Rafting Informations

The following information on rafting activities is current as of 28 May 2013. The information has been condensed from what can be found on the web. The ordering of the following listing is completely random, and in no way implies a ranking of any kind. Note that every operator supplies full dry suits for each passenger. "Oar rafts" are maneuvered solely by the guide; "paddle rafts" require passengers to paddle the craft. Total time will be about 90 minutes longer than time spent on the water.

1. Denali Raft Adventures 888-683-2234
  1. McKinley Run: 2 Hour mild water; Class II to III. $89
  2. Canyon Run: 2 Hour whitewater; Class III to IV. $89
  3. Healy Express: 4 Hours mild to whitewater; Class II to IV. $122
  4. 4 Hour Scenic: 1st 4 Hours of Full Day; Class II to III. $142
  5. Full Day: 2 Hours mild + Healy Express; Class I to IV. $183
2. Explore Denali Rafting 800-276-7234 (Aramark subsidiary)
  1. Canyon Run: 11 miles of spectacular scenery; Class III to IV
  2. Paddle Run: Canyon Run, plus you get a paddle
  3. Wilderness Float Trip: 13 miles
Each trip is approximately two hours on the water. Each run operates 3 times per day: 7:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 6:00 PM.
RATES: $99 / $49.50 (ages 11-15)
3. Nenana Raft Adventures 800-789-7238
  1. Upper Nenana Wilderness Run: 11 miles; Class II and III. 8 am, Noon, and 6 pm check-in times; 3-4 hours start to finish. $90/person (age 5 and up)
  2. Nenana Gorge: 11 miles; Class III and IV. 8am, Noon, 2pm, 6pm check-in times; 3-4 hours start to finish. $90/person (age 10 and up)
  3. Nenana Gorge: 11 miles; Class III and IV. 2pm check-in time; 3-4 hours start to finish. $90/person (age 14 and up)
  4. Nenana River Helicopter Rafting: 20 miles; Class II to IV. Lunch provided. 10 am check-in time; 8 hours start to finish. $1000/person (age 10 and up)
  5. The "Denali Deluxe": 22 miles; Class II to IV. Combines the Upper Nenana, Wilderness and Nenana Gorge trips Noon check-in time; 6 hours start to finish. $120/person (age 10 and up)
4. Denali Outdoor Center Rafting Tours 888-303-1925
  1. Canyon Run: 2 hours, 11 miles; Class III to IV. Check-In Times: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM & 6:30 PM Cost: Oar Raft $87 / $67 (ages 10-13 ) / Paddle Raft $87 (min age: 14)
  2. Scenic Wilderness: 2 Hour oar raft trip; Class II to III. Check-In Times: 8:00 AM& 12:00 PM & 6:30 PM Trip Cost: Oar Raft $87 / $57 (ages 5-13)
  3. Nenana Half-day: 4 hour excursion combines Scenic Wilderness and Canyon Run, 23 miles. Either paddle raft or oar raft. Check-In Times: 8:00 AM & 12:00 noon Trip Cost: Oar Raft $117 / $57 (ages 10-13) / Paddle Raft $117 (min. age 14)
  4. Nenana Full Day: 7 hours, 30 miles; Class I to IV. Either paddle raft or oar raft. Minimum of 6 guests is required; trip may be rescheduled as a Nenana Half-day trip if minimum number of guests is not met. Check-In Time: 9:00 AM Trip Cost: Oar Raft $173 / $153 (ages 10-13) / Paddle Raft $173 (min. age 14)