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We are a very new company, but these are the same trips we’ve done all our lives as locals, now shared with you. This isn’t a packaged tour, it’s a real slice of Interior Alaska built on 20+ years of exploring these waters.
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 drift, letting the river carry us back down. This is when things slow down and the experience really comes alive—no engine noise, just the sounds of the river and the surrounding wilderness.
Drifting gives us some of the best chances to spot wildlife along the riverbanks and in the water. 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.
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Meeting and pickup
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.
Itinerary
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1Chena River Lakes Recreation Area
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 • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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