Guided kayak tour of the Knik River, near Anchorage

Discover the pristine beauty of Alaska’s Matanuska-Susitna Valley, near Anchorage, during this guided kayak tour of the Knik River!

Guided kayak tour | full-day

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8 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 5 years-old and up
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Practical information

8 hour guided kayak tour of the Knik River, near Anchorage, starting and ending at Reflection Lake. The tour includes a packed lunch and snacks.

Course of events

-Meet guide at designated meeting point

-Safety and activity briefing

-Get equipped

-Begin kayak tour

-Paddle down a creek

-Hike through glacial silt at the river delta

-Enjoy lunch and snacks

-Paddle down the Knik River

-Finish kayaking

-De-equip and debrief

-End of activity

Activity requirements

This trip is open to beginner kayakers. However participants need to be physically able to walk on uneven ground, walk though mud, and carry 50 lbs/23 kg up to 200 ft/60m.


Special terms

If you are not at the designated meeting spot/pick-up within 15 minutes of your activity start time you will be considered a no show.

Per paying adult, one child aged 5 or younger may participate for free as a lap rider.

Pick-up in the Anchorage area can be arranged by a 3rd party and is an extra $175 per person - 2 person minimum.

Meeting point:
Reflections Lake Exit, Palmer, Alaska. Follow the access road down to the Kink River Boat Landing.
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • Kayak
  • Paddle
  • Lifevest
  • Guide
  • Water-proof phone case
  • Lunch (from local bakery)
  • Drinks (water, coffee, hot coco)
  • Snacks
  • Tax
Excluded
  • Transportation
Do not forget to bring
  • Weather proof outer layer
  • Fleece jacket
  • Layers adapted to the weather (non-cotton base)
  • Hat/Sunglasses
  • Close-toed shoes (may get wet)