Portage Creek

This scenic float offers panoramic views that you will enjoy while rafting through peaceful Portage Valley.  The trip starts with a visit to the educational Portage Glacier Visitor Center where nicely done exhibits and displays introduce you to glaciology and the surrounding Portage Valley.  Upon completing your visit to the Center, you are launched in the raft at the end of Portage Lake with your guide.  Conditions permitting, float within arms-length of icebergs when they are grounded in the mouth of the river.  Into the river’s mouth you drift, continuing downstream to a nice spot along the river where you stop and take a break (beverage and cookies provided).  Once back in the raft, the trip continues downstream to where you finally get out.  What is nice about this trip is that you can choose where you get out of the river, at mile 4.5 or mile 6.5, it’s up to you (people love this option for small children and other soft adventurers).  Our company will provide you with a ¾ length rain jacket (with hood), rubber boots, and a life jacket.  You wear or bring thick socks (for the boots), warm clothes, a hat, gloves, binoculars, a camera and lots of film.  Keep a good look out for wildlife … you might see bears, moose, bald eagles, salmon and waterfowl. 

This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy an authentic Alaskan meal under Alaska's famous midnight sun. This offering replaces the scenic float’s riverside break with an evening salmon bake picnic.  Relax while guides grill fresh salmon over an open fire accompanied by homemade side dishes, dessert and beverage.  A leisurely pace allows for plenty of sightseeing and photo opportunities.