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
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 3:45 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:33 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 518 of the next 518 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Soar above the largest temperate rainforest in the world at 17 million acres, with endless valleys, lakes, and rugged wilderness stretching in every direction.
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.
A striking volcanic spire rising straight out of Behm Canal, one of the most iconic landmarks in the monument.
Depart and return from our historic waterfront base, where your floatplane takes off directly from Tongass Narrows.
Take in sweeping aerial views of remote lakes, steep ridgelines, and untouched rainforest across this vast island within the Tongass.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Misty Fjords Floatplane Flightseeing Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $349 per person for this Ketchikan experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 37 departures a day between 7:00 AM and 4:45 PM.
It can: 518 of the next 518 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please meet 15 min prior to the tour at Berth 2 near the Ketchikan Visitors Center by the bronze statue "The Rock". Look for a green sign with yellow lettering: "Kawanti Adventures" / "Taquan Air". Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 303 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Taquan Air.
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Absolutely amazing experience seeing the misty fiords by air. Our pilot Maggie did a phenomenal job flying the sea plane as well as narrating the tour. There really is no way to see the grandeur of this national monument in the same way as by plane. Well worth the money to get the best views and experience. Highly recommend.
Just magical. It's not inexpensive, but it is totally worth it. No better way than to see the beauty of nature.
Cancelled by provider at last moment due to incremental weather. Was at site when cancelled. Recommend calling the day of to verify if a possibility of cancellation.
Extremely disappointed that the flight was cancelled just 5 mins before we were due to start the experience. Advised it was due to choppy waters. Will now wait for a week or two for the cost to be refunded. Unable to provide any feedback on the flight itself as we never got airborne.
They cancelled due to weather . So can’t really rate them - at least they did call us before we got there
If you would like to sit next to the pilot put it down in your notes when booking . However, that restricts your view slightly if you want to get some good photos .
The bus driver was very entertaining and knowledgeable. The staff at the check in desk were so nice. The pilot was very knowledgeable and narrated the entire trip. The views were breathtaking and I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone again.
Wonderful trip over the Misty Fjords. Well organised with great instructions on where to meet and timings. Our pilot was very friendly and informative. Would love to go again as the views were amazing. Thank you.
We were a group of 8 adults visiting Ketchikan on a Cruise & wanted to try a sea plane. We found Misty Fjords on ChatGPT and made a reservation. This was the highlight of our Cruise!!! Most of our group was really nervous about trying this, but afterwards said they wished it lasted longer than the hour! It was SOOOOO smooth from take off to landing and the views......I cannot even expain it!! Absolutely breathtaking. DO NOT hesisitate to do this excursion. They deserve 10 stars!!!
Awesome views and a great ride. The staff at check in were amazing and friendly. The shuttle staff did a great job engaging with the visitors(Katie).
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Misty Fjords Floatplane Flightseeing Tour | 2 hours | 4.4 (303) | $349 | |
 Misty Fjords Flightseeing 1.5hr -includes 20 minute water landing | 2 hours | 4.9 (54) | $470 | View |
 Ketchikan Duck Tour | 1h 30min | 4.7 (2,977) | $79 | View |
 Ketchikan All In One | 2h 30min | 4.2 (1,205) | $94 | View |
 Off the Beaten Path Ketchikan Photo Safari - 3 hr. | 3 hours | 4.9 (1,079) | $134 | View |
 Ketchikans Best Wildlife, Sightseeing and Whale Watching Quest | 2h 30min | 4.8 (1,045) | $190 | View |
 Ketchikan Kayak Eco-Tour | 4 hours | 4.9 (986) | $100 | View |