Excursion Misty fjords flightseeing by private floatplane (6-seater) tour at Ketchikan

Explore the second-largest wilderness region in the United States in an exhilarating new way during this exciting floatplane excursion in the Misty Fjords National Monument. Spanning over two million acres (over 800,000 hectare), the Misty Fjords National Monument is a remote area crafted by nature's forces over tens of thousands of years. It is truly one of the highlights of your visit to Ketchikan.

Depart the pier for the short drive to the seaplane base. After a safety briefing, walk down towards your awaiting aircraft.

Floatplane Flight

Board an authentic De Havilland floatplane and soar along the Ketchikan waterfront and over the Tongass Narrows. Then, ascend for a flyover of the enchanting Misty Fjords National Monument. En route, pass by sheer granite cliffs, plunging 1000-foot (300-metre) waterfalls, and crystalline glacial lakes. Eagles, mountain goats, whales, and sea lions are some of the wildlife you may be able to observe from your guaranteed window seat during this floatplane adventure.

Misty Fjords National Monument

Your specially-equipped floatplane offers all the amenities to make your trip a memorable experience, including digital sound systems and individual passenger noise-cancelling headsets to hear the narrative and choreographed music. Your flight route is dependent on the weather and will take you on a once in a lifetime adventure to either the South where you may see New Eddystone Rock and Big Goat Lake or North past Neets Bay and Bell Island Hot Springs.

Midway through the flight, your pilot will land in a pristine lake or ocean inlet so you can savour the incredible scenery, serenity and tranquillity of your surroundings. A souvenir route guidebook helps identify landmarks and scenic highlights, and serves as a memento of your trip. Remember to bring your camera to capture the dramatic sights of the Misty Fjords National Monument.

Afterwards, the floatplane returns you to its facility, where the transfer vehicle stands-by to take you to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Misty Fjords National Monument, Mountains, Glacial Cliffs and Valleys

Note

Please note: The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per plane. Therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. The price for this tour includes aircraft and captain for parties of up to 6 guests. Each guest will have a window seat as well as headsets. Kindly advise the Shore Concierge Desk of the exact number and names of participants. Charges may be splitted onboard. Some walking is required down a variable sloped ramp to the floatplane and guests must be able to climb in and out of the aircraft. This tour can accommodate guests with limited mobility or who use a wheelchair with advanced notice. Sturdy, non-skid shoes are recommended.Tour involves approximately 65 minutes of actual flying time and 10 minutes spent at the lake. Although wildlife is commonly seen in this area, sightings cannot be guaranteed. This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 24 hours prior to arrival in the port. Combined passengers total weight cannot exceed 1200lb (544 kg).

Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions, as are visibility, views and the route chosen. The pilot's main concern is the passengers' safety, and flights may be cancelled on short notice if prevailing weather conditions are deemed to be unsafe. Please note that for operational reasons there may be changes on the departure times on short notice.