Rafting Trips: Scenic Floats
and Overnight Alaska Float Trips

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Our rafting and fishing trips will take you through the remote wilderness of Denali State Park, just a stone's throw away from Denali National Park's wild south side, with breathtaking views of glacial moraines, boulder fields, granite canyons and sparkling hematite beaches.

Float through spectacular country where wildlife abounds. It is quite common to see eagles, bears, fox, wolf, lynx, beavers, moose, as well as many species of birds and fish.

Although clear weather affords spectacular photogenic sights, many of the nuances of this wilderness truly come alive on cloudy and rainy days. Talkeetna River Guides provides raingear, boots, hats, and gloves so that you may enjoy your trip rain or shine!
 
Many of our lengthier trips include naturalist interpretations, gourmet food, and first-class camping. If you're a bit pressed for time, we have shorter trips that whet your appetite while giving you a taste of the true Alaska...

2 Hour Talkeetna River Natural History Float Trip

4 Hour Chulitna River Float Trip

Overnight Trips & Fishing

We retain the right to alter or substitute trips due to weather conditions.

Daily Floating/Rafting Trips

2 Hour Talkeetna River Natural History Float Trip
Few places in the world can equal the scale and beauty of Mt. McKinley and the Alaska Range. On this two hour narrated Talkeetna River Natural History Float Trip, you will see spectacular vistas of this magnificent scenery. Explore the lower end of the famous Talkeetna River, which is steeped in history and the Alaskan pioneering spirit.
At the river's edge, you will participate in a brief safety lecture before launching and floating down six to eight miles of pristine river. The Talkeetna river is a glacier-fed waterway teeming with salmon and other wildlife. Our guides are versed in describing the flora, fauna, and scenery along the way. We will look for bears, eagles, fish, beavers, moose, fox, and waterfowl during this float. We will stop to visit two active Bald Eagles' nests, see beaver dams, look for bear tracks, and float past an old miner's cabin... all before joining the Mighty Susitna River for the loop back to Talkeetna.

On the Susitna River, there is a stunning view of Mt. McKinley (20, 320') and the entire Alaska Range. On clear days, the view is amazing. There will be plenty of opportunities to take photos! For a small additional fee, we have a professional photographer available to take pictures of you, the raft, and your guide – with a stunning backdrop of Mt. McKinley!

Daily Departures
8:30am, 11:00am, 2:00pm, 5:30pm 
(Contact us if you need custom times.)

Prices
$79.00 per adult, $59.00 for children 10 years old & under 
(all children must be accompanied by an adult)

Duration
Approximately 2 hours

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4 Hour Chulitna River Raft Tour
Rafting through the pristine wildlands of Denali State Park (and the borderlands of Denali National Park), you will see vistas and magnificent scenery most folks just read about or experience via magazines.  The raft launch is at mile 133 of the George Parks Highway. Your trip will begin here or in Talkeetna, depending upon where you are staying. (We provide complimentary transportation from Talkeetna.)

At the river's edge, you will participate in a brief safety lecture and demonstration before launching and floating the nineteen miles of the glacial-fed Chulitna back to Talkeetna. Throughout the float, a stunning view of Mt. McKinley (20,320') and the entire Alaska Range provide a spectacular backdrop. This remote portion of the Chulitna River is prime Bald Eagle, Bear, Salmon and Moose habitat. On clear days, the view is unparalleled for photo opportunities. For a small additional fee, we even have a professional photographer available to take pictures of you, your raft & guide – with this magnificent vista in the background!

Daily Departure Times
7:00 am, 1 pm

Prices
$129.00 per adult, $109.00 for children 10 years old & under 
(Age minimum: 8 years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult.)

Duration
Approximately 4 Hours

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Overnight Trips
Rafting & Fishing Trips

East Fork, Chulitna River

Location
southside of the Alaska Range

Dates
May-September  Length: 3 days, 2 nights

Price
$895 / person, $695 for children 12 years old & under. Minimum of three adults.
(Prices do not include cost of Alaska fishing license and King salmon tags.)

Trip Includes
All meals, guides, fishing gear, transportation (including van rides) self-bailing rafts, camping equipment

Fish Species Available
trout & salmon

River Class
Mixed Class II & III

Brief Description
Our van will transport you to the launch site on the wild and scenic Chulitna River. Float & fish in remote, clear streams. Camp in a pristine wilderness area at the river's edge. Bear viewing is a typical attraction on this trip, also moose, porcupine, wolf, eagle, and fox. Small whitewater section.

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West Fork, Chulitna River

Location
southside of the Alaska Range

Dates
May-September  Length: 3-5 days

Price
$995 per person
Includes :All gourmet meals, guides,
transportation (including monster truck from highway to National Park),
self-bailing rafts, and camping equipment

River Class
Class II

Brief Description
The West Fork of the Chulitna is one of the most intriguing expeditions we have offered recently (it's a favorite of our guides). This journey through wild and scenic country wanders in and out of both Denali National Park and Denali State Park. This trip allows you to intimately explore a wide array of habitats within a short distance. The journey begins with an off-road, four-wheel-drive, (on a historic miners' "cat" trail) into Denali State Park, across the Bull River, to the Dunkle Hills mines on the edge of the National Park. The trip affords great tundra hiking, river rafting, and spectacular views through canyons and the glacial moraines, with interesting geological formations along the way. A wide variety of wildlife species are endemic here, including brown & black bear, moose, porcupine, wolf, eagle, and fox (we even saw an osprey... unusual here... on a prior trip).

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Clear Creek

Location
Chunilna (aka "Clear") Creek north east of Talkeetna

Trip Dates
July & August

Trip Length
4 days & 3 nights

Price
$1,995 per person, 4 days
(Prices do not include cost of Alaska fishing license and King salmon tags.)
   
Trip Includes
All raingear, fishing gear, gourmet meals, air taxi flights, camping equipment.

Fish Species
King, Silver, or Red (Coho) Salmon depending upon dates; rainbow trout

River Class
Mixed Class II & III remote float

Brief Description
This excursion offers some of the most superb salmon and trout fishing in North America. Wildlife abounds here. Catch a short "bush" flight 29 miles up Clear Creek, to a prime spot at the river's edge. Our expert guides will take you to the best fishing spots as you float back towards the Talkeetna River and town. The river side camping is deluxe and the food is excellent.

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