Traitors Cove Bear Viewing

4.8(44)4 h 15 minBy Island Wings Air Service

About this activity

Island Wings Air Service is owned and operated by Alaska veteran pilot Michelle Masden, who started flying in 1977 and began her business in Ketchikan in 1993. Island Wings takes the time and makes the effort to help you realize your Alaskan dreams. Share our love of flying through our vast Alaskan wilderness. Experience the freedom of flight over the wild grandeur of the mountains, the islands and the endless sea. In business since 1993, Island Wings takes the time and makes the effort to help you realize your Alaskan dreams. Our focus is the quality of your experience. From the handling of your reservation, to the equipment we operate, to the places we visit; we don't compromise and neither should you. The total time for this tour is 4.25 hours including: the flight, three hours onsite at Traitors Cove Bear Viewing Observatory, and fifteen minutes for the pick-up and drop-off.

What's included

✓We operate 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 Tongss National Forest
✓All inclusive tour

Not included

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

Good to know

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 us a contact phone number when booking or call us at (907) 225-2444 to confirm a tour time.
Passengers travelling via cruise ship MUST provide their cruise ship name to us so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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