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Skagway bush plane tour!

Have you ever dreamed of being surrounded by nothing but endless mountain peaks covered in azure-blue glaciers as far as the eye can see? Fortunately, Alaska is known for its bush planes, and they offer you a way to experience the frontier like no other tour possibly can. If you’re visiting Skagway on a cruise ship, you don’t want to miss our Skagway bush plane tour!

What exactly is the bush?

Good question. Depending on where you’re from, “The Bush” can mean different things. Alaska isn’t Australia, so it doesn’t have anything to do with going on a walkabout to your favorite steakhouse where you can enjoy some shrimp on the barbie. The bush is Alaska’s untamed frontier, and there is a lot of it.

The history of the bush pilot

Bush pilots are legendary in Alaska. Before there were roads, bush planes were the only way to reach certain faraway places. Bush pilots are the men and women that fly those planes. To become a bush pilot, you have to possess nerves of steel. The life of a bush pilot is dangerous and often lonely, but once you go on one of these tours, you’re going to understand why it’s their passion.

The most famous bush plane is the DeHavilland Beaver. These planes are safer than many other designs, which lends to their popularity. They can also be outfitted with pontoons for water landings and skis for snow landings. In other words, they can take off and land just about anywhere. The DeHavilland Beaver is just as much a part of Alaska as grizzly bears and bald eagles.

On Skagway bush plane tours, you have options to travel just about anywhere around Skagway, but there is one location more popular than any other.

Glacier Bay – The crown jewel of Alaska

Our most popular Skagway bush plane tours travel to beautiful Glacier Bay. Your pilot will fly over multiple glaciers, some of which are tidewater glaciers. Your airplane will be warm and comfortable, plus your pilot will communicate with you via headphones so that you know what you’re seeing and won’t have to endure the sound of the engines. If you spot a whale or moose from the air, your pilot will be sure to point it out.

During the spring, your bush pilot puts skis on the plane so you can land atop of a snow-covered glacier. You can get out and experience the quiet solemnity that can only be found in a remote frontier setting. It’s an experience you will never forget, especially if it’s your first time.

Join us on a flightseeing tour and experience this. Pretty amazing, wouldn’t you say?

Book your Skagway bush plane tour today

Skagway is the edge of civilization. As year-round residents, we have the opportunity to see these mountains and glaciers at any time. As a visitor, you only get one opportunity, so it’s important to book your tour ahead of time. Obviously, these tours are very popular. They are also weather dependent, but Skagway has far better weather than Juneau or Ketchikan, so your chance of flying is maximized.

We know that you’re going to love your Alaska bush plane tour but book early so follow the link and book your tour today.