Misty Fjords - Misty Fiords - Ketchikan, Alaska Kayaking Tours

Guided Trips
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Misty Fjords sea kayaking and camping trips provide a unique way to spend time immersed in the magnificent wilderness of the Misty Fjords National Mounument. Our guides reveal the best of Misty Fjords by sea kayak: paddling beneath 3000 foot rock walls, hiking rainforest trails to spectacular alpine lakes and relaxing with delicious meals at secluded campsites.

Trips place an emphasis on wilderness and wildlife and can be designed to suit both novice and experienced paddlers. We camp in tents and use "leave no trace" camping techniques. All participants should be physically fit and active. Please click here to download our PDF with detailed information and Frequently Asked Questions.

Misty Fjords 5 Day/4 Night Adventure
$1599 per person
The 5 Day trip showcases our favorite parts of the Misty Fjords National Monument. We spend three days base camped at spectactular Punchbowl Cove exploring the heart of Rudyerd Bay then paddle out of Rudyerd Bay to explore the wilderness and wildlife of the Behm Canal. All guests will complete our online registration to help us tailor the trip for you.

Day One: Meet your guides and Captain and depart for your Misty Fjords sea kayaking adventure! The journey to Misty Fjords by boat is about two hours. We drop our gear at our campsite and paddle to Nooya Creek where we will watch for bears and enjoy a packed lunch. Paddle back to camp and relax or explore the cove while your guides prepare a delicious meal.

Day Two: After a hot breakfast we head up the trail to spectacular Punchbowl Lake. The hike through the rainforest leads us amongst towering old growth trees and alongside dramatic waterfalls. The hike is challenging but more than worth the effort. When the forest service boat or canoe are available. we explore the lake and eat lunch on the shore. After descending from the lake there will be time to relax and for an evening paddle.

Day Three: After breakfast we pack our kayaks and head out of Rudyerd Bay. Paddling in the Behm canal provides panoramic views of New Eddystone Rock and the chance to encounter marine mammals. We arrive at our new campsite with time to take a hike or to relax and read a book.

Day Four: After a leisurely breakfast we depart for a day paddle around Winstanley Island where there is the opportunity to hike or visit the pictographs at the southern end of the island. Return to camp for a dinner and campfire and optional evening paddle in the beautiful Behm Canal.

Day Five: Sleep in and enjoy brunch before packing up camp. There is the chance for one last paddle or to just relax on the beach before our boat picks us up. We aim to return to Ketchikan by 5pm.

Trips conducted on USFS land under special use permit. Equal Opportunity Service Provider.

Weekender Trips

Misty Fjords Weekender
$799 per person*
*Special Family & Group Rates Available
The Misty Fjords weekender trip explores the most spectacular parts of the National Monument: Punchbowl Cove and Punchbowl Lake. We travel by boat to Rudyerd Bay on Saturday morning and set up camp in the shadow of Punchbowl Cove's spectacular granite wall. On Saturday we paddle through the most spectacular part of Rudyerd Bay to Nooya Creek, enjoy a picnic lunch and return to our Punchbowl Cove basecamp with time to relax or explore the Cove by sea kayak or foot. Sunday morning, we hike the trail to Punchbowl Lake and explore by canoe or rowboat when available. We return to camp in time to be picked up by boat and back to Ketchikan early Sunday evening.

Departs at 8am on Saturday morning and returns Sunday evening.

2010 Weekender Trip Dates:

June 26th - 27th
July 17 - 18th
July 31 - Aug 1st
Aug 14th - 15th
Aug 21st - 22nd
Custom Dates for groups of 4 or more

Included in the trip price:

Spectacular scenery & dramatic fjords
Boat transportation to & from Misty Fjords
Double fiberglass sea kayaks, paddles, PFDs
Experienced Guide
Delicious camp cuisine
Dry bags for your gear & Alaskan Xtra Tuff rubber boots
Camping equipment including tents & thermarests
Safety gear including bear spray and satellite phone

We ask guests to bring:

Sleeping Bag
Appropriate clothing & footwear
Toiletries & personal medications
Alcoholic beverages if desired (check with us on space limitations)
Camera, binoculars & a book to read