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Spencer Glacier Train & Float |
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| No roads lead to Spencer Glacier. Fortunately, the Alaska Railroad does. Combine a scenic rail trip with a gentle float tour led by Class V Whitewater. They'll guide you through the iceberg-choked Spencer Lake and down the Placer River, which shoots out from under the glacier. |
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| 9 hr |
$159 |
Mid May – Mid Sept |
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Kenai River |
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| Alaska Wildland Adventures pioneered floating the mellow, turquoise blue Kenai River and have operated continuously since 1977. Join them for a serene 2-hour float, or take on a 7-hour adventure, complete with fun Class II+ rapids and a cruise through a glacial lake. |
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| 2 – 7 hr |
$49 – $125 |
Late May – Late Sept |
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Denali's Nenana River |
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| Glide down the glacially fed Nenana River, right outside Denali National Park. The the river flows for 13 miles through the Alaska Range, with the road out of sight almost the entire two hours. Enjoy Class I and II rapids, plus one Class III rapid where you're liable to get splashed. |
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| 3 hr |
$70 |
Late May – Mid Sept |
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Talkeetna, Susitna, or Chulitna River Scenic Float |
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| Float through the remote wilderness of Denali State Park, with breathtaking views of McKinley and the Alaska Range. Wildlife abounds in this spectacular country. Enjoy a 2-hour or 4-hour guided float with Talkeetna River Guides, or their full-day helicopter fly-in. |
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| 2 hr – Full Day |
$54 – $499 |
Mid May – Sept |
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Portage Creek |
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| Want to enjoy a float trip during your Alaska vacation, but feel limited by time and money? Check out Class V Whitewater's Portage Creek Float, an affordable, two-hour trip down flat water that's just a short drive from Anchorage. Although there's not a lot of traffic on the road that runs along the Portage Valley, the road does stay in sight almost the entire time-this trip doesn't offer the same wilderness feel that pricier floats do. Still, you will enjoy some beautiful Alaska scenery, floating past four named glaciers and down the valley until you hit the ocean-Turnagain Arm. |
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| 2 hr |
$50 |
Mid May – Mid Sept |
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Talkeetna River Scenic Float |
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| Looking for a true wilderness experience with the comfort of a safety net? Enjoy a guided, soft-adventure scenic float with Denali View Raft Adventures on the Talkeetna River. Enjoy spectacular scenery, excellent wildlife-viewing opportunities, and one-on-one service from a family business. |
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| 2 hr |
$69 |
Mid May – Mid Sept |
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Matanuska River |
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| NOVA, the oldest and most experienced rafting company in Alaska, pioneered rafting on the Matanuska River. The Glacier Run is a family-oriented 1.5-hour float with just a dash of whitewater. Spectacular views begin right in the parking lot, with an up-close look at the Matanuska Glacier. The scenic drive from Anchorage makes this a great day's outing, yet you won't find busloads of other rafters. |
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| 2.5 hr |
$70 – $99 |
Late May – Early Sept |
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