Ride And Raft

Offered by Traverse Alaska In Denali, Alaska

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About us

We are a small company based in Denali Park, Alaska comprised of local, professional adventure enthusiasts. All of us live in Alaska year-round pursuing the myriad activities that the changing seasons afford. Our mission is to provide excellent quality service while inspiring a connection to our natural world through human powered adventure. We believe in using solid, quality functional equipment to assist in our adventures, and safety remains our top priority in any endeavor. Our custom designed trips focus on deep exploration and education, giving clients the opportunity to experience true, wild freedom at their own, unique pace.

What we'll do

Are you ready to get out and explore Denali and nearby surroundings?

Our private day trips are the perfect opportunity for you to get an insider's view on the area with an expert local guide and begin your exploration of this magnificent place!

Our private day trips are designed to meet the abilities and interests of your group. Whether the priority is to hike, identify the flora and fauna, capture photos, or simply to have a professional, local Alaskan guide take you on a sightseeing adventure—we will customize the day specifically for you.

We like to get away from crowds and maintained trails and show visitors our wild Alaska backyard.

What to expect / what's provided

*Duration 7 hours

*Available to/from Denali and Fairbanks or Talkeetna

*Difficulty: Beginner and intermediate options available. The river section chosen will depend on your group’s experience and physical abilities. No prior rafting experience required.

*Departing Daily at 9 a.m (From Denali) or 10 a.m. (From Talkeetna or Fairbanks) [Custom start times available]

*Trip length: ~ 7 hours total ( up to 2 hours on the water)

*We recommend booking this trip if:

You want to round out your transportation to/from Denali.

You want an experience that takes you off the beaten path.

You want a more personal rafting experience, just you and a guide.

*What you need to bring:
Lunch, snacks and water for a 4 hour day
Personal gear, including warm base layers. Be sure to review the required gear list we send with your trip confirmation.

*What we bring:
All the equipment needed for the river trip including:
Rafts and paddles
Personal floatation devices
Drysuits (to be worn over comfortable base layers)
River shoes (your shoes will will stay on dry land)
Drybags (when necessary)
Helmets (when necessary)
Neoprene gloves (when necessary)
First aid kit
Emergency communication device

*Boxed lunch and gear rental options are available for purchase.

*Guests ~250 pounds or more (depending on body proportion) may not be able to go rafting. Relevant factors are gear sizing and safety on the river, should they need to be rescued. Please contact us if you have questions.

*If you are looking to book a trip within the next 5 days or if you have additional questions, please contact us at (907) 903-0979 or [email protected]

Cancellation Policy

We are a small, flexible organization; however, we want clients to understand many of our expenses are incurred prior to trip departure dates. In the event you need to cancel your booking, we offer the following:

Cancellations made more than 30 days before the trip start date will receive a full refund, less a 25% reservation fee. Cancellations made within 30 days prior to the trip start date receive no refund.

We strongly advise visitors to purchase travel insurance with applicable coverage (“cancel for any reason”, pandemic, etc).

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