Dylan was an awesome guide. Super charismatic and full of knowledge of the area. Felt safe and laughed a lot. 10/10
Healy Express Run Whitewater Rafting Adventure





At a glance
- Duration
- 5h 30min
- Price from
- $269 / person
- Location
- Denali National Park
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 13 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 70
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Denali Raft Adventures
- Meeting point
- Look for the large red building on the right, MM 238.
Description
Set against the stunning backdrop of Denali National Park, the Healy Express Run offers an exhilarating journey along the Nenana River. This 5-hour adventure combines the scenic beauty of a class II and III Wilderness Run with the heart-pounding excitement of the Canyon Run, featuring thrilling rapids like ‘Cable Car’ and ‘Coffee Grinder’. Participants can choose between a guide-rowed oar raft for a laid-back experience or a paddle raft for a more immersive adventure. Enjoy round-trip transportation and the chance to take a snack break amidst the breathtaking wilderness. Perfect for adventurers aged 12 and up, this is an unforgettable way to explore Alaska’s wild rivers.
Tour Options
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
7:30AM Tour Pick Up Times 7:00am - Tonglen Lake Lodge 7:00am - Denali Bluffs 7:10am - Grande Denali 7:10am - Denali Cabins 7:15am - Grizzly Bear Resort 7:20am - Holland America Denali Lodge 7:20am - Denali Park Village 7:25am - Denali Princess Lodge 7:30am - Riley Creek 7:30am - Crows Nest/Salmon Bake (We ask that you walk down the dirt trail to the lot at the bottom of the parking lot in front of the Salmon Bake restaurant - next to the highway.) 12:30PM Tour Pick Ups 11:30 AM – Tonglen Lake Lodge 11:30 AM – Creek Side Cabins 11:40 AM – Denali Cabins 11:45 AM – Grizzly Bear Resort 11:50 AM – Denali Park Village 12:00 PM – Grand Denali 12:10 PM – Denali Bluffs 12:15 PM – Crow's Nest Salmon Bake 12:20 PM – McKinley Chalet 12:25 PM – Denali Princess Lodge 12:30 PM – Riley Creek
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All trips depart as scheduled, rain or shine!
- Please make sure to bring warm layers for underneath the dry suit, as well as socks and beanies. Dressing in warm layers is essential for your comfort.
- All children, regardless of age, must weigh a minimum of 50 pounds.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Healy Express Run Whitewater Rafting Adventure take?
Healy Express Run Whitewater Rafting Adventure lasts about 5h 30min.
How much does Healy Express Run Whitewater Rafting Adventure cost?
Prices start at $269 per person for this Denali National Park experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Healy Express Run Whitewater Rafting Adventure for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. 7:30AM Tour Pick Up Times 7:00am - Tonglen Lake Lodge 7:00am - Denali Bluffs 7:10am - Grande Denali 7:10am - Denali Cabins 7:15am - Grizzly Bear Resort 7:20am - Holland America Denali Lodge 7:20am - Denali Park Village 7:25am - Denali Princess Lodge 7:30am - Riley Creek 7:30am - Crows Nest/Salmon Bake (We ask that you walk down the dirt trail to the lot at the bottom of the parking lot in front of the Salmon Bake restaurant - next to the highway.) 12:30PM Tour Pick Ups 11:30 AM – Tonglen Lake Lodge 11:30 AM – Creek Side Cabins 11:40 AM – Denali Cabins 11:45 AM – Grizzly Bear Resort 11:50 AM – Denali Park Village 12:00 PM – Grand Denali 12:10 PM – Denali Bluffs 12:15 PM – Crow's Nest Salmon Bake 12:20 PM – McKinley Chalet 12:25 PM – Denali Princess Lodge 12:30 PM – Riley Creek Pickup points include Denali Grizzly Bear Resort.
What languages is Healy Express Run Whitewater Rafting Adventure offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 70 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
All children, regardless of age, must weigh a minimum of 50 pounds.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Healy Express Run Whitewater Rafting Adventure worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 13 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Denali Raft Adventures.
Reviews(13)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Did the Haley Run- was great. First part was easy rafting which was great for picture taking, second part was more exciting. Would recommend using them.
What an amazing rafting experience! We went with our 16 and 18 yr old grandsons and loved every minute of it. Our guide AJ was absolutely fantastic. He made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe. Don’t hesitate to go with this incredible company
We had an amazing guide and loved our trip. The only thing I will say, our driver to pick us up at the campground and drive us to our spot and back to the campground was terrible. She drove so fast and made sudden stops which were abrupt. Traffic was busy and she was just flying! We did not feel safe with her behind the wheel!
Be Careful with booking in advance as I did, a month before. In retrospect, I didn’t need to, but at the time thought it might be highly popular and hard to book a raft trip. We arrived Alaska excited to see and do as much as we could, including this raft adventure. The week before I caught a bug, a cold, a virus, who knows, and each day optimistically assumed it would end quickly. My wife caught it as well, a couple days later. By the day before the raft trip, I was several days in and again thought id be better enough the next day to go for it. It didnt happen. My wife and I are in our sixties, and our health is important to us, so we knew it was not a good idea to be in the river 6 hours with temps in the 30s-40s. We asked for a refund, and would have accepted a partial, but the manager stuck with policy not to refund within 7 days. We asked about medical exception, for our illnesses, and she said they do have a waiver with a doctors note, so we offered to get a doctors note to verify our illnesses, but she said they would not accept it as they had already decided not to offer any refund. This was a $900 bill that included the photo package, and she insisted on zero refund. So, I recommend other raft companies that might be more reasonable in the case of health-medical related cancellation refunds, but if you do decide to buy a trip from them, I’d suggest don’t pay anything in advance.
Our entire experience with Denali Rafting Adventures was outstanding. They were helpful and flexible when we needed to change our tour, they helped make our trip special! The pickup and drop off were seamless, with great drivers. Our guide Graham was super awesome and kept us safe on a high river day. We loved this adventure! Thanks to this great company!
this was pretty much the perfect raft trip. We were outfitted very well in a dry suit helmet and booties so we did not feel cold on the glacier fed river. .Our guide Andrew was terrific! He provided interesting facts and We felt safe with just enough excitement to be exhilarating.... and we saw a bear!
Shawn is a freaking legend, had a blast on the river. Pictures as a tad expensive especially if you go solo but otherwise had a great time.
There was some miscommunication with staff regarding cancellation of our shorter Canyon run booked for the morning, so we rebooked for the longer Healy run. We did not want to spend that much time on the water, but it ended up being awesome and they were kind enough to refund the extra charge for the longer tour. Andrea and Abe were our guides and they were super friendly. If you have the time, do the longer tour that combines the Wilderness and Canyon Run. It starts off very chill and that is when we saw the most wildlife (caribou, Dall sheep, moose). I would layer an extra pair of socks because your feet will get cold despite the wet suite.
Thrilling experience on the Healy Express Run with our guide Graham! Lots of amazing sights and Graham really looked out for everyone aboard. Would recommend being reasonably fit for this one.
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