Excursion Misty fjords flightseeing 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.

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: Ketchikan Waterfront, Misty Fjords National Monument, Rudyard Bay, New Eddystone Rock, Volcanic Spires, Eagles, Mountain Goats, Whales, Sea Lions

Note

Please note: This tour requires little walking; however, guests must be able to climb in and out of the floatplane and walk along an inclined ramp to and from the plane. It is not suitable for guests who utilise a wheelchair. Sturdy, non-skid shoes are recommended. This tour includes approximately 65 minutes of flight time. Although wildlife is commonly seen in this area, sightings cannot be guaranteed. Each guest will have a window seat as well as noise-cancelling headsets. The tour operates under a special-use permit from the U.S. Forest Service.  Participation is limited. Due to weight and balance limitations, as well as guest safety and comfort, guests weighing 240 pounds (109 kilograms/17 stone) or more will be charged an additional $168 to reserve adequate space on board the plane.

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.