Is previous rafting experience necessary?

No previous experience is required as expert guides provide instruction and assistance throughout the trip.

What age groups are suitable for this adventure?

This rafting trip is perfect for ages 8 and up, making it a great family-friendly adventure.

What safety measures are in place during the trip?

All trips include certified guides, safety briefings, and proper safety gear including life vests and helmets.

Can the trip be customized for private groups?

Yes, St. Elias Alpine Guides offers customizable private trips to fit your group's schedule and preferences.

What kind of wildlife might we see along the river?

You may spot moose, bears, eagles, and other Alaskan wildlife safely from the riverbank or boat.

What should I pack for the rafting trip?

Bring waterproof gear, quick-dry clothing, sun protection, warm layers, sturdy footwear, and personal essentials.

Epic 5-Day Rafting on Alaska’s Nizina River

Experience the thrill of rafting down the Nizina River with St. Elias Alpine Guides, located in the breathtaking Wrangell-St. Elias wilderness of Alaska. This 5-day rafting adventure offers an extraordinary blend of adrenaline and nature’s beauty that’s perfect for adventurers aged 8 and up. As you navigate rolling rapids and calm stretches alike, you'll be immersed in untouched wilderness framed by towering mountain peaks and pristine forests. Whether you join a group or opt for a private customized trip, this journey is a fantastic way to bond with family and friends while exploring one of Alaska’s most remote landscapes. Along the way, expert guides share insights about the area’s geology, wildlife, and history, adding depth to every paddle stroke. With comfortable camping, daily breathtaking views, and manageable river sections suitable for younger participants, this rafting trip becomes an unforgettable outdoor experience tailored for all skill levels and ages.

About St. Elias Alpine Guides

St. Elias Alpine Guides is a guiding company based in McCarthy, Alaska, offering guided adventures throughout Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and surrounding wilderness. The company leads a range of trips including packrafting, multi-day rafting, glacier hiking, ice climbing, fly-in hiking, and private basecamp expeditions. Popular itineraries include Doubtful–Nizina Packrafting, Tebay Lakes Basecamp Packrafting, Chitina River trips, Western Copper River rafting, Raft and Flightsee, Full-Day Glacier Hike on Root Glacier, Skolai Pass fly-in hiking, Bremner Mine basecamp hiking, and multi-day Ice Climbing and Ice Climbing Camp programs.

Trips are available as scheduled group departures or fully private, customizable experiences with options for day trips and multi-day expeditions. Many itineraries accommodate families and groups; for example, Chitina River trips welcome guests ages eight and up and Western Copper River trips can include children as young as three. Several trips conclude with scenic bush plane flights or operate from remote fly-in access points.

St. Elias Alpine Guides emphasizes small-group guiding, route planning, and trip customization to match client skill levels and objectives. Guides provide logistics, gear guidance, and route choices appropriate to each itinerary. Booking information lists fixed departures for some trips and private-date options for others, with clear descriptions of duration and difficulty. The company’s offerings focus on authentic wilderness experiences in McCarthy, Root Glacier, Tebay Lakes, the Copper River corridor, and surrounding Alaskan river systems.

Clients can select multi-day basecamps, day hikes, guided ice-climbing instruction, or combined raft-and-flightsee itineraries to tailor pace, challenges, and family needs. Booking details and gear lists.