30-Minute Arches Scenic Flight
from $255 per person
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This short flightseeing trip with Redtail Air puts you in a small plane above Arches National Park for 30 minutes, departing from Canyonlands Field Airport at 94 W Aviation Way in Moab. The route crosses the park itself, where the listing notes there are more than 2000 arches, the largest concentration of these formations anywhere in the world. Delicate Arch is one of the landmarks the operator says can be seen clearly from the air, along with many other rock formations. The flight also passes by or makes a short stop at the Mill Canyon Dinosaur Trail area near Moab before returning to the same airport.
On board, everyone wears a headset and the pilot gives live commentary throughout. Reviewers repeatedly praise the pilots as knowledgeable and the rides as smooth, and one traveller wrote that the aerial views are things you cannot see from the ground. The aircraft carries a maximum of five travellers, so the group is small and the commentary feels personal.
The experience is wheelchair and pushchair accessible, service animals are allowed, and the listing states most travellers can participate. It does not suit travellers expecting hotel transport, since pickup is not included.
A few practical points will help you get the most out of this half-hour flight.
Common issues. The main limitation is that hotel pickup is not included, so you need your own transport to Canyonlands Field Airport, and gratuities are not included in the price. The flight depends on good weather and can be rescheduled or refunded if conditions force a cancellation. Confirmation is not instant; the listing says it arrives within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability. Capacity is capped at five travellers per flight.
Headsets so you can hear the guide, and live commentary on board are included. The 30-minute flight itself is the core of the experience. Gratuities are not included, so tip your pilot separately if you wish.
No. Pickup is not included, and you meet at Canyonlands Field Airport, 94 W Aviation Way, Moab, Utah. The flight ends back at the same point.
The tour lasts 30 minutes in total. The route covers Arches National Park, with views of Delicate Arch, and passes the Mill Canyon Dinosaur Trail area near Moab.
The listing states the experience is wheelchair accessible and pushchair accessible, service animals are allowed, and most travellers can participate. Several reviewers describe bringing children who loved it. No hiking is required for the aerial portion.
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded or accepted. If poor weather forces the operator to cancel, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
No separate park admission purchase is needed for the flight. The listing notes park admission as free in the context of this air tour. The only extra cost to plan for is gratuities, which are not included.
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