Tours/Ketchikan/Misty Fjords Floatplane Flightseeing Tour
Viator · group up to 12 pax

Misty Fjords Floatplane Flightseeing Tour

4.4(241)Ketchikan1 hour
VIATOR4.3(140)TRIPADVISOR4.5(101)

Description

Take to the skies on a breathtaking floatplane journey through Misty Fjords National Monument, one of Alaska’s most iconic wilderness areas covering over 2 million acres. Your adventure begins right on the water of the Tongass Narrows as you lift off and slowly ascend over the Tongass National Forest — a vast landscape of lakes, valleys, and untouched rainforest. From there, you'll see 3,000‑foot granite walls, glacially carved fjords, cascading waterfalls, and the deep blue waters of Rudyerd Bay. Keep an eye out for wildlife like mountain goats, bears, otters, eagles, and other wildlife of Southeast Alaska. • With 45 years in business and trusted legacy partnerships with all major cruise lines, we bring experience and knowledge that will make your trip unforgettable • Window seat guaranteed • Engaging narration that enhances your experience • 100% Guarantee that you will NOT miss your cruise ship all-aboard • Private van transportation including pickup & delivery

Tour Options

Morning Departure
  • Tour departures vary from 7am to 12pm.

Itinerary

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Soar above the largest temperate rainforest in the world at 17 million acres, with endless valleys, lakes, and rugged wilderness stretching in every direction.

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Fly deep into “The Yosemite of the North,” where sheer granite walls rise 3,000 feet, waterfalls spill from hanging valleys, and glacially carved fjords create one of Alaska’s most dramatic landscapes.

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A striking volcanic spire rising straight out of Behm Canal, one of the most iconic landmarks in the monument.

30 min

Depart and return from our historic waterfront base, where your floatplane takes off directly from Tongass Narrows.

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Take in sweeping aerial views of remote lakes, steep ridgelines, and untouched rainforest across this vast island within the Tongass.

Highlights

Private transportation
Window Seat Guaranteed!
Engaging narration that enhances your experience with fascinating insights about the scenery
100% Guarantee to not miss your cruise ship all-aboard!

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Window Seat Guaranteed!
Engaging narration that enhances your experience with fascinating insights about the scenery
100% Guarantee to not miss your cruise ship all-aboard!
Not included
Gratuities
Food and drinks

Traveller Ratings

4.4
241 reviews
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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: all passenger names, all passenger weights, and cruise ship/hotel name.
  • Morning departure times range from 7am to 12pm; Afternoon departure times range from 12pm to 7pm. Please either include a contact number at time of booking or call the local supplier to confirm a departure time.
  • Maximum weight of 300lbs

Reviews(241)

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Dave_G
June 30, 2026
Amazing

Our pilot Cassie was awesome. She knew I as anxious about flying and kept checking on me. We flew so close to the mountains/fjords it was breathtaking! Would highly recommend.

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Road802453
June 30, 2026
Cool experience

Would have been nice for the pilot to give some commentary or allow for questions while in flight.

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julieannb558
June 29, 2026
Extremely skilled pilot over breathtaking scenery!

A bucket list adventure worth every penny. Flown many times in Cessnas but first time in a float plane/sea plane. Built in 1957 ours was serial number 200 something out of 400 something ever built. Always felt super safe with some very impressive flying through, around, in Misty Fjords National Monument… the pictures do not do it justice.

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DARELL_N
June 28, 2026
Bucket List Trip!

Was incredible! I am actually afraid of heights & airplanes make me nervous but this was nothing like I had thought it would be. Smooth flying and incredibly smooth take off and landing! Once in the air you are overwhelmed by the incredible views that thoughts of the height literally escaped my mind! I would do this again and again. Staff and pilot were wonderful!

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RonPetit
June 28, 2026
Fly away sea-plane adventure!

Great, Great scenic flight. Paul our pilot was a very smooth operator. I would recommend going through Viator if you go.

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Adrienne_A
June 28, 2026
Flight seeing

We flew with a two year old and it was seamless from beginning to end. Our pilot, Max, was top notch - never had a care in the world! Overall great experience!

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Connie_K
June 28, 2026
flight was good, but could have been much better.

I flew with Magie, who was very pleasend enough but she had her dad with her who was sitting in the front with her, and they mostly spoke among themselves. no explanation to the passengers at all. we flew an hour and nothing was shared to us about the flying or where we were. I was very disappointed for sure. the flight in it self was great, but sure would of loved some information where we were flying over.

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mlZ6799WI
June 27, 2026
Fly like a bird through stunning scenery

From pick-up to drop-off and all points in-between, the staff was timely, courteous and very helpful. Then there is the flight itself with Paul, our pilot. We were is good hands, with a soundtrack and information about the area that enhances the visual experience - which spoke volumes on its own. Worth every penny for this hour long bird’s eye view of the Misty Fjord National Park and Ketchican area.

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Judy0720
June 25, 2026
Amazing View

Beautiful scenery that you can only see by plane. The company was well organized and the flight was an hour long so the price reflected the cost of fuel, the pilot and miscellaneous expenses for the company. It is cheaper to book through Tripadvisor or another outside provider rather than through a cruise ship.

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Thomas_C
June 23, 2026
Best excursion on our 2 weeks in Alaska

What a great experience we saw the wilderness of Alaska like not many people see it Our pilot was phenomenal wish I could remember his name, I have been in many small engine planes with lots of pilots, I watched this guys touch on the throttles and pitches and he was obviously an expert with years of experience and loved his job. . And his narrative was as good as his flying Also I have never flown in a beaver which is one of the most iconic great north airplanes of all times BONUS This was so worth the cost we did 5 or 6 excursions in Alaska and this was by far our favorite

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