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WESTWIND AIR STATEWIDE TOURS
These aerial tours all depart from the Phoenix area. You'll take off in a high winged 6 or 9 passenger Cessna, ideal for sight-seeing and picture taking. Each flight includes CD narration, southwestern
background music in-flight, and trained pilots who are also trained tour guides. See some of Arizona's most popular attractions from this unique perspective. Aerial tours can also be combined with ground tours for those who want to get up close and personal with these awe-inspiring locations.
Grand Canyon Aerial Tour
Enjoy incredible scenery on this narrated journey over
fabulous Arizona landscapes to the majestic Grand Canyon. You'll see
Montezuma's Well and ancient Indian cliff dwellings, glide over the famous
red rocks of Sedona and view the lush surroundings of Oak Creek Canyon. From
Sedona, you will fly past the beautiful canyons of the Mogollon Rim. Your
trip continues over Flagstaff and the San Francisco Peaks, the by product of
an extinct volcano marking Arizona's highest point. During a 30 minute
overflight of the Grand Canyon you'll learn to appreciate the magnitude of
nature's power and beauty. This flight explores the grandeur of the East End
of the Grand Canyon. Your journey will continue past the towns of Valle,
Williams and the historic old mining town of Jerome as you complete this
fascinating journey of a lifetime.
The tour time is approximately 3 hours
Cost: $349 adult, 10% discount for ages 2-12
Deluxe Grand Canyon Deluxe South Rim Tour
Combine all the elements of the aerial tour with a guided tour of the South Rim. You'll land at Grand Canyon airport and take a guided tour of Grand Canyon National Park along the south rim, with stops at famous lookout points and time to wander on your own or browse the shops.
Watch for mule deer, squirrels and other wild life and you may even see one of
the 30 California Condor that are now thriving in the area. After your ground tour, you will head back to the Grand Canyon
Airport where you will continue your aerial journey back to Phoenix. Includes
Lunch.
Length of trip: 6-7 hours
Cost: $399 adult 10% discount for ages 2-12
 Grand Canyon
Aerial & Hiking Tour
Combines the unique experience of a 30 minute flight over the widest and deepest
part of the Grand Canyon with a guided hiking trip. Your guided hike begins with
a series of switchbacks before arriving at Ooo-Ahh Point. At this aptly named
lookout point, the views open up to afford a jaw-dropping panorama of the Grand
Canyon in all directions. Next, continue on to a picnic area at Cedar Ridge,
dropping almost 1,200 feet in elevation and through more than 40 million years
of geological history. This scenic trail is unique in the Grand Canyon in that
it traverses along a ridgeline instead of descending a side canyon, allowing for
unobstructed views and excellent photo opportunities. After lunch and time to
explore Cedar Ridge, begin the ascent to the rim where you will visit the Yaki
Point overlook.
Length of trip: 8 hours
Cost: $599 adult (4 person min) 10% discount for ages 2-12
Grand Canyon West Rim Adventure Tour
The tour begins with a scenic 75 minute
flight to the Canyon West Airport just a few minutes from the world famous Skywalk. This architectural marvel extends 65 feet over the edge
of the Canyon, with its 4,000 foot depth right beneath your feet. Just outside the Skywalk you will
experience the Hualapai Indian Culture through Native American
Performances and an Indian Village, ancient dwellings constructed in the
traditional methods by local tribes. This area of the Canyon, known as
Eagle Point, due to the formation in the Canyon walls that resembles an
Eagle spreading her wings, offers spectacular views of Grand Canyon. The next stop on the tour will be Guano
Point. This location offers one of the most scenic places to enjoy lunch
(provided with the tour) at an outdoor eating area on a plateau
surrounded on three sides by the magnificent Grand Canyon. After your
lunch, enjoy a leisurely hike along a trail that extends out into the
Canyon and spectacular views.
The highlight of most visitors’ trip to
the West Rim is the Helicopter ride to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
After a 10 minute flight to the bottom, you will disembark the
helicopter and board a pontoon boat for a boat ride along the Colorado
River. You will be able to experience the Grand Canyon as you look
straight up the Canyon walls, giving you a unique perspective of the
beauty of this magnificent wonder. After the pontoon boat ride, you will
board the helicopter for the 10 minute flight back to the top of the
Grand Canyon.
Length of trip: 8 hours Cost: $599 adult
** There is an additional $72.00 per person charge for passengers
over 285 lbs. This is assessed by the helicopter company and is payable
at check-in time on the day of your tour.
