Set your own pace on a private hike outside Denali
4–8 hrs
Up to 10 people
First-aid kit, bear spray, poles
Explore the landscape outside Denali on a private hike tailored to your group’s pace and interests. Take a relaxed scenic walk or tackle an off-trail challenge with your guide.
Pick-Up / Meet-Up We'll pick you up at your hotel or you can meet us at the New Wave Adventures office — whichever works best for you!
Scenic Drive to the Trailhead Sit back and enjoy the beautiful Alaskan views as we make our way to the trailhead.
Hit the Trail Breathe in the fresh mountain air and take in the sights, sounds, and stories of the Alaskan outdoors. This is what you came for!
Return Trip After your adventure, we’ll head back to the office or drop you off at your hotel.
Cancel at least 2 days before your trip for a refund. Cancellations within 1 day are not refundable. No refunds after participation. Trips depart rain or shine. If the operator cancels and rescheduling is not possible, a refund is issued minus the booking fee.
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Yes. Bring a valid Denali park pass for your visit. If you are taking a bus tour into the park, a weekly park pass is typically included with your bus ticket.
Yes. Sign your waivers before arrival to support a touchless, faster check-in.
Dress in quick-drying layers (hiking pants and a moisture-wicking shirt) and wear sturdy hiking boots or trail runners. Bring a small backpack with a refillable water bottle or bladder, rain jacket and rain pants, warm layers (like fleece), snacks, sunscreen, hat and sunglasses, chapstick, and a camera (binoculars optional). Bring any personal medications (such as an epinephrine auto-injector) with you.
New Wave Adventures Office or we can provide a free shuttle
The guides here really make the experience. Luke Johnson gets called out repeatedly for being knowledgeable, funny, and fantastic with kids of all ages. J Money, Corbin, Tommy Salami, and others consistently earn praise for their professionalism, local knowledge, and ability to balance fun banter with genuine safety expertise. The front desk staff, including Tracy, also get recognition for being organized and welcoming from the booking stage onward. The operation itself runs smoothly, with quality dry suits that actually keep you dry, well-maintained equipment, and seamless logistics from hotel pickup to drop-off. They offer different river sections based on water levels and experience, with the Canyon Run being popular for those wanting more action and the Wilderness Wave perfect for families with younger kids or those preferring a calmer float. One group noted their trip was more of a float than expected, but most reviewers found their experience matched what they'd hoped for. The scenery along the Nenana River consistently impresses, and the guides share interesting details about the landscape, wildlife, and glaciers throughout the journey.
My husband and I were blessed by New Wave Adventures by giving us a wonderful rafting experience on the Nenana river. The scenery was absolutely beautiful. Our guide, J Money, was the best! He was a great help with our dry suits and embarking and disembarking on the raft. Thank you J Money and New Wave Adventures!
Ronald Schroeder
September 1, 2026
My husband and I were blessed by New Wave Adventures by giving us a wonderful rafting experience on the Nenana river. The scenery was absolutely beautiful. Our guide, J Money, was the best! He was a great help with our dry suits and embarking and disembarking on the raft. Thank you J Money and New Wave Adventures!
Ronald Schroeder
September 1, 2026
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