Misty Fjords Flightseeing Tour from Ketchikan: 1-Hour Flight

One hour over waterfalls, cliffs and old-growth forest, talking to the pilot the whole way

A 1-hour flightseeing tour from Ketchikan over Misty Fjords National Monument aboard a Dehavilland Beaver or Otter bush plane, with every passenger guaranteed a window seat and two-way radio headsets to communicate with the pilot and other passengers. The flight departs from Ketchikan and includes pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, bottled water, and live narration from a professional pilot.

Step-by-step itinerary

Misty Fjords flightseeing tour

• Board Dehavilland Beaver or Otter plane
• Receive voice-activated headset
• Enjoy live narration from pilot
• View cascading waterfalls and cliffs
• Take photos of untouched wilderness
• Spot possible wildlife sightings
• Communicate with pilot and passengers
• Complete 1-hour scenic flight

The Experience

Sixty minutes in the air means you see the monument without the full-day commitment. The bush plane holds a small group, and every seat faces a window — no middle rows, no obstruction. You get a voice-activated headset tuned to the pilot's frequency, so you can ask questions about what's below, hear their narration live, and talk to the other passengers. The plane leaves Ketchikan and climbs into the fjords, where waterfalls drop from misty peaks and the forest runs unbroken across the mountainsides.

Wildlife sightings happen often enough that the operator mentions them as a real possibility — bears, eagles, and marine animals in the water below. The light and the angle change with the weather and the season, so the pilot tells you every flight is different. Photography is the main reason people book this: the vantage point and the window access are built for it, and the operator calls out "once in a lifetime photo opportunities" as a standard part of the tour. You're close enough to see detail but high enough to take in the whole landscape at once.

Pickup and drop-off from your hotel or a designated meeting point in Ketchikan are included, so you don't arrange transport to the airfield. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and specialized infant seats are available if you need one. Strollers stay at the operator's office while you fly. The minimum booking is two people.

What’s included

• Professional pilot guide.
• voice-activated two-way radio headsets.
• bottled water.
• pickup and drop-off from designated Ketchikan meeting points.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Seawind Aviation, Inc

Is this one for you?Book this tour for a morning or afternoon window in Ketchikan when you want to see the monument without committing a full day — the short flight and included pickup mean you're airborne within hours of deciding to go, and the window seat and radio headset let you see and ask about everything instead of sitting back and watching.

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Top questions

What exactly will I see on the Misty Fjords flight from Ketchikan?

The tour flies over Misty Fjords National Monument, where you'll see cascading waterfalls pouring from misty mountains, dramatic cliffs, and lush mountaintops covered in old-growth forest. Wildlife sightings of bears, eagles and marine animals are possible and happen often in the area.

Can I really talk to the pilot during the flight?

Yes. Every passenger gets a voice-activated headset designed for aviation that connects you directly to the pilot's frequency, so you can ask questions, hear their live narration, and communicate with other passengers throughout the 1-hour flight.

Will I have a good window for photos and viewing?

Every passenger on the Misty Fjords tour has a guaranteed window seat — there are no middle rows or obstructed views. The small group size and the bush plane design mean you're positioned to photograph and see the landscape without leaning or competing for sightlines.

How does pickup work for the flightseeing tour from Ketchikan?

Pickup and drop-off from your hotel or a designated meeting point in Ketchikan are included in the tour price. The operator will arrange the time and location when you book.

Can I bring my infant or small child on this flight?

Yes. Infants can sit on an adult's lap during the flight, and specialized infant seats are available if you request one. Strollers stay at the operator's office during the tour, and children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

What kind of aircraft flies this route?

The Misty Fjords tour operates on a Dehavilland Beaver (DHC-2) or Otter bush plane, both designed for small-group flightseeing with excellent window access and the ability to navigate remote terrain.