Backcountry Arches Helicopter Tour - 30 Minutes

4.5
(2 reviews)

30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

An unforgettable 30-minute Backcountry Arches Helicopter Tour, this experience time to explore closer to the edge of Canyonlands National Park for jaw-dropping views of the Island in The Sky District and Dead Horse Point. This tour is perfect for couples and small groups that are short on time but want to take advantage of all the sweeping views of the Moab canyon country. See amazing landscape views of the Colorado River and the Moab Canyon Country! Hear interesting stories, local history and geological facts from your friendly pilot!

What's Included

Window seat for everyone
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Live narration during the tour
Complimentary water in the terminal
Headsets to clearly hear the narration
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
94 W Aviation Way

Canyonlands Field Airport 94 W Aviation Way, Moab UT 84532 Inside the main terminal - look for the Redtail Air sign!

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Monitor and Merriamac Rock Formations (Pass by)

    Monitor and Merrimac Butte Formations are 2 thin 200 foot tall vertical Entrada Sandstone walls named after the Monitor and Merrimack steamships known for clashing during the Civil War.

    Admission ticket free
  • Gemini Bridges (Pass by)

    Twin natural bridges that span a section of the rim above an arm of Bull Canyon. The gap between the bridges in the middle is about 10 feet wide.

    Admission ticket free
  • Corona Arch Trail (Pass by)

    Corona Arch resembles the famous Rainbow Bridge with smooth lines curving down from a massive stone mountain.

    Admission ticket free
  • Dead Horse Point State Park (Pass by)

    Millions of years of geologic activity created the spectacular views from Dead Horse Point State Park. Deposition of sediments by ancient oceans, freshwater lakes, streams, and wind-blown sand dunes created the rock layers of canyon country. Igneous activity formed the high mountains that rise like cool blue islands out of the hot, dry desert.

    Admission ticket free
  • Gemini Bridges (Pass by)

    Gemini Bridges are two bridges, or arches, located next to each other in a canyon

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Redtail Air

Tags

Audio Guides
Helicopter Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Small Group
Adventure Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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