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Rafting in Alaska

9 outfitters across Alaska. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.

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Rated 4.5+ on Google

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Cities

7

Most in Cooper Landing (2), Hope (2)

Best season

Jun to early Sep

At a glance

Highest rated on Google

Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 9 outfitters listed in Alaska.

OutfitterCityRating
NOVA Alaska GuidesChickaloon5.01,688 Google reviews
Flow AK RaftingHope5.0527 Google reviews
Willow Creek ToursWillow5.038 Google reviews
Denali Raft Adventures IncDenali National Park and Preserve4.9714 Google reviews
Chugach Outdoor CenterHope4.9157 Google reviews
Alaska River AdventuresCooper Landing4.8168 Google reviews
Alaska Rivers CompanyCooper Landing4.8139 Google reviews
Talkeetna River GuidesTalkeetna4.686 Google reviews

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Alaska Raft & Kayak LLC

Alaska Raft & Kayak LLC

Anchorage, AK4.3(74)
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Alaska Raft & Kayak LLC is a kayak & canoe livery in Anchorage. Rated 4.3 by 74 reviews.

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Alaska River Adventures

Alaska River Adventures

Cooper Landing, AK4.8(168)
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Alaska River Adventures is a whitewater rafting outfitter in Cooper Landing. They offer guided rafting trips on the Upper Kenai River, from Kenai Lake to Skilak Lake, including the Kenai National…

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Alaska Rivers Company

Alaska Rivers Company

Cooper Landing, AK4.8(139)
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Alaska Rivers Company is a whitewater rafting outfitter in Cooper Landing. They offer guided rafting trips on the Upper Kenai River, with options for scenic floats or full-day excursions through the…

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Chugach Outdoor Center

Chugach Outdoor Center

Hope, AK4.9(157)
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Chugach Outdoor Center is a whitewater rafting outfitter in Hope. Rated 4.9 by 157 reviews.

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Denali Raft Adventures Inc

Denali Raft Adventures Inc

Denali National Park and Preserve, AK4.9(714)
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Denali Raft Adventures Inc is a whitewater rafting outfitter in Denali National Park and Preserve. They offer whitewater and scenic raft trips on the glacial Nenana River, with trip lengths ranging…

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Flow AK Rafting

Flow AK Rafting

Hope, AK5.0(527)
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Flow AK Rafting is a whitewater rafting outfitter in Hope. They guide whitewater rafting trips on Sixmile Creek. The trips are suitable for those seeking a true whitewater adventure.

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NOVA Alaska Guides

NOVA Alaska Guides

Chickaloon, AK5.0(1,688)
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NOVA Alaska Guides is a whitewater rafting outfitter in Chickaloon. They offer whitewater rafting trips on Six Mile Creek, the Matanuska River, and the Talkeetna River, with options for scenic…

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Talkeetna River Guides

Talkeetna River Guides

Talkeetna, AK4.6(86)
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Talkeetna River Guides is a whitewater rafting outfitter in Talkeetna. They offer two-hour natural history float trips on the Talkeetna River and four-hour float trips on the Chulitna River.

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Willow Creek Tours

Willow Creek Tours

Willow, AK5.0(38)
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Willow Creek Tours is a whitewater rafting outfitter in Willow. They offer family-friendly wilderness rafting experiences on Willow Creek, focusing on wildlife viewing and relaxation. The outfitter…

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