Katmai
Park
7-Day Bear Viewing
Adventure Having appeared in magazines and films around the
world, Katmai's brown bears are renowned Alaskan icons. The world's largest
run of sockeye salmon up the Naknek River creates an ideal feast for brown
bears - attracting more than 2,000 of the bruins to the lands of Katmai
National Park and Preserve. This is one of the world's premier brown bear
viewing trips.
Your Denali rafting adventure will traverse the eastern boundary of Denali National Park. The whitewater on the Nenana River offers two sections, a class II scenic mild-water raft trip or a class III/IV whitewater raft trip. Denali Outdoor Center offers both Paddle Rafts and Oar Rafts options in a spectacular Alaska mountain setting and the best whitewater rafting at Denali National Park.
On a oar raft option you just hang on for an exciting ride as your guide rows. If you're wanting more hands-on action a paddle raft option everyone paddles as your raft captain yells paddling commands to get you through the rapids.
The descriptions and photos should help you and your family or group decide "Mild or Wild" and "Paddle or Oar" for a fantastic Denali rafting adventure.
Your Alaska rafting adventure will be guided by highly skilled Alaska guides that will provide exemplary customer service in commercial quality equipment. We provide every whitewater guest with the comfort and confidence of state-of-the-art drysuits. Glacial cold waters are unforgiving but with the proper outfitting you can make a splash and have fun in the water. Our prices are competitive but our suits are priceless - we think you are worth it!! Check out our drysuit page for a complete description.
Whitewater Canyon Run– This river trip begins at the entrance to Denali National Park and journeys 11 river miles to Healy, Alaska. During this 2 Hour whitewater adventure expect to encounter over 10 major Class III to IV rapids in the Nenana River Canyon!
Scenic Mild-Water Run– Although this trip will begin at McKinley Village in the midst of local lodges, your river raft will drift slowly away and leave only a quiet encounter with Denali’s wilderness. Families with small children and those wanting a bit less splash will discover the joys of rafting.
Nenana Half-Day– This 4 hour tip combines the mild scenic stretch and the rapids of the canyon run. Enjoy Alaska's scenic beauty and hit over 10 major rapids for a complete morning or afternoon of river running.
Backcountry Safaris is an Alaska Certified Expert travel agent and is also the premier Alaska sea kayaking and wildeness rafting adventure tour company. We are highly experienced at adventure travel in Alaska and we would be happy to answer all your Alaska and Denali National Park questions and help you with your Alaska vacation plans. We would also be pleased to arrange a custom Alaska tour package for you. Please contact us if you would like more information on a custom tour package.
Reservation Information
We urge you to make your reservations well in advance. Many of our scheduled tours fill up as much as a year in advance.
WHEN YOU'RE READY TO GO!Fill out the secure on-line reservation form or call our office at (907) 222-1632 or toll-free (877) 812-2159. Reservation requires a 50% deposit. We accept payment by VISA/MasterCard. You will receive a pre-trip packet detailing the itinerary of the tour you have chosen and an equipment list. (Reservation and Payment Terms)
Last minute reservations may be available so don't hesitate to contact us. If a trip has space, we can get you on it.
Limitations of liability:
Although every precaution is taken to safeguard you and your belongings, our adventure trips involve inherent risks and dangers which are beyond our control and Backcountry Safaris shall assume no responsibility for personal injuries or deaths and loss of personal property. We highly recommend that you consider purchasing travel insurance. Travel insurance coverage can help with expenses for the unforeseeable such as lost baggage trip delays, emergency evacuation, and cancellation due to illness.
We use independent contractors to supply Backcountry Safaris with various services on many of our adventures. Some trips require us to use independent tour guides, drivers, lodges and hotels, air and water taxis, and other suppliers. Because we do not own, operate, manage, control, or supervise these suppliers, we cannot be liable for any acts or omissions on their part, including any negligence, gross negligence, or reckless or willful acts. Backcountry Safaris assumes no responsibility for any injury, loss, damage, delay, or death to person or property arising from the negligent or willful act or failure to act of any person who is to or does provide goods or services for this trip or for the action or inaction of any other third party. Without limitation, Backcountry Safaris is not responsible for acts of God, equipment failures, vehicle or vessel accidents, illness from food or otherwise, annoyance, delays, failure of any means of conveyance to arrive or depart as scheduled, and changes in transit or hotel and lodge services over which it has no control. We make occasional changes in trip itineraries for the comfort and well being of our guests. We will keep you informed of any necessary changes in a timely fashion.
On payment of your deposit to Backcountry Safaris, you agree to be bound by the above terms and conditions.
Alaska Adventure Travel Specialist Backcountry Safaris P.O. Box 231121 • Anchorage, Alaska USA 99523 1-907-222-1632 or toll-free 1-877-812-2159
Experience: Locally owned and operated since 1986.
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Service: You are the most important part of our business. From airport logistics to pre-trip shopping, we customize your trip to remove the hassles and increase your enjoyment.
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Customization: We've guided adventure trips in Alaska for more than 20 years. This experience helps us plan a trip that best meets your desires. We work with you to create an Alaskan adventure of a lifetime.
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Credibility: We are members in good standing with major adventure and travel trade associations. Click here. References are available on request.
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Insurance and Permits: We are fully insured and have special use permits from the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service and Alaska State Parks
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Guides: Our Alaska guides have the right mix of camaraderie, experience and leadership to make your trip memorable. All are professionally trained experts and have current advanced first aid certification.
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Safety: Your welfare is our highest priority and is reflected in everything we do. We are vigilant about your safety. We exercise judgment to prevent accidents, are trained to respond to situations, and carry a satellite phone, marine or VHF radio or other communication equipment that allow us to make emergency contact should any needs arise.
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Environmental Commitment: All of our Alaska adventure tours are run in matter to minimize environmental impact. We also support the voluntary dollar a day for conservation program and the National River Cleanup Week just to mention a few.
On a oar raft option you just hang on for an exciting ride as your guide rows. If you're wanting more hands-on action a paddle raft option everyone paddles as your raft captain yells paddling commands to get you through the rapids. 
