11-Mile Nenana River Rafting Tour
Paddle or ride through Nenana River rapids beneath Denali canyon walls
Duration
3.5 hrs (may vary)
Includes
Dry suit, river shoes, PFD
Highlights
Explore 11 miles of glacial rapids on the Nenana River, with canyon scenery and guide-led river stories along the way. Choose an active paddle boat or let your guide row in an oar boat.
- Navigate rapids including Razorback, New Wave, Train-wreck, and Coffee Grinder
- Choose a paddle boat for active participation or an oar boat for a guide-rowed ride
- Take in rugged canyon walls, cliffs, and distant snow-capped peaks between rapids
- Learn about the canyon's geology from your guide
Itinerary
- Pick-up/Arrival at Office- Arrive at the office for check-in.
- Check-in & Waiver Signing- Sign required waivers and use the restroom before gearing up.
- Dressing into Dry Suits- Receive drysuit and dressing instruction
- Shuttle to River Put-In- Travel by shuttle to the river launch site.
- Safety Orientation- Listen to safety briefing to prepare for the trip.
- Rafting- Enjoy your rafting adventure on the river.
- Takeout & Gear Load- Reach the takeout point and load up your gear.
- Shuttle to Office- Return to the office by shuttle.
- De-suit- Take off your dry suit.
- Drop-off at Hotel- Return to your hotel for a relaxing end to the day.
What's Included
- Dry suit
- River shoes
- Personal flotation device (lifejacket)
- Helmet
- Paddle, when needed
Important details
- Arrive 10–15 minutes early for check-in and gearing up
- Ages 12+ for an oar boat; ages 15+ for a paddle boat
- Sign a liability waiver before rafting
- Rafting is inherently risky and not recommended during pregnancy
- Dry suits range from XXS, with a 50 lb minimum fit, to XXL-Tall, fitting approximately 235–265 lbs and 6'4"–6'6"
- Leave personal items behind; your guide can carry special medications
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 2 days before your trip for a full refund. No refund for cancellations within 1 day of the trip or after participation. Trips run rain or shine. If the operator cancels and cannot reschedule, you will receive a full refund minus the booking fee. Canyon Wave cancellations for safety reasons are rebooked to Wilderness Wave; decline it for a full refund.
Product ID: KEWP3E
FAQs
Dress in warm layers and bring warm socks for a glacial river. Leave your own shoes at the office and wear the provided river shoes. Your clothes keep you warm, and the dry suit keeps your clothes dry.
You get a dry suit, river shoes, a personal flotation device (lifejacket), and a helmet. You also get a paddle if needed.
Yes. You wear a Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device (lifejacket), and your guide gives safety training before you launch.
Meeting details
New Wave Adventures, 38758 George Parks Hwy., Denali, AK 99755
