Checking in was easy. Luckily you can fill out your waiver online. Pat was extremely kind and educated on rafting, different classes of rafting, rocks, plants, animals. They help you gear up before and help with taking the dry suit and everything off as well. Great experience overall! Wish we saw some animals other than birds, but it was still fun! read more

Had an amazing time on the Canyon Wave raft tour. Staff did a great job accommodating my smaller 12-year old and adventurous 15-year old, so they both thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Mike B. was a fantastic guide and made the rafting seem easy. Highly recommend! read more

What a great experience with the team at New Wave Adventures! A fantastic way to see Denali National Park with the added excitement of rafting. This was our second time using this company in Alaska. Thank you NWA team for a great day! read more

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From the moment we walked into New Wave Adventures to reserve our trip I felt like we were in good hands. The staff were friendly and informative at every step and I felt very safe with Beau guiding our family down the river. We have been rafting before in several places, but this was overall the most enjoyable experience we've had and our favorite experience on our trip to Alaska! read more

As a family with four kids ages 7-14 we didn't think rafting was doable but New Waves 5 years+ tour was perfect! The staff was fun, helpful, and so kind. read more

Best time ever! Seeing the canyon from the water was a whole new experience. Our guide, Terra, was wonderful. Take the opportunity to get into the water when you're given the option. You are in a dry suit so don't get wet, but you can still feel the coolness of the water. We had so much fun, had a smile on our faces the whole time. You are missing out if you don't get out on one of new wave adventures tours. Couldn't have been better, the whole experience was perfect! Thanks you Terra and New Wave Adventures for a wonderful experience! read more

We did the Canyon Tour here ($130 per person). Our tour guide, J. Money is the best! Enthusiastic, hilarious, and very knowledgable :) He safely led us through 8 rapids (about 1.5 hours on the river in total). That is NOT an easy job! Wonderful views, an incredible way to explore nature - we even saw a few moose swimming through the river :) You can read more about the tour logistics on the website. read more

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What a professional and fun crew, took us for a fantastic ride, with some good rapids to make it exciting. Beau our guide had a few dumb dad jokes to keep you entertained, and safe read more

Great adventure. Instructions, safety and guide were all AWSOME. Was a fun time on the water.

first time rafting and i had a great time. Also had a great raft guide mr J-MONEY himself! not to mention those water suits worked wonders. came back clean and dry! 10/10 would definitely recommend!! read more

New Wave Adventures - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Denali Park, Alaska

They are just across the street from the Mt. McKinley Chalet. Sign in was easy. Instructions about putting on the gear was clear and concise. They made sure everything was out in and snug. Safety lecture was more than adequate. I was made to feel like they truly cared about my safety. Our river guide Sam gave clear directions and kept us through the rapids without incident. Peacocks dreads are impressive for a white man. lol read more

New Wave Adventures - Peacock - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Denali Park, Alaska

After allot of research my family and I decided to use new wave adventures for white river rafting and we couldn't be happier. From the minute I called they were so accommodating and professional. Our guides name was Sam, great personality and he was always making sure that everyone was safe. Sam also engaged with everyone on his boat and had us all work as as team. This experience was totally awesome and worth every cent. Matt drove us back to our hotel and gave us lots of helpful advice of things to do for the remainder of our trip. Thanks guys!!!!! read more

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This was one of the best whitewater trips I have been on. The company provided everything we needed, including shoes to wear over the drysuits. Our guide was Louis. Three of us in the raft had done it before, and three were doing it for the first time. Even though we had newbies, we all wanted to hit the rapids as much as we could. Some of the guides in the boats ahead of us were steering clear of some of the rapids, but not us. Louis made sure we were able to go through them safely. Of the rafts in our group, we were probably the most adventurous and had the most fun, cheering after each rapid. At one point, were were allowed to get in the water if we wanted it. It was great. If you love whitewater rafting (or even if you are unsure) this is definately the guys to get your feet wet with. read more

Fantastic raft company! Highly recommend rafting with them! We went through eight rapids with our guide Pat who was very friendly, helpful, and funny. Book with them! read more

Definitely a must do while visiting Denali! The dry suits kept us nice and dry just be sure to layer up and you will be fine. When the water hits your face it really is refreshing and the way your skin feels afterwards is amazing. Their really is something to that glacier water, glacial facial for free! Great fun and wouldn't mind doing it again. Berrey was our guide and she was fantastic! read more

