Plan a Special Event with Redtail Air
Elevate your important day by flying to your dream destination in the desert.
Sometimes, a day is just another day. But every once in a while, you live one you will cherish for the rest of your life. When planning a special event you want to remember, you’re already halfway there when you plan it in Moab.
From sky-scraping spires to the vibrant hues of red rock against a blue sky, many desert details will create a fantastic backdrop for your big day.
This scenery is stunning from the ground. But, when you take to the sky, you experience an entirely new perspective of the surrounding national parks and backcountry. Our special event flight tours will connect you to more canyons, rock features, horizons, and valleys than you could ever cover in a single day on foot.
Whether you’re planning an elopement, company event, or want to bring friends and family together, our Moab flight tours for special events provide the memory-making fuel to keep the day close to your heart.
Take Your Big Event to New Heights
It’s your chance to plan a day for you and your guests to remember! No matter the reason for the event, our team will work with you to make the day special.
Weddings & Elopements
There is a unique beauty and simplicity in tearing out all the traditional wedding fluff to focus on the true reason for the event – love. With our Moab elopement package, you, your spouse-to-be, and a small group of participants will take a stunning flight over the Southern Utah scenery to a secluded spot for an intimate ceremony with a dramatic canyon, rock feature, or horizon backdrop.
- Work with a dedicated team to help you create your ideal flight tour and elopement.Â
- Embark on a 20-40 minute narrated flight to your stunning chosen event site. See stunning aerial views above the border of Arches National Park, Dead Horse State Park, and Island in the Sky in Canyonlands National Park and more.
- Choose a direct flight to your destination or customize a unique flight route with recommendations from our experienced Redtail Pilots.
- Enjoy one hour on the ground to complete your vows and celebrate. You can add extra ground time for an additional fee.
- Customize your day by adding a celebratory picnic to your package, which includes light food, champagne, and a blanket.
Wedding Photoshoots
Choose a photoshoot that matches your relationship’s adventurous, creative spirit with engagement photos taken in the Southern Utah Backcountry. The vibrant red rocks and bright blue skies are the perfect backdrop for a moody and natural photoshoot ambiance. Couples can bring their chosen photographer or work with our team to get connected to some of the best outdoor wedding photographers in the Moab area.
- Embark on a 20-40 minute narrated flight to your stunning chosen event site, when you’ll fly over the border of Arches National Park, Dead Horse State Park, and Island in the Sky in Canyonlands National Park.
- Seamlessly transport to one of the most picturesque areas in Moab for a stunning and unique photoshoot.
- Choose a direct flight to your destination or customize a unique flight route with recommendations from our experienced Redtail Pilots.
- Spend one hour on the ground posing with your partner. You can add extra ground time for an additional fee.
- Customize your day by adding a celebratory picnic to your package, which includes light food, champagne, and a blanket – delicious props for casual, candid shots!
Corporate Events
Show your team how much they matter to the company with an unforgettable adventure. Special company events are great for helping your employees avoid burnout, feel appreciated and create a refreshed outlook on their job.
Our flights are ideal for businesses looking for a meaningful activity to celebrate high-performing teams, impress clients or strengthen professional bonds. Our team can help you plan the event at every turn, so your team can relax and enjoy a beautiful experience in the sky.
- Embark on a 20-40 minute narrated flight to your stunning chosen event site. Sights may include the border of Arches National Park, Dead Horse State Park, and Island in the Sky in Canyonlands National Park.
- Choose a direct flight to your destination or customize a unique flight route with recommendations from our experienced Redtail Pilots.
- Enjoy one hour on the ground to enjoy the views, learn about the area, take photos and bond with your coworkers. You can add extra ground time for an additional fee.
- Customize your day with food, champagne, and blankets for a company picnic.
Group Parties
There is always a good reason to take to the skies. Whether you’re gathering for a family reunion, birthday, proposal, anniversary, friend vacation, or anything special on your social calendar, our team can help you plan the most exciting and memorable part of your trip to Moab.
- Embark on a 20-40 minute narrated flight to your stunning chosen event site and fly over the border of Arches National Park, points of Dead Horse State Park, Island in the Sky in Canyonlands National Park and more.
