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ALASKA RAFT CONNECTION BOAT RENTALS TRIP PLANNING
ALASKA
RAFT CONNECTION RAFT AND KAYAK SERVICES
ALASKA RIVER DESTINATIONS AND
FLOAT TRIP DESCRIPTIONS
ALASKA RAFT CONNECTION CONTACT AND INQUIRY
ALASKA RAFT AND KAYAK TRIP ASSISTANCE TOUR LOGISTICS AND EXPEDITION SUPPORT
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RIVER - KATMAI NATIONAL PRESERVE |
Kukaklek
Lake (Morning put-in) - Brown Bear, Trophy Rainbow,
and schools of Sockeye
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DO-IT-YOURSELF ALASKA RIVER
FLOAT TRIP!
UNGUIDED MULTI-DAY KATMAI
NATIONAL PARK
ALASKA RAFT,
CATARAFT, KAYAK, CANOE, AND CAMPING EQUIPMENT
RENTALS
Easier Float:
PRICING STARTING AT
INQUIRE
Prices
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~ River Rafting and Kayaking with Katmai's Kings -
Alaska Brown Bear Adventure Tour.
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Katmai National Park and Preserve - Southwest, Alaska
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Nationally Designated Wild and Scenic Waterway |
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Included
In this Package:
- Trip leaves from the Naknek river, King Salmon
also ask about alternative logistics -
Floatplane charter
(roundtrip)
- 5 days 4 nights camping accommodations
also popular 7 days 6 nights option -
74 miles of clear,
swift water with moderate whitewater
- Gourmet meals
- 13' - 18' AIRE inflatable rafts
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8' - 10' Inflatable Kayaks
and Paddle Cats
- All float trip safety gear (instruction if
needed)
- Fishing gear (provided if necessary)
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RIVER TRIP DESCRIPTION: Begin
your
trip by flying commercial Jet airliner or twin engine
commuter plane from Anchorage to the
southwestern fishing town of King Salmon. King Salmon is
the jumping off point for Brown Bear viewing, floating
and trekking trips into Katmai country. It is in bush
community hub of King
Salmon that your adventure awaits.
We load up your gear and board floatplanes docked on the
banks of the Naknek River. Shortly after take off, you
are flying across barren ground tundra and over giant
lakes en route to Kukaklek Lake. After about an hour's flight, a sea-size,
brilliant blue gem appears on the horizon. Buzzing in
low on landing approach, there are often wandering
Brown Bears all around the lakes shoreline, flocks of Sandhill
Crane and waterfowl in surrounding wetlands,
a few browsing Caribou feeding on tundra vegetation,
often a glimpse of a Red Fox, and
frenzied schools of spawning Sockeye Red Salmon swarming beneath the
fast moving shadows of
the airplane's floats. Soon thereafter you'll be setting
down on Kukaklek Lake, and pulling up to the beach.
While keeping a watchful eye on the Bears, you'll say a farewell for the duration of
your Float Trip adventure after a hasty unload with a few
last minute equipment checks
Kukaklek Lake's basin is mostly tundra covered with
dwarf-like vegetation and relatively few trees. The
surrounding landscape of Katmai's rugged volcanoes tower
on the horizon. It is from Kukaklek Lake that the Alagnak
River flows west-southwest 74 miles to its confluence
with the Kvichak River.
The Alagnak Wild and Scenic Waterway is a premier wilderness
river destination offering
diverse scenery, wildlife, fishing, and fun whitewater. The
river runs through sub arctic tundra, taiga, and
grasslands. It is typical to find Brown Bears fishing or
feeding on blueberries, a few nomadic Caribou roaming, and
Moose blending in motionless along the riverbanks. If you are
lucky to be in the right
places at the right times, other animals like fox, wolf,
river otter, beaver, eagles, ptarmigan, and waterfowl
will often
materialize throughout the trip. Fishing is outstanding
for nine species of sport fish including Northern Pike,
Lake
Trout, Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling, and seasonal runs
of Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Chum, Pink Salmon, and Dolly Varden
Char.
The Alagnak River is one of southwestern Alaska's most famous
sport fisheries and best Brown Bear viewing
opportunities. The river itself can be a little challenging,
yet not too demanding.
Slalom turning moves here and there to avoid closely spaced rocks
or boulder
gardens, a few deeper cuts through incised canyons, several
shorter duration rapids, a brief series of exciting whirlpools, and swimming bears
with just their heads sticking up are just some of the
wild features to expect that make
this river a great Alaska adventure float trip experience. |
Kukaklek
Lake (midnight sun)
Arm-length away Encounter of the Brown Bear
kind.
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Featured Highlights:
- Premier Alaska Brown bear and wildlife viewing opportunities
- Crystal clear waters with moderate stretches of
swift current and whitewater
- Excellent trophy sport fishing opportunities
- Fun canyon section of whitewater and whirlpools
- PLEASE INQUIRE - about additional side tours to
Katmai's Brooks Camp & treks to the volcanic
Valley of 10,000 Smokes.
- Dozens upon dozens of Brown Bears to be viewed
along any stretch of the lake, river, and tributaries.
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Visit
Katmai National Park & Southwest Alaska!
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Payment Methods:
MasterCard, Visa, Preferred payment by: Personal Check,
U.S. Currency, Travelers Check, Money Order, Bankers Check |
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TRIP PRICING BASED ON A PARTY STANDARD OF 3 - 4 GUESTS.
Add 20% for party sizes of 1-2. ***
NOTICE: Float
Trip is all-inclusive from King Salmon, Alaska.
Roundtrip Airfare from Anchorage to King Salmon typically runs
about $300-$400 in the summer. Please ask about
alternative logistics that may also be made. |
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PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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