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Moab · Utah · United States

Scenic Flight Tour Over Lake Powell, Canyonlands, and Horseshoe Bend

Starting From From $2,255.00 per person Current Project Expedition rate
3 Hours 4.02 / 5 0 reviews Easy activity level Single Day Group Tour Operated by Redtail Air
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The Experience

What your day looks like

Soar over several stunning Canyonlands National Park famous viewpoints and trace the winding, colorful shores of Lake Powell on this three-hour combo flight tour. This unforgettable itinerary is only possible when you take flight! 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. Cover Hundreds of Miles of Views Around Canyonlands National Park and Lake Powell on a Three-hour Tour. With Lake Powell an almost 350-mile drive from Moab, it’s not a realistic day trip to consider. Lake Powell has more shoreline than the combined states on the Pacific Coast, so even if you make it by car, you can only explore a tiny percentage of this enormous lake. But when you take flight to the skies, you can see several must-see scenes on Lake Powell on a single three-hour tour! Cover More Sights of Lake Powell Than You Could by boat or car. With almost 2,000 miles of shoreline, a flight tour is the only way to gain a complete overview of the arches, caves, and buttes hiding in the vast landscape of this gigantic lake. Your pilot will glide over the lake’s shoreline and canyon for stunning perspectives of Wahweap Marina and its hundreds of houseboats, the towering Castle Rock reflected on the water, and the unique rock formations busting from the lake’s surface at Alstrom Point. At times, you’ll wonder if you’re still on planet Earth as you capture photos of the striped domes, canyon walls, and sloping islands that create a striking contrast against the deep blue lake. Enjoy a Scenic Trip over Canyonlands National Park. Enjoy some of Southeastern Utah’s hidden gems that most Moab visitors will never witness on your trip to and from Lake Powell. Capture a bird’s eye view of the Cataract Canyon rapids in West Canyonlands, glide over Tower Butte reflecting off of Lake Powell, learn about the sheer strength of Glen Canyon Dam, and gain a rarely-seen complete perspective of the remarkable Horseshoe Bend. You’ll also get an intimate aerial view of the rarely-seen Rainbow Bridge National Monument. This stunning arch is increasingly challenging to reach due to the hike’s difficulty and the unpredictable lake conditions. A flight tour is the only dependable way to see this stunning arch in a single day. 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.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Superbly colored and varied, Lake Powell is breathtaking from the air!
  • Hear interesting stories, local history, and geological facts from your friendly pilot
  • Experience a unique perspective of the glorious Lake Powell by exploring from the air!
Detailed Itinerary

The journey, in full

1. Departure from Moab You depart Moab and quickly gain altitude, learning how Southern Utah’s high desert, river systems, and canyon networks connect across vast distances. 2. Canyonlands National Park Overview You fly over remote sections of Canyonlands National Park, where you learn how the Colorado River carved Cataract Canyon and why this area remains one of the most inaccessible parts of the park. 3. Transition from Desert to Lake Country As you continue south, you see the landscape shift from mesas and canyons to flooded sandstone basins, learning how the creation of Lake Powell reshaped Glen Canyon. 4. Lake Powell Shoreline and Canyons You follow Lake Powell’s winding shoreline, gaining an aerial understanding of its scale while learning why nearly 2,000 miles of shoreline make the lake impossible to fully explore by boat or car. 5. Key Lake Powell Landmarks You fly over Wahweap Marina, Castle Rock, and Alstrom Point, learning how water levels, erosion, and geology influence the dramatic contrast between deep blue water and layered sandstone. 6. Rainbow Bridge National Monument You receive a rare aerial view of Rainbow Bridge, learning how this massive natural arch formed and why reaching it from the ground is often difficult and unreliable. 7. Glen Canyon Dam and Horseshoe Bend You pass over Glen Canyon Dam and Horseshoe Bend, learning how engineering, river flow, and geology come together to shape both the natural and human-made landscape. 8. Return Flight over Canyonlands On the return leg, you revisit Canyonlands from a new angle, reinforcing how scale and elevation reveal details that are impossible to grasp from the ground. 9. Arrival Back in Moab You land in Moab with a clearer understanding of how Canyonlands and Lake Powell fit into the broader story of Southern Utah’s geology and geography.

Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Moab

Plane Tour.

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Moab

Sightseeing at Lake Powell.

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Moab

Sightseeing at Canyonlands National Park.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Window seat for everyone Live narration during the tour Headsets to clearly hear the narration Complimentary water inside the terminal

Not Included

Gratuities Food & snacks, available for purchase in the terminal There is no bathroom on the plane, though facilities are available before and after your tour

What to Bring

Water, a light jacket, a camera, and a smile!

Restrictions

All ages are welcome on our flights! Children over 24 months must sit in their own seat on the plane Redtail Air provides child booster pillows

Meeting & Pickup

Canyonlands Regional Airport, 110 W Aviation Way, Moab, UT 84532 Please arrive 20 minutes before the tour departure time

Languages Offered

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Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic

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