Desert Lakes 1-Hour Helicopter Ride from Scottsdale

Outline
Take a breathtaking one-hour helicopter ride over the high Sonoran Desert and the Salt River system, featuring four iconic desert lakes—Saguaro, Canyon, Apache, and Roosevelt & wild horses—then return via the lush Verde River Valley.

Cost: $2850/flight

Duration:  1-hour

Departs:  Scottsdale Airpark

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HIGHLIGHTS
Four desert lakes
Salt River views
Hidden coves
Bald eagle sightings
Wild horses below

ITINERARY
Lift off for an unforgettable aerial tour of Arizona’s high Sonoran Desert, following the 200-mile-long Salt River to four scenic lakes created by dams: Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake, Apache Lake, and Roosevelt Lake. Enjoy sweeping views of desert mountains, shimmering water, and hidden coves along the shoreline. Watch for the region’s biodiversity—cottonwoods and willows near the water, iconic desert cacti, and possible sightings of bald eagles and wild horses that often roam the water’s edge. Return to Scottsdale via the Verde River Valley.

Cost: $2350 (up to 5 people or 850lbs total weight limit)

• +$300 During Sunset

Season:  Tours are available year round; weather dependent

Notes:  Reservations are required! Each tour can accommodate up to 5 passengers per flight, with a combined weight limit of 850 pounds. Guests will be weighed at check-in. And of course—don’t forget your camera to capture every breathtaking moment!

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