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Ketchikan Bear Viewing Floatplane Tour

Experience the thrill of a floatplane tour in Ketchikan, Alaska, with bear viewing at Traitors Cove. Enjoy stunning views and interactive narration.

Ketchikan
4 hrs 15 min
4.46Rating:
1 provider liveLast updated: April 8, 2026

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear layered clothing and comfortable walking shoes
  • All passengers MUST provide a contact phone number when booking
  • Passengers traveling via cruise ship MUST provide their cruise ship name

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Alaska with the Ketchikan Bear Viewing Floatplane Tour. Soar above the stunning landscapes in a six-passenger DeHavilland Beaver floatplane, where every passenger enjoys a guaranteed window seat. Your experienced pilot provides interactive narration as you fly over the majestic Alaskan wilderness. Land at Traitors Cove and spend three hours at the Bear Viewing Observatory, where you can watch these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. This all-inclusive tour ensures a seamless experience with pick-up and drop-off services. Book now for an unforgettable adventure in Ketchikan.

Pros

  • Fly over majestic Alaskan wilderness
  • Spot bears in their natural habitat
  • Enjoy interactive narration from your pilot
  • Experience a thrilling floatplane ride
  • Capture stunning aerial views
  • Benefit from small group size

Includes

  • Well maintained six-passenger DeHavilland Beaver floatplanes
  • Guaranteed window seats for all passengers
  • Voice activated, noise cancelling headset for each passenger
  • Interactive narration with your Pilot
  • Pick-up and drop-off by Island Wings van from the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau on Cruise Ship Berth 2
  • US Forest Service Special Use Permit for Bear Viewing within Tongass National Forest
  • All inclusive tour

Excludes

  • No food or beverages, except bottled water, allowed on the flight
  • Gratuities

FAQ

  • What Should I Wear?

    Wear layered clothing and comfortable walking shoes.

  • Are Infants Allowed?

    Infants can ride in a pram or stroller or sit on an adult’s lap.

  • Is There a Guide?

    Yes, a live guide provides interactive narration.

  • How Long Is the Tour?

    The tour lasts approximately 4.25 hours.

  • What Is the Group Size?

    The tour operates with a six-passenger floatplane.

$550
4.46Rating:

Tour Highlights

  • Fly over majestic Alaskan wilderness
  • Spot bears in their natural habitat
  • Enjoy interactive narration from your pilot
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