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Denali Canyon Wave

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Denali National Park, USA

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3 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

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.

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

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

We pick up anywhere from 5 - 30 minutes before our trip depending on the location of the hotel. Customers can be picked up at the provided list of hotels. Please wait in the front lobby of the hotel with your booking information or your voucher.

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Meeting point

239 Parks Hwy, Denali National Park and Preserve, AK 99755, USA

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We are located next to Denali Mountain Works, across the street from McKinley Chalets Hotel.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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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.

Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • No infants
  • Hight and weight restrictions of max 6'5" and 265 lbs.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-237967P7

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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