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We offer Alaska raft trips that offer scenic views, wildlife viewing, fishing, and whitewater.
Custom group Alaska rafting adventures are available on request. If have interested in something special or participating in an exploratory expedition, please contact us with your ideals or to see what plans are being made.
Kongakut River - 10 day Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Rafting Safari. Explore Alaska's remote Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) by raft on the "river of caribou". Our trip coincides with the annual migration of the 130,000-strong Porcupine caribou herd and passes through some of the world's most pristine wilderness.
Lake Creek - 7 day Whitewater Rafting and Fishing Adventure. Our favorite fly-in wilderness adventure river, great combination exciting whitewater and great Alaska fishing. Lake Creek offers almost continuous Class II/III whitewater with a few Class IV rapids, five species of salmon, rainbow trout and arctic grayling.
Chulitna River - 4 day Denali Raft Adventure. An excellent family adventure and sampling of Alaska's best wilderness and geography at a casual pace. We travel through Denali State Park, upper Susitna Valley and take out near Trapper Creek, a historic gold mining town. |
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Thumb Cove State Marine Park, Resurrection Bay
Derby Cove Cabin Water Taxi
Derby Cove Cabin can be accessed by hiking from Lowell Point along the Caines Head Trail or by boat. Derby Cove Cabin water taxi rates can be found on the right side of this page.
If needed, Backcountry Safaris can also provide sea kayaks and camping gear. CLICK HERE: Sea kayak and camping gear rental.
Derby Cove Cabin reservations can be made here: Alaska State Park Spruce Glacier Cabin
Derby Cove Cabin is located on the northerly-facing beach on the west side of Resurrection Bay, within Caines Head State Recreation Area, approximately five hiking miles from the trail head at Lowell Point and 7 miles from the Seward small boat harbor. The cabin sits at the rear of the beach within a grove of spruce and hemlock. A trail leads from the north side of the beach along the hillside, across the small creek to the front porch of the cabin.
The Derby Cove cabin has two sets of full size bunk beds with a capacity to sleep eight people. A table, benches, counters and cabinets are provided. A wood stove for heating is also available. You will need to supply your own firewood. An axe and saw may not be available at the cabin due to thefts, so plan on being equipped to split and cut your own wood. The cabin sits along side a stream that originates in the alpine snow pack; please boil or treat all water before drinking.
The latrine is located on the opposite side of the creek. Plan on providing your own toilet paper should none be found at the latrine.
Also Available
Seward Water Taxi, Kayak Shuttle Service is also available to these Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords Aialik Bay sea kayaking locations.
- Kayaker's Cove
- Caines Head
- Callisto Cabin
- Derby Cove
- Fox Island Spit
- Humpy Cove
- Sunny Cove State Marine Park
- Thumb Cove
- Day Harbor
- Kenai Fjords-Aialik Bay
- Northwestern Fjord
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Backcountry Safaris
P.O. Box 1397 Seward, Alaska USA 99664
1-907-205-5900 • Fax 1-907-205-5902
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**Tour Itineraries: Backcountry Safaris and other tour operators that we work with strive to give you a high quality Alaska experience. The tour itinerary shown on our web page is an example tour itinerary. The actual tour itinerary may vary some due to weather, safety, guest abilities and other conditions. Backcountry Safaris and other independent tour contractors reserve the right to change the tour itinerary and/or make substitutions at any time and without prior notice or to cancel all or part of any tour in its reasonable discretion, for the safety of its participants or due to insufficient number of participants signing up for a tour, because of weather, for the comfort and well being of our guests, for any other conditions that might affect the quality of tour, or as deemed necessary by the tour operator or trip leader.
Limitations of liability: Although every precaution is taken to safeguard you and your belongings, our adventure trips involve inherent risks and dangers which are beyond our control and Backcountry Safaris shall assume no responsibility for personal injuries or deaths and loss of personal property. Due to the nature of the activities, a condition of your participation is that you will read and sign the acknowledgment and Release of Liability before the tour begins. A copy of the text is available on request. | |
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Overview |
Tour Type: Water Taxi
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Comfort: Inside Seating
Prior Experience: None |
2016 Tour Dates |
Water taxi departs daily from the Seward Small Boat Harbor.
April through October
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Water Taxi Rates |
Rates are based on a minimum of two passengers. Solo travelers may be able to piggyback with another trip to meet the 2 person minimum. Please call.
One Way: $40 each plus tax and fees
Round Trip: $50 each plus tax and fees
**All rates are subject to a fuel surcharge.
Water Taxi Cancellation
Terms. More than 10 days notice full refund. Less than 10 days notice a 20% cancellation fee. Cancellation day of departure or late arrival at harbor 100% cancellation fee.
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The Dall's Porpoise may be the fastest small cetacean on the planet? It has been reported to reach speeds of 30 knots. These creatures delight in riding the bow waves of tour boats in the Kenai Fjords. |
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