As members of the Alaska Wilderness Recreation Tourism Association and comply with their Ecotourism Guidelines. We believe in low-impact on the natural environment to insure the use of the wilderness for future generations.

A Family Friendly Tour

Your exciting trip will begin aboard the “Talkeetna Queen” as it whisks you into the heart of the wilderness in comfort. These are the most technologically advanced river jetboats in Alaska, designed to safely navigate rivers that were previously inaccessible. They are glass-domed, environmentally controlled, and have an onboard restroom for your comfort.

The trip will take you on three rivers: the Talkeetna, Chulitna, and Susitna. You will go through the Chulitna River Gorge and experience Class 2 and 3 whitewater. During the 1/4 mile leisurely nature walk you will see a Dena'ina Indian Encampment and visit an authentic trappers cabin with its rustic furnishings and see how they lived in the “Bush” at the turn of the century. You will also visit a replicated native encampment. You will be served a selection of hot beverages (hot chocolate, coffee, and tea) and locally baked chocolate chip cookies.

This trip includes a stop at an amazingly large uninhabited Beaver Lodge.  You will be able to see right inside of the lodge from below the water line.

As you travel sixty miles of river you will have opportunities to view nesting bald eagles, beaver activity, and moose. You just might see black bear or grizzly bear roaming the shore.

Stand in the splendor of Denali and the Alaska Range from a spectacular vantage point on the Susitna River!

Naturalists will acquaint you with the wildflowers and plants that grow in abundance along the river system and you will learn about the edible plants that were used by the Native Indians for cooking and medicines.

The possibility of wildlife, and folklore, artifacts and a panoramic view of Denali in the Alaska Range combined to make this an unforgettable and unique Alaskan river adventure.

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