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    2-Hour Talkeetna River Float Trip

    Float glacier-fed rivers with narrated natural history and Alaska Range views

    4.7 stars• 96 reviews

    Duration

    2 hours

    Ideal For

    at least 4 people

    Includes

    Rain gear, PFDs, rubber boots

    Highlights

    Float approximately six miles of the glacier-fed Talkeetna River with narrated stories of local history, flora, and fauna. Join the Susitna River for views of Denali and the Alaska Range when conditions allow.

    • Explore the lower Talkeetna River and the Susitna River by raft
    • Watch for bears, eagles, moose, beavers, foxes, fish, and waterfowl
    • Visit active bald eagle nests, see beaver dams, and pass an old miner's cabin
    • Learn about the region's natural history from your guide
    • Capture raft photos with an optional photographer for an additional fee not included in the listed price

    What's Included

    • Rain gear
    • Personal flotation device
    • Rubber over-boots

    Important details

    • Arrive 15 minutes early
    • Ages 2+ only
    • Trips operate rain or shine
    • A signed digital waiver is required
    • Maximum chest size is 56 inches for the Type V Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device
    • Requires bracing in a seated boat position while holding on with at least one hand
    • Requires independently boarding and leaving the boat and navigating uneven shoreline terrain
    • Requires independently swimming in swift water, actively participating in rescue, and assisting another passenger back into the boat if needed
    • A minimum of 4 participants is required for the trip to operate

    Cancellation Policy

    Receive a 90% refund with at least 48 hours' notice. No refund for cancellations made less than 48 hours before departure. No-shows are charged the full price.

    Product ID: 69EZ85

    FAQs

    Arrive 15 minutes early.

    Yes. Trips operate rain or shine.

    Bring binoculars, a camera, and a water bottle.

    Meeting details

    13529 Main Street, Talkeetna

    Experience provided by Talkeetna River Guides

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    Adult

    $101.44

    Ages 11+

    0

    Child

    $80.94

    Ages 2-10

    0

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We took the 4-hour Chulitna River trip and had an amazing time! Our river guide Bryan was awesome! He was very knowledgeable about the area and also very funny and just a pleasure to share a boat with! We took a break at about the half way point to stretch our legs and use "the green door", if you know what I mean. Buyer Beware: after booking this trip all my emails stated the trip was from 1 - 5 pm, which is not true. We met at 1 pm, and by the time we got on the river it was about 2:30 pm. It's called a 4-hour float trip because that is how much time approximately you spend on the water -- it is NOT the total amount of time you will be on this exercsion. We got off the river at 6:15 pm, and by the time we walked back to the office it was about 6:30 pm. So, in all reality this trip is about 5.5 hours total, NOT 4 hours, which is important to know if you make plans to do something afterwards. But you definitely should go on this river trip if you are looking for something fun to do in Talkeetna!

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    Sandy Christensen

    August 22, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We took the 4-hour Chulitna River trip and had an amazing time! Our river guide Bryan was awesome! He was very knowledgeable about the area and also very funny and just a pleasure to share a boat with! We took a break at about the half way point to stretch our legs and use "the green door", if you know what I mean. Buyer Beware: after booking this trip all my emails stated the trip was from 1 - 5 pm, which is not true. We met at 1 pm, and by the time we got on the river it was about 2:30 pm. It's called a 4-hour float trip because that is how much time approximately you spend on the water -- it is NOT the total amount of time you will be on this exercsion. We got off the river at 6:15 pm, and by the time we walked back to the office it was about 6:30 pm. So, in all reality this trip is about 5.5 hours total, NOT 4 hours, which is important to know if you make plans to do something afterwards. But you definitely should go on this river trip if you are looking for something fun to do in Talkeetna!

    Photo of Sandy Christensen

    Sandy Christensen

    August 22, 2026

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