A private full-day flight-and-hike tour into Nahanni National Park Reserve visiting Virginia Falls, Glacier Lake and Rabbit Kettle Lake. Expect floatplane landings, guided hikes to the top and bottom of the falls, and close-up views of dramatic cirques and river-carved rock.
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You step off the floatplane onto a gray gravel spit and the river announces itself — a white thunder that seems to come from everywhere and nowhere. At Náįlįcho (Virginia Falls) the South Nahanni River hurls itself over a cliff twice the height of Niagara, spray knitting the air into a cool veil. The guide points out ledges where water has carved amphitheaters and a trail that drops to the river’s edge; you can feel the current daring you to get closer.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have a moderate fitness level—able to hike uneven terrain for up to 2–3 hours with short elevation changes.
Wildlife
History
The area is within the traditional territory of Dene communities; Náįlįcho (Virginia Falls) holds cultural significance and the park became a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its wild river canyons.
Conservation
Nahanni is protected under federal park regulations and UNESCO guidelines—stay on trails, avoid disturbing wildlife, and pack out all waste to minimize impact.
Reserve your spot on the Nahanni Full Day Adventure today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Floatplane briefing
Pay attention to the safety briefing—floatplane operations and dock procedures are different from road transfers and require following crew instructions.
Layer for changeable weather
Bring a waterproof outer layer and warm mid-layer—conditions can shift quickly between sun, wind, and spray near the falls.
Insect protection in summer
Bring DEET or picaridin and a head net in peak mosquito season—standing water and river valleys attract bugs.
Leave no trace
Carry out all waste and stay on marked trails and docks to protect sensitive shoreline and archaeological sites.
Sturdy hiking boots
Ankle-supporting, grippy boots for scree, wet rock, and uneven trails.
Waterproof jacket and pants
Protects against waterfall spray, wind, and sudden rain showers.
spring
2–3 liter hydration system
Maintains hydration across long daylight hours and moderate exertion.
summer
Insect repellent & head net
Essential in mid-summer when mosquitoes and blackflies are active near lakes and riverbanks.
summer