If adrenaline is the name of your game then this is the adventure package for you. A couple days of action packed fishing is complimented by heart pounding adventures. Paddle your way down class IV and V white water rapids, rappel down an active ice-blue glacier crevasse, and ride a 55 MPH jet ski out to a tide water glacier in a dry suit. No need to worry though – all these adventures are done under the care and instruction of experienced guides.
If adrenaline is the name of your game then this is the adventure package for you. A couple days of action packed fishing is complimented by heart pounding adventures. Paddle your way down class IV and V white water rapids, rappel down an active ice-blue glacier crevasse, and ride a 55 MPH jet ski out to a tide water glacier in a dry suit. No need to worry though – all these adventures are done under the care and instruction of experienced guides.
From 1 to 6 days, The Adrenaline Adventure package, can be completely customized based on your interests. Feel free to substitute a variety of different adventures and fishing trips and we would be glad to help you.
We often like to begin our adventure packages with a Kenai River Salmon trip. From May 15 – Oct 15, depending upon the time of year we can target king salmon, sockeye salmon, silver salmon and pink salmon. We provide all the equipment you need including waders/boots, rods/reels and any bait we might be using on the trip. You only need to bring your fishing license, warm clothes, and any snacks and drinks you might like to have with you. You’ll definitely be amazed at the power and speed of the mighty Kenai River and even more so of the salmon fighting up to 82 miles of it to make it to their spawning grounds.
One of the reasons we prefer to do this trip on the front of our adventure is that the techniques that we teach you on the Kenai River to target these salmon can be applied throughout all the river systems the salmon are migrating. After a day of fishing with us for salmon on the Kenai River you'll have all the knowledge necessary to try out some of our other local rivers and streams while on your day trips. The Kasilof River, Anchor River, Ninilchik River, and the world famous Russian River all have similar runs of salmon that can be targeted with your new found skills.
Alaska halibut fishing in the halibut capital of the world is definitely one of the top adventures of the Essentials Adventure Package. There are several reasons why Alaska halibut fishing is such a great adventure. The first is that halibut fishing is extremely productive and limits of halibut are very common. The second is that these fish can get so big that even the average halibut is likely to be the biggets fish most people will catch in their lifetime. Finally, due to productive fishing and very large fish, halibut fishing is one of the fastest ways to fill fish boxes for the trip home. And at an average market price of $25.00 per pound, what other trips can you take that can put hundreds and hundreds of dollars of fish in the freezer?
Most of our trips will originate out of Homer – the halibut capital of the world. These are early start mornings usually leaving around 6:30-7:00AM. The ride out to the fishing grounds takes between 45 minutes and 2 hours depending upon the weather and the type of halibut fishing trip you're interested in. Sometimes we'll stay in relatively close and target 45-50 lb halibut and other times we'll cruise all the way to the barren islands targeting 200 lb and larger halibut as well as rock fish, lingcod, and King Salmon – all in a single trip.
Once we get to our fishing grounds for the day we'll look to anchor the boat, drop down a chumbag full of herring, salmon and other fish oils and scents and then it won't be long before the bite is on! It's not uncommon to have several rods going off all at one time. Once we've motored back to Homer, your fish will be filleted and provided to you in bags which we'll then vacuum seal, label and freeze in preparation for your trip home. We always like to say the fishing trip isn't over until you've stopped by the world famous Salty Dawg Saloon for a cold one and some equally world famous merchandise.
Sixmile creek is one of the greatest whitewater runs in North America. In addition to amazing whitewater, Sixmile creek is a pristine natural waterway. Four of the five species of pacific salmon call Sixmile home. Bears, moose, eagles and other wildlife rear their young and live their lives in the Sixmile drainage. Carving its way through the Chugach national forest, Sixmile creek is an amazing trip even without the whitewater, but don’t forget to bring your “A game” because this is a true whitewater adventure!
One thing to keep in mind is that this adventure is big water. This isn't one of those trips where a few rollers splash you a little bit. This is paddle hard, high-side, helmuts on, and there is a swim test because this is one of those trips where getting really wet is a real possibility.
Don't let the name fool you, 6 mile creek is no creek. Six Mile Creek is, perhaps, Alaska's a technical whitewater run and is commonly navigated by adventurous kayakers and rafts. Six Mile Creek is mostly Class IV and one class V canyon. These canyons are beautiful, challenging, and surrounded by towering rainforest walls. 6 Mile provides an exhilarating trip through the gorgeous Chugach National Forest before pouring into turnagain arm. Due to it's location we will often schedule this trip on either your arrival day or departure day – especially if you have one of the common late night departure times. It makes for a great ending to your Alaska vacation as you head for the airport, or a great start to your vacation as your headed our direction.
