Raft the Kenai River’s turquoise waters on a guided scenic float
3 hours or 5 hours
Guide, gear, dry bag
Explore Alaska’s Kenai River on a guided rafting trip with Class I–III rapids and sweeping mountain-and-forest views. Choose a 3- or 5-hour option and watch for wildlife along the riverbanks.
Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Parking at the Upper Kenai River Boat Launch has a fee that is not included; confirm the amount with Greetwell before booking. Cash for guide gratuities is recommended.
Day tours (no aircraft): 48+ hrs before departure: refund minus 10% administrative fee. Less than 48 hrs: no refund (full payment forfeited). No-shows: no refund. If KBA cancels a trip: full refund of booking payments made; online booking fees and other non-refundable third-party fees are excluded.
Bring a waterproof rain jacket and wear layers. Pack warm hat and gloves, warm socks (wool or synthetic), snacks, a full water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a camera or smartphone. Cash for guide gratuities is recommended.
Yes. Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start time for check-in and preparation.
No. There are no bathrooms on the river; use facilities at the launch and take-out locations.
Kenai River
With a perfect rating across hundreds of reviews, this outfit consistently delivers on memorable Alaska adventures, from glacier treks to river rafting. The guides really make the experience here – Brandon, Derek, Mary, and Jared all get enthusiastic shout-outs for being knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about what they do. People love that guides take their time, answer questions, and even drop guests directly at their accommodations. The glacier hikes seem especially popular, with travelers calling them bucket-list experiences worth the physical effort. The company handles logistics smoothly with hotel pickups and well-prepared equipment. One traveler noted the Resurrection River rafting felt shorter than expected with multiple stops breaking up the actual time on the water, though they still enjoyed their guide. Most guests, however, feel they got exactly what they hoped for – whether it's standing on crystalline blue ice, spotting eagles and salmon, or conquering challenging terrain with capable guides who genuinely love their work.
Caroline and Derek were fantastic guides. We did the exit glacier hike and it was an amazing experience it snowed almost the whole time so we got to do hiking snowshoeing and put on crampons to get on the glacier. Got a lot of amazing pictures and videos
Shawn Wiggins
May 22, 2026
Caroline and Derek were fantastic guides. We did the exit glacier hike and it was an amazing experience it snowed almost the whole time so we got to do hiking snowshoeing and put on crampons to get on the glacier. Got a lot of amazing pictures and videos
Shawn Wiggins
May 22, 2026