Alaska Rafting Trips

Denali Raft Adventures

Canyon Run

Whitewater Excitement!

Hang on, it’s whitewater ahead! A thrilling and fun adventure. You’ll get wet and enjoy every minute of it as we head for Healy, 11 miles down river. Get into real whitewater rafting as you hang on through thrilling rapids such as “Razorback”, “Coffee Grinder”, and “Ice Worm”! A great trip to paddle raft and work as a team as you navigae Class II, III, and IV rapids, and don't worry if you prefer to not be that adventurous you can ride in an oar boat and let your guide to all the work..

Oar Raft - Guest holds on while a guide controls raft.
Paddle Raft - Guests paddle as a team with guide assistance.

Recommended Clothing:

Warm outdoor clothes
Dress in layers (avoid cotton if possible)
A wool or fleece beanie style hat
Two pair wool socks
Eye glass retainers
A Gore-Tex drysuit, neoprene booties, and a life jacket is provided

Availability: May 20 - September 13

Times:

10AM June 5 - September 3

3PM May 20 - September 13

5:30PM August 24 - September 3

6:30PM May 20 - August 23

Duration: 2 hours rafting, 3 hours total

*Must be 12 yrs or older

Cancellation Policy: Payment collected 14 days prior to arrival. Full refund with seven days advanced notice of cancellation. All trips depart rain or shine.

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Wilderness Run

Mild Water

A great trip for families! Hold on and enjoy your introduction to rafting in Alaska. You may see moose, sheep, caribou and bear, as you raft downstream 11 miles. The most scenic portion of the Nenana River gives you thrilling, and enjoyable rafting. A guided float trip with less challenging rapids for the more cautious river runner. Great for the photographer enthusiast. Class I, II, with one III rapids.

Oar Raft - Guest holds on while a guide controls raft.
Paddle Raft - Guests paddle as a team with guide assistance.

Recommended Clothing:

Warm outdoor clothes
Dress in layers (avoid cotton if possible)
A wool or fleece beanie style hat
Two pair wool socks
Eye glass retainers
A Gore-Tex drysuit, neoprene booties, and a life jacket is provided

Availability: May 20 - September 13

Times:

7:30AM May 20 - September 13

12:30PM May 20 - September 13

6:30PM May 20 - August 23

Duration: 2 hours rafting, 3 hours total

Cancellation Policy: Payment collected 14 days prior to arrival. Full refund with seven days advanced notice of cancellation. All trips depart rain or shine.

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Healy Express

Best of both!

Get the best of both worlds on this adventure which combines both the “McKinley” and “Canyon Run”. A brief break in the middle gives you time for a quick snack if you wish to bring one. This guided run travels 22 miles on the beautiful Nenana river. A great raft adventure that combines the beauty of the scenic wilderness and excitement of white water on the Canyon Run. Class I, II, III, & IV rapids.

Oar Raft - Guest holds on while a guide controls raft.
Paddle Raft - Guests paddle as a team with guide assistance.

Recommended Clothing:

Warm outdoor clothes
Dress in layers (avoid cotton if possible)
A wool or fleece beanie style hat
Two pair wool socks
Eye glass retainers
A Gore-Tex drysuit, neoprene booties, and a life jacket is provided

Availability: May 20 - September 13

Times:

7:30AM June 5 - August 23

12:30PM May 20 - September 13

Duration: 5 hours

Cancellation Policy: Payment collected 14 days prior to arrival. Full refund with seven days advanced notice of cancellation. All trips depart rain or shine.

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Deposit/Cancellation Policy
Book now, pay later!

Payment is collected 48 hours prior to check in, cancel 72+ hours prior to check-in, within 48 hours of arrival tour is non-refundable.
Tours operate rain or shine and seldom cancel for rainy weather. If a trip is cancelled a full refund will be issued.
Due to high demand and short visitor season, we highly recommend travel insurance.

New Wave Adventures

Canyon Wave

On the Canyon Wave Raft Tour, you’ll journey through 11 miles of awesome rapids on the Nenana River with spectacular views of Denali National Park gems, like Mount Healy and Sugarloaf Mountain. Join the team as a Paddle Rafter or play it cool and be an Oar Boat Rider. Class III & IV rapids.

