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Duration: 7, 8, 12, 14 days
Location: Nahanni National Park

A Canoe or Raft trip on the Nahanni River is truly the adventure of a lifetime

Nahanni National Park is one of the most spectacular Parks in the Canadian North West Territories, perhaps the world. The South Nahanni River is one of North America’s finest wild rivers and rushes 322 kilometers through the park. At Virginia Falls, the river cascades down to form this continent’s most spectacular undeveloped waterfall, twice the height of Niagara Falls.

Immediately downriver from the falls are eight kilometers of nearly continuous rapids and standing waves created as the river flows through Fourth Canyon. There are strikingly different landscapes throughout the Park. Four great canyons, up to 1,200 meters deep, line the river. At Rabbitkettle hot springs, warm (20°C) water radiates outward to form an intricately terraced mound of tufa rock, more than 27 meters high. A mountain landscape embraces the canyons.

Numerous rapids, several hot springs and unlimited hiking opportunities are among the other highlights of the river. The valley is dominated by geological features so unique that Nahanni National Park was declared the first World Heritage Site by the United Nations.

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7 Day Nahanni Canyons Canoe Trip: Virginia Falls to Nahanni Butte: 240 kilometers (150 miles)

    • Experience the majesty of the Nahanni: Virginia Falls, the canyons, The Gate, Deadmen Valley, Hot Springs and so much more
    • Nahanni National Park was the first UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the largest parks in the world
    • Perfect river adventure for guests with limited time
    • 7 river days

 Raft / Canoe / Kayak Combo – Something for Everyone! We make it possible for any skill level and interest to enjoy the Nahanni. From beginners who would like to raft to white water canoeists. Upon booking, we’ll need to know which craft you prefer (raft or two-person canoe). Please note that there is a $250 flight surcharge per person for the two-person classic canoes. (We bring one inflatable canoe per group at no extra charge.)

We are the only company to include these great enhancements to the quality of your trip: To maximize your enjoyment and time in the canyons and minimize exposure to bugs, we create more time to enjoy the highlights of the canyons by employing a local power boat to meet us in the Splits and speed us past the slow (and buggy) final portion to the village of Nahanni Butte, saving an entire day. In addition, we fly you from the village back to Fort Simpson, for an aerial view of the Liard Valley, further enhancing your time and focus on the best highlights. Two examples of the distance we go to give you the best Nahanni experience possible!

Are You a kayaker? Maybe you’re a sea kayaker who would like to kayak the Nahanni. Try our new inflatable kayak! $125 to rent our solo kayak.

2024 DatesJune 9-16  June 23-30  July 7-14  July 21-28  Aug 8-15  Aug 18-25  

2025 Dates:  June 8-15  June 6-13  July 6-13  July 20-27  Aug 7-14  Aug 17-24  

Trip Fee: $8895.00 CAD pp  Discounts available for booking 2 or more. Please call

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(Prices are subject to 5% GST sales tax and $158.75 CAD Park fee)

12 Day Nahanni Canyons Raft / Canoe Trip: Virginia Falls to Nahanni Butte: 240 kilometres (150 miles)

    • Enjoy two nights at Virginia Falls to hike and photograph this wonder of nature
    • Fantastic canyon hiking to the top of The Gate
    • This itinerary allows the most time to enjoy and explore the depths of the canyons
    • Experience the majesty of Nahanni National Park: Virginia Falls, the canyons, The Gate, Deadmen Valley, and Hot Springs with more time to hike, photograph, and explore the canyons
    • The 11-river-day itinerary has an additional day to explore Virginia Falls, at least one additional lay-over camp, and a more relaxed pace than the one-week trip allowing more time to savour the experience

 Raft / Canoe / Kayak Combo – Something for Everyone! We make it possible for any skill level and interest to enjoy the Nahanni. From beginners who would like to raft to white-water canoeists. Upon booking, we’ll need to know which craft you prefer (raft or two-person canoe). Please note that there is a $250 flight surcharge per person for the two-person classic canoes. (We bring one inflatable canoe per group at no extra charge.)

We are the only company to include these great enhancements to the quality of your trip: To maximize your enjoyment and time in the canyons and minimize exposure to bugs, we create more time to enjoy the highlights of the canyons by employing a local power boat to meet us in the Splits and speed us past the slow (and buggy) final portion to the village of Nahanni Butte, saving an entire day. In addition, we fly you from the village back to Fort Simpson, for an aerial view of the Liard valley, further enhancing your time and focus on the best highlights. Two examples of the distance we go to give you the best Nahanni experience possible!

Are You a kayaker? Maybe you’re a sea kayaker who would like to kayak the Nahanni. Try our new inflatable kayak! $125 to rent our solo kayak.

2024 Dates:  June 16-28  June 30-July 12  July 28-Aug 9  Aug 11-23  Aug 15-27  

2025 Dates:  June 15-27  June 29-July 11  July 13-25  Aug 10-22  Aug 14-26

Trip Fee:  $9895.00 CAD pp  Discounts available for booking 2 or more. Please call

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(Prices are subject to 5% GST sales tax and $222.25 CAD Park fee)

14 Day Nahanni National Park Classic Canoe Quest: Rabbitkettle Lake to Liard River: 350 kilometers (230 miles)

  • Canoe Canada’s deepest river canyons, camp at Nailicho (Virginia Falls) – nearly twice the height of Niagara, soak in the hot springs and explore the very first UNESCO World Heritage Site and Nahanni National Park, one of the largest parks in the world
  • A must-do journey for avid canoeists who also enjoy hiking, wildlife, wildflowers, geology, and history
  • 13 river days

If you’re an avid whitewater canoeist, you already know the Nahanni River in Canada’s Northwest Territories is a mecca for serious canoe trippers. For many of those who love this adventure sport, a canoeing expedition on the Nahanni is a once-in-a-lifetime “pilgrimage.”

Depending on water levels, it is customary on the Nahanni River to sometimes employ the use of Canyon Rigs (catamaraned canoes) for some rapids to ensure greater stability. This decision is made on-site by the guides, based on a safety assessment of prevailing conditions.

We differ from other companies by flying you back from Nahanni Butte back to Fort Simpson by plane, saving about 4 hours of highway time (by bus) on the final day.  experience.

Skill Prerequisites: This trip is appropriate for intermediate paddlers who are comfortable on Class II whitewater. You have a willingness to learn and a fitness level suited to paddling from 3 to 7 hours per day. If unsure of your ability, please call with any questions: 1-866-383-9453

2024 Dates:  June 23-July 7  July 7-21  July 25-Aug 8  Aug 4-18  Aug 21-Sept 4 

2025 Dates:  June 22-July 6  July 6-20  July 24-Aug 7  Aug 3-17  Aug 21-Sept 4     

Trip Fee:  $9595.00 CAD pp  Discounts available for booking 2 or more. Please call

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(Prices are subject to 5% GST sales tax and $222.25 CAD Park fee)

The trip dates do sell out so please book early to get the trip dates you want.

Booking and Payment: Canadian Credit Cards. The booking requires a 30% deposit by Visa or MasterCard with the balance due 60 days prior to trip departure.

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