Rangeley Lakes Region Seaplane Tour
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Rangeley Lakes Region Seaplane Tour

By Acadian Seaplanes
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Ages 0-99, max of 4 per group
Duration: 30m
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Live guide: English
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  • 2640 Main St, Rangeley, ME 04970, USA
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 170969P2

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    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travellers

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    • 2640 Main St, Rangeley, ME 04970, USA
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      After departing our seaplane base we will over-fly Rangeley and Mooselookmeguntic Lakes on our way to the historic Upper Dam. Observe the numerous fly fishermen seeking Maine’s fabled native brook trout and landlocked salmon. Look for moose along the numerous beaches and coves of Richardson Lake. We will then head north over Richardson Ponds, Cupsuptic Lake and the famous Kennebago River.
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    • Acadian Seaplanes
      137
      Rangeley, Maine
      Joined in October 2010
    • adrienneh506
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic ride and food
      Fantastic experience! Highly recommend! Pilot John was friendly and kind and knowledgeable. The camp and meal was so delicious! A really great time.
      Written July 12, 2024
    • JDuck3
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      View From Above
      Fantastic flight over the area during foliage season. Our pilot was to notch and provided plenty of information about the area and its history. Highly recommend.
      Written November 17, 2023
    • StoneCarver13
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Flying between the mountain peaks.
      Keith provided an informative commentary on the peaks and lakes in view, and soon spotted a bull and cow moose in a clearing. He kindly looped around for a closer pass so we could all see and take photos. Our water landing was exciting as it provided a close up view of an adjacent mountain and put us down on what I thought was a small pond. This was a fabulous experience and I highly recommend it.
      Written September 21, 2023
    • lakegirl679
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great views of land, water & sky.
      An amazing way to view Rangeley Lakes & beyond. Saw a pair of moose, pilot circled around so everyone got a great view. Views of clouds & sky just as great as sights below. The water landing was super, a quiet spot to reflect. Highly recommend!
      Written September 21, 2023
    • JustinF_OG
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great time by all
      This was our first sea plane experience and it was a great one. Captain Carl was informative and accommodating. We will definitely take another flight with Acadia Seaplane Tours.
      Written August 25, 2023
    • John K
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Anniversary bucket list tour.
      Beautiful views. Great narrative of the landscape. Carl was a super pilot carefully explaining the necessary procedures. His calm demeanor took away any preflight jitters. I highly recommend this tour.
      Written August 24, 2023
    • Jim C
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Couples Fly-N-Dine to Middle Dam
      Our flight started at the local airport, the Steven A. Bean Municipal. We were greeted by our pilot Kyle, he went over important safety issues, discussed the flight pattern, and then we were ready to board and take-off. Our flight took us over Rangeley, to Bald Mountain, down Mooselookmeguntic, and finally over Richardson Lake. We circled the Lakewood Camp in Middle Dam, our destination, and had a nice soft landing on the lake. As we approached the camp, we were greeted by the staff, offered a quick tour of the camp, and then seated and served a great meal before taking off to head home. Our pilot was professional and friendly and provided interesting local facts as we flew back and forth. Our parents visited the Lakewood Camps as young children and hadn't been back since. Needless to say, a great thrill for them both to visit. Our take-off and landing were much smoother than a big commercial airline and we highly recommend others to treat themselves to this wonderful experience. Thank you to Keith, Kyle, and the great staff at Lakewood Camps for this incredible adventure.
      Written August 19, 2023
    • N4445UPabbyr
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Seaplane adventure
      Our pilot Carl was great! Very friendly and calm. The seaplane was so fun and takeoff and landing were not as scary as I had imagined. We all wore long pants and shoes, so we didn’t get off the plane when we landed, but Carl still let us hang out in the lake standing on the floats, which was fun. (If we went again, we’d wear shorts and shoes that could get wet). The plane is warm, and we were a bit overdressed. It was my daughters first time on a plane and they both had a great time! Thanks Carl!!
      Written August 12, 2023
    • 517KennethR517
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      One great way to view the area!
      We wanted to do some exploring while visiting Rangeley but hiking was out of the question since my sister-in-law just has foot surgery. Instead, we planned a little surprise adventure for her with Carl to check out the scenery in the seaplane. He took great care to make sure we were all comfortable and we couldn't have seen the area in a better way as he described the beautiful landscape below. Thank you Carl
      Written July 17, 2023
    • Let_CP
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Really cool
      A great trip! Super cool to get up in a seaplane and over the lakes. I've never been in a seaplane so it was quite an experience. Our pilot was very friendly and helpful!
      Written September 19, 2022
    • R3779XRdebraw
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great trip!
      It was wonderful to see the Rangeley Lakes region from the air. Our pilot Frank was very friendly and pointed out many of the region's mountains and lakes. Loved the island landing, too! We would highly recommend this tour.
      Written August 14, 2022
    • Don R
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly recommend
      A fantastic time. My whole family enjoyed the beautiful sights and the experience of flying in a float plane. Our pilot, Frank, was a great guide
      Written August 13, 2022
    • Mw3222
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Family fun
      The pilot was great at telling what everything was and he was great with my 5 year old. We would do it again.
      Written July 31, 2022
    • Stephen B
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The experience was great. Kevin was very knowledgeable of the area and shared his knowledge.
      Taking off and landing at a remote lake. The flight was prompt and Kevin the pilot very professional.
      Written July 26, 2022
    • SAD14159
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great flight, and amazing views!
      We had a blast. Our pilot was polite and professional. An easy take-off from the lake, absolutely stunning views of the Fall colors and landscape. We ranged almost to New Hampshire and back, and stopped on a lake for a chat and to enjoy the peace. The plane was in great condition and quieter than I expected. Top makes from us.
      Written October 11, 2021
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    Essy E.
    United Kingdom16 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    When we visited The Rangeley Lakes it was cloudy and very cold, I believe it will be a perfect place to visit in a warm summer evenings to get a photo opportunity of sunset.
    I have been told It will be a good place for fly-fishing. We just drove through but I am sure there will be a lots of activity in the summer month.
    Written October 16, 2024
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    Extraordinary587374
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2023 • Family
    This was a great experience! I am very claustrophobic and there was a good minute when we first got in when I wanted to ask to get off… but the pilot was so calm and kind and told me I’d be feeling lots of air once we got going. And I had my kids to stay calm for. They loved it — once in a lifetime experience (well, actually I think I’ll come back and do the dining experience next time, so maybe twice in a lifetime?) and the views were amazing. So cool to land and see the boats nearby — and then be on the beach later and watch the seaplanes taking off and landing right next to you - like “whoa, we just did that!!”
    The personality of the pilot, Captain Carl, made the experience fun — felt great to get out of my comfort zone. I highly recommend! It may seem expensive for a 30-minute experience but it is really like nothing you’ve experienced before, and the pilots need a lot of training and put a lot of work into making things fun.
    Written July 28, 2023
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    blueheninwv
    Ridgeley WV143 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    John was an excellent guide as well as being a calm and steady pilot. It was wonderful to see so much of this lovely part of Maine, most of which can’t be seen from the road. The ride itself was amazing - I’ve experienced harder take-offs and landings in commercial aircraft.
    I highly recommend this!
    Written July 2, 2024
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    Jim
    Tewksbury, MA1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2021
    Fantastic flight and views!

