Alaskan Floatplane Flightseeing & Bear Hike
Energy Level
Duration
3.25 hours
Type
ONCE IN A LIFE, CULTURED
Accessible
No
Shore Thing Highlights
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Experience a more personal adventure with fewer Sailors on this Small Group Shore Thing
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Take in the surrounding wilderness from a viewing platform
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See bears in their natural habitat at a Salmon spawning stream
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Take a floatplane from Ketchikan to the Tongass National Forest
Need to know
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Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
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Sailors are advised to wear warm layers, waterproof jackets, and sturdy waterproof hiking shoes
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Seasonal tour based on Salmon Run and Permits. Available from approximately mid-July - September. Subject to change
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This Shore Thing is weather dependent and may be subject to last-minute cancellations due to changing conditions
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Wildlife sightings are likely but not guaranteed
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Approximately 25 minute flight each way and 1 hour for bear viewing
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Large bags and backpacks are not permitted inside the floatplane. All other bags will be stored at the terminal during the flight
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Maximum weight is 250 lbs
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Ramp can be steep depending on tides
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Sailors need to be able to climb small ladder in/out of plane
Experience shores the Virgin way
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Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
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A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
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Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
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Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
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Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
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Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
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Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
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Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
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Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
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If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
