Canyonlands National Park Airplane Tour
Description
This spectacular Redtail Air Adventures flight will carry you above the fantastic scenery of Canyonlands National Park. Majestic 1000-foot high cliffs rise above the Colorado and Green Rivers, which border it on either side. Serpentine drainage systems are carved into the terrain below the cliffs. Upheaval Dome can be seen at its northern end; the Confluence of the the two rivers form the district’s southernmost point. Then on to the Needles District, the most fanciful and colorful portion of Canyonlands. Pink and white bands can be seen in its many spires and cliffs, and it is the home of some of the most remote and famous arches of canyon country. Difficult to reach by hiking and extremely beautiful, Angel Arch and Druid Arches are the best known. Elephant Arch, Kirk Arch, Wedding Ring Arch and Castle Arch, hidden away in the back country, are also included. Photographic opportunities abound!
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Itinerary
Upon arriving at the airport you'll check in with our friendly reservations desk where you will meet your pilot and enjoy a pre-flight briefing of your tour. The pilot will escort you to the airplane for boarding. Once in the sky you will see the full landscape of Canyonlands unfold beneath you as you enjoy commentary from your experienced pilot. Historical and geographical information that is unique to the area will be provided through comfortable headsets. Our high wing airplanes provide the perfect way to see the scenery below and every guest is given a window seat for optimal views. After the tour is finished the plane will land gently at the Canyonlands field and you will have an opportunity to take photos of the plane to remember your experience.
Canyonlands National Park in southeastern Utah is known for its dramatic desert landscape carved by the Colorado River. Island in the Sky is a huge, flat-topped mesa with panoramic overlooks.
Cataract Canyon is a 46-mile-long canyon of the Colorado River located within Canyonlands National Park and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in southern Utah.
Corona Arch is a natural sandstone arch near Moab. The arch is located within the same rock formation as Pinto Arch and Bowtie Arch.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Reviews(66)
This was an amazing experience. The views from above are spectacular. Our pilot was very friendly, knowledgeable of the area, and gave us a smooth flight from takeoff to landing. Highly recommend.
I had an amazing experience the sights were absolutely beautiful! The pilot ( Jim) was extremely knowledgeable and great at guiding us where to look while going through the history of the sites. 10/10 amazing experience!
My girlfriend and I went up on a tour of Canyonlands with Jim as our pilot. Alvin arranged the entire trip for us making the process incredibly smooth, and headache free. On the flight, the views were incredible and so was the professionalism in the cockpit, our pilot was quite knowledgeable of the area and had more than names of monuments in his bag of tricks, making the experience that much better for all on board. Definitely recommend this experience for anyone passing through!
Our pilot Addison was very knowledgeable and nice. We enjoyed every minute of our tour.
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're honored to hear you enjoyed every minute of your Canyonlands flight. There's nothing quite like seeing this incredible landscape from above, and we're so glad Addison helped make the experience memorable with her knowledge and friendly personality. We appreciate you choosing Redtail Air Adventures and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable flight in the future!
There are no adequate words to describe seeing Canyonlands by air. Simply incredible! Devin was our amazing pilot and guide. He was knowledgeable with a great sense of humor.
Thank you for the incredible review! We're so glad you had such a memorable experience exploring Canyonlands from the air. The vastness and beauty of the landscape can be hard to put into words, and we're thrilled that the flight left such a lasting impression. We're also happy to hear Devin helped make the adventure even more enjoyable with his knowledge and sense of humor. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words. Thank you for flying with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the future!
Such an amazing way to see the Canyanlands and experience Moab. Conner was our pilot and guide. He was super professional, knowledgeable and had a warm personality. This was the highlight of our trip to Moab. Cannot recommend enough!
Thank you for the amazing review! We're honored to hear that your flight was the highlight of your trip to Moab. Canyonlands is an incredible place to experience from the air, and we're so glad Conner helped make the adventure memorable with his professionalism, knowledge, and welcoming personality. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are grateful you chose to explore canyon country with us. We hope to have the opportunity to fly with you again someday!
Dan, our pilot, was a so knowledgeable about all the aspects of Moab. We learned a lot and had a great tour. I'd highly recommend Redtail Adventures
Conner our pilot was amazing!! Very informative and friendly would highly recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for the great review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Conner—he’ll really appreciate it! Providing a friendly, informative experience is what we strive for. Thanks again for the recommendation and for flying with Redtail Air Adventures. We’d love to have you back anytime!
Absolutely stunning! Our pilot Alvin was wonderful, and seeing Canyonlands from above took my breath away. I hope to fly again with them someday
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your flight over Canyonlands — those views never fail to impress. Alvin will be so happy to know he helped make your experience memorable. We’d love to have you back onboard for another adventure whenever you’re in Moab again!
The flight over the national park was absolutely beautiful. Alvin did a great job flying the plane and easing us when there was turbulence. The landing itself was smoother than commercial flights.
Thank you for flying with us! We’re so glad you enjoyed your scenic flight over the national park — it truly is a breathtaking experience from above. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Alvin; he’ll be thrilled to hear your compliments! We’re happy he made your flight smooth and comfortable from takeoff to landing. We hope to see you again for another adventure soon!
