Moab's Best Backcountry Arches Air Tour

About This Adventure

Arches National Park gets all the attention. The BLM land surrounding it contains formations equally dramatic, equally ancient, and entirely inaccessible to anyone without wings. This 30-minute flight covers the arch systems, canyon drainages, and slickrock terrain that exists beyond the park boundary — formations that don't appear in any guidebook and rarely see a visitor.

Your pilot narrates throughout, pointing out what you're looking at and why. This tour works equally well as a companion to a park visit or as a standalone experience for guests who want to see what most people never find. Departs Moab airport.

Highlights

Before You Go

What's Included

• Window seat
• Live pilot narration via headset
• 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, Monument Valley, and Canyonlands National Park.

• 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 plane? How many people can fit?+

  Our planes seat up to 9 passengers. For larger groups, multiple planes can be arranged to fly together.