Oar Raft - Guest holds on while a guide controls raft

Paddle Raft - Guests paddle as a team with guide assistance

TO STAY WARM AND COMFORTABLE DURING YOUR TRIP, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE RECOMMENDED:

Non-cotton base layers, like polyester or wool, yoga pants, long johns, or snug-fitting clothes to wear underneath the drysuit
2 pairs of non-cotton socks to help stay warm (your feet will be dry but, they will be sitting in the bottom of the raft)
Rain jacket
Eyeglass retainers like Chums or Croakies

Availability: May 20 - Sept. 10

Times:

8AM May 25 - August 2

10:15AM May 20 - September 10

2PM May 20 - September 10

6PM May 25 - August 25

Duration: 3 - 3.5 hours

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Wilderness Wave

Enjoy a gorgeous tour along the natural boundary of Denali National Park. You’ll glide through 11 miles of glacially carved valleys and amazing vistas with panoramic views of Mount Fellows and the Nenana Canyon. Although you’ll encounter the occasional rapid, this option is mellow enough for the whole family.

Oar Raft - Guest holds on while a guide controls raft

Paddle Raft - Guests paddle as a team with guide assistance

TO STAY WARM AND COMFORTABLE DURING YOUR TRIP, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE RECOMMENDED:

Non-cotton base layers, like polyester or wool, yoga pants, long johns, or snug-fitting clothes to wear underneath the drysuit
2 pairs of non-cotton socks to help stay warm (your feet will be dry but, they will be sitting in the bottom of the raft)
Rain jacket
Eyeglass retainers like Chums or Croakies

Availability: May 20 - Sept. 10

Times:

8AM May 20 - September 10

2PM May 20 - September 10

6PM May 25 - August 25

Duration: 3 - 3.5 hours

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Wave Train

Enjoy the best of both worlds!

Experience breathtaking views of the Scenic Wave section with views of Mt. Healy and Sugarloaf mountain, you will continue downstream and raft through action-packed rapids on the Canyon Wave with panoramic views of Mt. Fellows and the Nenana Canyon for a total of 22 miles.

Oar Raft - Guest holds on while a guide controls raft

Paddle Raft - Guests paddle as a team with guide assistance

TO STAY WARM AND COMFORTABLE DURING YOUR TRIP, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE RECOMMENDED:

Non-cotton base layers, like polyester or wool, yoga pants, long johns, or snug-fitting clothes to wear underneath the drysuit
2 pairs of non-cotton socks to help stay warm (your feet will be dry but, they will be sitting in the bottom of the raft)
Rain jacket
Eyeglass retainers like Chums or Croakies

Availability: May 25 - Sept. 4

Time: 8AM

Duration: 5.5 hours

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Deposit/Cancellation Policy
Book now, pay later!

Payment is collected 48 hours prior to check in, cancel 72+ hours prior to check-in, within 48 hours of arrival tour is non-refundable.
Tours operate rain or shine and seldom cancel for rainy weather. If a trip is cancelled a full refund will be issued.
Due to high demand and short visitor season, we highly recommend travel insurance.

Traverse Alaska Private Custom Raft Adventures

Exclusive 4-Hour Raft Trip-Ideal for small and large groups.

Exclusive 4-Hour Raft Trip will traverse two sections of the Nenana River. The Nenana is a glacially fed river that makes up the eastern boundary of Denali National Park.

Each trip is customized depending on how adventurous you’re feeling, with options for “less splashy” Class I-III or “more splashy” Class III+.

All trips will utilize an oar frame, or paddle-assist raft. And of course, all our raft trips are private– or as we say in the rafting world, “exclusive.” That means that it's just you and your group, with our safe, talented, professional, and experienced River Team.

Expect to spend up to 4 hours on the water. From pick-up to drop-off, expect around 6 hours.

We recommend booking this trip if:

You want an experience that takes you off the beaten path.
You want a more personal rafting experience, just you and a guide.

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Difficulty: Beginner and intermediate options available. The route chosen will depend on your group’s experience and physical abilities. No prior rafting experience required. Time: 9 a.m. (Custom start times available) Duration: 6 hours (up to 4 hours on the water) Bring: Lunch, snacks and water for an 8-hour day Personal gear, including warm base layers. Inclusions: All the equipment needed for the river trip including: Rafts and paddles. Personal floatation devices. Drysuits (to be worn over comfortable base layers) River shoes (your shoes will stay on dry land) Drybags (when necessary) Helmets (when necessary) Neoprene gloves (when necessary) First aid kit Emergency communication device Exclusions: Guests ~250 pounds or more (depending on body proportion) may not be able to go rafting. Relevant factors are gear sizing and safety on the river, should they need to be rescued. Please contact us if you have questions.

Payment/Cancellation Policy for Custom Guided Trips:

Day Trips: Cancellations made more than 10 days before the trip start date will receive a full refund, less 15% deposit. Cancellations made within 10 days prior to the trip start date will receive no refund.