The Top 5 Flightseeing Tours in Ketchikan

Flightseeing is the best way to get a feel for Ketchikan. This beautiful small city is found in an unbelievably scenic part of Alaska, on the southern end of Revillagigedo Island. With the Inside Passage to its west and forested mountains to its east, flying overhead offers you unparalleled views of the natural beauty surrounding this popular cruise port. Join one of our Ketchikan flightseeing tours and you’re in for a feast for the eyes!

The Misty Fjords Flightseeing tour takes you on an epic excursion to the 2.3-million-acre Misty Fjords National Monument aboard a traditional Alaskan seaplane. Take off from the waters of Ketchikan and enjoy spectacular views, because yes, everyone gets a window seat on this trip! Your trip will be fully narrated as you glide over impossibly steep cliffs, powerful waterfalls, and twinkling lakes. 

On the Top of the World Helicopter Tour, you can enjoy a spectacular helicopter ride - normally one of the most costly forms of sightseeing - for a surprisingly affordable price. From Ketchikan, you’ll head south, soaring over temperate rainforest, impossibly high peaks, and the unspoiled wilderness of southeastern Alaska. Keep your eyes peeled for the array of visual treats below - you can expect to see the gorgeous Revillagigedo Channel, complete with oodles of marine animals, as well as catching glimpses of the famous Saxman totem poles. Land on Annette Island for far-reaching views over the Inside Passage and the chance to see mountain plant life that’s unique to this part of Alaska. 

There’s no doubt that joining a Ketchikan flightseeing tour is a great decision. Contact our friendly team if you have questions or need any help choosing your ideal excursion.