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Maybe this isn't true, but the guide was born and grew up in that town. It seems like a small enough town that everybody knows everything. Anyway, you could have a good time at the crab feed, but the scale seems tipped the other direction.
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It is an amazing experience riding those sleds with the dogs pulling you across the ice. It really makes you hold the Iditarod mushers in awe after doing it yourself. We're doing two expensive shore excursions for the 4 of us in Alaska and haven't set anything up in Ketchikan yet. We thought about doing the Crabfeed and Crab dinner but $140/pp seems outrageous for that particular excursion. However, the Misty Fjords flight is about $200/pp - is it worth it? Our other excursions are Helicopter to Mendenhall Glacier (land on it and walk around for 15 minutes) in Juneau and the Wheeled Dogsled in Skagway.
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We had great weather and our pilot was wonderful. But, the sled dogging and other glacial helicopter trips were far better. Ketchikan was our last stop so something more physical (canoeing or hiking) would have been a good change of pace. Misty Fjord was specifically designed with both a salon lounge and dining area for passenger comfort. There is a self-service buffet counter set up to provide snacks and beverages.
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We saw fantastic glacier-blue streams, fissures and water pools and the flying scenery was fantastic, including the ice fields. I didn't think the floatplane could top that scenery so we just walked around town in Ketchikan. If you prefer to explore Misty Fjords another way, you can book a Misty Fjords flight with Taquan Air. Floatplane tours are popular in Ketchikan, and with a shortened excursion, you’ll have time to explore picturesque Creek Street, a must-see downtown. They were very accomodating as the ship arrived late and we were worried about getting there on time. They decided to push the first flight back by an hour which worked out perfectly.
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They have the dogs at the bottom of a large hill/mountain for petting,etc. And then we were taken by a 6 wheeler to the top of the hill, where the wheeled sled and dogs are waiting. After everyone was buckled in, we started off down the hill.
During our trip, the crew scanned the waters and coastline with binoculars for signs of wildlife. The monument is characterized by steep granite rock walls that rise dramatically from the tranquil waters below. Some of these measure a staggering 3,000 feet above sea level. As we entered the fjord, I could understand its appeal and the true magnificence of the Misty Fjords began to unfold. While mist often blankets this area, we enjoyed the sheer cliffs with clear skies.
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I'll write more when I'm unpacked and rested--it was a great trip and we loved the Island! Service was super--we booked an open booking to help with the feeling of withdrawal. Guests could enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, and hot chocolate during our tour.
It was raining when we got there but an hour in, the rain had stopped and although it was still overcast. However, the rain had created tonnes of waterfalls all around Misty Fjords that Michelle said most of them would be gone by the next flight. With just 10 passengers (and up to 12 on charters), MV Misty Fjord provides in-depth wilderness exploration via modern amenities for onboard relaxing. While Ketchikan experiences 13 feet of rain each year, we were fortunate to visit on one of the few dry days.
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We had the opportunity to fly with Michelle from Island Wings during our trip the first week in June. The scenery was breathtaking and Michelle has an IPOD full of music to choose from to listen to during your flight. Landing on a lake and standing on shore in such a remote area certainly added to the Alaska experience. I went on the trip with Michelle and it was great. However, If you have to choose between this and doing the helicopter dogsled trip with TEMSCO in Skagway, I would do the dogsled in Skagway.
Now, I see the appeal of the more expensive, shorter flightseeing tour. More than 15,000 years ago, ice covered this area. As the ice retreated, the glaciers carved deep grooves into the landscape, creating the fjord seen today.
During the excursion, you’ll learn how nature creates these steep fjords and discover the hidden corners of its mist-shrouded landscapes. I have sailed it once and flown it over 10 times. The benefit of the flight is the "3D" look from above, which is vastly different from the ground level. We just came back from Alaska and we did the Misty Fjord Float Plane with Island Wings. By the way we also did Dog Mushing with Temsco and whale watching with Capt. Larry, they also were great excursions.
We also learned enough to be confident about planning the next interior trip on our own. DO NOT plan on renting a car without advance reservations--this is peak time in Alaska and vehicle rentals are reserved well in advance. The Alaskan Dream Cruises' Misty Fjord ship has the ambiance of an Alaskan fishing ship but also has the comfort of a contemporary small yacht. The boat's profile and arrangement have been created especially for small group wilderness cruising. An aft deck drying room offers a place to hang rain gear and ensure a dry start the next morning.
We stopped after 2-5 minutes for what I thought was a rest stop for the dogs but in reality it was the end of the ride. We even had to walk the rest of the way down the hill to the dog camp. I know that for the cost of one $139 shore excursion, the 4 of us could buy a pretty nice crab dinner. So, we ended up just walking around town and had a pretty good (cheap) time doing that.
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