Scenic Kenai River Raft Trips

 

If you are looking for an Alaska adventure the whole family will enjoy,
our Alaska raft trips on the Kenai River are just what you want.

These are voyages of discovery that give you an in depth look at the history of the area in addition to the scenery and wildlife. You'll learn a little about the area and get to see the world famous combat fishing area where millions of salmon bring thousands of fishermen. These trips go into the National Wildlife Refuge and we often spot bear and moose from the rafts.

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The Upper Kenai Scenic Float
3 hours - $54/person plus tax
Departs daily - 9 AM, 2 PM and 6 PM

This guided river trip into the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is our most popular trip.

A serene float with a few spirited but safe rapids, it delivers scenery, wildlife and a sense of the history of the area.

• You'll enjoy the quiet serenity of the wilderness and see a variety of wildlife and birds,
• learn a little of the history of the area as we float along,
• see the world famous combat fishing area where millions of salmon bring thousands of fishermen.

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The Paddle Saddle
A full day Adventure combining our Scenic Float,
a horseback ride into the backcountry, lunch and goldpanning.
8 - 9 hours - $199/person plus tax
Includes lunch
Daily departures at 9 AM

The day begins at Alaska Horsemen with an introduction to your horse and the wrangler that will be your guide. After making sure you are comfortable, you're off on an easy going, scenic trail ride though our beautiful Kenai River Valley looking for wildlife. The rides are fine for folks with little or no experience as well as the seasoned rider.

After a campfire lunch, you head over to Alaska River Adventures to join the raft trip.

The scenic float takes you through a section of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and not only shows off the beauty of the Upper Kenai River Valley but also all of it's wildlife & abundant bird life. We often see moose or bear and almost always dall sheep and mountain goats on the ridges above the river. Eagle nests abound so it is a rare trip when we don't see them - often young eagles are on the nest testing their wings in the middle of the summer...

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The Kenai Gold
A full day Adventure combining our Scenic Float
& an introduction to Prospecting for Gold.
9 hours - $249/person plus tax
Includes lunch
Daily departures at 8 AM

The day begins at Prospector John's with a short lesson to get you familiar with the sluice box and gold panning techniques... then we gear up and board the raft heading for a small stream that flows into the Kenai River.

There you and your guide walk a few hundred yards upstream to our chosen gravel bar and set up to find some gold. We never know what to expect for gold, sometimes it is, "WOW! Look what we got”. And then there are other times, that aren’t so wow...

After a campfire lunch, you prospect a bit longer then walk back down to the river to rejoin the raft trip.

The scenic float continues through a section of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and not only shows off the beauty of the Upper Kenai River Valley but also all of it's wildlife & abundant bird life. We often see moose or bear and almost always dall sheep and mountain goats on the ridges above the river. Eagle nests abound so it is a rare trip when we don't see them - often young eagles are on the nest testing their wings in the middle of the summer...

This serene stretch of river is fun and safe for all ages & abilities. All gear is provided.

 

Call Toll Free: 1-888-836-9027


Alaska River Adventures
PO Box 725 * Cooper Landing, AK 99572
Phone 907-595-2000 * Fax 907-595-3454

 

Call Toll Free:
1-888-836-9027

Alaska River Adventures
PO Box 725
Cooper Landing, AK 99572

Phone 907-595-2000
Fax 907-595-3454