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Soaring Over Misty Fjords National Monument: Alaska’s Premier Floatplane Adventure - Ketchikan

Soaring Over Misty Fjords National Monument: Alaska’s Premier Floatplane Adventure

Ketchikaneasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

2 hours

Fitness Level

No special fitness required; suitable for all ages who can sit comfortably for one hour.

Overview

Discover Alaska’s Misty Fjords National Monument from above with a thrilling floatplane tour. Experience cascading waterfalls, towering granite cliffs, and lush forests on this unforgettable 2-hour flight departing from Ketchikan.

Ketchikan, Alaska

Misty Fjords Flightseeing

For all ages! • 2 Hours • Enjoy the misty fjords national monument!

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About This Adventure

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Alaska on a unique floatplane adventure over Misty Fjords National Monument. Enjoy a 60-minute flight with stunning views of cascading waterfalls, glacial landscapes, and abundant wildlife, all narrated by your pilot. This unforgettable journey promises to be a highlight of your trip to Ketchikan.

Misty Fjords National Monument, a new high in discovering Alaska scenery!

Duration

1 Hour of transportation/orientation and 1 hour flight

About

Fly through the Misty Fjords National Monument on a once-in-a-lifetime floatplane adventure.

Wondering what to do in Ketchikan? We’ll fly you up and over the most breathtaking Alaska scenery you may ever see. During your 60-minute flight you’ll have an eagle’s eye view of Misty Fjords National Monument, a land of awesome natural beauty and rugged grandeur that’s best seen by air.

From your window seat you can follow your route with a detailed map. All the while you’ll hear commentary in your headset describing where you are and what you’re seeing.

What it’s really like to see the Misty Fjords by air.

Here’s how your Misty Fjords floatplane tour will look and feel. Imagine yourself in a flawlessly maintained DeHavilland Beaver or Otter. 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, jewel-like lakes, and abundant wildlife. Lock your eyes on sheer walls of granite plunging over 3,000 feet into the fjords, lush forests of spruce, hemlock and cedar clinging to snowcapped peaks.

All in all, flightseeing over this pristine wilderness may be the highlight of your trip.

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. Without going into too much detail, let’s just say we are recognized for our distinguished safety and maintenance record.

More Info

Passenger names and weights are required by the FAA 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 must pay an additional surcharge of $168 over the published fare direct to the tour operator. Children under the age of 2 are considered a lap child and do not require a ticket. Children ages 2 and older must have ticket purchased as per regulations.

We do have minimum guest that must be on a plane for tour to run. If it is not met you can be subject to time change.

What to bring

Non-slip shoes, layered clothing and rain gear recommended.

Adventure Tips

Bring a Camera with Extra Batteries

The dramatic landscapes and wildlife views from the plane are spectacular, so ensure you have enough power to capture the moment.

Dress in Layers

Weather in Misty Fjords can change quickly; layering helps keep you comfortable both on the ground and in the cool air at altitude.

Arrive Early for Check-In

Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour to complete check-in and safety briefing without rushing.

Prepare for Possible Weather Delays

Flights depend on safe weather conditions; sometimes tours may be rescheduled or altered based on forecasts.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Bald eagle
  • Black bear

History

Misty Fjords was designated a National Monument in 1978 to preserve its glacier-sculpted fjords and dense coastal rainforest ecosystems.

Conservation

Operators strictly follow safety and environmental impact protocols to protect this pristine wilderness, minimizing disturbance to wildlife and habitat.

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Recommended Gear

Camera

Essential

Capture the breathtaking scenery and wildlife during the flight.

Windbreaker or Light Jacket

Essential

Provides comfort against the cool alpine breeze at altitude.

spring specific

Sunglasses

Essential

Protect your eyes from the bright glare through the aircraft windows.

summer specific

Warm Hat and Gloves

Helpful for cooler temperatures during early morning or late season flights.

fall specific