Airplane Tour

Canyonlands & Arches National Park Tour

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Adults: $359 per person
Children (2-12): $269.25

80 minutes

9 am departure

BOOK A PRIVATE TOUR

  • 1-hour tour for up to 9 people in one aircraft
  • Can accommodate groups of up to 36 in multiple aircrafts
  • Contact us to customize your experience!
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Book Your Tour

Adults: $359 per person
Children (2-12): $269.25

80 minutes

9 am departure

BOOK A PRIVATE TOUR

  • 1-hour tour for up to 9 people in one aircraft
  • Can accommodate groups of up to 36 in multiple aircrafts
  • Contact us to customize your experience!

Tour Details

A Canyonlands and Arches National Park flight tour is the only way to see several breathtaking views in each park in under two hours. This national park combo tour soars over the vibrant rock features of Arches National Park and the endless misty horizons of Canyonlands National Park for a well-rounded overview of Utah's most beautiful and diverse desert scenery.

PRICE

$359
per person

Duration

  • 80-minute tour at 9am daily

Location

  • Canyonlands Regional Airport
  • 94 W Aviation Way
  • Free parking in front of the main terminal

Ages

  • All ages are welcome on our flights!
  • Children over 24 months must sit in their own seat on the plane
  • Child booster pillows are provided by Redtail Air

Highlights

  • Explore two of Utah’s Mighty 5 national parks on this incredible scenic flight!
  • Hear interesting stories, local history, and geological facts from your friendly pilot
  • Experience a unique perspective of the national park by exploring from the air!

What’s included

  • Window seat for everyone
  • Live narration during the tour
  • Headsets to clearly hear the narration
  • Complimentary water inside the terminal

What to Bring

  • Water, a light jacket, a camera, and a smile!

Other Considerations

  • Gratuities
  • Food & snacks, available for purchase in the terminal
  • There is no bathroom on the plane, though facilities are available before and after your tour
  • Please arrive 20 minutes prior to tour departure time

Cancellation Policy

  • Passengers are required to request cancellation at least 24 hours in advance of their tour to receive a full refund.
  • Cancellations inside 24 hours are not eligible to have their fares refunded.

Tickets

  • Instant Confirmation
  • Email & Mobile Tickets Accepted

Important Tip To Land Your Ideal Tour Time

We do accept walk-up participants, and our tours and rentals regularly sell out. To secure your preferred choice and to avoid missing out, we highly recommend booking as soon as possible.

Tour Overview

looking up at a circular arch in arches national park

SEE THE BEST VISTAS OF CANYONLANDS AND ARCHES NATIONAL PARK IN UNDER TWO HOURS

Visitors with only a few hours to spare don’t need to miss out on an unforgettable trip above our two favorite national parks. It may take years to hike to all of the stunning vantage points, horizons, rock features, and canyons, but a flight tour will give you an intimate overview of the eons of geologic history that shaped these parks.

layered rock formations in canyonlands national park

APPRECIATE THE VIVID COLORS AND SHAPES OF ARCHES NATIONAL PARK

Canyonlands and Arches National Park may be neighbors, but these parks’ geology, terrain, and scenery are distinct. This tour disproves any “you’ve seen one, you’ve seen the other” mindset by comparing each national park’s extraordinary and unique views. 

Arches National Park is Mother Nature’s sculpting studio, full of vibrant red hoodoos, balancing rocks, and over 2,000 arches. The bright colors and confounding shapes make the rock features seem dynamic and buzzing with curious energy. You’ll soar over several arches, including Delicate Arch and stunning rock features, for a perspective that few get to enjoy.

woman looking out of airplane window flying over the desert

SOAR ABOVE THE TIMELESS AND MYSTERIOUS DRAW OF CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK

Canyonlands National Park, in comparison, can be the yin to Arches’ yang. Canyonlands is significantly larger and is separated into districts of distinct terrain and marvels. 

The sweeping horizons and sheer canyon drops feel frozen in time and create a silent magic in the scenery. Witnessing the endless expanse of canyons, mesas, and plateaus can leave you spellbound and as speechless as the surrounding environment. You will gain access to the remote, restricted areas of Canyonlands that are home to amazing feats of mother nature, like the Needles District, Shafer Trail, and Upheaval Dome.

upheaval dome in canyonlands national park

ENGAGING GUIDES, EXPERT PILOTS, AND LIFETIME MOAB ENTHUSIASTS

Our expert airplane pilots fly over every must-see view in these awe-inspiring parks, pointing out every notable sight you may have missed if you stayed on the ground. While you soar over the distinct terrain of each park, our seasoned pilots will identify the different features, share comparisons of the parks’ characteristics, and explain how each area near Moab is integral to the timeless beauty of the area.

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SAFETY IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY

We follow all FAA guidelines and restrictions on all our air tour operations.  Safety is our number one priority for our guests and team members.

THE LOWEST PRICE. PERIOD.

Book directly on flyredtail.com or call our office to get the best price on our tours. Find it cheaper? We’ll refund the difference!

FREE CANCELLATIONS

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a FULL refund. We know that plans can change, and that’s why we offer one of the most generous cancellation policies in the industry.

GREAT TOUR GUARANTEE

If you don’t have a great tour, let us know and we promise to make it right with a voucher for a future flight.

Why Redtail Air

Redtail Air is Moab’s only air tour operator permitted to fly directly above Southeast Utah’s national parks. From the air, you will enjoy the sights that very few have seen—gaining a greater appreciation for the improbable beauty of this unique area, including the iconic Delicate Arch and the world’s longest natural arch, Landscape Arch.

Whether you are on a national park scenic airplane tour, flying over iconic arches on a scenic helicopter tour, or returning from a whitewater adventure on a river airplane shuttle through Cataract Canyon, opportunities for spectacular photography abound.

ANSWERS TO ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS

DO WE ACTUALLY FLY OVER THE NATIONAL PARK?

Yes! You will fly directly over the Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and even Monument Valley.

WHAT SHOULD WE BRING?

Water, a light jacket, camera, and a smile.

WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AGE?

All ages are welcome on our flights! Children over 24 months must sit in their own seat on the plane. Booster pillows are provided by Redtail Air. Children under the age of 12 fly for 25% off the price on all flights.

HOW BIG IS THE PLANE? HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN FIT?

Up to 9 in a single plane, multiple planes for larger groups

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