Your 11-day trip on the Tatshenshini-Alsek Rivers will be one of the most memorable journeys of your life. The awesome size, beauty, and remoteness of this land make this Alaska river trip one of the greatest river trips in the world. From its beginnings as a small, rushing whitewater rafting river in the Yukon, to the massive size of the combined Tatshenshini and Alsek Rivers, to the incredible beauty of Alsek Lake, the Tatshenshini will fill you with wonder.
The Tat's upper reaches offer great hiking and wildlife viewing. Only a few accessible trails, originally bear trails, lead you into the high alpine country. From the top of the mountain you can see glaciers and snowfields - and, possibly, mountain goats grazing on the steep mountainside. Breathtaking! Just off the main river are miles and miles of wetland habitat with beaver ponds and perfect nesting grounds for many species of birds.
As the river gains volume, the Tatshenshini transforms into many braided channels as major tributaries enter the river. Around the sixth day of this 11day trip we join the Alsek River. In a panoramic view of the Tat/Alsek confluence you see over 27 glaciers.
There is more great hiking in this area, and the chance to walk on the ancient ice of a glacier, not far from the river. The real highlight of the trip is often Alsek Lake, where massive glaciers calve off huge chunks of ice. We'll have the opportunity to paddle around beautiful icebergs and watch the glaciers calve. The last night's camp has and incredible view of the lake, and you fall asleep to the sounds of the ice.
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 Tatshenshini/Alsek
River Trip
11 day trip
Price: $2,900.00
Includes use of sleeping gear and tent, or you can bring your own gear and receive a $75 discount.
Dates: July 30-August
9
Additional Fees:
$33.80/person Glacier Bay Park fee, $125 B.C.Park
fee, $28 Yakutat sales tax, $20 Yukon tourism
fee.
Upper
Alsek River
12 day trip
Price: $3,550.00 plus fees
Dates: July 12-23
Additional Fees:
$33.80/person Glacier Bay Park fee, $125 B.C.Park
fee, $28 Yakutat sales tax, $20 Yukon tourism
fee.
These trips book early, call for availability.
Included in the cost is transportation from Haines to the river, a flight from Dry Bay to Yakutat, Alaska at the end of the trip, meals beginning with lunch on the first day and ending with lunch on the last day, dry bags for your personal gear, and use of our sleeping bags, pads, and tents (you are also welcome to bring your own gear and receive a $75 discount).
Logistics:
The Tatshenshini River Trip begins in Haines, Alaska ands ends in Yakutat, Alaska. You fly commercially to Juneau, Alaska and take either Wing of Alaska 907 789-0790 or LAB Flying Service 1-907-766-2222 from Juneau to Haines. After the trip, we fly you to Yakutat, Alaska, where you will catch your commercial flight from Yakutat to Juneau (only one a day in the evening) with Alaska Airlines. You will need to spend the evening in Juneau
and continue your trip home the next morning. Your luggage you left behind in Haines will be flown to Juneau and taken to your hotel for you to pick up.
Hotel: Please make your reservations at the Halsingland Hotel (1-800-542-6363) in Haines, AK for the evening before your trip, and at the Aspen Inn (1 888 559-9846) in Juneau for the evening your trip ends. If you wish to make other arrangements please give us a call and we will be happy to assist you.
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Sample itinerary and logistical information for the Tatshenshini-Alsek River
Suggested gear list for the Tatshenshini-Alsek River
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