For most ages from 5 up. Starts at the Matanuska Glacier terminus.
From class III to class V. Our specialty for 38 years. Several are great for first-timers!
The natural way to explore the remote areas of Alaska.
There is nothing more Alaskan than getting out onto a glacier. From glacier hikes to ice climbing - no experience needed.
Join us on a river trip and explore the Alaska you’ve always imagined. Alaska outdoor adventure and especially river raft trips has been our specialty, and we work hard to provide the most rewarding experiences at select locations where we've developed trips over 38 years. We offer safe, fun trips for all ages and abilities, from ½ day to multi-day, from scenic floats to class V whitewater, glacier hikes, adventure treks and ice climbing. NOVA, the company Alaskans prefer for their outdoor adventures.
Alaska River Rafting - Half Day Trips near Anchorage
Our exciting selection of scenic and whitewater half day river rafting trips north and south of Anchorage were developed for their special locations and features. From class I to class V, there's a river trip for all ages and physical abilities to enjoy. These trips have been popular with locals and their visiting friends and relatives since 1975. This is true because of the scenic quality of the locations, two are within "National Scenic Byways", and the special attributes of the rivers and areas. They're not located at a major tourist destination where the common practice of courting the accompanying captured audience helps sell an inferior experience.
Alaska River Rafting - Wilderness Trips
We have developed a group of multi-day wilderness river rafting trips that will get you into some very beautiful and unique backcountry in Alaska. Our most popular are not as remote as some, these are shorter trips of 2 to 4 days, affordable because of the unique logistics and offer lots of very fun whitewater, hiking and bush plane flight. Other trips are remote, 100+ miles from civilization and can be expensive and long. We have lots of experience on many rivers throughout Alaska. Contact us for more information on a particular area and river.
Glacier Hikes
Joins us on the Matanuska Glacier for a half day or full hike that you will never forget. Our professional guides will take you out on the ice to explore the otherworldly landscape of glaciers and inform you of its’ natural wonders. We also offer ice-climbing introduction and advanced instruction.
2013 River Rescue Class - May 25, 26, 27.
Annual 3 day class for rescue professionals, guides, private boaters and refreshers. Dry Suit rental available.
Call for additional information and registration. Cost - $265.
Our NOVA Talkeetna trip was perfect!!! We have told and re-told our stories a hundred times this week and bragging to people returning from the beach that we had the best vacation of all. Please accept our thanks, and our congratulations for being the best of the best.
Margie Elsberg, Maryland