The Misty Fjords National Monument is a 2.3-million acre piece of pristine wilderness that must be viewed by floatplane; it is the only way to truly take in its majesty - soaring cliffs, saw-tooth ridges blanketed in trademark mists, sky-blue lakes, endless waterfalls, icy saltwater fjords and miles of glacier-carved gorges.

And, while you take in the enormity of the Misty Fjords National Monument from above, your pilot will be busy checking for wildlife below, a closer look at creatures big and small, from burly brown bears to agile mountain goats and from harbor seals to humpback whales. Both grizzlies and blacks gorge themselves on spawning salmon in the many streams and rivers in the Misty Fjords National Monument. The Spectacular Misty Fjords Tour is a must-see flightseeing experience that will provide a lifetime of memories.

Water landing for photos and reflection included. Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes. Price: $219.

Wings Over Misty - A Misty Fjords air tour that captures the true beauty of one of this country's most spectacular National Monuments. Wild, plunging waterfalls, towering cliffs, lush old-growth forests that have stood the test of thousands of years, and the widest variety of wildlife possibilities.

Wings Over Misty gives visitors a true sense of the splendor of the Misty Fjords and will also leave time to enjoy other opportunities in and around Ketchikan. No water landing.

Time: 65 minutes. Price: $189.

On the 30-Minutes Seaplane Spectacular you'll tickle the treetops that rise above Ketchikan and air tour much of the island, following a route that takes you over and through what is known as the "mini-Misty Fjords."

Busy seaport, towering waterfalls and sheer cliffs plunging into ice-blue waters, a bird's-eye view of Totem Bight Historical Park or Saxman Totem Park and native village, an old cannery and maybe even a flyover as local fishermen haul their daily catch into seiners bobbing on the waters of the Inside Passage. Depending on weather and departure patterns, you may spot marine life, black bears, mountain goats, deer and eagles.

This tour is sure to please and surprise; our pilots are the best at flying over scenery and local landmarks that can only be found in a land as great as Alaska. Time: 30 minutes. Price: $109.

This Southeast Aviation flightseeing trip is, as always, fully detailed by your pilot, who will communicate with you over your own personal headset. He'll point out local landmarks and put you as close as you can be to one or more of these massive active glaciers, soaring above a centuries-old icefield punctuated by deep blue crevasses and imposing overhanging cornices, and allowing you a chance to bathe your senses in the awesome beauty of your surroundings.

And, with the internationally acclaimed Hyder Bear Observatory not far away, your pilot will search for feeding brown and black bears as well as Sitka black-tailed deer, mountain goats and moose - all part of the wide array of wildlife that makes its home in this beautiful area of Southeastern Alaska. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime air tour.

Water landing for photos and reflection included. Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes. Cost: $399.

Guided Freshwater Fly-Out Fishing Trip

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Your fly-and-fish adventure begins with a half-hour flight to the rich waters of Knudson Cove. Taxi down the bustling waterway of the Ketchikan waterfront and take off on a tour of the busy harbor, fly over Saxman Totem Park and climb above the dramatic Ketchikan Alps, better known as the "mini-Misty Fjords" where sheer cliffs, 1,500-foot waterfalls and icy-blue lakes will take your breath away.

Your flight comes to an end with a graceful landing at Knudson Cove Marina where you will be met by a charter boat captain, who will take you on a three-hour salmon fishing excursion in some of the most productive waters in Alaska. The king salmon run begins in May, Silver and chum salmon show up in June, followed by pinks and one more silver run in late July through September.

Knudson Cove charter boats range from 24 to 30 feet, and a light snack of crackers, smoked salmon spread, cookies and coffee or soft drinks are available on board.

Seaplane and Salmon Rendezvous passengers 16 years and older must have a fishing license (1 day/$10) and king salmon stamp ($10), which can be purchased from your charter boat captain.

Knudson Cove Marina will gladly process your catch for shipment home (fee applies). Ground transportation to downtown Ketchikan takes about 30 minutes and affords another view of life in the Ketchikan area.

Time: 4 hours, 30 minutes. Cost: $319