Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Rafting on the Nenana river allows you to float along the natural boundary of Denali National Park. This allows you to peek into the Park without the traffic.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
No infants
Hight and weight restrictions of max 6'5" and 265 lbs.
What To Expect
Where the whitewater and scenery collide to make an ultimate rafting experience just outside Denali, Alaska. Enjoy 11 miles of rapids on the Nenana River. This trip is more adventurous, but yet for everyone to enjoy. With the option to join the team as a paddle rafter or play it cool & be an Oar Boat Rider. For ages 12+ years old and above. Now, let's go run the waves of razorback, royal flush and coffee grinder! Prepare for Your Trip. - Warm layers - A thin glove layered by a pair of dish gloves - Warm socks could be a wool pair of socks or an extra thick pair of winter socks Please contact New Wave Adventures prior to your trip to ensure: - Pickup time - Important trip updates - Access to your waivers High-water / Wind Policy (Canyon Wave Only) If New Wave cancels a Canyon Wave trip due to high water, wind or other safety reasons you will automatically be rebooked to the Wilderness Wave at the same time slot. If you have booked through a third party call us before your trip, for access to waivers, confirm pick up, and get any important trip updates.
Options
Denali Canyon Wave (all times)
Rafting on a glacial river: Ware warm clothes, we provide a drysuit to ware over you clothes Pickup included
Denali Canyon Wave
Rafting on glacial water : Ware warm clothes, we provide a drysuit to ware over you clothes 11 miles of rafting Pickup included
What‘s Included
Professional River Guide, Drysuit, PFD, helmet, paddle (if needed), river shoes, transport to & from the river, safe location to store your personal belongings
Warm Non-cotton base layers- polyester/wool, long johns, to wear underneath drysuit, extra socks
Pickup points
Denali Crow's Nest Cabins
238.5 Parks Highway United States
Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
Mile 238.5 George Parks Highway, Denali Park United States
Holland America Denali Lodge
Mile 238.9, 238.9 Parks Hwy Denali Park United States
Grande Denali Lodge
238 Parks Highway, Denali Park United States
Denali Park Village
Milepost 231, George Parks Hwy Denali Park United States
Denali Bluffs Hotel
238 Parks Hwy, Denali Park United States
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
664 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Would do it again 1000%
Natalka M,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is fully an incredible experience. If you are on the fence about doing something thrilling and once in a life. Go for it! We got soaked and have zero regrets. Truly beautiful.
Great trip!
Aaron W,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The whitewater tour was great fun! Our guide, Atticus, made sure all enjoyed the rafting. The rapids were exhilarating and he sought out the best waves. We loved his narration along the way.
We had a great time rafting with Terra
Coastal55753918558,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Terra and the rest of the New Wave team did a great job getting us thru this rafting trip on class 3/4 rapids. My brother-in-law joked that the photos they took were photoshopped but no, they were real. Exciting ride and Terra got us down all safe and sound!
Exciting and laughs on a wonderful run !!
N6742QXcherylp,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a class 3-4 run and it was so exciting. Our guide Terra was knowledgeable about the river and the history of the area. Highly recommend! I am 70+ and I choose not to paddle this time and that was fine. I loved the adrenaline rush😆 And the bus driver, Debbie, was an absolute hoot, we were all laughing the entire time!
AMAZING. Absolutely recommend
D G,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent experience. Serious about safety and fun. Sam was the best guide and Debbie was the best driver. Highly recommended
Bootleg was awesome!
Donna W,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Pat , “bootleg” made me feel at ease about the experience and instructions were great ! Would do again
Incredible dxperience
G5536VIstevenk,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience. Aaron and Beau did an incredible job as our guides!!
Memorable experience
U7795SSjoannas,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic, pick up transport on time. Equipment was great. Our tour guide Spicey Bryce was brilliant heaps of information about the environment and the Denali Mountains. Felt very safe with his instructions. Thanks for a memorable tour.
Excellent rafting experience
Abbiegirl2013,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent. Amazing tip and experience. The entire trip flew by. We had a fantastic guide (J- Money or Mr. Money based on a recent promotion?). We saw moose, Dall sheep, and eagles during our trip. Highly recommend new wave adventure rafting!!
Tremendous. Awesome.
Jay C,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tremendous. Awesome. So damn cool. Beau, our guide, happened to graduate from the same high school as our kids in Florida. That was wild. And he was one of the best guides we’ve ever had. Fun. Friendly. Helpful. A great day. Cold, but great. Highly recommend.
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