Top Moab In the Air

This scenic flight takes you over two of the nation's most popular national parks—Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park. Sights include: Upheaval Dome, Green River Goose Neck, Island in the Sky, White Rim, The Maze, the confluence of the Colorado and Green rivers, Landscape Arch, Fisher Towers, Devils Garden, Klondike Bluffs and more.

Canyonlands, like the American West itself, is vast. To see even a percentage of it by foot takes at least a week, and you'd only scratch around the edges. Take to the skies during this unforgettable small plane tour and see Canyonlands in all of its grandeur. Every seat is a window seat offering spectacular views, and every passenger receives comfortable headsets for a complete narration of the scenes below from your seasoned pilot.

Fly over Arches National Park on a 30-minute aerial tour by fixed-wing aircraft — an ideal introduction, especially when you’re short on time. Soak up all the splendor this park has to offer, including hiking trails, arches and other geological formations, all pointed out with live commentary from your professional pilot. Seats are limited on board for a small-group experience.

Look down at Monument Valley, Canyonlands National Park and Natural Bridges, all seen during this 2-hour aerial tour by fixed-wing aircraft — an ideal way to take in these immense landscapes in a condensed period of time. Marvel at the buttes, mesas and other sandstone formations of this iconic region popularized in Westerns like ‘Stagecoach.’ Taking off from Moab, you’ll get a bird’s-eye view of Totem Pole, the Mittens, Grand Gulch, Upheaval Dome and much more.

To see Canyonlands National Park at sunset is truly spectacular! Make certain you have your camera ready, as the warm and golden light in the minutes before the sun dips below the horizon is great for photo taking. After the sun disappears below the horizon the twilight sky and the beautiful landscape begin to light up with vivid reds and oranges that make sunsets so striking in Canyonlands! This spectacular flight will carry you above the fantastic scenery of the northern district of the Canyonlands National Park, known as the Island in the Sky. Majestic 1,000-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 two rivers form the district’s southernmost point. The flight then heads north over Moab and Spanish Valley, and concludes with a fly over Castle Valley to see the spectacular Castleton Tower.

The tour will head north on US 191 passing the entrance of Arches National Park which was designated as a National Monument before being changed to a National Park in 1971. Our special use permit allows us to enter the back door to Arches via the Willow Springs Road. Along this backcountry route, you'll travel through the new area of the "Utah Raptor State Park". Here where Native Americans lived back in history for thousands of years you'll see dinosaur tracks and enjoy the views of the La Sal Mountains. The Park lies atop an underground salt bed that is responsible for the arches, spires, and sandstone fins. Several of the stops include Eye of the Whale, Balanced Rock, Panorama Point, and the Windows Section. The trip length is approximately 4 hours duration. All vehicles are Jeep Rubicons which are enclosed and air-conditioned.

If you’re trying to stay away from packed group tours or tour buses in general when you visit Arches National Park, this Arches National Park Self-Guided Tour is the perfect solution. This audio tour lets you explore the park from the comfort of your own vehicle. It gives you a route that includes stops near Delicate Arch and other popular highlights. Plus, you can download the app easily on your smartphone.

Roam over the sandstone domes and slickrock ledges of Hell's Revenge near Moab on this off-road adventure by UTV (utility terrain vehicle). You will follow an experienced guide while you drive your own 4-passenger Kawasaki Teryx 4. Navigate the difficult terrain, full of steep climbs and descents. You’re treated to views of the La Sal Mountains, the Colorado River and the sandstone cliffs of Negro Bill Canyon. Travel in a small group of up to four vehicles on a 2.5-hour morning, afternoon or sunset tour.

This companion tour to our beloved Arches National Park tour takes you to the other national park and a state park with national park worthy views. Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park rival the Grand Canyon National Park in vistas and some say they find these views even more breath taking! Don't miss these parks on your visit to Moab on this perfect, laid back, non-bumpy scenic tour of these parks!

Ride the rapids on one of the Colorado River's most scenic sections on a full- or half-day whitewater rafting tour of Fisher Towers from Moab. Grab a paddle to navigate class I and II rapids if you like, or just sit back and enjoy the scenery featured in many western films while a river guide does all the work. Learn about the river’s geology and ancient history along the way, and break for lunch at a secluded beach during this classic Utah adventure.

On this half-day 4WD adventure from Moab, explore the rugged, red stone interior of Canyonlands National Park, where you’ll experience the beauty of the Island in the Sky district and the stunning Gooseneck Overlook. Your professional guide will navigate your vehicle down the switchbacks of White Rim Road, where you will not only see the remains of ancient Pueblo civilizations, but also admire the canyon walls that drop 1,000 feet (300m) down. It’s an easy drive from Moab to Canyonlands, and the views of the meandering Colorado River help cap off this Utah adventure.

