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    11-Mile Denali Scenic Rafting Tour

    Float Denali’s river boundary with mountain views and gentle whitewater

    5.0 stars• 880 reviews

    Duration

    3.5 hrs

    Includes

    Dry suit, river shoes, lifejacket

    Highlights

    Float along the natural boundary of Denali National Park through glacially carved valleys. Take in views of Mount Fellows, Sugarloaf, and Mount Healy on a scenic river ride with occasional rapids.

    • Explore 11 miles of Alaska wilderness by raft
    • Take in panoramic mountain views and rolling hills
    • Navigate Class I–II whitewater with one Class III rapid
    • Hear stories about the area’s history, wildlife, and natural features
    • Request a paddle for limited hands-on paddling opportunities

    Itinerary

    1. Pick-up/Arrival at Office- Arrive at the office for check-in.
    2. Check-in & Waiver Signing- Sign required waivers and use the restroom before gearing up.
    3. Dressing into Dry Suits- Receive drysuit and dressing instruction
    4. Shuttle to River Put-In- Travel by shuttle to the river launch site.
    5. Safety Orientation- Listen to safety briefing to prepare for the trip.
    6. Rafting- Enjoy your rafting adventure on the river.
    7. Takeout & Gear Load- Reach the takeout point and load up your gear.
    8. Shuttle to Office- Return to the office by shuttle.
    9. De-suit- Take off your dry suit.
    10. Drop-off at Hotel- Return to your hotel for a relaxing end to the day.

    What's Included

    • Dry suit
    • River shoes
    • Personal flotation device (lifejacket)
    • Helmet
    • Paddle, if needed

    Important details

    • Arrive 10–15 minutes early
    • Sign a liability waiver before participating
    • Ages 5+ only for the oar boat; ages 15+ only to paddle
    • Wear warm layers and warm socks for the glacial river conditions
    • Rafting is not recommended during pregnancy
    • Dry suits fit approximately 50–265 lbs
    • Leave personal items behind; guides can carry special medications

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 2 days before your trip for a full refund. No refund for cancellations within 1 day of the trip or after participation. Trips run rain or shine. If the operator cancels and cannot reschedule your trip, you will receive a full refund minus the booking fee.

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    FAQs

    Leave your shoes at the office and dress warmly; a dry suit and river shoes are provided.

    The guide rows in an oar boat while you relax; in a paddleboat you help power the raft.

    Oar boat riders must be 5 + and paddle rafters 15 +.

    Meeting details

    New Wave Adventures, 38758 George Parks Hwy., Denali, AK 99755

    Experience provided by New Wave Adventures

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    Rafter

    $155.82

    Ages 12+

    0

    Child Rafter

    $106

    Ages. 5-11

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    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
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    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.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    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!

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    Ronald Schroeder

    September 1, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    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!

    Photo of Ronald Schroeder

    Ronald Schroeder

    September 1, 2026

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