I booked two tours with aviator, with what I thought was same company. Turns out it was two different companies which caused some confusion, as Ron, our guide on one tour, said he’d be back to get us the next day for tour #2. When I called to verify a question, I was told that company had no Ron and I was scheduled to be with them, not Ron, but Ron showed up to pick us up. Long story short, we went with Ron both tours. The nice parts were that he took us to different spots so that we saw more. He’s very knowledgeable and has a “script” that he goes from with all of that knowledge. However on tour 2, he started off on the same script and said the exact same things, at the same time, with the same jokes. Okay by me, as my parents were on tour two, so it was fresh for them. I’m in the tourist industry so I get that you basically give the same info many, many times. Ron was very nice, very accommodating and a pleasant person to spend several hours with.
My only critique is that, especially on the vortexes, there should be some quiet time. Some reflection and absorption time. I had specifically stated my goals for my three hour tour the previous day but he talked continuously during the tour, so no time to just be. I even started to walk away for personal time but was called back to listen to more of his presentation. This was an important healing journey for me, but I had no opportunity do that with Ron talking the whole time and not allowing me to be separate for a little time. On the second tour, my dad did the same thing, started to walk to see the view and Ron said “hello, leader here” as he patted himself, indicating he had things to present and we were to follow directions. Neither I, nor my dad, appreciated that. Seems to me that we paid for a private party of four, we should be able to spend some time taking in the views and energies on our own. There are only so many times to hear about the different bushes or so many piles of coyote poop to see and hear how you can tell by the berries in it. You were great Ron, but it’s okay to go off script and let guests just absorb Sedona for all it is.