    The pilot was thoroughly professional and engaging, and arrived right on time to pick us up for a flight over Rangeley and other nearby lakes.

    He was also very knowledgeable on the area, took the time to point out other seaplanes flying nearby, and provided some local history along the way.

    Strongly recommend!
    Written August 4, 2021
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    ECC
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2020
    I booked the Mountain Explorer trip for my two teenage daughters and my teenage nephew. One of my daughters is a student pilot and she sat up front with Adam, the pilot for their trip and chatted him up about seaplane flying and the Rangeley Lakes region . All three said it was one of the coolest things they have ever done. The leaves were still colorful and they flew low over the lakes, through mountain passes and followed mountain ridge lines along the Maine, New Hampshire and Canadian borders.
    I would highly recommend this tour for teenagers, young adults or anyone who wants a birds eye view of the western Maine lakes region.
    Written October 7, 2020
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    Thanks for the great review! We look forward to seeing her behind the yoke of her own airplane someday!
    Written October 14, 2020
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    Wendy F
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2022 • Couples
    This was our first time in a real plane together 💕 My husband and I enjoyed seeing the mountains and lakes from the air. It was absolutely beautiful! Our pilot Frank was friendly, patient, and informative. I hope we can do this again next year!
    Written September 10, 2022
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    Love this review and we thank you for flying with us!
    Written September 11, 2022
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    Daniel G
    Augusta, ME195 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2020
    My wife Debi Lettre Goodheart and I had a wonderful flight with Acadian Air located in Rangeley Maine. The pilot Adam was knowledgeable and friendly; the fall views just fabulous. He spoke highly of his boss and fellow workers and just really made our flight special. The flight itself was quite spectacular and both the take-off and landing were as smooth as butter. We will look forward to a flight next season perhaps for the fly and dine that he explained to us. Thank you to all involved.
    Written October 4, 2020
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    Daniel, Thanks for flying with us and for your great review!
    Written October 14, 2020
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    Jeff T
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2021 • Couples
    I surprised my wife with a tour of the Rangeley lakes area and we loved every second of the tour! Our pilot Kevin, was excellent and very friendly! Owner Keith, was super gracious and met all hopes and dreams of our first seaplane tour. The plane was spotless and we’ll maintained. I would highly recommend this tour if your in the Rangeley area! Oh yeah! We did see a couple moose to cap off my wife’s hope!
    Written August 23, 2021
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    CynthiaHK
    Orland, ME5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2022
    Frank is a great pilot and knows the area well. Kept all three of us abreast of where we were and what to look out for. Had a nice "fly over" of Bald Mountain Camps, where we and friends were staying. There was a 20knot wind blowing at Bald Mountain Camps but the launch area in Rangely was calm when we called head. Look forward to a foliage flight w/ Acadian Seaplanes and a mountain tour toward Quill Hill and Saddleback Ski Area next year. Next best thing to a helicopter; float planes are fun!
    Written September 17, 2022
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    Seaplanes can open up a new world to experience. We thank you for flying with Acadian and hope to fly with you again in the future!
    Written September 20, 2022
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    Evan S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023 • Friends
    Carl was awesome! I’ve been coming here for 58 years and always wanted to fly over the region, especially my house on the west shore. It was so easy to book the flight and so much fun. If you’re in the area, do it!!
    Written September 1, 2023
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