.On the Ground or in the Air – A Tour of Sedona's Backcountry is a "must-do" Activity
Their are many reason to vacation in Sedona – the food, the art, the weather, the red rock vistas, the shopping, but their is one activity every visitor needs to experience to really enjoy their visit: A tour of Sedona's back country by jeep, airplane, helicopter, hot-air balloon, bike, or on foot.
Escorted jeep tours are very popular – jeep companies know the secret locations deep in the high country where the views are the best and the rock thrills are great memories. U-Drive it jeep rentals are elso available for your own off-road adventure.

Airplane, helicopter, and bi-plane trips into and above the dramatic red rock formations provide the visitor with a true birds-eye view of deep canyons and shear cliffs created by a million years of wind, rain and shifting rock. Hot air balloons rising into Sedona's clear, cool air early in the morning is a once in a lifetime expereince.

Escorted or go-on-your-own mountain bike trips on any of the dozens of miles of trails is very popular with the fit and really adventruesome. And off course, hiking is the mainstay activity of Sedona with over 200 improved trails criss-crossing the majestic red rock countryside of Sedona and Coconino National Forest.

Some hikes are as easy as a casual walk in a city park, but with dramatically greater views while others are meant for only the very fit explorers. It is also a wonderful family adventure for all ages. Taking a tour of Sedona's red rock country is key to a vacation's success and true insight into the magical land called Sedona.

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Maverick Helicopter Tours of Grand Canyon are a Hit!
Travels to Sedona and the Grand Canyon (2.5 hour drive from Sedona) are not complete without a tour of the canyon in a jet helicopter by Mavierick Helicopters. You can pick from two different tours and book online to guarrantee yourself a seat, especially during busy season.
Tour #1: Your Canyon Spirit tour departs from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon taking you over the beautiful Kaibab National Forest, home to the world's largest Ponderosa Pine Forests. Upon reaching the edge of the canyon, the canyon rim gently drops away as the North Rim and eastern end of the canyon come into view - one of the most spectacular views in the entire canyon.
In the distance, it is possible to see the Painted Desert and the Desert View Watchtower designed by the Hopi Indians. Your journey continues as you follow the Colorado River upstream to its merging with the Little Colorado River.
View Marble Canyon and Point Imperial as you fly through the canyon and climb above the North Rim. Experience fabulous birds-eye views once on the North Rim, then head south through the Dragon Corridor, the widest and deepest part of the canyon.
As you cross over the Colorado River, you leave the Grand Canyon, flying over the South Rim and the Kaibab National Forest. Flight Time 45-50 Minutes

Tour #2: Your Canyon Dancer tour departs form the South Rim of the Grand canyon and takes you over the picturesque Kalibab National Forest, then you will fly north through the Dragon Corridor over the mighty Colorado River to the North Rim. heading back south through the Dragon Corridor, you will see the Tower of Ra, fly over the widest and deepest part of the canyon and view the Vishnu Schist, some of the oldest exposed layers of rock in the world. (Approximately 25-30 minutes)

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