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We offer Alaska raft trips that offer scenic views, wildlife viewing, fishing, and whitewater.
Custom group Alaska rafting adventures are available on request. If have interested in something special or participating in an exploratory expedition, please contact us with your ideas or to see what plans are being made.
Kongakut River - 10 day Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Rafting Safari. Explore Alaska's remote Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) by raft on the "river of caribou". Our trip coincides with the annual migration of the 130,000-strong Porcupine caribou herd and passes through some of the world's most pristine wilderness.
Lake Creek - 7 day Whitewater Rafting and Fishing Adventure. Our favorite fly-in wilderness adventure river, great combination exciting whitewater and great Alaska fishing. Lake Creek offers almost continuous class II/III whitewater with a few class IV rapids, five species of salmon, rainbow trout and arctic grayling.
Chulitna River - 4 day Denali Raft Adventure. An excellent family adventure and sampling of Alaska's best wilderness and geography at a casual pace. We travel through Denali State Park, upper Susitna Valley and take out near Trapper Creek, a historic gold mining town. |
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Alaska Bus Passenger Service
 Traveling by bus offers an economical transportation option for independent Alaska travelers.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. Each bus trip is led by a knowledgeable driver-guide that will offer trip narrations and will point out points of interest along the way. Alaska highways offer scenic views, snow capped mountain peaks, glaciers, wildflowers, rivers, lakes and wildlife is often seen. Ample photo and restroom stops will be made along the way. Stops are made at driver's discretion, weather and time permitting.
1-day and multi-day group charter bus and van services are available. We take care of all the details and planning and can include lodging and tours with a charter package. Call or email to request a quote for a charter bus or van tour.
Below you will find available bus routes and tours. Browse or web page for more information, schedules and rates.
Alaska Bus Routes
Click on the route links for more information, schedule and rates.
Between Fairbanks and Denali
The best and most reliable transportation option between Fairbanks and Denali is by train on the Alaska Railroad Denali Star Train.
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Backcountry Safaris
P.O. Box 1397 Seward, Alaska USA 99664
1-907-222-1632 or toll-free 1-877-812-2159
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Overview |
Tour Type: Motorcoach, Points of Interest
Difficulty: Easy
Comfort: Generous Legroom, Large Picture Windows, Custom Bus
Prior Experience: None |
2012 Tour Dates |
May 16 - September 15
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Suggested Alaska Reading List |
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Weather And Forecast |
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Current Denali, AK Temperature |
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 Did You Know?
Did you know that Denali or Mt. McKinley, located within Denali National Park and Preserve, is the highest mountain on the North American continent? Measured from the 2,000 foot lowlands to its snowy summit at 20,320 feet, the mountain’s vertical relief of 18,000 feet is greater than that of Mount Everest. |
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