Overview
Packrafting is an exhilarating way of human powered wilderness travel that allows you to combine hiking and river rafting! Packable rafts (~5 lbs) are exceptionally portable and easily fit in a backpack. If you enjoy having unique and exciting experiences outdoors, our Deep Creek Packraft Tour is the perfect choice for you. Whether traveling alone or with family, this trip is sure to make the highlight reel of your weekend getaway or once-in-a-lifetime Alaskan Vacation! Packraft tours accommodate up to two guest to provide an exclusive, privately guided experience. Trip starts and end in the historic Ninilchik Village and begins and ends with ~1 mile hike that can include a boreal forest and Cook Inlet ecology tour at your request. Keep your eyes peeled for moose, bald eagles and even the occasional black bear along the banks of Deep Creek!
What's Included
- Specialized equipment is provided for your tour. This includes: Alpack Brand Packraft, Kökatat brand drysuit, Aquabound Brand Paddle, NRS Brand Safety Helmet and high quality backpack
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Packable Rain Gear
- Warm clothing (layers)
- Lace up closed toed river shoes (old tennis shoes work best)
- Comfortable hiking shoes
- Waterproof phone/ electronics case
Meeting Location
Valley Street
Ninilchik, AK 99639, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Your Packraft tour will begin with a safety and equipment orientation prior to packrafting instruction and practice. Once you complete the orientation and paddle practice, you will pack up your equipment and drive to the trailhead for the hike (.75 miles) to the put in on Deep Creek. Once at the creek, you will don your safety equipment and inflate your Packraft before your begin your packraft tour to the tidewaters of Cook Inlet! Upon arriving at the creek mouth, you will pack up your raft and begin the trek (1.25 miles) down the beaches of Cook Inlet to your destination at the historic Ninilchik Village. Be sure to bring high quality packable rain gear, warm clothes (non bulky warm layers without a hood fit best under your drysuit), lace up closed toed river shoes (old tennis shoes work best) a snack and a full 1 liter water bottle. Your trip will take place rain or shine, so dress accordingly!
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Must be 18 years of age or older to participate
- Must be 65 years of age or younger to participate
- Must be capable of physical exertion and exercise
- Must be capable of hiking with a 25 lb backpack for 2 miles
- Should not be afraid of water
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Deep Creek 1/2 Day Packraft Tour?
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Activity code: C-422703P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Alaska customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
- Specialized equipment is provided for your tour. This includes: Alpack Brand Packraft, Kökatat brand drysuit, Aquabound Brand Paddle, NRS Brand Safety Helmet and high quality backpack.
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Packable Rain Gear.
- Warm clothing (layers).
- Lace up closed toed river shoes (old tennis shoes work best).
- Comfortable hiking shoes.
- Waterproof phone/ electronics case.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Deep Creek 1/2 Day Packraft Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Must be 18 years of age or older to participate
- Must be 65 years of age or younger to participate
- Must be capable of physical exertion and exercise
- Must be capable of hiking with a 25 lb backpack for 2 miles
- Should not be afraid of water
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Deep Creek 1/2 Day Packraft Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Alaska. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Specialized equipment is provided for your tour. This includes: Alpack Brand Packraft, Kökatat brand drysuit, Aquabound Brand Paddle, NRS Brand Safety Helmet and high quality backpack
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Packable Rain Gear
- Warm clothing (layers)
- Lace up closed toed river shoes (old tennis shoes work best)
- Comfortable hiking shoes
- Waterproof phone/ electronics case
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Must be 18 years of age or older to participate
- Must be 65 years of age or younger to participate
- Must be capable of physical exertion and exercise
- Must be capable of hiking with a 25 lb backpack for 2 miles
- Should not be afraid of water
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
