Experience Yosemite From the Sky
Depart Pine Mountain Lake Airport in Groveland for a private one-hour flight in a Cessna 182. Glide over Tuolumne Canyon, Cherry Lake, and the remote Emigrant Wilderness before entering Yosemite’s granite heart. Capture rare aerial views of Half Dome, El Capitan, Yosemite Valley, Hetch Hetchy, and Tunnel View. With seating for up to three passengers, it’s an intimate, unforgettable way to see the Sierra Nevada.
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$264 USD
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Ages 6+
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1 Hour
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Yosemite, California
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Groveland
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- Private Scenic Flight
- Yosemite Icons From Above
- Tuolumne Canyon & Cherry Lake
- Emigrant Wilderness Flyover
- Half Dome & El Capitan Views
- Yosemite Valley Panorama
- Hetch Hetchy & Tunnel View
- Intimate 3-Passenger Experience
- Professional Local Pilot
- Perfect For Photos
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- Private 1-hour scenic flight with professional pilot and live narration
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- Comfortable clothing, closed-toe shoes, light jacket, camera
Sierra Nevada – Yosemite Scenic Tour Features
Panoramic Valley Vistas
Soar above Yosemite’s granite heart for sweeping views of the valley, waterfalls, and peaks that define the Sierra Nevada. From Tunnel View to Half Dome, this flight captures the park’s most photographed landmarks from an entirely new perspective.
Aerial Thrill & Connection
Every passenger enjoys a private window seat as your pilot navigates over El Capitan, Yosemite Valley, and Hetch Hetchy. Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, seeing these icons from the sky inspires wonder and excitement impossible to forget.
Sierra Nevada – Yosemite Scenic Tour Details
- Highlights
- Description
- Itinerary
- Price & Availability
- Food & Drink
- Instructions
- Restrictions
- Transportation
Highlights
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Scenic Sky Adventure
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Photographer’s Dream
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Iconic Yosemite Icons
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High Sierra Landscapes
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Private Flight Experience
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Unique Aerial Perspective
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Intimate Small Group
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Expert Local Pilots
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Memorable Adventure
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Safe and Smooth Ride
Description
Depart Groveland’s Pine Mountain Lake Airport for a one-hour narrated flight over the Sierra Nevada and Yosemite National Park. Begin with Tuolumne Canyon, Cherry Lake, and the glaciated Emigrant Wilderness before crossing into Yosemite. From the air, marvel at the granite walls of El Capitan, the sheer face of Half Dome, the length of Yosemite Valley, Hetch Hetchy, and Tunnel View. With only three seats available, every passenger enjoys uninterrupted views and photo opportunities. Pilots share insights on geology and history while ensuring a smooth and safe flight. This is Yosemite as few ever see it—vast, wild, and unforgettable.
Itinerary
7:45 AM – Check in at Pine Mountain Lake Airport 8:00 AM – Depart in Cessna 182 private aircraft 8:05 AM – Scenic flight over Tuolumne Canyon and Cherry Lake 8:20 AM – Continue over the Emigrant Wilderness 8:35 AM – Enter Yosemite airspace: Half Dome, El Capitan, Yosemite Valley, Hetch Hetchy, Tunnel View 8:55 AM – Return toward Groveland with final Sierra Nevada panoramas 9:00 AM – Land at Pine Mountain Lake Airport
Price & Availability
Adults $263.94 per person. Private flight for up to three passengers. Airport fees included.
Food & Drink
Meals not included
Instructions
Check in 15 minutes before scheduled flight at Pine Mountain Lake Airport
Restrictions
Minimum age 6 years. Maximum 3 passengers. Not wheelchair accessible.
Transportation
Departs from Groveland, Pine Mountain Lake Airport
Frequently Asked Questions
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CONTACT US
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700 Rochelle Cir
Fort Collins, CO 80526 -
Meeting locations vary for each tour: You will be sent a meeting location after you book
