Half-Day Guided Kayak Tour on Knik River

Overview

New in 2023!
Experience Alaska on the original roads and routes aka its rivers and lakes. This tour transverses one of the most sublime landscapes and panoramic views in all of Southcentral Alaska and the Mat Su Valley. You will find salmon swimming under your paddle craft as they migrate to their spawning grounds. Also, expect to see ducks and eagles fly overhead and maybe even find a moose standing in the water eating a meal.

This tour starts by paddling across Jim Lake and then a short overland portage into Jim Creek.
Finally, exit on the beach of the Knik River that flows from the Knik Glacier, and while there get some pictures with the glacier in the background. The Knik Glacier is the headwaters of the Knik River and is the largest glacier in Southcentral Alaska. After this brief pause to take some photos, and view the scenery, we will continue our paddle down the Kink River to our exit point of the old Knik River Bridge.

City: Alaska

Mon 12 May

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Starting at $200.00

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Mon 12 May

Starting at $200.00

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What's Included

All basic Paddling Equipment in Provided

Your choice of a Kayak or Stand Up Paddle board

All basic paddling gear including life jacket, paddle, and paddle craft

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children 10 and under can ride along in a parent or guardian boat.
Lap children are a one to one ratio, with their adult, other children can come but will be required to sit in their own seat on the paddle craft.
This is tour is beginner kayakers; however, you need to be comfortable with paddling your own kayak through cold water, waves, and wind, and with walking though mud.
You will get wet on this tour.
Must be able to carry 50 LBS
Must be able to walk on uneven and muddy ground

What To Expect

Palmer

After meeting you at the Old Glen Highway Bridge in Palmer/Butte Alaska we will transport you up the river system to Jim Lake, where we will put in for our 1/2 day paddling adventure.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (8)

742susannel

Jun 2023

Had a great time kayaking. Derreck was friendly, engaging, and attentive to us and knows a lot about the area. We saw a moose and enjoyed the calmness, while kayaking. Highly recommended.

zonah2021

Jun 2023

Found the guide to be knowledgeable and very safety conscious. Everything was provided for the trip and given plenty of instruction regarding the half-day paddle activity and instruction on appropriate dress. As a group, it was a fun day. Not being from Alaska, I got to see parts up-close I had only seen on the map. Great Day!

Response from Host

Jun 2023

Thank you for coming it was great to have you out on tour with us.