Private Sedona Air and Jeep Tour - 2.5 Hour Flightseeing and Schnebly Hill Adventure

This is Sedona from two angles—elevated and intimate. Start with a luxury‑leaning scenic flight that reveals the full scale of the red rock amphitheater, then shift into a private Jeep tour that brings you right to the base of towering cliffs. The pacing is smooth, the views are exceptional, and the experience feels tailored entirely to you.

A note for nervous flyers: These aren't commercial jets. The sightseeing aircraft used on this tour are purpose-built for low-altitude scenic flying, stable, smooth, and equipped with large viewing windows that put the landscape front and center. Most guests who board with some apprehension step off wishing the flight had lasted longer. The routes are carefully selected for smooth air, the pilots are experienced scenic flight specialists, and the entire experience is designed to feel comfortable rather than thrilling. If you have specific concerns, mention them at check-in. The team is used to it and will make sure you're settled before takeoff.

This private Sedona Airplane & Jeep Combo Tour is designed for travelers who want a polished, time‑efficient way to experience the region’s most dramatic landscapes. Your day begins at the Sedona Airport, where you board a comfortable sightseeing aircraft with wide windows and a smooth, steady feel in the air. As the plane lifts off, Sedona’s red rock formations open beneath you—Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte, and the deep folds of Oak Creek Canyon all visible in a single sweeping panorama.

The flight offers a rare perspective on Sedona’s layout, revealing how the mesas connect and how the canyons twist through the landscape. It’s a calm, scenic loop that sets the tone for the rest of the experience.

Once you're back on the ground, there's no pause. Your Jeep guide is already waiting at the base, and the backcountry is straight ahead.

The second half of the experience begins on Schnebly Hill Road. Named after the Schnebly family, among Sedona's earliest settlers, this historic unpaved route climbs 1,500 feet through some of the most dramatic red rock terrain in the entire Southwest. It was originally carved by hand in the early 1900s and served as one of the only routes connecting Sedona to Flagstaff before paved roads arrived. Today it remains unpaved by design, a living piece of Arizona history that most visitors drive right past without knowing it exists. Your private guide handles the rocky sandstone ledges and winding switchbacks while sharing stories about the area's geology, the Schnebly family, and the formations rising around you at every turn. The higher you climb, the wider the views become — layered cliffs, forested slopes, and the full sweep of Sedona's red rock amphitheater spreading out below.

The private format allows you to move at your own pace, stop for photos when you choose, and enjoy a more intimate connection with the landscape. It’s a refined, efficient way to experience Sedona from both the air and the trail, ideal for couples, families, and small groups seeking a premium adventure.

Choose this tour if you want:

• The most complete way to experience Sedona in a single outing, from the air and deep into the backcountry
• An aerial perspective of Sedona's iconic formations that ground-level visitors simply never get. Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock, Courthouse Butte, and Oak Creek Canyon all look completely different from above.
• A guided Jeep climb up Schnebly Hill Road, one of the most dramatic unpaved scenic drives in the entire Southwest
• A fully private experience throughout. Your own aircraft, your own Jeep guide, your own pace from start to finish.
• Two expert guides in one tour, a scenic flight pilot who knows the landscape from above and a Jeep guide who knows every rock and story on the ground

Skip it if you're looking for:

• A full-day experience with lunch included (our Private Grand Canyon or Private Antelope Canyon tours are a better fit)
• A tour without flying. If small aircraft aren't your preference, our standalone Jeep tours are a great fit
• Extreme off-road terrain. The Schnebly Hill Jeep portion is rugged and bumpy but not as intense as our Diamondback Gulch tour
• Just the flight without the Jeep (our Private Sedona Scenic Air Tour is a focused 30-minute aerial experience)

Ready to go further? This tour is also available as a shared experience with our Sedona Air and Jeep Tour. Prefer just the flight? Our Private Sedona Scenic Air Tour is a focused 30-minute aerial experience over the red rocks. Or fly to a destination with our private full-day tours to the Grand Canyon or Page. All tours depart from Sedona Airport.