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Grand Circle Tour
This is by far our most encompassing tour, combining Sedona, the Grand Canyon,
Lake Powell, and Monument Valley all in one tour. After leaving Phoenix you will
fly through the Red Rock formations of Sedona, and includes a 20-minute overflight of the Grand
Canyon from just 1,000 feet above the rim. Next you will continue on to
Page, Arizona, located along the shores of Lake Powell. After a brief
stop in Page, you will continue along the shores of Lake Powell to
Rainbow Bridge and past Navajo Mountain en route to Monument Valley. |
Land at Gouldings Field, just minutes
from Monument Valley, and embark on a guided, 4X4 ground tour into the
Navajo Tribal Park for about 90 minutes. Your Navajo guide will give you
insights into the culture and beauty of this sacred area. Finally,
return to Gouldings Lodge for a delicious Navajo Taco lunch and a little
time for the museum or gift shop before returning to the airport for the
scenic flight back to Phoenix
Length of trip: Approx 8 hours
Cost: $599 adult
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Sedona Aerial Tour
Experience a magical journey with narration and melodious southwestern music on
your flight over beautiful Arizona landscapes to the famous Red Rocks of Sedona.
On your way, you can catch a glimpse of ancient Indian cliff dwellings. Glide
over Sedona for fabulous views of the famous Red Rocks and lush Oak Creek
Canyon. From Sedona, you will fly past Cathedral Rock en route to the beautiful
canyons of the Mogollon Rim and past beautiful Sycamore Canyon. Soar over the
historic mining town of Jerome and glimpse the beautiful Bradshaw mountains to
the West as you continue your journey back to Phoenix
Length of Trip: Approx 1.5 hours
Cost: $259
Sedona Air & Jeep Tour
Enjoy a narrated, scenic flight over the Tonto National Forest and Mazatzal
Wilderness. Wind up the Verde Valley and enjoy a breathtaking overflight of
Sedona. Upon landing at Sedona you will be greeted by a driver from a local Jeep
Tour company who will escort you on your 1- to 2-hour back-country 4x4 Jeep
tour. Learn the history, beauty and spirit that is distinctly Sedona.
Afterwards, discover the unique shops and fine dining at Tlaquepaque, Sedona's
exclusive shopping area. At an appointed time your Jeep will pick you up and
take you back to the Sedona airport for your flight back to Phoenix.
Length of trip: Approx 5 hours
Cost: $350
GRAND CANYON FLIGHT- SEEING TOURS
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Grand
Canyon Flight-seeing
This Grand Discovery tour is the original air tour of the Grand Canyon. Take
off from Grand Canyon airport in a Vistaliner airplane and fly through Canyon
Country including the eastern Zuni Corridor, the Confluence, the North Rim and
return back through the Western Dragon Corridor. Flights take off daily every
day depending upon weather conditions.
Cost: Adult $120, Child $100 Approx 50 min. |
Air/River Float Combination Tour
Depart from Grand Canyon Airport and take in an aerial view over portions of the
Grand Canyon on your way to Page for an afternoon river float. Enjoy views of
the Might Colorado River and Lake Powell as well as Glen Canyon Dam before
landing at the Page airport. Upon landing you will enjoy either a morning boat
cruise on Lake Powell or a guided jeep tour to Antelope Canyon. After the
morning tour, you return to the base of Glen Canyon Dam and board large,
motorized, inflatable rafts for 15.5 mile float trip through Glen Canyon. The
tour ends at Historic Lee’s Ferry where you will meet with transportation to
take you back to the Grand Canyon with a detour through the scenic Navajo
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Tour includes a light
breakfast snack and lunch.
Cost: Adult $334, Child $314 - approx 12.5 hrs. - Available March through November only
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Leisurely Grand Canyon Rafting Tour
You will take luxury motorcoach for a day
trip through spectacular Northern Arizona.
Your tour then takes you to the base of the Glen Canyon Dam, where
you’ll board a 15-22 passenger inflatable motorized river raft. This
Grand Canyon rafting trip allows your to enjoy a
leisurely 15.5 mile float trip down the Colorado River and discover two
billion years of geologic history carved in the Canyon walls. The Grand
Canyon rafting tour stops at the riverbanks for a short hike to explore
ancient petroglyphs and enjoy a picnic style box lunch in the cool shade
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Perfect for all aged 4 years and up!
Cost: Adult $170, Child $150 - approx 12.5 hrs. - Available March through November only |
PAPILLON GRAND CANYON HELICOPTERS
North Canyon Tour:
Experience the magnitude of the Grand Canyon's size and its splendor of ever changing color in a perspective incomparable to any other. This 30-minute tour will take you over the deepest portion of the Grand Canyon through "Dragon Corridor". Then continue on to the North Rim to view the incredible geological differences between the north and south rim. Enjoy views of the temples, shrines & rock formations sculpted by time.
