Treat yourself to unspoiled views of the picturesque high Sonoran Desert.
You’ll whet your appetite for adventure while flying around the four scenic lakes created by dams on the 200-mile-long Salt River, including Saguaro, Canyon, Apache, and Roosevelt Lakes.
Fed by high-altitude springs and streams 100 miles to the northeast. The Salt River flows down from the mountains and through Phoenix before it joins the Gila River. Along the way, sightings of hidden coves, desert mountains, bald eagles and wild horses abound. There are as many as 500 of these magnificent animals roaming the water’s edge on the lower Salt River and the shoreline around Saguaro Lake. The horses emerge from the surrounding desert forest to cool off in the water and graze on the underwater foliage.
Not just any desert forest, this one explodes with biodiversity. A lush canopy of deciduous cottonwoods and willows soar above a mix of cacti, desert grass and hardy mesquites. Return to home base via the Verde River Valley, where you’ll never cease to be amazed at discovering this surprisingly lush riparian area in the desert.
Package Cost: $2350
plus 3.65% credit card fee
up to 5 people (or 850lbs total weight limit)
(+$300 During Sunset)
FAQs
A full hour gives us the ability to take you on a truly expansive tour — the Phoenix skyline, iconic desert mountain ranges, stunning canyon terrain, and hidden desert gems that most visitors never see. Your pilot customizes the route to your interests and narrates the entire flight with local knowledge and stories that bring the landscape to life.
More time means more ground covered and a deeper immersion in the experience. Where the 35-minute flight gives you a vivid snapshot of the Phoenix area, the 1-hour ride lets us venture further — exploring the full range of what makes Arizona’s landscape so extraordinary. It’s the ideal choice for guests who want the complete experience or are flying to celebrate a special occasion.
It’s one of our most popular celebration flights. We can arrange champagne, a custom route, special music — whatever makes it memorable. Just let us know when you book and we’ll design something special around your occasion.
Absolutely — and highly recommended. Sunset flights are our most popular option. The $300 sunset add-on is well worth it. Arizona sunsets are breathtaking from the ground; from the air, they’re otherworldly.
H5 Helicopters offers what guests consistently describe as the most spectacular sunset experience in the state. Our 1-hour sunset flight takes you over some of Arizona’s most scenic terrain as the sky turns gold and red — it’s a genuinely once-in-a-lifetime sight. We plan routes specifically to maximize sunset visibility and impact.
Yes! Night flights over the Phoenix metro are breathtaking — the city lights from above are remarkable. Ask us about night flight options when you call. We love putting these together.
Your private flight, narrated by an expert pilot, with Bose noise-cancelling Bluetooth headsets, a fully climate-controlled cabin, music, and drinks. Add-ons like champagne, snacks, catered items, or professional video can be arranged at booking.
Consistently, yes. Our 1-hour flight is the most comprehensive local aerial experience available in the Scottsdale area. We fly the same routes and techniques used for major film productions, and we’ve been doing it since 2008 without a single incident. The guest reviews — from first-timers to seasoned travelers — reflect that consistently.
Call or text (480) 272-1100 for the fastest response, or email info@h5helicopters.com. We’ll confirm availability and get you set up quickly.
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