Secret Wilderness Scenic Tour: Private Anasazi Flight Over Sedona's Red Rocks

Take a private 20–25 minute Anasazi flight for two over Sedona’s red rocks. Glide through hidden canyons, enjoy a complimentary local wine, and take home souvenir glasses—an intimate, time-efficient way to see the Secret Mountain Wilderness.

Sedona, Arizona•

20–25 minutes

•By Adventure Collective•October 2025

The Experience

Perched over Sedona’s scarlet skyline, the Secret Wilderness Scenic Tour offers a compact, private aerial escape into the Secret Mountain Wilderness of Cononino National Forest. This 20–25 minute Anasazi flight for two lifts you above the red rock cliffs that define Sedona, threading hidden canyons and boxy sandstone fins that sailors of the sky can admire at leisure. The route concentrates on iconic geology: towering red sandstone buttes, narrow slot-like canyons carved by intermittent desert streams, and layered sedimentary cliffs stained by iron oxide. From the window, geological details resolve — cross-bedded sandstone layers, fluted alcoves, and talus-filled washes slice the canyon floors. Vegetation below is unmistakably high-desert: scrub oak, juniper, and pockets of pinyon pine cling to shelves and benches. Birdsong and the occasional raptor flash across the view; from above you may see mule deer and coyotes tracing ridgelines where trails thread among the rocks. The experience is intimate and cinematic: a private aircraft for two keeps the view exclusive and the pilot’s narration focused on features you point out. For visitors who otherwise would need days of difficult hiking to reach narrow canyon vistas, the flight compresses that access into a single, horizon-spanning sortie. Returning to the airfield, the operator pours a complimentary glass of local wine and hands over a pair of souvenir wine glasses—small rituals that close the outing with a human touch. Why book it? The Secret Wilderness Scenic Tour is one of the fastest ways to grasp Sedona’s topography and geology, especially for travelers with limited time or mobility concerns. It’s a standout because it puts the red-rock landscape into context: how tributary canyons link to larger mesas, where erosion has left resistant capstones, and how the color palette shifts with daylight. The private format also makes it a quiet, personal occasion for anniversaries, proposals, or simply a concentrated dose of landscape study. Practical notes: flights depend on weather and daylight; morning and late afternoon sorties produce the best light. The trip lasts roughly 20–25 minutes and returns to the original airfield. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a camera with a fast shutter to freeze the passing rock geometry. Dress in layers for cool desert air at altitude. Operators provide all necessary safety briefings; confirm participant weight limits and booking details when you reserve. The operator information is missing from the provided details; address and owner are not supplied. Sedona, Arizona, United States is the closest city. Expect warm hues that intensify at sunset, and quieter skies at dawn. For students of geology, pilots can often pause to point out formation names and layers, leaving you with clearer maps of the terrain. Book early during high season to secure preferred flight windows and times.

Secret Wilderness Scenic Tour: Private Anasazi Flight Over Sedona's Red Rocks

The Experience

Before You Go

Book morning or late-afternoon slots

Confirm weight and booking policies

Bring a fast camera and a polarizer

Dress in layers

Local Knowledge

Hidden Gems

Wildlife

Conservation Note

Photographer's Notes

What to Bring

SunglassesEssential

Camera with fast shutterEssential

Light jacket

SunblockEssential

Common Questions

How long is the flight?

Is this a private flight?

Will I get a briefing?

Are there age or weight restrictions?

What happens if the weather is bad?

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