You could spend the entire day walking about the Canyon
and not see a fraction of the sights you'll enjoy in this 25-30 minute tour.
Cost: $153 Adult
Imperial Tour:
Includes all the features of the North Canyon Tour plus the added panoramic
magnificence of the Eastern Grand Canyon where the Painted Desert and the Colorado River Confluence are seen.
Approximate length 45 minutes.
Cost: $218 Adult
All rates subject to change without notice.
(All packages are quoted per person. Rates subject to change at discretion of Arizona Helicopter Tours)
Red Rock Roundup - $69 Adult
Immerse yourself in Sedona's Red Rock splendor. See famous Cathedral
Rock, the ever popular Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte, The Chapel of the Holy
Cross, Submarine Rock, Snoopy Rock, and last but not least . . . Beautiful Bear
Wallow Canyon! 12-13 minutes of magic, you'll never forget!
Ancient Ruins - $1119 Adult
Soar through Secret Canyon’s 2,000-foot red rock walls. Climb up and over Secret Mountain and the fabled Mogollon Rim on our "magic carpet ride." Descend into Boynton Canyon and explore ancient Sinagua Indian Ruins. Our most popular trip.
Trip length - 20-25 unforgettable minutes.
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Sedona Deluxe - $159 Adult
The "everything" tour! Whether you're an amateur or
professional photographer, this tour does it all! First you’ll contour-fly Sedona’s most famous red rock formations, including Bell and Cathedral Rocks. Then,
suddenly, you’ll find yourself descending into our pristine Secret and Boynton Canyons where you’ll view the ancient Sinagua Indian cliff dwellings. The ultimate Sedona experience.
Trip length - 30 spectacular minutes. |
Helicopter-Jeep Combo - $175 Adult
The ultimate jeep/helicopter adventure. Explore Soldiers Pass road by
Jeep and experience some of the best scenic views in Sedona. You'll also
experience the overall beauty of Sedona by embarking on our famous Ancient ruins
helicopter tour. This is truly the only way to experience Sedona from the ground
and air. Trip length 2 - 2 1/2 hours
Grand Canyon Expedition - $677 Adult (2
person min)
The most outrageous and spectacular sightseeing in the Southwestern United States.
Be prepared for a spectacular flight across the Mogollon Rim on your way across
the national forest to the Grand Canyon. Experience the wonderful flight over
the Grand Canyon, and then you'll return and fly near Sedona's spectacular
formations and canyons. As you descend into Boynton Canyon, you'll see the
ancient Indians ruins. Wonder of the world. Trip length 3 1/2
unforgettable hours
Helicopter-Jeep Picnic - $499 (Per Couple)
A private helicopter-Jeep experience! Enjoy a
wonderful romantic experience all to yourselves. You’ll enjoy a magnificent
drive up Schnebly Hill Road and have a picnic on Merry-Go-Round Rock. You’ll
also experience a once in a lifetime experience on a private flight of our
famous Ancient Ruins Tour. 3 hours of excitement, romance, and fun-all
wrapped into one!
 SCOTTSDALE
TOURS:
Enjoy the world famous hot air balloon flight over the Sonoran Desert. The
crisp morning air in The Sonoran Desert provides for the best flight
opportunities. Flights are typically 1 hour in duration if not longer and
are cancelled less frequently than the PM flights. After the flight you will
enjoy a champagne celebration with continental breakfast and presentation of
a first flight certificate suitable for framing.
A flight video is also
recorded and posted on Unicorn's You tube website for you to send to all
your friends. Dawn flights available year-round.
Cost:
$225 per person for adults, $200 Child 12 & under
Flight time approximately 1 hr,
Total activity time approximately 3-4 hrs.
(4 to 12 persons per basket) Sunrise
flights meet 30 minutes prior to sunrise.
SONORAN DESERT FLIGHT:
Your adventure begins with free transportation from your hotel to the
balloon launch site. Here you'll receive a pre-flight briefing and
instructions. Watch as the balloon is inflated and the air warmed to
prepare for take-off. You'll cruise along with no sense of motion at about
400 feet above the ground with 360 degree unobstructed views of the desert
and Metro-Phoenix. Learn about the Sonoran desert and plant life below from
your pilot. Following
the flight your guide will take you on an extended desert tour discussing plant
life and desert survival. You may even get a chance to eat a cactus like the
Native Americans did. Your tour concludes with a return trip to your hotel.
