We’ll launch from the Nordale boat launch and head upstream on the Chena River by jet boat. Once we reach the Chena River Dam, we cut the motor and switch to a quiet electric trolling motor, letting the river carry us back down. This is when things slow down and the experience really comes alive with no engine noise, just the sounds of the river and the surrounding wilderness.
It’s common to see moose feeding in the shallows, beavers working the banks, and birds like bald eagles, and ducks. On occasion, black bears make a sighting while we drift down the river. While wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, this quiet stretch of river is prime habitat, and we see animals often.
Drifting d...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Meeting Points
Departure
440 Nordale Rd
The best way to find the meeting point is to search Nordale RD Chena River Boat launch in any search engine. The boat launch is located just alongside the Chena River bridge off of Nordale Rd in North Pole, Alaska.
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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As part of your journey on the Chena River, we’ll cruise beneath the Chena River Dam, a unique highlight of the trip. Built in 1979 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the dam was designed for flood control to protect Fairbanks and surrounding areas from seasonal high water.
Passing underneath this massive structure offers a one-of-a-kind perspective and a chance to experience an important piece of Interior Alaska’s history up close.
10 minutes
Chena River Guided Wilderness Adventure
North Pole
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Price varies by group size
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We’ll launch from the Nordale boat launch and head upstream on the Chena River by jet boat. Once we reach the Chena River Dam, we cut the motor and switch to a quiet electric trolling motor, letting the river carry us back down. This is when things slow down and the experience really comes alive with no engine noise, just the sounds of the river and the surrounding wilderness.
It’s common to see moose feeding in the shallows, beavers working the banks, and birds like bald eagles, and ducks. On occasion, black bears make a sighting while we drift down the river. While wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, this quiet stretch of river is prime habitat, and we see animals often.
Drifting d...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Meeting Points
Departure
440 Nordale Rd
The best way to find the meeting point is to search Nordale RD Chena River Boat launch in any search engine. The boat launch is located just alongside the Chena River bridge off of Nordale Rd in North Pole, Alaska.
