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River Trips
SUNDOG EXPEDITIONS
What a difference a river trip can make... for you it means the time to slow down, look around, and enjoy the moment. A dory or raft trip with SUNDOG EXPEDITIONS will leave
you feeling renewed and refreshed!
ALASKA
COPPER RIVER - 7 DAYS
Unforgettable seven day Alaska adventure Experience spectacular mountains, waterfalls, glaciers, icebergs, and wildlife as you float for 100 miles through the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Perserve on your way to the Copper River Delta. Trips begin in Valdez, Alaska and concludes in Cordova. Requirements: No experience necessary, an adventurous spirit a must!
The Kongakut is a 10-day paddle trip and hiking adventure on one of the Arctic National Wildlife Reserve's (ANWR) premier rivers. Never-ending daylight, birds, wildflowers, wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and the opportunity to see the Porcupine caribou herd's summer migration, makes this a "North Slope" river trip beyond compare. Paddling on the 60-mile float is easy to moderate with some Class III rapids and hiking on the arctic tundra is moderate to challenging. No prior experience is necessary. Trip begins and ends in Fairbanks, AK.
Explore the historic copper mining town of McCarthy for two days before embarking on a scenic flight to the trip put in at the Nizina Glacier for a seven days of rafting. Spectacular icebergs, a mile-high canyon and exciting whitewater are some of the highlights of this trip that takes you through the winter home of the ancient Ahtna Indians. Trip begins and ends in Valdez, Alaska.
Requirements: Adults of all experience levels looking for an uncommon adventure.
IDAHO
Lower Gorges of the Salmon River by Dory – 5 days70 Miles of exciting whitewater, pristine beach camping, kayaking, swimming, fun in the sun. Trips begin and end in Moscow “Heart of the Arts,: Idaho. Requirements: All experience levels, a great family trip! SEE OUR VIDEO
The Main Salmon, also known as "The River of No Return," is a favorite for Idaho rafting. This 7-day dory trip is based out of Salmon, Idaho and conducted by Tour West. Exciting whitewater, scenic mountain beauty, white sand beaches and forested benches of the Main Salmon form a backdrop for American Western history that played out on its shores. Explore the old homesteads of "Buckskin Bill" and Polly Bemis ("A Thousand Pieces of Gold"), paddle an inflatable kayak, float, hike, and fish on a vacation you will always remember. No experience necessary.
OREGON
Owyhee River - 5 daysThis spectacular 67 mile desert river raft trip will put-in at Rome, Oregon and take out at Leslie Gulch on the Owyhee Reservoir. Trips base out of Boise, Idaho. Requirements: All experience levels and an eye for beauty
Grande Ronde River- 5 days
Join us for an early summer trip on Northeast Oregon’s beautiful Grande Ronde River, designated as “National Wild and Scenic” by Congress in 1988. Trips base out of Lewiston, Idaho.
Requirements: All experience levels and an appreciation for nature.
ARIZONA
Spend 18 out-of-this-world days traveling by dory down the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon. Experience the thrill of big whitewater and hike to your heart’s content exploring this amazing canyon where nearly two billion years of the earth’s geology is exposed.Trip begins and ends in Flagstaff, Arizona
Requirements: All skill levels, must be seeking an incredible experience.
THE RIVERS
Each river adventure we offer at SUNDOG EXPEDITIONS is selected for its distinctive character with you in mind. From forest to desert and glacier to grotto, select a trip to suit your mood. Choose from the surreal geology of Oregon's Lower Owyhee River, the lush forests of Oregon's Grande Ronde River, the majestic and rugged Alaska mountains along the Copper and Nizina/Chitina Rivers, or the exciting whitewater and warm sandy beaches of Idaho's Salmon River.
As our guest , we encourage you to take off your watch and let the sun, the moon, and the river set the pace for your vacation. A river trip is a time for fun and play, a time to enjoy friends and family, to relax, to explore, and to learn more about nature.
Whether you are a novice camper or an experienced rafter; an individual traveler, a group of friends, or a family; young, old, or in between, our SUNDOG EXPEDITIONS trips are designed to meet your individual and family needs. As our guest, we provide the opportunity for active trip participation at a level that is personally comfortable for you.
