Private Matanuska River Overnight

Our Original Multi-Day Since 1975

June 1st to August 20th

Book Your River Adventure

Eat, Sleep, Raft, Repeat

$550 Per Adult, $350 Per Child
4 person trip minimum to book
2 Different Trip Options Available:

– Float Start: Class I and II Rapids, Great For ages 5-72
– Lions Head Start: Class III and IV Rapids, Great for Ages 12-65
1.5 Days
Enjoy riverside dining with 2 lunches, 1 dinner, and 1 breakfast provided
All camping equipment, gear and transportation provided.
Greater chance to spot Alaskan wildlife!
Great for families and team building!!

Alaska is home to some of the world’s best wilderness rafting, and sometimes, you need more than a single day to truly experience it! This unforgettable journey includes an overnight riverside stay, with a fresh-cooked dinner by the campfire and opportunities to spot wildlife. The next morning, wake up refreshed to a cup of coffee and a hot breakfast, followed by a scenic relaxing float-style cruise to the final take-out destination, where lunch will be served.

Things to Know Before Booking

Safety First

At NOVA our professional guides ensure your time with us is the highlight of your Alaska vacation. Our guides are not interns, they exercise the highest levels of experience, training and professionalism in the industry.

Restrictions

Ages: 5-72 Years Old
Depending on Trip Start Choice.

Max. Weight: 250 lbs.
Min. Weight: 100 lbs.

Max Girth: 50 inches

Arrive Early

Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign Nova’s trip waiver.

Cancellation Policy

Multi-Day trips require a 7-day notice for a full refund.

Check-In Information

9:30am Lions Head start
10:30am Float start

Still Have Questions? Visit Our FAQS Page!

Reserve Your Trip Today

“Absolutely recommend! Nova is my favorite whitewater rafting guide company.”

~ Natalie M. 2024 Matanuska River Lions Head

“The ultimate whitewater experience. A roller coaster ride on a raft with back to back challenges. The NOVA guide team is best in class getting you prepared for world this class white water adventure.“

~ Bryan T. 2024 Matanuska River Lions Head

We had a great time with NOVA rafting the Lion Head route. Excellent equipment and instructions. Friendly guides and staff. Vance was our guide and he was great! Also, highly recommend getting a coffee drink from the stand before heading home – fantastic!!

~ K B. 2024 Matanuska River Lions Head

“We did the lions head entrance with the overnight rafting trip with Vance and Gavin. It was amazing! The two of them made it incredible for us. The food they cooked food us was so good! They were laid back and easy to talk to. The teenage boys said this was the coolest thing they have ever done. It was a little rainy at first and definitely cold but that made it all part of the adventure! We stayed very warm in the sleeping bags. I left my GoPro at the NOVA camp and I called at 9pm and they found it for me. Everyone there at NOVA we talked to were amazing.”

~ Sean A. 2024 Matanuska River Lions Head

Images from Matanuska River Trips

Two Adventures Are Better Than One!

Combine Multiple Adventures & Save 10%

Valid on Any Combination of Matanuska Glacier Tours & River Trips

To receive your 10% discount, simply add a second trip from the options below the checkout cart, and the discount will be applied automatically!

Getting to Your River Trip

Location Information

All our Matanuska River Trips check in at the main Nova building in Glacier View, Alaska.

Matanuska River Overnight Trip

38100 W Glenn Highway, Glacier View, AK 99674

Nova Alaska Guides

With NOVA, you can expect to have an unforgettable experience exploring Alaska. Our trips focus on wilderness, scenic and cultural areas that are not impacted by industrial tourism.

Our goal is to enrich your appreciation of Alaska’s wild and special places while experiencing the thrill of active outdoor activities.

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Reviews from Real Adventurers

The rafting trip with a dry suit was awesome! JJ and Vance were awesome guides. Their humor and skills made it one heck of a ride. I got plenty soaked sitting in front and thoroughly enjoyed it! I would highly recommend this to anyone.

Steve W. 2024

NOVA is a CLASS ACT; they are professional, safety-oriented and extremely fun. I’ve lived in Alaska for nearly 10 years and hitting NOVA for the Lions Head half-day whitewater river trip is a sure winner for folks who want a great Alaskan outdoor experience.

Rudy P. 2024

Do not sleep on booking a rafting trip with NOVA. This was my second trip with the outfitter and each experience has been fun. Lucas and Newbie were wonderful guides down Lion’s Head.

Victoria T. 2024

Did the rafting trip
Lion’s head was amazing!
Coffey was awesome.

Blake T. 2024

The ultimate whitewater experience. A roller coaster ride on a raft with back to back challenges. The NOVA guide team is best in class getting you prepared for world this class white water adventure.

Bryan T. 2024

Awesome experience! Super fun and intense. The guides were experienced, fun and professional. I’d do it again, worth the money.

Steven F. 2024