Raft Class II–III rapids with Exit Glacier views in Kenai Fjords National Park
Guide, gear, transport
Raft the Resurrection River on a guided trip from Seward through Kenai Fjords National Park. Paddle Class II and III rapids and watch for wildlife along the riverbanks.
Arrive 30 minutes early for check-in and setup. There are no bathrooms on the river; facilities are available before and after. You must be able to walk on uneven, slippery terrain, and guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
48+ hrs before departure: refund minus 10% administrative fee. Less than 48 hrs: no refund; full payment forfeited. No-shows: full payment forfeited. If KBA cancels due to weather: full refund of booking payments made.
Dress in layers with weather-appropriate clothing. Bring a rain jacket and rain pants, sunglasses, sunscreen, a water bottle, and a camera or smartphone.
No. You raft with a professional guide, and the trip is set up for both first-timers and experienced paddlers.
No. You won’t have bathroom access on the river, so plan to use facilities before and after your trip.
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.
We had an amazing experience with Kenai Backcountry Adventures! Our family of four loved snowmobiling and snowshoeing to the glacier — the views were incredible and the whole adventure was so much fun. A big thank you to Derek for being such a wonderful guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable and made sure everyone felt comfortable. He made the experience even more memorable for us. Definitely one of the highlights of our Alaska trip — highly recommend!
Gaja S
April 3, 2026
We had an amazing experience with Kenai Backcountry Adventures! Our family of four loved snowmobiling and snowshoeing to the glacier — the views were incredible and the whole adventure was so much fun. A big thank you to Derek for being such a wonderful guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable and made sure everyone felt comfortable. He made the experience even more memorable for us. Definitely one of the highlights of our Alaska trip — highly recommend!
Gaja S
April 3, 2026