Taking Sedona Outdoor Adventure to the Skies

  • November 3, 2015
Taking Sedona Outdoor Adventure to the Skies
The small town situated in northern Arizona is full of sights waiting to be seen, the best of which may only be captured by a jaunt through the canyons from high above.

There's something about the dramatic landscape that begs to be explored from above. Thrilling helicopter rides can dip in and out of backcountry canyons with ease, buzzing through corridors of vertical stone and gliding along knife-edged ridgelines with the vistas splashing through the windows. In contrast to speed, visitors can also greet the sunrise aboard a hot-air balloon. They rise on gentle breezes above the sandstone columns in the pre-dawn light, awaiting the arrival of the rising sun to burst over the horizon, bathing everything in hues of gold and amber.

In Sedona, what many may call a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is easily within reach. There are endless ways to explore the city by skies, from helicopter excursions to hot-air balloons. For those that desire extra thrills, Sedona also even offers skydiving.

Sedona Air Tours
Sedona Air Tours is a family-owned air tour company with a variety of special destination tours to fit any adventurer's needs. Its Ancient Way Tour is one of the most popular, which takes guests into the scenic Secret Canyon area to explore the natural and cultural beauty of Sedona. The helicopters will climb into the outback of Rattlesnake Mesa, where they will then descend to explore the ancient Sinaguan Indian cliff dwellings of Boynton Canyon. From there, the tour will conclude with views of Bear Mountain and soar past Fay's Arch to picturesque Doe Mesa.

Northern Light Balloon Expeditions and Red Rock Balloon Adventures
Sedona's two balloon companies are permitted by the U.S. Forest Service and feature exclusive flights throughout the coveted Sedona red rocks. With Sedona's year-round beautiful weather, the companies fly once a day, early in the morning to catch the sunrise, and year-round, with champagne picnics after every excursion.

Red Rock Skydiving
Whether a seasoned vet or first-timer, Red Rock Skydiving can promise sights and experiences to exhilarate all thrill-seekers. Enjoy a first-person view of Sedona with a free-fall from up to 10,500 feet among the red rocks, or take a quick parachute jump with the “Hop N Pop” option at 4,000 feet. Either way, the stunning views will convince even the most timid to give the excitement a try.

For more information about how to capture the beauty of Sedona from the sky, visit www.visitsedona.com/tours-and-sightseeing/tours-sightseeing/.