Scenic Flight Over Arches & Canyonlands National Parks
Fly over Canyonlands and Arches with a trained pilot’s narration
Duration
approximately 1.5 hours
Includes
Scenic flight, Pilot narration
Highlights
Take a scenic flight over Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park, with history and context from a highly trained pilot. Depart from Canyonlands Airfield and view arches, canyons, and rivers from above.
- Depart from Canyonlands Airfield north of Moab
- Fly over Upheaval Dome and the Green River Goose Neck
- See the White Rim Trail and the Colorado–Green River confluence
- View Island in the Sky, the Needles, and the Maze districts
- Spot landmarks near Arches like Landscape Arch and Devils Garden
- Bring a camera and wear comfortable clothing
Things to know
Meet 15 minutes before departure time. Plan for about 1.5 hours round-trip from departure to return, plus about 30 minutes of travel from Moab to the airport.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel 48 hours prior to departure for a refund less a $25 booking fee. Cancellations within 48 hours are non-refundable. Refund if the operator cancels due to weather, mechanical failure, insufficient reservations, or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
FAQs
Meet 15 minutes before departure time. Your flight returns about 1.5 hours after departure, and travel from Moab to the airport takes about 30 minutes.
Wear comfortable clothing and bring a camera.
Tips are appreciated. Each tip amount is up to you, but 15–20% is standard.
Meeting details
Redtail Aviation is located at Canyonlands Air Field 14 miles North of Moab on Hwy 191. (435) 259-7421
More about Canyonlands National Park
Canyonlands National Park unfolds beneath you like a vast geological masterpiece, where the Green and Colorado Rivers have carved their signatures into red rock over millions of years. From the air, this immense wilderness reveals what hikers on the ground can only piece together: the dramatic confluence of two mighty rivers, the layered mesas of the Island in the Sky district, and the labyrinthine canyons that give Canyonlands National Park its name. Paired with neighboring Arches on this scenic flight, the park becomes the wild, untamed counterpoint to the delicate stone arches just to the north, offering a sweeping introduction to southeastern Utah's high desert country.
The flight traces the rugged contours of Canyonlands National Park, drifting over deep gorges and sandstone spires that change color as the light shifts across them. You will spot the White Rim winding far below, the green ribbon of cottonwoods along the riverbanks, and pinnacles rising from the canyon floors like ancient sentinels. Where Arches dazzles with intricate stone windows and balanced rocks, Canyonlands stuns with sheer scale, immense plateaus, hidden side canyons, and panoramas that stretch toward the distant La Sal Mountains. From the cabin window, the patterns of erosion that define Canyonlands National Park become clear in a way no overlook can match.
This experience is ideal for travelers who want to see the full grandeur of Utah's red rock country without the long drives and demanding hikes between viewpoints. Photographers, geology enthusiasts, families with limited time, and anyone celebrating a special trip will find the aerial perspective on Canyonlands National Park genuinely unforgettable. It is also a wonderful option for visitors who have already explored Arches by car and want to understand how the surrounding landscape connects, or for first-time visitors looking for an awe-inspiring overview before deciding where to spend more time on the ground. A scenic flight over Canyonlands National Park turns a bucket-list destination into a memory measured in horizons.