- Pick between a short, direct flight to your destination or customize a lengthened flight route with view recommendations from our experienced Redtail Pilots.
- Spend one hour on the ground exploring, learning about the area, taking group photos and bonding with your loved ones. You can add extra ground time for an additional fee.
- Customize your experience with food, champagne, and blankets for a luxury desert picnic.
Unique Backcountry Destinations
Each of our thoughtfully-chosen event sites offers a distinct beauty you can’t find anywhere else. Choose the perfect backdrop for your special event, from endless horizons to historic mining sites.
Angel Point
Price: $950
Direct flight time: 40 minutes
Drive time for comparison: 3 hours
Best time to visit: Before 11:30 am or for sunset in the summer months. Wheels up before dark.
Extended flight pattern: Additional 40 minutes & $150
Fly along the Arches National Park boundary and see backcountry arches, including Tibbetts, Corona, Jeep Arch, and Determination Towers. Fly around the canyon points of Dead Horse State Park and Island in the Sky in Canyonlands National Park. Other sights include Upheaval Dome, the Maze, Buttes of the Cross, and the Confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers.
Hidden Splendor
Price: Starting at $1399
Direct flight time: 30 minutes
Drive time for comparison: 3.5-hour drive to get into the canyon
Best time to visit: Arrive before 8 am in the summer months
The views of the surrounding craggy canyon faces are softened by the Muddy Creek that zig-zags its way along the base of the rock wall. The color of a milky latte, this beautiful creek adds intrigue to every photo. Hidden Splendor lives up to its name as a secluded destination for exploring abandoned mining camps, dipping toes in desert mud and appreciating the sheer enormity of the surrounding canyon.
Mineral Bottom
Price: Starting at $1099
Direct flight Time: 25 minutes
Drive time for comparison: 1.5 hours
Best time to visit: Arrive by 9 am in the summer months
The unique asymmetrical wall of rock formations against a bright blue sky creates a stunning color comparison that makes the bright white of a wedding dress pop. There are many views to find at this destination, from the rushing waters of the Green River to an abandoned mine and curious structures nearby. Surrounded by canyon walls, Mineral Bottom is full of dramatic shadows that dance across the opposing rock face.
Mexican Mountain
Price: $1199
Direct flight time: 40 minutes
Drive time for comparison: 3-hour drive to get into the canyon
Best time to visit: Before 8:00 am in the summer months
During hotter months, Mexican Mountain offers a respite of shade for picnicking, lounging and taking in the views. With several hikes that crisscross the surrounding land, your group can stroll around and enjoy the views of the San Rafael River, ogle at jagged rock formations, search for indigenous rock paintings and appreciate the majesty of the remote valley below.
Happy Canyon
Price: Starting at $1099
Direct flight time: 40 minutes
Drive time for comparison: 5-hour drive & hike to get into the canyon
Best time to visit: Arrive by 8 am in the summer months
As the plane lands, you’ll find yourself on a plateau looking up at the face of a sheer sandstone rock cliff with an abandoned mining cabin in the foreground. Just a short walk away, you’ll find the winding, tan current of the Dirty Devil river. This stunning scene captures the essence of Moab with details of green sagebrush, bright red rock, and weathered wood.
What to Know Before Planning a Special Event Flight Tour
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All special event flight prices are quoted for four people.
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Summer months are May through September.
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There are additional pilot fees for an extended landing time at destinations.
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Transportation to and from Moab is available.
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Let’s get you in the air
Please call (435) 259-7421 or fill out the form below for more information on chartering a plane with Redtail Air and a full quote of a charter.
ANSWERS TO ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS
HOW MUCH LUGGAGE CAN BE BROUGHT?
Passenger luggage is welcome on all charter flights. Luggage requirements and weights should be discussed at time of booking.
ARE CHILDREN ALLOWED ON FLIGHTS?
All ages are welcome on Redtail Air 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 are half price on all flights.
HOW BIG IS THE PLANE? HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN FIT?
Redtail Air aircraft can fit up to 9 passengers in a single plane. Multiple planes for larger groups can be arranged.