Soar over the granite walls and mirror-still lakes of Misty Fjords National Monument — one of America's most dramatic wilderness areas — in a floatplane that lands on a remote alpine lake. A true once-in-a-lifetime perspective of Southeast Alaska's primeval grandeur.
What to expect
Your floatplane lifts off from Ketchikan Waterfront and within minutes you're tracing the Behm Canal's edge before climbing over old-growth rainforest into Misty Fjords. The pilot narrates as 3,000-ft granite monoliths rise around you. You alight on a glassy alpine lake — silence, mist, black bears possible on shore — before lifting back into the sky. The return leg follows the canal at low altitude, offering eagle-eye views of the very waterway your ship is navigating.
Good to know
Flights depart from Ketchikan's downtown waterfront, a short walk or 5-min cab from any pier. Pre-booking is essential — these seats sell out weeks ahead in peak season. Weight limits apply (typically 250 lbs per passenger); confirm at booking. Allow 2.5–3 hours total. All-aboard is comfortably met.