Healy Express Scenic Float and Whitewater

Great rafting adventure on the Nenana River at Denali National Park.

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Starting at:
$220 / per person

Duration:
5.5 hours

Departure time:
7:30am (June 5 - Sept 3) & 12:30pm

Dates:
May 20 - September 10, 2024

Child age:
12 year old minimum

Tour overview:
This Denali rafting tour, the “Healy Express,” begins with a scenic rafting float trip on the Wilderness Run of the Nenana River and then continues with the whitewater of the Canyon Run. The Wilderness Run is a scenic portion of the Nenana River, providing a rafting trip that is easy, fun, and sometimes thrilling. The Nenana’s rapids are Class I and II, with one Class III rapid. An excellent easy, and fun float trip for families! You may see moose, sheep, caribou, and bear as you raft downstream 11 miles to Healy, Alaska. Your experienced river rafting guide will adeptly handle steering the oar boat so you can relax and enjoy the scenic views. After this gentle section, your expert Alaska rafting guide will lead you into the whitewater section of Canyon Run. Get into real whitewater rafting as you hang on through thrilling rapids such as “Cable Car,” “Coffee Grinder,” and “Ice Worm”! These rapids are Class III with one Class IV. All rafting and safety gear is provided.

NOTE: 7:30 AM departure only between June 5 – September 3.

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What's Included:

Transfers from most park entrance area hotels
All equipment and dry suit
All taxes and fees

Required at Booking: Hotel information in Denali.

Special Terms: Children must be 12 years old to participate in this tour. Tour is not suitable for pregnant women.

We had an exceptional guide! We definitely recommend this tour. You will get great pictures of the aurora.

Vanessa | Trip Advisor