Airplane Tour

Colorado to Canyonlands Geology Tour

Book Your Tour

Adults: $329 per person
Children (2-12): $246.75

90 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: $329 per person
Children (2-12): $246.75

90 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

Experience a flight tour that focuses on the unique geology of canyonlands country in the greater Colorado Plateau. As you soar over the dramatic Western Colorado canyons and the sweeping canyonland vistas, our expert pilots will ensure you understand how nature shaped these landscapes over millions of years, and how geologists are still learning about this area.

PRICE

$329
per person

Duration

  • 90-minute tour at 9am

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

  • See from the air the world-class geological formations of the Colorado Plateau
  • 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

steep rock formations as seen from the air

LEARN THE GEOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE OF THE WEST AS YOU ENJOY EXTRAORDINARY SCENERY

You don’t need to be an earth science expert to appreciate the Colorado Plateau’s immense impact on understanding how our planet developed. Your expert guide will share what scientists have learned about this geologically critical area and fly you over some of the most stunning natural wonders in the country.

river lined by bright green flowing through canyon

COVER A LARGE PORTION OF THE COLORADO PLATEAU, WHICH SPANS FOUR STATES, IN UNDER TWO HOURS

The tour starts gliding over Gateway, CO, which houses some of the most remarkable canyons and rock features in Western Colorado. The bountiful river system that winds through the vibrant red rocks creates lush green foliage that mingles with the red hues of the desert scene.

As you pass over this seamless fusion of color and nature, you’ll fly over famous formations like the Fisher Towers and Morning Glory Arch. If lucky, you may catch some pictures of climbers scaling these easily-recognizable rock features.

group of three women wearing headsets and smiling inside an airplane

FLY OVER STUNNING CANYONLANDS

As you make your way over stunning canyonlands and red rock scenery, geology enthusiasts will get a front-row view of the Paradox Formation – a geological marvel that shaped experts’ understanding of geology and how this terrain developed over millions of years.

You’ll witness dramatic changes in colors, rock features, terrain and vegetation as you cross from the pine-covered La Sal Mountains to low-elevation desert mesas and rock gardens. You can take pictures from the best vantage point of The Colorado and Green Rivers, unique rock formations and so much more.

group of 4 people posing in front of a small airplane

ENGAGING GUIDES, EXPERT PILOTS, AND LIFETIME MOAB ENTHUSIASTS

Your expert pilot and guide will share the geological importance of the areas, pointing out every notable sight you may have missed if you stayed on the ground. While you soar over the Colorado Plateau, your guide will share stories and explain the scientific significance of each geological site.

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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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