Canyonlands National Park Airplane Tour

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Canyonlands National Park is a highly underrated area of Southeastern Utah that many Moab visitors may miss. Only seconds after entering the skies above this park, you’ll realize what a mistake that would be. With over 527 square miles of winding rivers, striking rock features, and sweeping horizons to cover, this 60-minute scenic flight tour is the premier way to explore Utah’s biggest national park. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Southern Utah from new heights. Soar over iconic landmarks, capturing the vibrant colors and stunning landscapes that define this region. Discover more about what your tour involves. Hiking to These Views Takes Several Days and Multiple Permits. A Flight Takes an Hour. Canyonlands National Park is one of the more diverse parks in southern Utah, and it’s home to hundreds of miles of desert, mountain, and canyon terrain. The Green and Colorado Rivers divide Canyonlands National Park into districts: Island in the Sky, The Needles, The Maze, and the rivers themselves. These rivers twist and turn through the desert, creating a challenging journey for cars that want to explore the park’s entirety. But when you book a Canyonlands flight tour, all obstacles are obsolete as you soar above the deep canyons and wide rivers. Take in the Incredibly Diverse Views of Canyonlands National Park. Our Canyonlands airplane tour starts in the Northern District of the Park with a view of the majestic Upheaval Dome, which can only be seen in its entirety by plane. Soaring over the serpentine Colorado and Green Rivers, you’ll reach a dramatic confluence before gliding over the Needles District’s colorful rock faces and arches. The different types of sandstone uncovered over millions of years in this district create vibrantly striped rock features in an astonishingly uniform fashion. See the famous Upheaval Dome in its Entirety One of the most outstanding views on the Canyonlands flight tour is the famous Upheaval Dome. We kick off our tour with this astounding crater that some say formed from a meteorite impact 60 million years ago, and others have a different story. To this day, it’s a mystery! If you were to witness this formation from the ground, you might not realize the history it shows. But when you catch this site from the sky, it’s plain to see that it’s telling an amazing story. Your pilot will explain what scientists have uncovered about Upheaval Dome and why it is an incredible feature to behold. Engaging Guides, Expert Pilots, and Lifetime Moab Enthusiasts. Our expert airplane pilots will fly over every must-see view on this scenic flight tour so you can appreciate all the sights you would miss by staying on the ground. Your seasoned pilot will identify and share stories, describe different features, and point out all the backcountry arches, bridges, and rock features that may not be on your radar.