Package
includes, Approximately 1 hour flight,
champagne celebration, first flight certificate,
and Jeep tour.
Pick up from select hotels. All participants are automatically enrolled in the
ballooning society and awarded the Certificate d'Ascension en Machine
Aerostatique!
Cost: $225 per person including hotel transfer
RED ROCK BALLOON ADVENTURES:
Sedona's natural wonders and wildlife sightings will
delight you. Experience the splendor of gliding over Mother Nature's own
beautiful, panoramic Red Rock country. Treat yourself, your family or your
friends to the smooth flying of Red Rock Balloon Adventures. The fun begins with
the exciting inflation of the balloon, and before you know it, your soaring with
the eagles! Watch the sunrise during your ascent. After your gentle lift-off,
you'll be gliding over the gorgeous red rock country. The views are simply
incredible! After a peaceful landing, a champagne picnic and chase crew awaits
you. Your pilot will tell you the exciting history of ballooning and present you
with a commemorative certificate of your flight. Their award-winning pilots will
also share their experiences of competitive ballooning.
Cost: $195 per person
TUCSON FLIGHTS
Catalina Mountain Tour
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Your adventure lasts up to
two hours total from start to finish traveling 5 to 10 miles at
altitudes from tree top level to 3,000 feet above ground. Our typical
flight path takes us toward Sabino Canyon
and over the foothills of the 9,300 foot tall
Santa Catalina Mountains.
Exclusive wide angle 8 X 12 color portrait
taken in flight 1,000 feet above ground by our remotely mounted on board
professional quality Nikon camera shows all passengers in the basket and a
panoramic background view of Southeast Arizona. This high resolution
keepsake picture is E-mailed to you after the flight.
Interior re-configured from coach
(standing only) to first class with leather seats and seat belts (sit or
stand).
Sas Janisson Authentic French Champagne post
flight toast served next to our serene duck pond in chilled Crystal Cuvee
flutes. A choice of chilled juice is also available Departure from the
private La Mariposa Resort polo field. Take off is 45 minutes after sunrise. Minimum booking of 2
passengers. Due to seasonally hot temperatures they do not fly from May 15
to October 1.
Seasonal $349.00 Off Season - $399.00 In Season
All of these exhilarating balloon flights are personalized for 2-5 passengers per
balloon. Leather seats have been added for extra comfort. After landing,
each flight is celebrated with a delicious continental brunch and premium
champagne (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) served in beautiful crystal flutes.
You will hear about the history of hot air ballooning, receive 30 digital
pictures of your ride and a personalized, frameable flight certificate.
Each journey is unique, combining low level views of the beautiful
desert landscape, javelina, deer, bobcat, rabbits and red-tailed hawks,
and spectacular panoramas from higher elevations. Balloons generally fly
as low as treetop and as high as 2500 feet above ground, so you can get
the very most out of your ballooning experience.
Approximately 60-75 minute ride over the
beautiful Tucson Mountains and Saguaro National Park West, traveling 10-18
miles at elevations from treetop to 2,500 feet above the ground. Allow 3 hours for your adventure.
Cost: $225 per adult Children under 12 $150 per person
Due to extreme heat in the summer months, their season begins October 1st
and ends April 1st.
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Experience the thrill of soaring high over the beautiful Sonoran Desert accompanied by your own experienced glider pilot. These glider rides have been designed for both novices and experienced flyers and pilots. Enjoy the quiet, peaceful world above with time to savor the views. Climb into the sky behind a powered tow plane. After release your pilot will demonstrate basic flying techniques while indicating various points of interest such as Lake Pleasant, the Bradshaw Mountain range,
gold mines, old wagon trails, Black Canyon and New River Mesas and Mt. Humphrey,
near Flagstaff. On a clear day you can even see all the way to the San Francisco Peaks. During the flight you'll be able to mimic the controls and get a feel for flying yourself.
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At the completion of your ride, your pilot will provide each person will
a pilot's logbook as a memento of your adventurous flight. And it counts
as your first lesson!
Scenic Ride 3000 ft
$109,
4000 ft $149, 5000 ft
$179 |
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For those with an adventurous spirit, Turf Soaring offers
exciting aerobatic rides. Safe, professional pilots take you on a ride
that exceeds any roller coaster thrill you've ever experienced! The
maximum thrill. Passenger weight limit 220 lbs.
Aerobatic Ride 4000 ft $159, 5000 ft
$189 |
Prices
subject to change without notice
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16650 E. Palisades Blvd, #106, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Toll free: 1-888-799-4284 or (480) 837-4284
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