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Get our free expert guide to Multi-Day Rafting Trips in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.
Alaska’s most immersive wilderness experiences—fully guided, gourmet-fed, and drysuit-equipped. Discover what to expect, what to pack, and how to choose the right trip for you.
WHATS INSIDE THE GUIDE
Insider Tips and Essential Information
Trip Breakdown: 3 to 14-day expeditions through pristine Alaskan rivers, from mild to extreme rapids.
What to Pack: Expert packing tips to keep you comfortable and prepared for anything the wild Alaskan landscape throws your way.
Even in peak summer, Alaska’s river valleys can go from sun-soaked and 75°F to chilly and misty in a matter of hours (especially near glaciers).
What to Expect: A deep dive into the adventure and comfort you'll experience—from gourmet meals to breathtaking scenery.
Why Choose Us: McCarthy River Tours stands apart with exclusive river access, safety-first expeditions, and small group experiences.
Why Choose McCarthy River Tours?
Expert Guides: With over 10 years of experience in Wrangell-St. Elias, we’re the region’s leading outfitter.
Top-Tier Safety: Every guest is equipped with drysuits, helmets, and PFDs. All our guides are Swiftwater Rescue certified and Wilderness First Responders.
Leave No Trace: We're committed to protecting Alaska’s pristine wilderness, following Leave No Trace principles in everything we do.
Unforgettable Experiences: We’re the only outfitter with knowledge of exclusive river routes like the Tana River and the upper stretch of the Chitina River.
Travel Tips & Advice
Day 0: Meet in McCarthy for trip orientation, gear fitting, and welcome dinner.
Day 1: Shuttle to Chitina, float through woods canyon and embark on one of the most spectacular scenic river trips in North America.
Day 2–6: Navigate glacial waters, camp on remote beaches, watch Childs Glacier calve, and enjoy gourmet meals fireside.
Day 7: Final float into Copper River Delta and Cordova.
Day 8: Hop the Alaska Marine Highway to Anchorage, catch a 737 flight or take an optional scenic bush plane flight back to McCarthy.
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Our Team
Since 2010, McCarthy River Tours has been made up of explorers, storytellers, and safety-obsessed river rats who call this wild place home. Our guides aren’t just rafting pros—they’re Swiftwater Rescue-certified wilderness first responders who know these rivers like the back of their paddles. But more than that, we’re locals who love McCarthy and Kennecott and can’t wait to share our favorite hikes, eateries, history, and hidden glacier trails with you.
Whether you're gearing up for a multi-day expedition or planning your first visit to town, you’ll have a crew behind you that’s passionate about making your trip safe, personalized, and totally unforgettable.