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Big Sur Scenic Flight

SALINAS, CA
MONTEREY, CA

From: $299

Item #: AIR-SJO-0023

(8 Reviews)

Discover the incredible beauty of California's iconic coastline on this Big Sur Scenic Flight!

Ride in a Cessna 172 with a FAA Certified Pilot from Northern California's leading flight school
Fly above California's legendary Big Sur coastline, arguably the most beautiful line of coastal beaches and cliffs in the U.S.
Get a bird's eye view of ocean life below and sites such as the Monterey Peninsula, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and more!

From: $299

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Overview

Discover the incredible beauty of California's iconic coastline on this Big Sur Scenic Flight!

Ride in a Cessna 172 with a FAA Certified Pilot from Northern California's leading flight school
Fly above California's legendary Big Sur coastline, arguably the most beautiful line of coastal beaches and cliffs in the U.S.
Get a bird's eye view of ocean life below and sites such as the Monterey Peninsula, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and more!

Full Description

Location

Salinas Municipal Airport - Salinas, CA
Monterey Peninsula Airport - Monterey, CA

Availability

When Do I Choose A Date?

If giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience; otherwise, you can choose one after checkout.

Year-Round:
Daily - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Important Details

Essential Information

No experience necessary
Maximum individual participant weight is 250 lbs
Combined weight for all participants cannot exceed 500 lbs
All passengers must bring a valid government issued form of ID

Duration

Plan to spend 2 hours total with approximately 1.5 hour-flight time.

Experience Provider Info

Complete information for your Experience Provider, including contact information, will be included on your booking confirmation email once you or your gift recipient have scheduled the experience. Our Product Management team handpicks top-rated experience providers, removing the guesswork for you and ensuring your peace of mind.

Maximum Participants

2 or 3 participants depending upon the option selected. However, the total weight of all participants must not exceed 500 pounds.

Spectators

Spectators may go to the airport to watch or take pictures of take-off or landing.

Weather Dependent

This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.

What To Wear

Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for weather conditions. Closed-toe shoes, and sunglasses are highly recommended. Also, don't forget to bring a camera!

COVID-19 Safety

For this experience, our partners are taking added measures help prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. They kindly ask that all participants please bring and wear a face mask. Participants without masks will not be permitted to enter the facility or fly. These Covid-19 safety measures are subject to change.

FAQs

What should I bring on the flight with me?

All passengers must bring a valid government issued ID. It is also recommended to bring a bottle of water and your camera.

What are the weight restrictions?

Each individual passenger must weigh no more than 250 lbs. The total weight of all passengers must not exceed 500 lbs.

Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations

Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 30 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Experience Gifts.

Cancellation Policy

Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, rescheduling is allowed with at least 72 hours' notice to your experience provider. Failure to appear on your booked date or to cancel and reschedule at least 72 hours prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience.

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Customer Reviews

This experience has a customer rating of 5
based on 8 reviews.

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We flew with Bentley and he was awesome - the entire Aerodynamic Aviation team was great. We loved exploring Big Sur from the sky and would highly recommend it to anyone who is considering going for a ride!

— Lindsay S | Nov 19, 2020

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi there Lindsay, Wow- your experience sounds "plane" awesome! I am happy to hear that our Bentley was truly able to truly make this a special experience for you, as well as the rest of the team. We hope that your were able to explore some new sights while up in the air. Cheers to new memories! Chandi

Our flight in Monterey was amazing. Israel warned us that it might be foggy down towards Big Sur, so he took us to see a couple golf courses then we headed up towards Santa Cruz. Because of the cloud cover, he elongated the trip and took us everywhere we wanted to go. We toured all over Santa Cruz and the coast. Would definitely do it again!

— Evan M | Oct 20, 2020

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hello, Evan! Wow! I love that Israel was so accommodating for your experience when Mother Nature decided to act up a bit! It makes us so happy to know that you were in such great hands and that our partners took so much care to ensure your flight was absolutely awesome. I'm glad you all got to see some beautiful sights over Santa Cruz! We would love to get you flying again soon! Best, Sophia

Fantastic experience! Surprised the BF for his birthday and he loved it. Knowledgable and accommodating instructor. Would highly recommend.

— Zoe M | Sep 07, 2019

Great views of the Monterey Peninsula, Carmel, and the coastline down to Pt. Sur. Our pilot, Israel, was great in pointing out the sights along the way . We thoroughly enjoyed our flight and highly recommend it.

— Eric A | Sep 02, 2019

We had an amazing time. The guys at Aerodynamic Aviation went above and beyond to help us with some scheduling conflicts. Our pilot was so impressive. We spent 6 days exploring the PCH and wine country and this was by far the highlight of our trip.

— Sheena H | Jul 18, 2019

Great experience with a great pilot. He helped us have a wonderful experience when the weather was telling us otherwise. Thank you for helping making it possible

— David R | Feb 01, 2019

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Thanks for sharing with us. I'm relieved to hear Mother Nature cooperated enough for you to get up on a wonderful flight. It's our pleasure to help you create terrific memories. Have a fantastic weekend! Best, Brooke

We had a wonderful and memorable experience. We arrived early and the office person welcomed us warmly and filled in the time by giving us an informative tour of the facility. The pilot made us feel at ease as we did the ground preparations for the flight and while in the air. He took the time to not only point out places of interest but also to tell us some history and interesting facts about what we were seeing. He checked a number of times to ensure we were comfortable, and we were. He always told us in advance what he was going to be doing so that we knew what to expect. We appreciated that because we have flown in a small plane only once before. It was an unforgettable experience and I would not hesitate to recommend the company and the tour to anyone.

— Greg & | Apr 11, 2018

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Good Morning Greg and Judith! It was an absolute pleasure to read your review and I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to write in about your Scenic Flight. I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed taking in the sights and that your pilot even gave some fun history on the area. I do hope we see you both for another unforgettable day and thank you for letting us be apart of the memory. All the best Chelsea

Excellent service, very friendly staff, great pilot, would recommend to anyone and will do it again. Thanks.

— Raul A | Jun 12, 2017

Big Sur Scenic Flight