Denali Raft Adventures
Denali Raft Adventures
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River Rafting & Tubing • Nature & Wildlife Tours
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Raft trips at at the entrance of Denali National Park, Alaska from two hour to all day whitewater & mild water raft trips. Denali Raft Adventures, Inc. is the original raft company on the Nenana River, locally family owned & operated since 1974. At Mile 238 Parks Highway, 1/2 mile north from the entrance of Denali National Park. We provide transportation to and from the river and local lodging, knowledgeable guides, 18 ft rafts, Gore-Tex dry suits for the utmost in comfort, neoprene boots, and a Coast Guard approved life jacket. For trips both WILD and SCENIC raft with us on the Nenana River and make a memory that will last for a lifetime.
Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska
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2022
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Doreen D
Sarasota, Florida15 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
A fun and adventurous trip! We did the "Wilderness Run: Oar Raft" excursion. The guide was excellent, very experienced and had lots of great stories! He made the trip exciting and entertaining.
Written September 24, 2022
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akmomof3
Fairbanks, AK5 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
My older Girl Scout troop had a great time on our rafting trip. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Everyone that we dealt with was super friendly and helpful. Word of advice don’t leave your candy bar stored in the main shop as the guy working there got hungry and ate one of the girls candy bars😂 I’m sure he thought it was a coworkers and just wanted to give him a hard time one last time! Make sure you have warm water proof gloves!
Written September 18, 2022
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Donald D
2 contributions
Sep 2022
Excellent adventure. We've been to Denali Park many times but have not done a rafting experience in many (many as in 1980s) years. The park is always stunning. But getting on the river and seeing from that perspective is a unique view. There are two trips available. One is an 11 mile float from south of the park. And that is mostly just a float along the river, but through an area of great beauty. The second leaves from the vicinity of the hotels/visitor facilities and is the white water trip. We (two couples) did both, and the entire experience was long (about 5 hours). It does get to be a long day. And in future I think we will do one or the other. Demitrios was a fabulous guide, and the rest of the people involved were very helpful. Getting into and out of the wet suit was a bit challenging, but the staff was great in making these necessaries as easy as possible. Go and enjoy.
Written September 15, 2022
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Leigh A
2 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Awesome adventure and rafting experience, loved every moment except when the rapids where over. Dimitri was an awesome guide and very engaging and funny. One of our best Alaskan experiences and highly recommend it!
Written September 14, 2022
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Markus P
1 contribution
Jul 2022
We did the Canyon Whitewater Run in an oar raft, rowed by a guide. This wasn't an adrenaline-filled, rapid shooting, white water experience, rather a pleasant cruise through some wonderful scenery, with the occasional splash of water.
Kyle was our guide and he really made the trip for us. He did a really awesome job of explaining everything from the flora and fauna we passed to what life is like living and working in Alaska.
Fun for all the family!
Kyle was our guide and he really made the trip for us. He did a really awesome job of explaining everything from the flora and fauna we passed to what life is like living and working in Alaska.
Fun for all the family!
Written September 14, 2022
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Rahul J
1 contribution
Sep 2022 • Couples
We had the best time rafting with Adrian and Demetri. It was our first time and they made sure we were comfortable. Also, the dry suits are wonderous! The water was about 0 Celsius and they kept us dry. Also the guides were hilarious!
Written September 12, 2022
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TJ
5 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Super fun and felt safe the whole time. Very professional operation. The guides were super witty and full of energy and information. They provide dry suits that worked surprisingly very well at keeping everything worn dry.
The mountain views are magnificent!
The mountain views are magnificent!
Written September 9, 2022
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Nancy C
6 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
Stone was an experienced, informative, friendly guide. We enjoyed our trip & learned a lot. We would definitely ride with Stone again.
Even though Karen wasn’t our guide, we thoroughly enjoyed interacting with her too.
Even though Karen wasn’t our guide, we thoroughly enjoyed interacting with her too.
Written September 8, 2022
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Michael H
1 contribution
Sep 2022 • Couples
Our guide, Karen, RoCkEd! Fun, informative, and professional. Super easy to book our trip and they picked us up at our hotel. We would highly recommend this company if you are looking for an awesome rafting trip.
