Be Immersed in True Wilderness
Misty Fjords National Monument is one of Alaska’s best kept secrets: remote and wild, the Fjords are 60 miles from Ketchikan and can be accessed only by floatplane or boat. While thousands of people visit the monument each year on short floatplane and high speed catamaran trips from Ketchikan, very few people ever spend more than 30 minutes in the area and fewer still get to spend several days in the wilderness of Misty Fjords. It would take a lifetime to explore and truly appreciate the whole of Misty Fjords, which covers an area about the same size as the state of Connecticut. We have designed our itinerary to allow anyone with good physical fitness and a spirit of adventure to explore the most spectacular parts of Misty Fjords National monument in 5 Days and 4 Nights. Highlights include sea kayaking in Rudyerd Bay, hiking to Punchbowl Lake, exploring the shore for bears, campfires on the beach and paddling in the Behm Canal. Not to mention the rare opportunity to spend 5 days immersed in the wilderness with no phones, televisions or other digital distractions.

Trip Details
Frequently Asked Questions PDF
Gear List PDF
The trip combines sea kayaking, hiking and camping and is designed with flexibility so that proficient paddlers can spend longer days on the water while less experienced groups can spend more time exploring ashore. We camp in tents and carry all of our gear in our kayaks on the day we move camp. Our guides take the hard work out of camping: providing delicious meals, a pre-trip briefing and all of the equipment required for camping except a sleeping bag.

Day One: Meet your guides and Captain at 8:30am 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 Rudyerd Bay 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 hike or to just relax on the beach before our boat picks us up. We aim to return to Ketchikan by 5:30pm but may be delayed by weather conditions.

What is Included and What to Bring
Included in the trip price:

• 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 and thermarests

We provide a detailed pack list prior to the trip and dry bags for guests to pack all of their personal items. Sleeping bags are available for rent however most guests prefer to bring their own. We ask our guests to bring:

• Sleeping bags
• Appropriate Clothing and footwear. See Gear List.
• Cameras
• Toiletries and personal items
• Alcoholic beverages if desired (space is limited)

Detailed information and a recommended gear list are available in PDF format.

Who Should Take this Trip
In the 15 years that we have been kayaking Misty Fjords, we have taken people of all ages and abilities on our overnight trips. We place an emphasis on wilderness and wildlife rather than covering distanhce so each trip can be tailored to suit both novice and experienced paddlers. Participants do not have to be expert sea kayakers, but should have spent enough time in kayaks to know that they will be comfortable for paddling for a couple of hours at a time and for up to 6 hours in a day with rest breaks. Experienced sea kayakers with back country camping experience may want to check out self guided trip options and we can also create custom itineraries for groups of 4 or more paddlers. Families with children under the age of 14 should check out our Family Trips as the kayaking is usually too strenuous for younger children. Please click here to download our PDF with detailed information and Frequently Asked Questions.

Trip Dates and Booking Information
For 2012 we have space available on the following trip dates:

• June 11th - 15th
• July 9th - 13th
• July 23rd - 26th
• August 13th - 17th
• Custom dates for groups of 4 or more

We take a 50% deposit at time of booking with the remaining 50% due 14 days prior to your trip. You may cancel anytime outside of 14 days with only a $25 per person cancellation fee. We do not refund for cancellations made inside of 14 days. We must have at least 3 participants to run each trip. Single travellers can call or email us to see which trips are already running.

Under special use permit, USFS. Southeast Sea Kayaks is an equal opportunity service provider.