Things to do in Alaska, United States: The Best River Rafting & Tubing

With 40 years guiding in Alaska, we’ve guided thousands to Alaska's best spots... a few at a time.Rare permits let us fish in the National Wildlife Refuge where the best fishing and wildlife viewing is found. All of our guides are well seasoned old pros and we provide top quality equipment. Choose from lots of options – everything from half day fishing to week long all inclusive lodge packages and Wilderness River Expeditions.

Rainbow Glacier Adventures offers rafting, kayaking, photography and wildlife viewing tours in Haines and Skagway. RGA features knowledgeable local guides and small groups. Private, custom and exclusive tours available. We've been guiding in Haines since 1990!

Enjoy nature and rafting in Skagway with a Scenic River Float or Active Hike & Float on the Chilkoot Trail in Dyea, Alaska near Skagway. Get away from the crowds and out into nature!

Haines Rafting Company specializes in private and small group excursions by raft and van into the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Trips depart daily May through September from Haines and Skagway Alaska. See Bald Eagles, Glaciers, North America's deepest fjord and more!

Copper Oar has been offering wilderness rafting and multi-sport adventures in Alaska’s largest national park, Wrangell-St. Elias, for over 20 years. Our full-day "raft and flightsee" trip features spectacular views, fun class II-III rapids, the magnificent Nizina Canyon, and a stunning bush plane flight from the river's edge back to McCarthy. We also offer multi-day wilderness adventures and multi-sport package trips. Copper Oar specializes in professional, personable guides, in-depth knowledge of the local human and natural history, great food, and creating adventures of a lifetime! *We are taking reservations for the 2021 season and will have trips available starting June 1st! We recommend bringing a face mask and your own hand sanitizer when visiting the area and making advanced reservations. You can read more about our Covid-19 response and recommendations on our website under the "Resources" tab.

Explore Alaska's largest national park with the local experts, based in Wrangell-St. Elias since 1978. We offer half and full-day glacier hikes, ice-climbing, alpine hikes, fly-in hikes and rafting! We also feature wilderness adventures such as trekking, backpacking, rafting, skiing and mountaineering courses & expeditions. Our professional, personable guides love to share their in-depth knowledge of this magnificent wilderness! *We are OPEN and operating for the 2020 season! All of our regular day trips are available and we look forward to sharing the restorative nature of the Wrangells with you! We recommend bringing a face mask and your own hand sanitizer when visiting the area and making advanced reservations. You can read more about our Covid-19 response and recommendations on our website under the "Resources" tab.

Alaska Backcountry Access is a multi-sport adventure company dedicated to providing unique adventure activities in the Chugach National Forest and around Alaska. Access to the remote lakes, glaciers, waterfalls, rivers and trails is key to exploring the mountains surrounding this remarkable glaciated area. Finding the real Alaska is difficult so let the guides at Alaska Backcountry Access share their backyard with you. Get away from the crowds, off the beaten path and into world class backcountry adventure! Specializing in jetboating, canyoneering, rafting, gold panning, hiking, kayaking, ski trekking, snowshoeing, sled dog mushing, Iditarod and snowmobiling.

Scenic and Whitewater river rafting trips north and south of Anchorage, Alaska and daily glacier hikes / treks and ice climbing instruction on the Matanuska Glacier. Raft trips including class I to III scenic rafting on the Matanuska River, class III and IV rafting on the Lion Head segment of the Matanuska River and Class IV and V whitewater rafting on Six Mile Creek in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. 2 to 7 day Alaska wilderness river trips available statewide.

Raft trips at at the entrance of Denali National Park, Alaska from two hour to all day whitewater & mild water raft trips. Denali Raft Adventures, Inc. is the original raft company on the Nenana River, locally family owned & operated since 1974. At Mile 238.6 Parks Highway in the Denali Rainbow RV Park & boardwalk behind the Thai & Chinese Food to Go. We provide transportation to and from the river and local lodging, knowledgeable guides, 18 ft rafts, Gore-Tex dry suits for the utmost in comfort, neoprene boots, and a Coast Guard approved life jacket. Try it for Fun! Raft with us on the Nenana River and make a memory that will last for a lifetime.

Kenai Riverdog is a custom rafting and guiding company located in Cooper Landing, Alaska. The Kenai River is known for turquoise waters, beautiful scenery, salmon runs, and abundant wildlife. We specialize in small group sizes and special event excursions ranging from 2-3 hours, with an option of going through the stunning Kenai Wildlife Refuge.