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Great, skilled guides! We did the canyon wave with Corbin and Mike. Corbin kept us laughing and Mike did a great job as our raft guide. The dry suits kept us dry but definitely wear very warm clothes. read more

Louis the wolf and DD were great leaders today on my mother's and mine 1st rafting ever and we're really thankful for that! And now off to comfort food and beer! Ta ta read more

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What a great time Our guide was Double D He was awesome Trip was fun and well worth it read more

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These folks are hilarious. You WILL pay attention to their instructions. You haven't lived until you've had a "glacial facial." Secure your glasses read more

ALLIE KAT was the BEST!!! She did an incredible job of steering us so we could visualize all the cool things during our adventure. She was very knowledgeable about the area as well. You can tell she LOVES what she does!! So happy to be a paddler on her boat! Double D was awesome with gear up time and had some great jokes on the bus, didn't get to experience his boat though! Great time, highly recommend! FYI: wear warm socks and clothes... the dry suit was great! And you won't be wearing gloves out there but it wasn't too bad even in 45 degree rainy weather we had. I didn't bring my phone...and bought the company pictures which were amazing. read more

New Wave Adventures - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Denali Park, Alaska

My first time and my guide was great Now I know I'll do it again Including the sign up process on the phone Great staff .... Dennis G. read more

Went in August 2022 with Drew as the rafting guide. Drew was an awesome guide who made sure you felt safe and secure during the ride. The rafting trip alone was very exciting with beautiful views of the rocky interface and rushing rapids. I went rafting in class 3-4 rapids in Nenana river in Alaska. I liked that New Wave was very organized and quirky with the intro from Bryce (hes really funny if you get his humor). I liked how they thought of everything such as having a nice bench to sit on to change into dry suit and sneakers to borrow so your own shoes don't get wet. They help you get into the bulky dry suit and give a detailed overview of how to get into them. The only thing that could get wet is your hands or a bit of your cuffs. Highly recommend. As someone that doesn't swim, I felt very safe and this is rare. And the company is close to a bunch of cool gift shops in Denali. read more

Spicy Bricey awesome Guide! I was modestly apprehensive! But so GLAD we took the down river it was more adventurous and just flat out FUN! Spicy did a great job of making us informed about safety and still kept it fun! If you haven't booked yet!!! Better get it booked! It is a MUST DO in Denali! read more

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SO MUCH FUN!!! All the guides are funny and knowledgeable and take care of everything, just show up with warm base layers and be ready to have fun. Sam absolutely crushed it. REALLY fun rapids for the canyon wave tour. You get soaked but they give you dry suits to stay warm so you're laughing and having a blast the whole way. Best rafting excursion we've ever been on read more

This company is legit the best in town! Hands down. The guides are skilled and knowledgeable on the rafts and the river. We had Bryce and he had us laughing and having fun the whole time. Good owners, good staff, good people! Highly recommend! read more

Our guide was Terra and she is fantastic. We really enjoyed her skill and knowledge of the river. A raft trip is fantastic way to start your day. read more

After reading up on the outfitters, I chose the newest outfit on the block and I'm glad I did. Co-owner "Chicago" took us out on the milder trip that we chose. We were the only raft going at 8am on that Saturday in this off-year yet they still sent along a second raft for safety even though we weren't doing the intense portion of the river. Chicago was extremely experienced having been a guide on this river for many years along with many other places throughout the world such as India and SE Asia. He was patient and friendly and their gear was in great shape. I was glad to see they are taking COVID seriously, requiring a mask while indoors and trying to keep transactions touchless. They also had a COVID waiver to sign which seems a little over the top (nobody else in Alaska that we encountered did this) but it was no big deal. Just an extra piece of paper to sign. A couple of tips are (1) wear warm clothing even if is a sunny day and (2) avoid drinking too much coffee or liquids in the morning as it will make you uncomfortable near the end. read more

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Our guide Chance was so fun and the rafting experience was amazing. Heavy focus on safety while still maintaining a sense of adventure. My friends and I visiting Alaska had a great time! read more

