The rivers in Alaska are gorgeous, usually glacier fed, blue beauties. Some are filled with Alaskan salmon, offering a delicious day of summer rafting and fishing some of the best seafood on the planet. Other rivers have rapids and offer a thrilling adventure! The longest float in Alaska, the Yukon River, offers a little bit of everything! So hop in your raft and get going on one of the greatest adventures of a lifetime!
The mighty Yukon River is one incredible trip from Canada all the way through Alaska, ending in the Pacific Ocean.
RandyRoss / TripAdvisor The Yukon River is 2,000 miles of immense beauty. This river cuts through mountains, winds through valleys, and in the summer is filled with silt from the runoff of glaciers.
You can put your raft in at many different spots along the river.
414barbs / TripAdvisor Some like to attempt to raft the entire stretch, others opt for a shorter route of only 150, or 400 miles. There are plenty of amazing places to camp, especially along the gravel sandbars.
Many people take this rafting trip simply for the excellent fishing!
Kelly J / TripAdvisor Many visitors love fishing for the Wild Alaskan Salmon. Others come for the Dolly Varden, grayling, whitefish, or countless others. Whichever you decide to fish for, you’re sure to have a great time.
There are many fun activities for you to do while you float down the river.
414barbs / TripAdvisor There are incredible hunting and hiking options during your rafting trip. There is also plentiful wildlife viewing.
Depending on where you put in, this is also a great family adventure!
SturMike /TripAdvisor There is so much history along the banks of the Yukon, and it is fascinating to follow one of the routes of the gold rushers. The trip is often described as peaceful, and its always fun to stop at one of the towns on the river!
There are many companies that will either rent you equipment, or take you on a guided tour.
TexasCatBird / TripAdvisor Whichever you do decide to do, you won’t regret it! Floating the Yukon River is truly a summer rafting experience of a lifetime!
Have you traveled down the Yukon River? Is it on your summer rafting bucket list? Let us know in the comments below!
RandyRoss / TripAdvisor
The Yukon River is 2,000 miles of immense beauty. This river cuts through mountains, winds through valleys, and in the summer is filled with silt from the runoff of glaciers.
414barbs / TripAdvisor
Some like to attempt to raft the entire stretch, others opt for a shorter route of only 150, or 400 miles. There are plenty of amazing places to camp, especially along the gravel sandbars.
Kelly J / TripAdvisor
Many visitors love fishing for the Wild Alaskan Salmon. Others come for the Dolly Varden, grayling, whitefish, or countless others. Whichever you decide to fish for, you’re sure to have a great time.
There are incredible hunting and hiking options during your rafting trip. There is also plentiful wildlife viewing.
SturMike /TripAdvisor
There is so much history along the banks of the Yukon, and it is fascinating to follow one of the routes of the gold rushers. The trip is often described as peaceful, and its always fun to stop at one of the towns on the river!
TexasCatBird / TripAdvisor
Whichever you do decide to do, you won’t regret it! Floating the Yukon River is truly a summer rafting experience of a lifetime!
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