River Rafting

River Rafting Tours, Float Trips & Rafting Day Trips

River rafting in Alaska showcases her many pristine glacial waterways, from the Talkeetna and Kenai Rivers to the Nenana and Sixmile Creeks. Scenic and easy Alaska river rafting float trips and more exhilarating Class III-V white water rafting tours are available. These guided adventures by paddle and oar boat are a fantastic way to learn about the many local ecosystems and wildlife habitats in Alaska as well as local geology and history.

 

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Canyon Run Whitewater River Rafting from Denali

Hang on – there’s Denali National Park whitewater ahead at Canyon Run! Choose to paddle as a river rafting team or let your rafting guide do all the work on this exciting Class III-IV whitewater rafting day trip... Browse itinerary

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Adventure Driving Tour

Enjoy an Alaska adventure vacation from Anchorage, exploring Alaska’s “playground” of the Kenai Peninsula and discovering Denali National Park by car. Raft, hike, and discover fantastic scenery and wildlife throughout your Alaska road trip. You’ll first leave Anchorage... Browse itinerary

Glacier Discovery Rail and Raft Trip

This Anchorage day tour starts with a southbound tour aboard the Alaska Railroad’s Glacier Discovery train—the 3.5-hour train ride tours along Cook Inlet’s scenic Turnagin Arm and the Chugach National Forest.   On arrival at Spencer Glacier, the Alaska... Browse itinerary

Bears, Trains & Icebergs from Anchorage

On this entertaining and outdoorsy Anchorage day trip, you depart on the Alaska Railroad in the morning for a 2-hour ride to Portage.  Upon arrival at Portage, a van will pick you up to transfer you to the... Browse itinerary

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Kenai Backcountry Lodge Package

Spend the first night in a private cabin on the famous Kenai River in Cooper Landing. The next day, begin a rafting adventure down the upper reaches of the Kenai River. Mostly a tranquil float, but with passage... Browse itinerary

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Healy Express Scenic Float and Whitewater

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... Browse itinerary

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Wilderness Run Float Trip from Denali

On this Alaska river rafting day trip from the Denali Park Entrance, you’ll float down the Nenana River bordering Denali National Park. You may see moose, sheep, caribou, and bear as you raft downstream 11 miles. Your rafting... Browse itinerary

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Mendenhall Glacier Float Trip

This Juneau day trip is a perfect and gentle introduction to Alaska rafting.  This Juneau float trip begins with a scenic drive to Mendenhall Lake, where you will suit up in appropriate rafting gear and board your 8... Browse itinerary

Kenai Canyon Rafting at Cooper Landing

Depart from Cooper Landing on a rafting float trip down the Kenai River that includes calm sections, whitewater, and a journey across the stunningly blue Skilak Lake.  Search for moose and bald eagles, learn about the life cycle... Browse itinerary

Kenai River Scenic Float Tour at Cooper Landing

Depart from Cooper Landing on a gentle rafting trip down the Kenai River. Watch for wildlife as your guide navigates your raft through snow-capped mountain scenery, hear about the early settlers and forces of nature that shaped this... Browse itinerary

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