Kayaking · Alaska
Kayaking in Alaska
7 outfitters across Alaska. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Mapped river miles
15,817 mi
957 named reaches
Rated 4.5+ on Google
6 of 7
Cities
5
Most in Seward (2), Whittier (2)
Best season
Jun to early Sep
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across the 6 of 7 outfitters in Alaska with 10 or more Google reviews.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Kayak Adventures Worldwide | Seward | 5.01,514 Google reviews |
| Three Moose Kayaking and Cabins | Homer | 5.075 Google reviews |
| Sunny Cove Kayaking - Adventure Center, Seward, Alaska | Seward | 4.9258 Google reviews |
| Alaska Sea Kayakers | Whittier | 4.987 Google reviews |
| Alaska Boat & Kayak Rental Shop | Juneau | 4.830 Google reviews |
| Alaska Raft & Kayak LLC | Anchorage | 4.374 Google reviews |
Operators
Kayaking operators
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Rivers
Rivers and streams to paddle in Alaska
- Named rivers and streams mapped in Alaska
- 15,817 mi
- River reaches
- 957
- Reaches with a USGS flow gauge
- 48
Rivers with the most mapped miles
- Susitna River313 mi
- Copper River299 mi
- Noatak River217 mi
- Kokolik River213 mi
- Salcha River145 mi
Source: USGS National Hydrography Dataset. Miles count the named river reaches on our map, not every river in the state.
Flow gauges: U.S. Geological Survey. Flood stages and forecasts: NOAA National Weather Service.
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