Overview
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3 hours
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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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
No infants
What To Expect
This trip recommended for age 5 and up! Enjoy class 2 & 3 rafting on 11 miles of the Nenana River in the heart of Alaska. Explore valley vistas with panoramic views of Mount Fellows, Sugarloaf Mountain, and peak into Denali's raw landscape. This rafting trip follows the boundary of Denali National Park!!! This trip provides an optimal opportunity to view wildlife and see Alaska from a different perspective. that just want to see Alaska from this perfect perspective.
Options
Denali Wilderness Wave
Rafting on glacial water Duration: 3 hours 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 Park Hotel
Otto Lake Road, Parks Highway Healy 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
481 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Family rafting experience
Go08980514182,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sam was a great guide. He really connected with the kids and was so much fun.
Must do
Wanderer39135741172,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beau was our guide and he was amazing. He had a great personality. He kept us safe and was very knowledgeable as well. This is a must do trip
Great river activity
S5436NZdorothyb,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pat was a great guide, telling us interesting stories. We enjoyed the rafting very much
Three gens on the river
FirefoxSlade,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on our rafting tour with Tupelo and Atticus and everyone at New Wave Adventures. Tupelo was our guide on the raft and kept us in the adventure and out of trouble. We were with my mom (almost 80!) and my daughter (9)- so cool that we could do it all together. They had a great system for getting everyone suited up and ready so we could get to the river quickly, feeling pumped and prepared. Loved the photos they took of us on the river. We had excellent pizza a few doors down at Prospector’s after, a super fun day! Thanks everyone!
Excellent first time white water rafting adventure
Rhonda P,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our first white water rafting adventure was great! New Wave made sure we were well equipped to stay warm and dry but also have alot of fun on the Nenana River. Huffy was a master boater - making sure we had a safe but fun adventure, experiencing the rapids and staying in the boat! Would highly recommend this trip down the river!
Alaskan Raft Trip
heathergX5027ZF,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Do it!!! J Money is the guide you want! Beautiful Alaskan scenery, wildlife and prompt and on time. Bonus, the guides are amazing
Great fun on the river!
roxannea874,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with our guide JMoney! Very informative, skilled and hilarious! Would highly recommend this experience.
Would recommend 10/10!
Jevon W,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zach (Huffy) was an awesome tour guide. Funny and informative. Great value for the price. Would recommend 10/10!
Wonderful Adventure!
Lynn I,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Terrific! Shoutout to the entire staff! Extremely organized and engaging. The guides were excellent and gave us a safe wonderful adventure!
Whitewater rafting
Passport64384705481,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tarra was an awesome guide. She was very professional of her job. Tarra took good care of us on the river. I would definitely recommend Tarra at New Wave Adventures .
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