Written September 8, 2022
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Kari E
Colleyville, TX14 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Tremendous experience! You know it will be a great adventure when your guide tours are energetic, funny, and ready for a good time while also fundamentally sound with safety and making a precarious adventure as much fun as it can be. The guides were fabulous at getting a large group of people outfitted, equipped and ready in a short period of time. Once we got on the river, they were all instrumental in keeping all boats safe and inside the boats during class 3-4 rapids! The water was literally glacial melt so was 34-38 degrees in temp but we had an absolute blast. Special thanks to our tour guide Owen who provided narration as well as keeping us together to avoid panic in the waters! He was informative and funny and great at leading 8 people to work together to keep us upright and inside the boat! We got wet and it was cold, but it was still the best time! Would highly recommend!
Written September 3, 2022
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Luv90degreeweather
Greenville, WI16 contributions
What hotels do they provide shuttles from? We'd like to be sure to book a hotel where they'd pick us up. Thanks
DenaliRaftAdventures
Denali National Park and Preserve, AK
Denali Cabins
Grizzly Bear Resort
Denali Park Village
Railroad Depot/Denali Park Visitors Center
Riley Creek Mercantile
Grande Denali
Denali Bluffs
Denali Princess Lodge
Crow's Nest/Salmon Bake
McKinley Chalets
twobrittlebones
Swansea, UK7 contributions
Is there any weight limit for rafters?
DenaliRaftAdventures
Denali National Park and Preserve, AK
There is not a weight limit. It really depends on how the weight is distributed. Our largest suit is a "King" size just above a XXXL.
chest waist inseam sleeve height
58" 58" 33" 35" 6'-6'6"
I hope this helps!
Susan S
Tallmadge, OH12 contributions
Is this the rafting company that offers BOGO through Alaska Toursaver app.
DenaliRaftAdventures
Denali National Park and Preserve, AK
No Denali Raft Adventures does not have a offer in the Alaska Toursaver app or book
How many days is it?
brashandsassyjt
Waianae, HI39 contributions
It’s just several hours, so one day.
Do people wear their hearing aids on the raft? If not, how do they get the instructions?
DenaliRaftAdventures
Denali National Park and Preserve, AK
Denali Raft does not recommend wearing your hearing aids while rafting. You can wear them up to the time you get in the raft then give them to the driver before you go rafting. This way you can listen to the safety lecture. Tell your guide about your hearing problem and work out hand signals to use while rafting if necessary. If paddling watch your co-paddler if your in the oar raft use the buddy system. You buddy can let you know what to do if needed.
LisaCNYC1125
New York City
Do you wear shoes in the raft or just socks that go inside the dry suit?
DenaliRaftAdventures
Denali National Park and Preserve, AK
You need only wear socks. The drysuits have latex socks and Denali Raft Adventures provides neoprene booties that you wear over the latex socks. You will leave your shoes at the office while rafting
alsace1
San Antonio, TX73 contributions
we have one in our group who doesn't swim and doesn't like rough water. What trip, if any, would you recommend?
DenaliRaftAdventures
Denali National Park and Preserve, AK
The McKinley Run or the 4 Hour Scenic would be the best options! These two trips are our mildwater trips with class I, II and one class III rapid. These are both great options for familes with less adventurous members.
24summer
Seattle, WA30 contributions
If staying at Denali Backcountry Lodge, how do I get transport to the raft adventure start point?
DenaliRaftAdventures
Denali National Park and Preserve, AK
If you are staying at the park entrance area before or after your trip to the Backcountry Lodge that is the time you should go rafting. We do pick up from local lodges near the entrance to Denali National Park.
We can not pick you up from the Backcountry Lodge it is 90 miles into Denali National Park, the only way in or out is by a six plus hour ride on either the Backcountry Lodge shuttle or the National Park Service shuttle. The Backcountry Lodge has a sister property near the entrance to Denali National Park called Denali Cabins and we do pick up from that lodge. Enjoy your time at the Backcountry Lodge it is one of three exclusive hotels in the remote interior of the Denali National Park.
Gasdoggie
New Orleans, LA200 contributions
Trying to decide which Canyon Run we are taking.
My partner will be a first time rafter. I have rafted all the majors in the East U.S.
Should we take the Ride Along or the Paddle? I have never done a ride along tour.
We are in our late 50's and average late 50's body types.
We are joining you in late June.
Your thoughts based on the circumstances?
Do we bring our own Gloves?
DenaliRaftAdventures
Denali National Park and Preserve, AK
Hi
I see no reason why you and your partner can not paddle, it is more fun being able to participate. No experience is required. I do not recommend paddling for people who are afraid of the water.
We do recommend you bring your own gloves, it can be as simple as a pair of latex dish-washing gloves from your local grocery store, for warmer hands bring a pair of cheap thin one size fits all gloves to fit underneath. These are available for sale at our office as well.