Ninilchik Deep Creek Packraft Adventure

Packrafting is an exhilarating way of human powered wilderness travel that allows you to combine hiking and river rafting! Packable rafts (~5 lbs) are exceptionally portable and easily fit in a backpack. If you enjoy having unique and exciting experiences outdoors, our Deep Creek Packraft Tour is the perfect choice for you. Whether traveling alone or with family, this trip is sure to make the highlight reel of your weekend getaway or once-in-a-lifetime Alaskan Vacation! Packraft tours accommodate up to two guest to provide an exclusive, privately guided experience. Trip starts and end in the historic Ninilchik Village and begins and ends with ~1 mile hike that can include a boreal forest and Cook Inlet ecology tour at your request. Keep your eyes peeled for moose, bald eagles and even the occasional black bear along the banks of Deep Creek!

Meeting Point

Ninilchik Beach

Valley St, Ninilchik, AK 99639, USA

Meet at the state recreation area parking lot on the corner of Airport and Valley st. In Ninilchik, Alaska, USA. Look for the Purple 15 passenger van with Ninilchik Packraft Company LLC Logos on the side windows. Plan on arriving 15-20 minutes prior to your tour start time.

What's included:

• Specialized equipment is provided for your tour. This includes: Alpack Brand Packraft, Kökatat brand drysuit, Aquabound Brand Paddle, NRS Brand Safety Helmet and high quality backpack

Not included:

• Packable Rain Gear
• Warm clothing (layers)
• Lace up closed toed river shoes (old tennis shoes work best)
• Comfortable hiking shoes
• Waterproof phone/ electronics case

What to expect:

Ninilchik Beach

Your Packraft tour will begin with a safety and equipment orientation prior to packrafting instruction and practice. Once you complete the orientation and paddle practice, you will pack up your equipment and drive to the trailhead for the hike (.75 miles) to the put in on Deep Creek. Once at the creek, you will don your safety equipment and inflate your Packraft before your begin your packraft tour to the tidewaters of Cook Inlet! Upon arriving at the creek mouth, you will pack up your raft and begin the trek (1.25 miles) down the beaches of Cook Inlet to your destination at the historic Ninilchik Village. Be sure to bring high quality packable rain gear, warm clothes (non bulky warm layers without a hood fit best under your drysuit), lace up closed toed river shoes (old tennis shoes work best) a snack and a full 1 liter water bottle. Your trip will take place rain or shine, so dress accordingly!