Itinerary
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Stop At: Misty Fjords National Monument, Ketchikan, AK 99901
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!!
Duration: 2 hours
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Traveler pickup is offered
Pick-up location is the Liquid Sunshine Gauge located outside the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau building on Cruise Ship Berth 2.
Ports
2 hours 30 minutes(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
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.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Posted By : 243hangz
Never made it to the trip. Booked through viator, operator cancelled my booking without explanation. A week later still waiting for refund d
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Posted On : 2024-05-08
Posted By : funinthesun44
I was scared. Like really really nervous, ended up booking at the last minute at the pier when our ship tour was cancelled. It was meant to be
The views, and mean seriously! We were incredibly lucky as we had the perfect, blue sky day
Our captain was so knowledgeable and friendly. We had the chance to land on an island that normally cannot be done but a few times a year due to the winds, waves and weather!
So incredibly happy that we did it and recommend 100% ! And don't just book with anyone, you have to check out Island Wings!!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-03
Posted By : Cindy_M
Michelle is a highly experienced and friendly pilot who clearly loves sharing this exceptional beauty with people. Her plane is in immaculate condition. Landed on a mirror smooth mountain lake - wow. Highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2023-10-01
Posted By : E6123VOelizabethk
I don’t know many people who can say they were in a private float plane that landed in front of a waterfall impossible to get to really any other way, but I can say thanks to Adam and this company, my husband and myself have done this! Take off and landing were so incredibly smooth that it was nothing like the traditional jerkiness you might imagine on a commercial flight. Cruising at around 1,200ft up you’re able to see everything around. A bonus to our trip was seeing a sunken ship, flying next to a Bald Eagle, and a pilot who was incredibly smart and informative. With an epic playlist that matched the mood perfectly. This is a bucket list item!
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Posted On : 2023-09-28
Posted By : cormier280
My wife and I stayed in Ketchikan for 10 days and did about every tour available. Most were excellent. This was outstanding. If I were limited to only one tour, this would have been our pick. We shared the tour with two other couples but the plane was roomy and we all had great views. Misty Fjords was socked in with the weather so we went about 50 miles north and the pilot landed on Reflection Lake to see one of the Forestry Service's guest cabins.
The scenery was no less than spectacular throughout the entire trip. The picture that accompanies the Island Wings webpage on Tripadvisor is no fluke - every bit of our flight looked like this. Every aspect of this tour was a pleasure and well worth the cost. Tripadvisor limits you to 5 stars. Spinal Tap would give this an 11.
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Posted On : 2023-09-14
Posted By : hannahz2020
My husband and I stayed in Ketchikan for a week and this was one of our favorite experiences! The views were absolutely stunning and getting to see the island from the air was so special.
Our pilot, Michelle, was amazing. All of our take off and landings were incredibly smooth. I am prone to motion sickness but felt fine the entire time. She has lived in Ketchikan for a long time and is very knowledgeable about the area. Michelle pointed out interesting natural and historical aspects of what we were seeing and was able to answer all of our questions.
I can't recommend this tour enough!
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Posted On : 2023-09-12
Posted By : P5346MHcynthial
This sea plane tour was the highlight of our trip without a doubt! These pilots make this tour several times a day for months at a time and our pilot (Adam) made us all feel like our flight was the highlight of his day. We were so grateful that we spent the money on this once in a lifetime excursion. One tip I would give passengers is to put the person that has the best camera and is the best at taking videos/pictures in the co-pilot seat. They have the best opportunity for capturing the beautiful sights without wing obstruction.
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Posted On : 2023-09-10
Posted By : BETH M
This was a fantastic tour! Michelle was our pilot and guide and she was outstanding! The scenery was amazing and she landed on a small lake and we got to get out for awhile and enjoy the sights from the ground.
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Posted On : 2023-09-04
Posted By : miacarr109
An amazing experience from start to finish! I booked this excursion for my husband and i to do while at a cruise stop in Ketchikan, and based on the reviews we couldn’t wait! We were picked right up from the port which was super convenient. Every employee we interacted with was kind, energetic and knowledgeable. The tour it was was incredible. I’ll never forget it! Worth every penny and then some.
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Posted On : 2023-09-01
Posted By : hersh97
Had an amazing time in Ketchikan on August 6, 2023. We flew to the Misty Fjord with Island Wings. Michelle and Adam were fabulous. I’m afraid of flying but really wanted to try a float plane. It was so smooth! We did not see wild life but the scenery was breathtaking. Taking off and landing on water was magical.
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Posted On : 2023-08-18
