Overview
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Experience Alaska on the original roads and routes aka its rivers and lakes. This tour transverses one of the most sublime landscapes and panoramic views in all of Southcentral Alaska and the Mat Su Valley. You will find salmon swimming under your paddle craft as they migrate to their spawning grounds.
Also, expect to see ducks and eagles fly overhead and maybe even find a moose standing in the water eating a meal.
This tour starts by paddling across Jim Lake and then a short overland portage into Jim Creek.
Finally, exit on the beach of the Knik River that flows from the Knik Glacier, and while there get some pictures with the glacier in the background. The Knik Glacier is the headwaters of the Knik River and is the largest glacier in Southcentral Alaska.
After this brief pause to take some photos, and view the scenery, we will continue our paddle down the Kink River to our exit point of the old Knik River Bridge.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
All basic Paddling Equipment in Provided
Your choice of a Kayak or Stand Up Paddle board
All basic paddling gear including life jacket, paddle, and paddle craft
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Please park in the area on the North side of the old river bridge, in the public access to the Kink River by milepost 9 on the old highway. You will see a campground on the side of the road. Please park along the fence just outside of the campground.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Palmer
30 min
After meeting you at the Old Glen Highway Bridge in Palmer/Butte Alaska we will transport you up the river system to Jim Lake, where we will put in for our 1/2 day paddling adventure.
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Jim Lake
2 hours
Paddle across Jim Lake to our first portage of this kayak/SUP tour. In Jim Lake we catch our first views of glaciers in the distance. After portaging we will follow McRoberts Creek down to where it empties into the Knik River.
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Knik Glacier
30 min
The largest Glacier in South Central Alaska is your backdrop for this paddling tour.
This glacier-formed valley is full of wildlife, such as moose, bears, eagles, and salmon just to name a few. Though we can not guarantee you will see wildlife on your tour. We will stop at a viewpoint of the mighty Knik Glacier in the distance. This is a great place for photos weather permitting. -
Knik River
1 hour
After taking photos of the Knik Glacier in the distance we will float on the Knik River back to our starting point of Old Glen Highway Bridge where we met you to start your trip.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Anchorage).
Additional Information
- Must be able to walk on uneven and muddy ground
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Half-Day Guided Kayak Tour on Knik River
Can I cancel Half-Day Guided Kayak Tour on Knik River for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Where does it start?
Please park in the area on the North side of the old river bridge, in the public access to the Kink River by milepost 9 on the old highway.
What's included?
- All basic Paddling Equipment in Provided
- Your choice of a Kayak or Stand Up Paddle board
- All basic paddling gear including life jacket, paddle, and paddle craft
Which places does it visit?
It visits Palmer, Jim Lake, Knik Glacier, Knik River.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Adventures by True North Ak
