Planning an Alaska Trip: Getting Here!

planning alaska tripVisiting Redoubt Bay from Anchorage

Planning an Alaska trip to a remote wilderness lodge requires arranging transportation to reach the secluded location.  Visiting Redoubt Bay Lodge from Anchorage requires a scenic 50-minute flight each way. We’ve streamlined the process of making travel arrangements, ensuring that it’s convenient and effortless for our visitors.

Visiting Redoubt Bay from the Kenai Peninsula

If your visit to Redoubt Bay Lodge is originating from the Kenai Peninsula, we will make flight arrangements with our sister company, Alaska West Air. All of our aircraft operate on floats (pontoons attached to its underside, allowing it to land and take off from bodies of water) making them well-suited for accessing remote wilderness areas and lakes. Each aircraft has a proven track record of safety and reliability, meeting stringent aviation standards and regulations to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.

At Alaska West Air, We Operate the Following Floatplanes:

  • DeHavilland Otters
    The DeHavilland Otter typically accommodates up to 10 passengers, making it ideal for small group excursions or transportation.
  • Turbine Beaver
    The Turbine Beaver can accommodate up to 8 passengers, working well for small to medium group travel.
  • DeHavilland Beavers
    The DeHavilland Beaver typically accommodates up to 6 passengers, making it well-suited for smaller group expeditions or transportation needs.
  • Cessna 206s
    The Cessna 206 typically accommodates up to 5 passengers, making it suitable for small group travel.

Floatplane Trip Advice

For a comfortable floatplane ride with the opportunity to capture stunning landscape photos, here are some tips to consider. Firstly, dress comfortably and in layers to adapt to changing temperatures during the flight. Additionally, consider wearing a hat and sunglasses to shield yourself from the sun’s glare. Sit towards the front of the aircraft for the smoothest ride and optimal views. Keep your camera readily accessible and ensure its fully charged with ample storage space for photos. Use a polarizing filter to reduce glare and enhance colors in your photos. Finally, communicate with your pilot about your desire to take photos, and they may be able to provide guidance on the best angles and timings for capturing breathtaking shots of Alaska’s majestic landscapes from above.

Planning an Alaska trip to a remote wilderness lodge is an adventure of a lifetime, allowing you to experience the rugged and untamed wilderness of the Last Frontier firsthand and getting to Redoubt Bay Lodge will be a comfortable, safe and enjoyable experience for all of our guests.

We will provide detailed transportation information at the time of booking.