All 6 Mile Creek rafting trips require a mandatory (yet fun) in-river swim test. You do not have to be a spectacular swim athlete to pass this test but you do need to be comfortable in the water and able to swim. Sixmile Creek is one of the highest quality and highest adrenaline experiences you can have.
There are two different Sixmile Creek rafting options: Both start and end at the same check-in and pick up location.
The first option is the two to three hour, 2-canyon, whitewater run with predominantly class IV rapids and has a 12 year age minimum. The second option includes continuing through the the third canyon which has a 16 year age minimum. It is possible to drop off youth at the end of the 2nd canyon before continuing on. The 3rd canyon is generally considered 100% Class V rapids.
You know those moments in your life where you see something so amazing you rush to get your camera out, snap the picture, only to be disappointed that the photo didn’t even come close to recreating the moment in that photograph? Well that’s what you should think about when you see pictures of Exit Glacier. Photos of Exit Glacier don’t even come close to capturing the magnificence of the glacier.
Exit Glacier is one of the most visited glaciers in the world. It descends about 3,000 feet in just a few miles and for those willing to hike to the top of the trail you can literally witness the Harding Ice Field as far you can. Exit Glacier is the only portion of Kenai Fjords National Park that’s accessible by road.
Exit Glacier hiking can easily be done self-guided and there is a hike for just about every level of fitness. Just a short 15 minute drive from the beautiful town of Seward. There is a well marked trail at the parking area and you can choose how far up the trail you'd like to go. From paved shorter loop trails to whole day adventures, you won’t be disappointed as any hike in this spot will drop your jaw on the floor.
The Harding Icefield Trail is the most popular hiking trail. This is an 8.4 mile round trip (4.2 miles to the top), all day hike where you ascend up past the Exit Glacier onto the Harding Icefield. The large expanse of this majestic landscape stretches as far as the eye can see. Hiking the 8.4 mile round trip is definitely a work out but is easily accomplished in 1 day. It's not necessary to do the full 8.4 mile to the top as Marmot Meadows at mile 1.4 and Top Of The Cliffs at mile 2.3 are great vistas in themselves. You definitely want to prepare for both hot and cold as you may want to be in shorts and T-shirts at the bottom but by the time you even reach the midpoint you'll be wanting long sleeves, pants, gloves and hats.
If you'd like to get up close and personal with the glacier we strongly recommend a guided hike. The glacier is constantly changing and being with an experienced guide is crucial. The trip begins with a 90 minute hike through a long incline before going down a 45º rock garden as we reach the surface of the glacier. Moose, bears, marmots, and other wildlife are often seen.
Once on the ice you'll change into crampons, harnesses, and a helmut. Waterfalls, giant crevasses, deep holes (moulins), and other extraordinary features are everywhere. Blue canyons filled with crystal clear water meander across the surface of the ice and frequently cross our path as we explore. Ever heard the sound of a glacier? Well you should, and you will!
We offer 3 different scenic float trips down the upper Kenai River:
The 2 hour float trip departs twice a day and travels between Cooper Landing and the famous Russian River Ferry. The 3 hour float trip continues past Sportman’s Landing and pulls out just above the Kenai River Canyon and Jim’s Landing. Finally our full day, 6 hour float, continues past Jim’s landing and goes through the Kenai Wildlife Refuge before crossing the upper 7 miles of Skilak Lake. These trips are suitable for all ages.
While it is impossible to call ahead and ask the wildlife to put on a show for us, moose, brown bear, black Bear, lynx, beaver, otters and more call this home. Starting from the headwaters of Kenai Lake, and flowing 20 miles, the upper Kenai River is also home to bald eagles, cormorant, harlequin ducks.
If you want a relaxing day watching the fjords, wildlife and landscape pass by while enjoying lunch and a beverage then check out our Fjords Marine Tours. If you want to feel Alaska on your skin and pilot your own watercraft to a tidewater glacier then you want our Jet Ski Glacier Adventure.
Originating in the deep water port of Whittier, you’ll pilot your personal water craft at 50 miles per hour as we head for Blackstone Bay. There are 10 glaciers in the area and 2 tidewater glaciers to get upclose and personal.
You'll be provided an excellent eco-friendly ski-doo, dry suit, helmut, and communications radio. You'll receive a safety briefing and ski-doo operational overview before we head out right into the heart of Blackstone Bay. Previous experience piloting a personal watercraft is not required but the minimum age is 16 for a diver and 10 for a passenger.
Kenai Riverside Resort offers customized fishing & adventure packages and a unique glamping experience on one of the most majestic rivers in the world.
