Description
Experience the excitement of an Alaskan helicopter ride without the hefty price tag on the scenic Herring Cove Helicopter excursion! This affordable 20-minute flight offers breathtaking views of Ketchikan and Revillagigedo Island as you head towards Herring Cove, renowned for its stunning scenery and salmon hatchery visible from above. As you soar through the skies, keep an eye out for iconic totem poles and the possibility of spotting wildlife. For the best value in helicopter rides in Ketchikan, this tour delivers unparalleled views at an unbeatable price!
Your Herring Cove Helicopter excursion kicks off with a drive through Ketchikan to the take-off site. After a brief 10-minute safety briefing, you'll board the helicopter with a chance to snap a photo with your pilot and the aircraft. Once airborne, enjoy panoramic views of the lush Tongass National Rainforest and the shimmering Revillagigedo Channel.
Herring Cove, located at the southern tip of Revillagigedo Island, offers a unique perspective that many other tours overlook. The cove’s salmon hatchery makes it prime bear-viewing territory, so stay alert for a glimpse of bears hunting for their midday meal. With its wildlife spotting opportunities, stunning flight experience, and budget-friendly price, the Herring Cove Helicopter excursion ranks among the top helicopter rides in Ketchikan!
For an even more thrilling flight, consider our Icefield Helicopter Excursion over the breathtaking Juneau Icefields.
What's Included
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the flights ever get canceled due to weather?
Yes, safety is the number one priority so weather conditions are taken into account for each departure. In certain cases, the weather can lift and a slight delay will still allow the flight to continue. However, if a flight is canceled completely due to weather circumstances, you will receive a refund less any non-refundable fees.
What is our cruise ship's schedule is canceled or delayed?
We will try our best to work with you to reschedule the tour to a later time. If that is not a possibility or your ship doesn't make it into port, then you will receive a refund, less any non-refundable fees.
How big are the helicopters?
There are a few types of helicopters used for the tour, and you'll typically be in a group of 3 guests on the flight. Multiple aircraft will be used for groups larger than this.
Can you see wildlife from the helicopters?
If you have sharp eyes, it's certainly possible to see wildlife on the mountains below. The helicopter flies low enough to distinguish individual animals, but of course the pilots have to respect local wildlife so it's not an objective of this tour.
Know Before You Book
Quick Facts
Itinerary • 0h 45min • 4 activities
Guides will meet you at Berth 2 right by the cruise docks and take you on a scenic drive to the helicopter base.
Participate in a safety briefing and complete the check-in process.
Keep your eyes peeled for bears and other wildlife as you fly directly over the hatchery, a prime bear-feeding location!
Return flight to the basecamp to grab any belongings before boarding the van back to the cruise docks and downtown Ketchikan.