Knik River Half-Day Guided Kayak Tour
Paddle lakes, marshlands, and a glacier-fed river with Knik Glacier views
Duration
5–6 hrs
Ideal For
2 to 10 people
Includes
Kayak or SUP, snacks, guide
Highlights
- Cross Jim Lake and follow a slow-moving creek through marshlands
- Navigate a river delta and dunes where water levels shape the route
- Hike through loose glacier silt or sand for up to a quarter mile when needed
- Photograph Knik Glacier from a viewpoint along the route
- Float the strong, slow-moving Knik River back to your car
What's Included
- Kayak or stand-up paddleboard
- Life jacket and paddle
- Waterproof phone case
- Drinks and snacks
- Tour guide
Know before you go
- Ages 6+ only; ages 6–17 must be accompanied by an adult
- Moderately strenuous trip requiring long-distance paddling on lakes and rivers, sometimes against wind or current
- Requires meeting the American Canoe Association Essential Eligibility Criteria for paddling activities
- Bring and wear non-cotton layers, quick-drying clothing, a fleece, rain and wind layers, a hat, and quick-drying wet shoes
- Cold-water immersion is possible; wetsuits are available upon advance request and may be required in extreme conditions
- Sign a liability waiver before participating
- A credit card on file is required for equipment-related charges, including loss, damage, significant cleaning, or late return fees
- An optional round-trip Anchorage shuttle is not included in the listed price and costs $175 per group
Cancellation Policy
Cancel before 5 PM the day before departure for a full refund minus credit card processing fees. Cancellations after 5 PM the day before and no-shows are nonrefundable. The operator may modify, postpone, or cancel for weather; if the trip cannot proceed safely, you'll be offered rescheduling or a full refund.
FAQs
This Knik River paddling trip requires long-distance paddling and meeting the American Canoe Association's Essential Eligibility Criteria, including maintaining your airway, floating face-up in a life jacket, entering and exiting a paddlecraft, and recovering from a capsize independently or with permitted companion assistance.
Wear a non-cotton base layer, quick-drying shirt and pants, a fleece, rain and wind layers, a hat with a drawstring or beanie, and shoes that can get wet and dry quickly. Avoid flip-flops.
Cold-water immersion is possible. Wetsuits are available upon advance request, and guides may require an exposure suit in extreme weather, high winds, or particularly cold conditions.
Meeting details
Old Knik Bridge