Rust's Flying Service

Jason C

9 months ago

Excellent! The day we were supposed to go see bears there was a tsunami warning, and they called immediately to discuss our options. We ended up doing a tour of Denali, and were refunded the difference without any issues. The Denali tour was great! The pilots are very experienced, knowledgeable, and safe. All around an excellent experience. Looking forward to coming back and seeing the bears!

Aussie Dad

9 months ago

Alaska Rail Vacations made our reservation at Rust's for some sightseeing and bear watching. We were pleased on both accounts. Rust's staff picked us up at our hotel in a nice van. The flight was great and pilot Dan, also a comedian in training, made the flight interesting. He not only explained the volconos and mountains we were flying around but would turn to show both sides of the plane the sights. He pointed out Baluga whales, moose, bear and seals during our flight to Bear Mountain Lodge. This made our trip! Hats off to the staff at Rust's!!🍻

Tiffani Emery

6 months ago

I cannot recommend Rust’s Flight service enough. We flew with Ed, who was so knowledgeable and made sure everyone in the plane had the best chance at seeing Denali. It was the highlight of my trip and a memory I will cherish for my lifetime!

Vuk Pasic

8 months ago

Great tour operator! Used twice during late Sep25, all superbly executed (Lake Clark and Denali visits). True 5* service - keep it up! Thank you from the bottom of our European hearts…

Rahul Goud

9 months ago

Flew with them to Redoubt Bay Lodge, pilot was friendly and knowledgeable. Explained throughout the flight time. Spotted Moose,Swans on the way.explained about oil and power plants and commercial fishing center enroute. Went during low tide ad didn’t get to spot Belugas. Return trip for quite after long day. Over all staff are friendly and amazing. However the Redoubt Bay bear viewing itself was not as I expected, these day tours cost close to 1200/person and surprised that they charged $1000 or more for infant who is on our lap and didn’t take seat and weighing 19lbs. Bear viewing really depends but they know there is not lot of fish and bears are not as active as they are. Having this info would help. Paying so much only to get luck to see few bears roaming around wouldn’t worth $4700 or more of 3 adults and infant. My five star is for staff, flight services and staff at lodge. They made experience a lot better but may not worth the money.

M C

9 months ago

Wow, what an experience! From start to finish, Rust's Flying Service made my bear viewing tour in Lake Clark National Park unforgettable. The team was incredibly professional, friendly, and knowledgeable—making me feel completely at ease, even though we were flying into the heart of bear country. The flight itself was breathtaking. The scenic views of the Alaskan wilderness were out of this world, and our pilot Scott made sure we had a great view of everything. We spotted several bears up close, which was nothing short of amazing! It was the perfect mix of adventure and safety. The tour is very small group. We had chance to see bear flighting, catching and eating salmon, peeing and pooping, and mating etc in a very close distance. The lunch is fresh caught salmon, so delicious. They also provided excellent pick-up and drop-off service, making the whole experience seamless. I didn’t have to worry about anything—just sit back and enjoy the ride. The team went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable and had the best time possible. This is, without a doubt, one of the best tours I’ve ever been on (thanks for Emma’s recommendation and 6 out of 5 stars customer service). If you're looking for a top-notch Alaskan adventure with some incredible bear sightings, look no further than Rust's Flying Service. Highly recommend! 11 out of 10!

Justin Nash

9 months ago

Rust's flying service. What a fantastic experience! Our pilot, Mike, took us on a trip to see Denali. The views were just amazing. Halfway through, we landed on a lake and were able to get out, take pictures, and look around. Anyone visiting Anchorage, Alaska, we highly recommend you take the time for a float plane trip with Rust’s. Thanks, Mike; you were great!

Krista Friar

6 months ago

We flew from Anchorage to Denali and back on a flightseeing tour on November 21st . We had a group of 6 split on two planes 4 with Ed and 2 with another pilot. They pointed out areas and took a lot of time flying into the glaciers and mountains around Denali. I felt very safe and well looked after. Would do it again!

Sandra Weinacht

7 months ago

Wow! What an unforgettable, incredible experience: exploring Alaska by sea plane with Rust’s Flying Service is a must. From the welcoming to the return transfer and the journey inbetween, I can’t sing this team’s praises enough. Suzanne and her crew made everyone feel comfortable, the planes are meticulously kept, the pilots well trained and seeing this magical place from above is yes costly, but also priceless. Highly recommend seeing Denali from way up high and splurging on bear watching at Lake Clark.

Ginger Giese

7 months ago

The Glacier & Wildlife tour was a fantastic experience! The staff was warm and welcoming, showing us on the map where we would be flying made sure we felt taken care of. Our pilot, Drew was knowledgeable and provided us with commentary, but also let us just soak in the incredible beauty. The vast landscapes coupled with clear skies and expert flying made for a spectacular outing on a gorgeous fall day!