Moab Sunset Helicopter Tour: Canyonlands, Dead Horse Point & Fisher Towers (60 Minutes)
Difficulty
easy
Duration
55–65 minutes
Fitness Level
Comfortably step into the helicopter and sit for an hour; no hiking or strenuous activity required.
Overview
Watch Canyonlands, Dead Horse Point, and Fisher Towers ignite under golden-hour light on a smooth, one-hour helicopter flight from Moab. Geology, history, and river-carved scenery unfold beneath your window seat with live pilot narration and big-sky views.
Moab Sunset Helicopter Tour: Canyonlands, Dead Horse Point & Fisher Towers (60 Minutes)
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Light falls low over the Colorado Plateau, and the canyons answer back. As your helicopter lifts from Canyonlands Field, the day exhales its heat and the desert begins to glow—walls shift from rust to ember, shadows lengthen, and the river threads a darkening ribbon through stone. With a guaranteed window seat and a headset crackling with pilot narration, you bank toward the Island in the Sky, where cliffs drop clean for a thousand feet and the horizon runs on forever.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Wear dark, non-reflective clothing
Dark layers reduce window glare so your photos stay crisp through the glass at sunset.
Ask about preferred seating for highlights
If you’re keen on Fisher Towers or Dead Horse Point, mention it at check-in—seating and flight arcs can sometimes favor a side.
Use a polarizer sparingly
A circular polarizer cuts glare off the river and ponds but can unevenly darken wide skies—adjust as light changes.
Arrive early and hydrate
Check in 30 minutes ahead for briefing and balance; drink water to feel better in the dry desert air.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Desert bighorn sheep on cliff ledges
- Golden eagles riding evening thermals
History
Dead Horse Point’s name recalls 19th-century cowboys who used the rim as a natural corral. The bright Potash ponds date to mid-20th-century mining, where dyed brine speeds solar evaporation in the desert heat.
Conservation
Helicopter routes follow established air corridors to reduce noise over sensitive zones. On the ground, protect cryptobiotic soil by staying on rock, sand, or marked trails to keep the desert alive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Light jacket or wind layer
Cabin temps can feel cool at altitude as the sun sets.
Sunglasses (polarized)
Cuts glare off the river and enhances rock contrast at golden hour.
Camera with extra battery and circular polarizer
Batteries drain fast with continuous shooting; a polarizer helps manage reflections.
Motion-sickness remedy
Canyon thermals can create light bumps; a non-drowsy tablet helps sensitive flyers.