The flight visits a sequence of wilderness areas and canyon interiors where passengers can view major features and ancient sites.
Sycamore Canyon Wilderness
Traverse the Sycamore Canyon area to view deep canyon walls and remote stretches of wilderness.
Secret Mountain Wilderness
Fly over Secret Mountain Wilderness, taking in rugged plateaus and isolated canyons not easily reached by land.
Munds Mountain Wilderness
Cross the Munds Mountain area to inspect its rock formations and remote canyons from the air.
Canyon interiors & ancient ruins
The tour delves into canyon interiors to reveal numerous ancient ruins—more than on the operator’s shorter flights.
Flights require a minimum of two seats sold to operate; the operator may reschedule or rebook flights in the event of unforeseen circumstances and works with customers to establish alternate dates when necessary.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Eighty miles over three wilderness areas
This tour covers more than 80 miles around Sedona and traverses Sycamore Canyon, Secret Mountain, and Munds Mountain wilderness areas, giving access to remote landscapes unreachable by road or foot.
Deep canyons and ancient ruins
Pilots take the flight into canyon interiors to locate and view longstanding ruins—this tour offers opportunities to see more ancient sites than the operator’s shorter flights.
Aerial access to hidden gems
Flying is the practical way to reach certain remote areas around Sedona; the Mogollon Rim tour is designed to reveal hidden geological features and isolated wilderness not normally seen from roads or short hikes.
What the day feels like
How the flight unfolds
Boarding at Sedona’s airport, the helicopter departs on a roughly 50-minute circuit that covers over 80 miles of terrain. Throughout the flight, professional pilots guide you above Sedona’s famous formations, into deep canyon systems and across three distinct wilderness areas to spot remote ruins and landscape details inaccessible from the ground.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should plan around its limits.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Check-in at the Sedona airport location; the listed meeting address is 1225 Airport Rd., Sedona, AZ 86336. Guests should arrive in time to follow the operator’s check-in directions.
Passengers must check in 30 minutes prior to flight time; late arrivals may not be able to join the flight and could be billed the full price.
Bring a camera, cell phone and water; dress in layers because temperatures differ between the ground and the helicopter.
No bags with straps (backpacks, purses, etc.) are allowed on board due to limited space. Comfort seating is available for passengers exceeding 229 lbs and Comfort Plus seating for those 270 lbs and up.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What time should I check in for my flight?
Check-in time is 30 minutes prior to your flight.
Where do I go to check in?
To check in, go straight through the stop signs at the top of the airport road and head toward the red building at the far left corner.
Can I be late to my flight?
Late arrivals will not be able to join the flight because flights run on a tight schedule; passengers more than 15 minutes late may be billed the full price.
Is there a rest area or bathrooms prior to my flight?
There are several comfortable couches and two bathrooms available for customers while waiting for their flight.
How should I dress for the flight?
Please dress in layers so you can adjust to differing conditions; it is usually warmer in the helicopter than outside.
What can I bring on the helicopter?
Camera, cell phone and water are allowed on board. Any-size carry-on bags or purses are not allowed due to limited space; specifically, bags with straps cannot be brought on board.
Do you offer discounts?
Apex Air Tours offers a 10% discount to veterans, currently serving military, and first responders, as well as repeat-customer and group discounts—call (928) 852-4848 to book.
What is the cancellation and rebooking policy?
Tours can be rescheduled up to 24 hours prior but may be subject to a rescheduling fee per seat; no-shows or arrivals more than 15 minutes late will be billed the full price. In unforeseen circumstances that preclude flight, staff will work with customers to establish a rebooking at no charge; cancellations 24 hours prior or more may be issued in flight credit.
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