Misty Fjords Seaplane Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $450 / person
- Location
- Ketchikan, United States
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 266 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 12
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Island Wings Air Service
Description
Island Wings Air Service is owned and operated by Alaska veteran pilot Michelle Masden, who started flying in 1977 and began her business in Ketchikan in 1993. Island Wings takes the time and makes the effort to help you realize your Alaskan dreams. Share our love of flying through our vast Alaskan wilderness. Experience the freedom of flight over the wild grandeur of the mountains, the islands and the endless sea. Our focus is the quality of your experience. From the handling of your reservation, to the equipment we operate, to the places we visit; we don't compromise and neither should you. The total time for this tour is 2.5 hours including: the two hour flightseeing tour and fifteen minutes for the pick-up and fifteen minutes for the drop-off. This tour takes you on a flight from Ketchikan to the Misty Fjords National Monument with a landing on a freshwater lake or a saltwater fjord with approximately a thirty minute stopover.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8 times a day, 7:45 AM–3:45 PM
- Season
- Starts May 1, 2027
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $450
- Child (ages 3–17)
- $450
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
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.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Misty Fjords National Monument
Alaska's Inside Passage or Southeast Alaska is home to some of the most breathtaking scenery on earth. One of its jewels is the majestic Misty Fjords National Monument. Completely road-less and consisting of 2.3 million acres, an area larger than Yellowstone, makes a seaplane tour the only way to comfortably experience the many different levels within the deep, narrow fjords. More dramatic than the Grand Canyon, the fjords are steep walled inlets of the sea. Created by glacial gouging long ago, snow capped, sheer granite cliffs rise dramatically 3,500 out of the sea, ribbonned with waterfalls plummeting sensationally thousands of feet. Nestled within the steep walled canyons, lie pristine bowl-shaped alpine lakes suspended at many different elevations above sea level. Fed by more than 150 inches of misty rain annually, the lush rain forest, made of giant stands of spruce, hemlock and cedar, cling to the rugged rising terrain. Wildlife abounds in the area, with mountain goats and harbor seals being the most frequently sighted animals. Our most popular tour lasts 2 hours and takes you across Revilliagegedo Island over to the Alaskan mainland where the fjords are located, and into the heart of the monument. Headsets with voice communication are provided to passengers so you can chat in flight and ask questions as we fly. For the highlight of the tour, we will land on an alpine lake or on a calm bay at sea level and let passengers get off of the floatplane for a quiet excursion. Relax, stretch your legs and take some photos as you drink in the silence of the vast wilderness. Flying within the Misty Fjords is truly an emotional experience you’ll never forget!!
What's included
Included
We operate well maintained six-passenger DeHavilland Beaver floatplanes
Interactive narration with your Pilot
US Forest Service Special Use Permit for Shore stops within Misty Fjords National Monument
Pick-up and drop-off by Island WIngs van from the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau on Cruise Ship Berth 2
Guranteed window seats for every person
Voice activated, noise cancelling headsets for every passenger
Not included
No food or drinks allowed on the floatplane, except bottled water
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up location is the Liquid Sunshine Gauge located outside the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau building on Cruise Ship Berth 2.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
266 reviews
How it compares in Ketchikan
- No. 26 by number of reviews among 135 tours in Ketchikan
Excurgo comparison of 135 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear layered clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
- All passengers MUST provide us a contact phone number when booking or call us to confirm a tour time.
- Passengers travelling via cruise ship MUST provide their cruise ship name to us so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Misty Fjords Seaplane Tour take?
Misty Fjords Seaplane Tour lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Misty Fjords Seaplane Tour cost?
Prices start at $450 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.
What days does Misty Fjords Seaplane Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 8 departures a day between 7:45 AM and 3:45 PM.
How much does Misty Fjords Seaplane Tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–17 pay from $450, adults from $450. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Misty Fjords Seaplane Tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick-up location is the Liquid Sunshine Gauge located outside the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau building on Cruise Ship Berth 2. Pickup points include Ketchikan.
What languages is Misty Fjords Seaplane Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Misty Fjords Seaplane Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 266 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Island Wings Air Service.
Reviews(266)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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