80-Minute Canyonlands And Arches Flight
from $480 per person
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This 80-minute airplane flight with Redtail Air covers two parks in one outing: Canyonlands and Arches. It starts and ends at Canyonlands Field Airport in Moab, at 110 W Aviation Way, and there is no hotel pickup, so travellers make their own way to the terminal. From the air, the route passes over the main geographical features of both parks while the pilot gives live commentary through headsets.
The flight suits people who want the scale of the region explained quickly. Several reviewers said that seeing the parks from above gave them a better sense of the geography before or after exploring on foot, and that the plane reached areas they could never have hiked or driven to. Because every passenger gets a window seat, according to a review, photo opportunities are constant.
It is booked as a private activity for one group, with a minimum of two people. Taxes, fees, headsets and commentary are included; gratuities are not. The tour needs good weather, and cancellations for weather come with a rebooking option or a full refund.
A few practical points help this flight go smoothly, from the two-person minimum to the realities of flying in a light aircraft.
Common issues. The flight is not wheelchair accessible, per the listing, so travellers with limited mobility should raise this before booking. A minimum of two people applies to every booking, and confirmation can take up to 48 hours depending on availability. Turbulence in a small plane affected at least one young traveller, who became airsick. Gratuities are not included, and there is no hotel transport, so a car or taxi to the airport is necessary.
All taxes, fees and handling charges are included, along with headsets and live commentary from the pilot on board. Gratuities are not included, so tipping the pilot is at the traveller's discretion.
No. The tour begins and ends at Canyonlands Field Airport, 110 W Aviation Way, Moab. Travellers make their own way there.
The experience lasts 1 hour 20 minutes. One reviewer described it as 80 minutes over both parks, which matches.
Yes. The listing says most travellers can participate, and reviews describe families flying with children aged six and eleven. Note that small planes can be bumpy, and one reviewer reported a six-year-old getting airsick.
No, the listing states it is not wheelchair accessible. Anyone with mobility concerns should contact the operator before booking to discuss boarding.
A full refund is available if the booking is cancelled at least 24 hours before the start time, using the local time in Moab. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather, travellers get a different date or a full refund.
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