Fairbanks · DENALI WILDERNESS RIVER RAFTING
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The Nenana River drops out of the Alaska Range past the edge of Denali, with calm float sections and a real whitewater canyon depending on the run you pick. Below are the best Denali wilderness rafting trips reachable from Fairbanks: which are gentle enough for families, which hit the big waves, what gear is supplied and how long each is on the water.
Denali Canyon Wave rafting on the Nenana River: 11 miles of rapids, drysuits, roundtrip pickup, and Class III–IV thrills near Denali.
“The guides made for an excellent trip! It was exhilarating and not too cold, even early in the morning!”
Denali Wilderness Wave is family-friendly white-water rafting on the Nenana River with drysuits, pro guides, and Denali-area views for about 3 hours.
“Great experience with Bryce. So much fun for the whole family. We had one young one (age 7-72 with us) but older kids wanted some fun splashes and rapids. He was able to adjust Wilderness Wave the trip to meet everyone’s desires. The teens guy soaked as they wished:) Great time, highly recommend. Also, good to note clothes underneath completely dry!”
Class II–III rafting by Denali’s edge: 11 miles of glacial river, dry suits and helmets, bus pickup, and big mountain views.
“Everything I expected. Professional guide Corbin was very informative and funny.”
Denali Canyon Wave rafting on the Nenana River: 11 miles, 8 Class III-IV rapids, dry suit gear, pickup included, 3.5 hours.
“I would highly recommend this exhilarating activity. Our jaws hurt from laughing by the end of the trip. Laithan our guide was exceptional and went out of his way to connect with each of us so he could provide the best fun ride. The entire thing was well executed with one exception. The safety briefing was not heard by half the group. 5 groups stood next to a loud raging river while the shortest and quietest river guide gave the partially heard briefing. I would suggest you give the briefing while we are still on the bus. If that is not possible pick your tallest and loudest river guide to…”
Half-day river rafting from Fairbanks with hotel pickup, small groups, and lots of chances to spot Alaska wildlife along the water.
“The river rafting part was vey nice. What made the trip a five star was Caleb our guide. He was very knowledgeable and he was a superior people person. It was a good day.”
