Venture deep into the Misty Fjords National Monument — a UNESCO-recognized wilderness of 3,000-foot granite cliffs and mirror-still volcanic lakes — by floatplane in and on foot out with a private naturalist guide.
What to expect
The floatplane banks through Misty Fjords' cathedral walls of granite draped in hanging waterfalls — a sight that silences every passenger. You land on New Eddystone Rock, the volcanic plug rising 230 feet from the lake surface, and begin a guided forest walk among old-growth hemlock and cedar alive with bird life. Your guide pours locally roasted coffee at a scenic overlook as mist rolls through the valley below. The return flight at golden hour is unforgettable.
Good to know
Promechair departs from the Ketchikan waterfront floatplane dock, a 5-minute walk from the pier. Private charters recommended; book 2–4 weeks ahead in summer. Full 4.5-hour experience — confirm all-aboard time carefully and communicate it to the operator.