Guided canoe tour of the Mat-Su Valley near Anchorage, Alaska

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4 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 5 years-old and up
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Experience Alaska authentically during this canoe tour through the heart of Alaska’s pristine Matanuska-Susitna Valley.

Located between Denali and Anchorage, the Matanuska-Sistna Valley, also known as the Mat-Su Valley, is 23,000 square miles of pure Alaskan wilderness! There is no better way to experience this incredible landscape than by a guided canoe tour through the meandering streams of the valley, surrounded by unbeatable views and an abundance of wildlife!

During your guided canoe tour through the Mat-Su Valley, you will paddle across a series of lakes, streams, and creeks with views of the stunning Chugach and Talkeetna Mountains. As you head from lake to creek, the canoe trail will become delightfully lush and slow moving, allowing you to really drink in the unique scenery around you!

The canoe tour starts in Finger Lake which you will paddle across and then do a quick portage (hike and carry) to enter Cottonwood Lake. From there you will enter a series of streams that will take you to Mud Lake and finally Wasilla Lake where your journey will end! Throughout the tour you will also be able to spot a variety of local wildlife such as moose, ducks, fish and more! If you love getting out on the water and being surrounded by nature, this Alaskan canoe adventure is the perfect half-day trip for you!

Book your guided canoe trip in the Mat-Su Valley near Anchorage now and create lifelong memories in the Alaskan wilderness!

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Practical information

4 hour guided canoe tour in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley near Anchorage.

Course of events

-Meet guide at designated meeting point

-Safety and activity briefing

-Get equipped

-Begin 7 mile/11 km canoe trail

-Paddle across Finger Lake

-Portage to Cottonwood lake

-Paddle through streams to Mud Lake

-Finish canoe trip at Wasilla Lake

-Enjoy snacks

-De-equip and debrief

-End of activity

Activity requirements

This trip is open to beginner kayakers. However participants need to be physically able to walk on uneven ground, walk though mud, and carry 50 lbs/23 kg up to 200 ft/60m.


Special terms

If you are not at the designated meeting spot/pick-up within 15 minutes of your activity start time you will be considered a no show.

Per paying adult, one child aged 5 or younger may participate for free as a lap rider.

Pick-up in the Anchorage area can be arranged by a 3rd party and is an extra $175 per person - 2 person minimum.

Meeting point:
Meeting location to be confirmed by email prior to the activity OR accomodation for pick-up.
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • Kayak
  • Paddle
  • Lifevest
  • Guide
  • Water-proof phone case
  • Snacks
  • Tax
Excluded
  • Transportation
Do not forget to bring
  • Weather proof outer layer
  • Layers adapted to the weather (non-cotton base)
  • Hat/Sunglasses
  • Close-toed shoes (may get wet)

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