Backcountry Arches Helicopter Tour

About This Adventure

The formations catalogued in Arches National Park represent a fraction of the arch systems that exist across the Colorado Plateau. The Backcountry Arches helicopter tour covers the terrain outside the park boundaries — formations known to local pilots, largely inaccessible to anyone on foot, and rarely photographed from any angle.

Your pilot has flown this route many times and knows exactly which approaches reveal the most from altitude. Guests who've been to Arches and loved it often name this as the experience that showed them how much more there was to see. 30 minutes.

Highlights

Before You Go

What's Included

• Window seat
• Live pilot narration
• Complimentary water

What to Bring

• Camera
• Sunglasses
• Light layers

Meeting Point

Cancellation Policy

• Free cancellation within 48 hours of booking, if your trip is at least 5 days away.
• More than 7 days before your trip: full refund less a $25 processing fee.
• 3–7 days before your trip: 50% refund.
• Less than 3 days before your trip, or a no-show: no refund.
• If the operator cancels (weather, safety, etc.): full refund or free reschedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do we actually fly over the national park?+

  Yes! You will fly directly over Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and even Monument Valley.

• What should we bring?+

  Water, a light jacket, your camera, and a smile! Every passenger gets a window seat, so have that camera ready.

• What is the minimum age?+

  All ages are welcome on our flights! Children over 24 months must sit in their own seat. Booster pillows are provided by Redtail Air for younger passengers.

• How big is the helicopter? How many people can fit?+

  Our helicopters seat up to 3 passengers for an intimate experience. For larger groups, multiple helicopters can fly together.