A plane in the water

Ketchikan - Misty Fjords Flightseeing

Discover magnificent Misty Fjords National Monument in an impeccably maintained Alaskan bush floatplane.

  • Experience flying in an Alaskan bush floatplane
  • Land on a remote fjord and climb out on a pontoon
  • Marvel at the fjords, mountains and forests from above
  • Rest assured of your safety at all times

  • Difficulty level

    Level 2: Moderate - some mobility needed

  • Duration

    2h15

  • Min. passengers

    3

  • Booking code

    A-KTN8

  • From

    287 €

  • Please note

    Passenger names and weights are required by the authorities for weight and balance calculations and flight manifesting. To ensure aircraft weight and balance is within operating parameters, guests weighing 250 lbs. (clothed weight) or more may be required to pay an additional surcharge of 150 US dollars over the published fare directly to the tour operator. Pilots will determine whether guests will have the opportunity to exit the plane after water landings in consideration of environmental conditions and safety. Time spent on the water may vary due to weather conditions. A no-bag policy applies, however, if you have medical needs that require a carry-on bag, please see the shore excursion office on board. All other bags brought to our terminal will be stored until you return from your flight.

View some of Alaska’s most spectacular scenery from the comfort of an airplane window seat. A highlight of your tour is landing on a remote fjord - weather permitting. Step out onto the pontoon with your pilot to enjoy the fresh mountain air, eagles calls and breathtaking scenery.  Flightseeing over this pristine wilderness may be the highlight of your trip.

Here’s how your Misty Fjords floatplane tour will look and feel. Imagine yourself in a flawlessly maintained DeHavilland Beaver or Otter aircraft. A highly trained, experienced bush pilot is at the controls. You are on top of the world, with the Misty Fjords National Monument sparkling below. This ice-rimmed wilderness was slowly carved out by massive glaciers tens of thousands of years ago. You’ll see cascading waterfalls, shimmering lakes, and abundant wildlife. Lock your eyes on sheer walls of granite plunging over 900 m into the fjords, and lush forests of spruce, hemlock and cedar clinging to snow-capped peaks.

Please note: The weather is always part of your flight plan. You may see New Eddystone Rock and Big Goat Lake to the south or Neets Bay and Bell Island Hot Springs to the north, depending on how the weather alters your route.  As you might expect, this is another aspect of watching out for your safety. We are a ‘Five Star Medallion Shield’ carrier. 

Practical Information:

  • Duration: 2h15
  • Language: English
  • Minimum pax: 3
  • Wheelchair acessible: Guests must be able to transfer three to five steps to get in and out of the floatplane.
  • Remarks/requirements: Passenger names and weights are required by the authorities for weight and balance calculations and flight manifesting. To ensure aircraft weight and balance is within operating parameters, guests weighing 250 lbs. (clothed weight) or more may be required to pay an additional surcharge of 150 US dollars over the published fare directly to the tour operator. Pilots will determine whether guests will have the opportunity to exit the plane after water landings in consideration of environmental conditions and safety. Time spent on the water may vary due to weather conditions.  A no-bag policy applies, however, if you have medical needs that require a carry-on bag, please see the shore excursion office on board. All other bags brought to our terminal will be stored until you return from your flight.