Les meilleurs événements de la ville Ketchikan. Excursion en hydravion dans les Misty Fjords commander (réserver en ligne) tickets.afisha.life. Island Wings Air Service appartient et est exploité par la pilote vétéran de l'Alaska Michelle Masden, qui a commencé à voler en 1977 et a lancé son entreprise à Ketchikan en 1993

Ce qui est inclu

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

Guranteed window seats for every person

Voice activated, noise cancelling headsets for every passenger

Pick-up and drop-off by Island WIngs van from the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau on Cruise Ship Berth 2

We operate well maintained six-passenger DeHavilland Beaver floatplanes

Information additionnelle

Les bébés et les jeunes enfants peuvent monter dans un landau ou une poussette
Animaux d'assistance autorisés
Les bébés doivent s'asseoir sur les genoux d'un adulte
Convient à tous les niveaux de forme physique
Veuillez porter des vêtements superposés et des chaussures de marche confortables.
Tous les passagers DOIVENT nous fournir un numéro de téléphone lors de la réservation ou nous appeler pour confirmer une heure de visite.
Les passagers voyageant par bateau de croisière DOIVENT nous fournir le nom de leur bateau de croisière afin que les dispositions appropriées puissent être prises.

À quoi s'attendre

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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!!

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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!!

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Monument national des Fjords brumeux

Le passage intérieur de l'Alaska ou le sud-est de l'Alaska abrite certains des paysages les plus époustouflants de la planète. L'un de ses joyaux est le majestueux monument national des Misty Fjords. Complètement sans route et composé de 2,3 millions d'acres, une superficie plus grande que Yellowstone, fait d'un tour en hydravion le seul moyen de découvrir confortablement les nombreux niveaux différents dans les fjords profonds et étroits. Plus spectaculaires que le Grand Canyon, les fjords sont des entrées de mer aux parois abruptes. Créées il y a longtemps par les gouges glaciaires, les falaises de granit enneigées et abruptes s'élèvent de façon spectaculaire à 3 500 mètres au-dessus de la mer, entourées de chutes d'eau plongeant de manière sensationnelle à des milliers de pieds. Nichés dans les canyons aux parois escarpées, se trouvent des lacs alpins immaculés en forme de bol suspendus à différentes altitudes au-dessus du niveau de la mer. Alimentée par plus de 150 pouces de pluie brumeuse par an, la forêt tropicale luxuriante, composée de peuplements géants d'épinettes, de pruches et de cèdres, s'accroche au terrain accidenté qui monte. La faune abonde dans la région, les chèvres de montagne et les phoques communs étant les animaux les plus fréquemment observés. Notre visite la plus populaire dure 2 heures et vous emmène à travers l'île de Revilliagegedo jusqu'au continent de l'Alaska où se trouvent les fjords et au cœur du monument. Des casques avec communication vocale sont fournis aux passagers afin que vous puissiez discuter en vol et poser des questions pendant que nous volons. Pour le point culminant de la visite, nous atterrirons sur un lac alpin ou sur une baie calme au niveau de la mer et laisserons les passagers descendre de l'hydravion pour une excursion tranquille. Détendez-vous, dégourdissez-vous les jambes et prenez des photos tout en buvant dans le silence de la vaste nature sauvage. Voler dans les Misty Fjords est vraiment une expérience émotionnelle que vous n'oublierez jamais !!

Politique d'annulation

Toutes les ventes sont finales. Aucun remboursement n'est disponible pour les annulations.

Photos de voyageurs

Commentaires (118)

Stephanie L

Jun 2019

We had an amazing flight Michelle to Misty Fjord. There were 6 in our plane (our group of 4 and another couple). The weather was great, smooth flight, and amazing views. Michelle gave details and things to watch for throughout the entire flight. We landed near a dock in the middle of the fjord with the opportunity to take pictures. An amazing experience that I would highly recommend to others!

Réponse de l'hôte

Jul 2019

Dear Stephanie L, I am so glad to hear you enjoyed your flight with us! We do landings in many areas of Misty Fjords National Monument, sometimes on lakes, or rocky shorelines on the ocean level, or at the floating dock in the middle of the fjord. We vary the landing areas depending upon the weather, the tide levels - the tide can change as much as 24 feet, the lighting/time of day in the fjord to capture the best photos and the abilities of our passengers to disembark in challenging or less challenging areas. That's why you see the many views passengers have posted...all different landing spots! I like landing in lots of different areas too, keeps things interesting for me! I never get tired of it. Thank you for taking the time to write us a review! Wishing you many happy journeys! All the best, Michelle

Michelle P

Jun 2019

I booked this excursion solely based on the positive reviews I read of Michelle. I had serious anxiety about taking this trip, especially bringing my children along, but it was a bucket-list item for my husband. Then, two weeks before our vacation, there was a fatal crash involving cruise-line passengers that nearly led me to cancel it. But I'm glad that we didn't. Michelle is a professional and I really felt that she put our safety first at all times. The flight was smooth (both of my kids fell asleep). I was a nervous wreck, but am still grateful for the experience. My husband loved it. Michelle provided excellent narration throughout the tour and I highly recommend it!!! P.S. Check out the difference between photos 2 and 3 of Rudyerd Bay, taken only 10-20 minutes apart. The weather is changing constantly.

Réponse de l'hôte

Jul 2019

Dear Michelle P, You are not alone, the unfortunate accident here this summer has given many people anxiety! The sad truth is that companies who hire unseasoned pilots to fly in Alaska are the problem. Many pilots come here looking for the dream job of flying floatplanes through this amazing landscape. It is a dream job to be sure, however it can be one of the most challenging places to fly. Weather and rugged terrain play a big part, but the biggest part is the experience level of the pilot. Many pilots who come here have thousands of flight hours, not flying in Alaska, thinking they are good to go here. But flying in Alaska is completely different from flying anywhere else on earth. The fault lies with a company who will send out pilots to fly their passengers who have very little training flying in Alaska especially in the Ketchikan area. And their actions have greatly impacted companies like mine who have done nothing wrong as the flying public becomes afraid. I hope that people will do more research on the pilots they fly with as a result of all this. My goal is to be a very old lady pilot! I 'm glad you added the part about the weather changing. Folks are always asking us what the weather will be like on their trip on some given day. Of course it is impossible to predict the weather so my normal answer is just wait 5 minutes, it will change! Thank you for taking time to write us a review and thank you again for entrusting me with your family! Wishing you future aerial experiences free from anxiety! All the best, Michelle

Jacquemom

Jun 2019

Bucket list check off! The flight was better than imagined thanks to pilot and owner Michelle. We would take this excursion again in a heat beat.

Réponse de l'hôte

Jun 2019

Dear Jacquemom, Thank you for taking the time to write a review about us! The experience of taking off and landing in a floatplane is a bucket list for many, very different from the world of runways and jets! I changed my entire career plan from jets to floatplanes many years ago after my first experience. Hope you had a wonderful trip to Alaska and hope to take you flying again someday! All the best, Michelle

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