Moab is blessed with the Colorado River running right through the middle of the desert, and on this Moab whitewater rafting tour, experience a scenic float down the river that also has Class III rapids. This tour takes place near Fishers Tower, which is just on the outskirts of Moab, where you can swim in the river, photograph wildlife, and listen as your guide explains the geology and history behind the canyons.  With various departures during the day at 9:00 am, 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm, the half-day trip can fit into most schedules. Bring the whole family on a fun-filled half-day Colorado River trip that runs about 7 river miles (11 km) with fantastic scenery and moderate rapids. Noon departures include a lunch by the riverside.

Hit the dusty trail on a 4x4 tour of Canyonlands National Park. Expert guides will take you to see the highlights of Utah’s Chesler Park such as Elephant Hill, Devil’s Lane, and Devil’s Kitchen. There’s also the option to take a 3-mile (4.8-km) hike on the spectacularly scenic Joint Trail. This full-day adventure is the perfect way to experience Utah’s backcountry away from the crowds.

This 45-minute tour is breathtaking and is our most popular tour! See Deadhorse Point, the Colorado River, Thelma and Louise Point, the Potash Ponds, and amazing views of the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park. Fly down beautiful Kane Creek Canyon and directly above the rising fins of Behind the Rocks. Finally, see many backcountry arches, including Corona Arch, Pritchett Arch, Halls Bridge, Funnel Arch, and several others.

It’s amazing what you can see in 30 minutes! See Ten Mile Canyon and connect with the beautiful Green River where we will fly the Bowknot gap. The helicopter tour then heads up Mineral Canyon to the “Fruit Bowl” where you may be lucky enough to see a very high and long slackliner at work.

We explore two of Utah’s Mighty 5 National Parks on our newest scenic flight! Passengers will view the beautiful Bryce Canyon, the amazing scenery of Capitol Reef National Park, and the spectacular Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. The Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument is named for the series of plateaus that descend from Bryce Canyon south toward the Grand Canyon, marked by vertical drops at the Pink Cliffs, Grey Cliffs, White Cliffs, Vermillion Cliffs and Chocolate Cliffs. This area boasts a mixture of colorful sandstone cliffs soaring above narrow slot canyons; picturesque washes and seemingly endless slickrock; prehistoric village sites and abandoned old Western movie sets, among many other treasures.

We view them from town as the crown jewels of the Moab area, why not get up close and personal on this helicopter tour? View Ken’s Lake and Pack Creek. From there it is up to the peaks of Mt. Peale and Mt. Mellenthin.

Experience remote. The “Reef” is an amazing geological formation that is 20 minutes by helicopter and hours by car.

This section of the Colorado is just plain spectacular. It’s home to some of North Americas most infamous rapid with names like Skull and The Room of Doom. It is a beautiful flight east to Westwater, covering much of the same area as the Moab Daily; Castleton Tower, Fisher Towers, Porcupine Rim and Dewey Bridge.

The scenery in and around Moab is unlike anywhere else in the world. Yes, the national parks are amazing, but let us share with you some of our favorite sites outside the national parks. The sites seen on this amazing tour include Corona, Tibbets, Jeep and Uranium arches, Mineral Bottom and Mineral Canyon, The Colorado and Green Rivers, Dead Horse Point State Park, Thelma and Louise Point, Potash Evaporation Ponds, The Moab Fault, Behind the Rocks, and Determination Towers. Truly a once in a lifetime experience!

This Moab Helicopter Tour is a quick flight with lots of landscape features along the way. If you are short on time and want to experience Moab from the air this flight is for you!

This helicopter tour covers some amazing territory. We head south, passing Gemini Bridges, Gold Bar, Thelma & Louise Point, Kane Creek and the infamous Chicken Corner. At this point, we will be over the Colorado looking up at Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands and the famous White Rim Trail. We then make way through Lockhart Basin (where the monolith was…) to Rustler Canyon. We will work our way back over Hurrah Pass, Back of Behind and the Moab Rim overlooking town. This is a fun ride!

This section of the Colorado River is known for its beautiful one-day paddling trips.This is an action packed 30 minutes!

Depart Canyonlands field and fly the Colorado River down the west side of Canyonlands National Park and get a bird’s eye view of the famous Cataract Canyon rapids. Then, fly on to see beautiful Lake Powell, Rainbow Bridge National Monument. After flying the length of Lake Powell we then fly up the east side of Canyonlands National Park before landing back at Canyonlands field.