CROSSROADS TOURS
Yosemite Aerial Photography Flight Tour

6 to 10 hours

Yosemite Aerial Photography Flight Tour

A two-hour photo flight plus the Mariposa zipline, history museum, and lunch.

From Oakhurst (or Bass Lake, Fish Camp, Coarsegold, Mariposa): $1175 first person, $375 each additional. From Fresno (or Madera, Merced): $1275 first person, $375 each additional. Maximum 3 passengers per flight.

Take the Yosemite Aerial Photography Flight Tour to view this world-class National Park from above. A two-hour flight from Mariposa Airport for up to 3 passengers, paired with the Mariposa Zipline activity, the Mariposa History Museum, and lunch.

What's included

  • Two-hour aerial photography flight from Mariposa Airport
  • Mariposa Zipline activity
  • Mariposa History Museum
  • Lunch
  • Water

Not included

  • Driver gratuity

Pickup locations

  • Oakhurst
  • Bass Lake
  • Fish Camp
  • Coarsegold
  • Mariposa
  • Fresno
  • Madera
  • Merced

Itinerary

Where we'll be, and when.

  1. 01

    Two-hour scenic airplane ride

    Fly virtually anywhere from the Mariposa Airport to view Yosemite National Park. Maximum 3 passengers per flight, two-hour flight, for a variety of photo missions.

  2. 02

    Mariposa Yosemite Ziplines Ride

    A thrilling six-stage, guide-led zipline tour. Groups of eight to ten are geared up in helmets and harnesses, then driven up the mountain in Polaris Rangers.

  3. 03

    The Mariposa Museum and History Center

    Founded in 1957 and dubbed "The Best Little Museum of Its Size West of the Mississippi" by the Smithsonian. Original documents and artifacts, gold displays, artwork, photos, and Native American baskets, implements, and beadwork.

  4. 04

    Lunch

    Lunch is included in the tour.

A two-hour photo flight, plus a full day in Mariposa

Fantastic opportunity for photographers! Take the Yosemite Aerial Photography Flight Tour to view this world-class National Park from above.

For professional and amateur photographers wishing to take photographs and/or video, our small plane can fly virtually anywhere from the Mariposa Airport. Maximum 3 passengers per flight. Two-hour flight. Included is the exciting Mariposa Zipline activity, Mariposa History Museum, and lunch.

Pricing

  • From Oakhurst (or Bass Lake, Fish Camp, Coarsegold, Mariposa) — $1175 first person and $375 per additional person. Plus the Mariposa Zipline activity, Mariposa History Museum, lunch, water, and gratuities are included. Total time is 6-8 hours.
  • From Fresno (or Madera, Merced) — $1275 first person and $375 per additional person. Plus the Mariposa Zipline activity, Mariposa History Museum, lunch, water, and gratuities are included. Total time is 8-10 hours.

Two-hour scenic airplane ride to view Yosemite National Park

For professional and amateur photographers wishing to take photographs and/or video from above. The tour can fly virtually anywhere from the Mariposa Airport. Maximum 3 passengers per flight. Two-hour flight. We offer flights for experienced photographers, journalists, and amateurs alike for a variety of photo missions. Spectacular scenes await your camera’s lenses!

Mariposa Yosemite Ziplines Ride

Go on a thrilling zipline ride with the Sierra Mountain foothills surrounding you! The ziplines at Yosemite Ziplines & Adventure Ranch have been constructed as a six-stage guide-led tour. Groups of eight to ten are geared up in helmets and harnesses, then driven up the mountain in Polaris Rangers as their guides explain safety procedures and describe the experience the zippers are about to enjoy.

The Mariposa Museum and History Center

View Historic Mariposa at its finest! Founded in 1957, the Mariposa Museum & History Center is administered as a non-profit corporation and is truly a labor of love for the dedicated volunteers who, over the years, have helped to create the museum you see today. The museum has been dubbed “The Best Little Museum of Its Size West of the Mississippi” by the Smithsonian Institution — high praise, indeed! The museum’s mission is to authentically portray the people and lifestyle of Mariposa County from the Native American and Spanish periods to the California Gold Rush and through the early 1900s. Original documents and artifacts, gold displays, artwork, photos, and Native American baskets, implements, and beadwork are just a few items to enjoy when you visit.

Need a lift?

In need of transportation between San Francisco, Los Angeles, Fresno, Oakhurst, Fish Camp, Coarsegold, Madera, Mariposa, Yosemite Valley, and Tuolumne Meadows areas? We offer comfortable shuttle service to and from these areas, including deluxe limousine service.

Questions we hear a lot

FAQ.

How long is the flight portion?
The flight is a two-hour scenic airplane ride from Mariposa Airport. Maximum 3 passengers per flight.
What is included besides the flight?
The Mariposa Zipline activity, the Mariposa History Museum, lunch, water, and gratuities are all included.
How much does it cost for more than one person?
From Oakhurst the rate is $1175 for the first person and $375 for each additional person; from Fresno it is $1275 for the first person and $375 for each additional person.
From $1,175
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