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Glacial Lake Inflatable Kayak Tour: Interpretive Kayaking Journey in Alaskan Kennicott Valley
5.0
7 Ratings
McCarthy
Embark on an interpretive kayaking journey in the Alaskan Kennicott Valley. Explore Glacial Lake, a stunning geographical feature, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the region.
Embark on an interpretive kayaking journey in the Alaskan Kennicott Valley. Explore Glacial Lake, a stunning geographical feature, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the region.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- McCarthy River Tours - Looking for the best kayaking trip in Alaska? Look no further! Get on the water, soak in the serenity, and enjoy some of the finest views that Kennicott Valley has to offer. Your expert guide will entertain you on a special interpretive tour of Glacial Lake, one of the region’s newest geographical features. This tour is…
- McCarthy River Tours - Looking for the best kayaking trip in Alaska? Look no further! Get on the water, soak in the serenity, and enjoy some of the finest views that Kennicott Valley has to offer. Your expert guide will entertain you on a special interpretive tour of Glacial Lake, one of the region’s newest geographical features. This tour is designed for folks wanting to get out and experience the beauty of Kennicott Valley in a safe and informative way.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Water Shoes
- Paddle
- Helmet
- All fees and/or taxes
- Drysuit
- Floatation Device
- Private transportation
- Water Shoes
- Paddle
- Helmet
- All fees and/or taxes
- Drysuit
- Floatation Device
What's Not Included
- Warm Base Layers
- WARM SOCKS!!
- Sunglasses & Sunscreen
- Water Bottle
- Snacks
- Camara
- A Tip for Your Guide! (10-20% of trip cost recommended)
- Warm Base Layers
- WARM SOCKS!!
- Sunglasses & Sunscreen
- Water Bottle
- Snacks
- Camara
- A Tip for Your Guide! (10-20% of trip cost recommended)
Additional Information
In search of the ultimate kayaking adventure in Alaska? Search no more! Embark on a tranquil journey across the water and revel in the breathtaking sights of Kennicott Valley. An experienced guide will engage you in a fascinating interpretive tour of Glacial Lake - a recent addition to the area’s natural scenery. This excursion is tailored for those…
In search of the ultimate kayaking adventure in Alaska? Search no more! Embark on a tranquil journey across the water and revel in the breathtaking sights of Kennicott Valley. An experienced guide will engage you in a fascinating interpretive tour of Glacial Lake - a recent addition to the area’s natural scenery. This excursion is tailored for those wishing to safely explore and appreciate the majestic beauty of Kennicott Valley.
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is outdoors ready, drysuits and river gear is provided, participants should wear WARM socks and dress appropriately for the temperature.
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
McCarthy River Tours
McCarthy Road
Our River Office is located on the West Side of the Kennicott River, Just one stop before the Kennicott River Footbridge. Please arrive at our office no later than 15 minutes prior to trip departure. We have free onsite parking for our tour guests.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(7 Ratings)
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Lauriemw9467bv
Jul 17, 2023
Great time kayaking! - The tour was customized for us. John, our guide, was very helpful in helping us get into our dry suits and explaining what to expect on the short hike to the lake we were Kayaking on.
Not only was he exceptionally knowledgeable about the history of McCarthy and the mountains and glaciers we were seeing, but had lots of information of the geology of the area. He told us about local plants.
John is very skilled, patient and kind. We loved every minute of our Four hour adventure!
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Skyer17
Oct 1, 2020
Wow! Iceberg Jumping! - A group of friends and I went on the Glacial Lake Inflatable Kayak Tour and wow, what an amazing day of adventure!
The scenery was breath taking, our guide was friendly and professional and even the weather cooperated with us. After a lovely paddle back to an ice wall we stopped for some lunch and a chance to take in our surroundings. Then it was off to find an iceberg to jump off! Yes, an iceberg to jump off!
That was definitely the highlight of the day. Each of us took our turn plunging into the glacier lake and swimming back to the iceberg edge. Exhilarating to say the least.
We have lived in Alaska for 6 year years now and have done lots of adventures, but this experience is at the top of our list. Even our friend who are lifelong Alaskans agreed it was one of the best adventures they've had.
And if that was not enough on the return paddle back we hit a couple awesome rapids that also thrilled us!
I would highly recommend trying this or another trip offered by McCarthy River Tours & Outfitters. Safety and professionalism come first, but adventure definitely comes second!
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783sylviaf
Aug 12, 2020
Awesome half-day river adventure - We were not sure what our weekend getaway would look like due to COVID but McCarthy River Tours & Outfitters provided an unbelievably fun experience! Health was always considered, as we prepared and got out on the lake. Our guides Sam and Johnny were a blast to hang out with, and made sure we felt safe throughout our trip— especially as we navigated our own inexperience on kayaks. Such a great time. I’d definitely book with them again!
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Kellyt1917
Jul 20, 2020
Johnny is awesome! - Thank you to Johnny at McCarthy River Outfitters for a great trip from start to finish! Our family had a wonderful time kayaking on Kennicott Glacier Lake and learned a lot about the McCarthy area. Johnny was professional, knowledgeable, safety-minded, energetic, and super fun to hang out with for four hours!
We highly recommend McCarthy River Outfitters. Thanks and let us know when you get those t-shirts in stock.
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Bellegrange
Aug 29, 2019
Amazing day! - Amanda was an fabulous guide. She explained all the safety guidelines and tips, making for an enjoyable experience for our family. She was knowledgeable, shared tidbits of information, and joined in the fun with our group.
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Sarah
Aug 28, 2019
Amanda Rocks! - 4 of us had a fantastic day with Amanda on the Kennicott Lake Kayak Trip. We took our own snacks and warm socks and they provided dry suits and footwear. We paddled happily around the glacial lake while Amanda shared her knowledge of the area, history and geology, we got out for a bit and had a snack then back in the kayaks. It was just our group and we decided to cut the paddle a little short and go floating in our dry suits in the "swimming hole". We had a marvelous time and enjoyed spending it with Amanda.
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Mariapaniksmith
Jul 5, 2019
Thanks to Caitlin and McCarthy River Outfitters for an incredible day on the water. - Caitlin, our awesome guide, was fun, informative and really quite flexible with our small group. So glad we chose McCarthy River Outfitters for our paddle through icebergs so we could get up close and personal with glacier formations. What an incredible way for us to start our travels through the beautiful state of Alaska!
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