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Boating
Alaska Rafting, Boat Tours and More!
Uncover hidden jewels of the Mat-Su Valley only accessible by boat, raft or kayak. Enjoy some of the finest Alaska whitewater rafting trips and hover in class V rapids through narrow canyons or see glaciers calve fall dramatically into the water below. Or take a mellow rafting trip or boat tour that only requires a sense of adventure and your camera. See wildlife like eagles, moose and maybe even a bear as they forage along the river beds in search of their next meal.
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Denali Southside River Guides
- Mile 147 Parks Hwy, Denali State Park, Byers Lake Campground Day Use Area
- Talkeetna , AK 99676
- Phone: (907) 733-7238
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Float, Experience Explore ~~ Daily Rafting Float Trips ~~ Daily Kayak Tours on Byers Lake ~~ Combination full day kayak/raft trips ~~ Watch for resident trumpeter swans, loons & beavers. Paddle over pools of spawning salmon. Look for the bears and eagles that come to more
Denali Southside River Guides
- Mile 147 Parks Hwy, Denali State Park, Byers Lake Campground Day Use Area
- Talkeetna , AK 99676
- Phone: (907) 733-7238
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Float, Experience Explore ~~ Daily Rafting Float Trips ~~ Daily Kayak Tours on Byers Lake ~~ Combination full day kayak/raft trips ~~ Watch for resident trumpeter swans, loons & beavers. Paddle over pools of spawning salmon. Look for the bears and eagles that come to more
Denali View Raft Adventures
- 15669 E. Coffee Lane
- Talkeetna, AK 99676
- Phone: (907) 733-2778
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Kenai Fjords Tours
- Seward Small Boat Harbor
- Anchorage, AK 99501
- Phone: (907) 224-8068
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Alaska's #1 Wildlife & Glacier Cruise. Choose the local experts to see Kenai Fjords National Park. Visit our exclusive Fox Island lodge. Add Cruise/Kayak Adventures. Favorite of Alaskans and visitors! more
Knik Glacier Tours
- 26326 Buckshot Drive
- Palmer, AK 99645
- Phone: (907) 745-1577
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Knik Glacier visitor information near Palmer. Daily natural history tours to Knik Glacier, Alaska's premier natural wonder. Four hour tours $60 overnight from $100. Kayaking, hiking, wildlife viewing. Campers and RVs welcome. more
Mahay's Jet Boat Adventures
- Mainstreet
- Talkeetna, AK 99676
- Phone: (907) 733-2223
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At Mahay's, Alaska comes alive. View wildlife in it's natural habitat, catch that salmon of your dreams. Cruise on fresh water streams in "The Land of The Midnight Sun." more
Major Marine Tours
- 9170 Jewel Lake Road Suite 203
- Anchorage, AK 99502
- Phone: (907) 274-7300
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Wildlife and glacier cruises into Kenai Fjords and Prince William Sound. All cruises are hosted by uniformed rangers, feature an all-you-can-eat salmon and prime rib meal and reserved table seating. more
NOVA Riverrunners, Inc.
- Mile 76 Glenn Hwy., Chickaloon
- Chickaloon, AK 99674-1129
- Phone: (907) 745-5753
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Phillips Cruises & Tours, LLC
- 519 W. 4th Avenue
- Anchorage, AK 99501
- Phone: (907) 276-8023
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Stan Stephens Glacier & Wildlife Cruises
- North Harbor Drive
- Valdez, AK 99686
- Phone: (907) 835-4731
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Discover Prince William Sound from Valdez! Relax on board our comfortable vessels as you visit Columbia or Meares Glacier. See amazing wildlife. Tours are fully narrated by our Alaskan staff. more
Talkeetna River Guides
- Main Street, Talkeetna
- Talkeetna, AK 99676
- Phone: (907) 733-2677
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Whether you are an experienced adventurer or a family traveling with children, we have trip selections to fit a broad spectrum of tastes. If you don't see exactly what you're looking for in, contact us! We will customize an adventure for you! more
Helpful resources
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Maps and more
Find Alaska Highway maps and mileage chart for distances between destination points within the Mat-Su… More Info
Great outdoors
Discover more about boating, rafting, fishing, flightseeing and how to get into the backcountry of… More Info
Denali Flightseeing
Alaska's majestic scenery appears magnified from a Cessna window and the vantage point makes for good… More Info
glaciers
You can see a glacier just about anywhere in Alaska. But in the Mat-Su Valley, you can actually get out… More Info
Alaska Rafting
Uncover hidden jewels only accessible by boat. Hover in rapids through canyons, see glaciers calve fall… More Info
Dining in Mat-Su
Fine dining to cafes and everything in between. Don't be surprised if your portions are Alaska-sized.… More Info
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Yahoo Mat-Su! Where Alaska comes to play
The Mat-Su Valley is your place for adventure. From flightseeing Mount McKinley to rafting the Matanuska River, excitement is right around every corner. Spectacular views abound, from mountains to glaciers to wildlife. Conveniently located 35 miles north of Anchorage, your Alaska experience begins when you get to the Mat-Su Valley. Spend a day exploring Hatcher Pass, test your luck fishing or take advantage of the bountiful hiking. The Mat-Su Valley - where Alaska comes to play!
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