Imagine a seaplane in the desert! I've enjoyed flying in float planes in Canada and the landing in the water that was like landing in soft butter. So now, you can have this experience in the desert.
This winter and spring, experience the beauty of the Sonoran Desert as you've never done before - from the air. Island Air Express, "Desert Splash" Seaplane Adventures will take you to new heights during their inaugural season of aerial tours that showcase Arizona's most stunning landscapes.
The Cessna Caravan Jet-Prop Amphibious Seaplane excursion begins at Southwest Jet Corporate Center at Scottsdale Airport and snakes its way through the Salt River canyons and lakes for bird's eye views of the rugged, breathtaking terrain that lies 20 miles east of Scottsdale. In just over an hour, you'll have soared through Salt River Canyon and over Roosevelt Dam and "The Spires," a rugged sand castle-like rock formation that's tucked deep inside the Superstition Mountains.
You'll even experience a water landing when the seaplane touches down on the surface of Roosevelt Lake, one of Arizona's largest bodies of water. With room for up to nine passengers, the seaplane can be booked individually or for a group.
Experience a "Desert Splash" Seaplane excursion for $275 per person or customize your tour, starting from $350. Eight-hour custom tours pair a seaplane excursion with hiking, boating, climbing or horseback riding.
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