My boyfriend and I went rafting guides Stormy and Moose during our first trip out to Alaska and Denali National Park. We had such a good time & felt safe, respected, and cared for. The entire process is extremely well thought out: the crew first ensures you are fitted into a very effective wet suit and have the proper attire on (wear layers)! They then provide transit to the river, set up the boats & provide detailed instructions on how to be safe on the water. Throughout the ride Stormy chatted with us about fun facts, provided suggestions on what to do in the area and was overall such a joy to spend our time with! Afterwards they pick up in a nice, heated van and take you back to the shop! My one piece of feedback is that I wish I was encouraged to bring waterproof gloves because my hand on the row side was very cold after getting splashed with 34 degree river water. The excursion was really intense at times but could also be extremely scenic. I highly recommend this company and think that booking an excursion with NWA during your time in Denali is the go to move :) read more

New Wave Adventures - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Denali Park, Alaska

Kind and entertaining guides, making sure we were safe, stayed dry, and enjoyed a memorable rafting experience.

Awesome trip!! The whole crew was super friendly and professional. If you're thinking of taking a trip down the river make sure you go with New Wave. read more

New Wave Adventures - Awesome views! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Denali Park, Alaska

We did the water rafting experience with J-Money....and it was FANTASTIC! He gave very clear instructions of what to do to be prepared and once he knew that we knew what to do, we had a lot of fun. He shared a lot of knowledge, made up a team high five, got to know our names and chit chat and was hilarious as well. The adventure was amazing. This was a first-time experience and there was no regret whatsoever. Don't miss this opportunity and I'm sure they are all great tour guides, but J-Money is who you want to work with, without a doubt! read more

We had an absolute blast on our trip with New Wave Adventures! Our guide, Berrey, was fun, inclusive, and an all-around boss!! Couldn't have asked for a better experience! Book the Canyon Wave trip, you won't be disappointed!! read more

Awesome!! we took our 83 year old parents on the adventure and the guides were amazing

We had such a great time. Lathen was an amazing guide and Tom's of fun!! We recommend the faster waters

This is our second time to take this wave trip and we had 16 people in our party! Drew was our guide and he was exceptional- very knowledgeable about Denali and a pleasure to spend a couple of hours with him. He offered to take pictures of our party and pointed out things the average person wouldn't see! Would highly recommend this trip. Too fun!! read more

New Wave Adventures was an absolutely fantastic experience. Booking was a breeze, but when family plans changed and more people came to Alaska, they accommodated our new date and larger group. Staff was knowledgeable and friendly, making sure everyone was comfortable and safe. Our guide, Louie, absolutely maximized our time on the river. He fit our large group into his raft (aged 7-67), and created so many great memories for our family. He actively sought to find every bit of river for the kids to enjoy, all with great conversation and banter about the river, animals, geography, and other adventures. Highly recommend him as a guide. This is New Wave Adventure's second year and they are already demonstrating to be an outstanding business. Super pleased and highly recommend them for locals or tourists, alike. read more

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The outside may be easy to over look but DO NOT MAKE THAT MISTAKE. These guys are top of the line rafting experts and tour guides who bend over backwards to make your experience the best it could possibly be. They supply you with gear (raft, helmet, paddle, life jacket, dry suite, and tennis shoes) so all you have to do is dress warm and show up. Our group signed the wavers online which made our wait shorter. When we arrived all we had to do was pay the other half of our fee (ps. They offer military discounts), pick out a pair of tennis shoes, and they walk you through how to put on your gear. They were all very helpful and triple checked our dry suit zippers and life jackets before taking off. The dry suits keep you completley dry except your hands and head. After our gear was on we hopped in their van and headed to the water entrance site. They gave us more instructions on commands and safety and then we were off! The rafts sit 6 people plus 1 guide, and I believe kids of 5 years and up can attend. We had such a blast. The 2-3 hours just flew by and suddenly it was over. After loading the rafts back up we hopped into their van once more and drove back to their building. They sell pictures that they've taken of you on your trip and there are t-shirts so you can show off your experience. I truly cannot say enough of how wonderful all these people are. Every member was open and ready to help. Please do yourself a favor and stop by next time you're in Denali. You wont regret it. read more

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only give them four stars because Alley cat at the beginning said at the end if you want jump in then ask. I asked to jump in and they say no sooo. it was a great time overall my guide Bryce was funny and talkative read more

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What a great time. Amazing people. Guides are awesome and very knowledgeable and professional. Definitely would recommend.