Kongakut River

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

 
 

The Jewel of the Arctic….

We flow north, down out of the Brooks Range, across a landscape so unfamiliar, to almost the Arctic Ocean. Wildlife abounds in this landscape of tundra and miniature flora.

The river itself flows down out of the continental divide past jagged peaks and towers of mineral rich rock. The clear waters are filled with Arctic Char, grayling, and maybe a surprise sheefish.

The Inupiaq name for the river translates to “deer pond.” As we float, Dall Sheep, Moose, families of Grizzlies, herds of Musk Ox, and the legendary Caribou Herd graze on the banks. At our cozy camps arctic hare, porcupines, and birds galore entertain us.

The tundra makes for easy hiking, as we make stops along the river during the day to explore. This is the arctic, and an adventure of a lifetime!

Please note, this trip starts in Fairbanks, Alaska. Permitting and coordinating flights for this river requires early planning, so we recommend signing up by October each year for the best options of availability.

Read about our 2018 trip on our blog, Fish Tales

 

2024 Scheduled Trips:

10 Days: July 15-24 $9000

  • Alternate dates available on Request

  • Late June to August

Meeting Place and Time:

  • Fairbanks, Alaska

  • 5:00 Meet and Greet the evening before the start date of your trip at your lodging in Fairbanks, Alaska

  • 8:00 am on the start date We will pick you up from your lodging and go directly to the Air Taxi for your bush flights to the Kongakut River.

Final Day:

  • It is a long bush flight from the take out back to Fairbanks, we recommend spending the night in Fairbanks before heading home.

  • Return gear in Fairbanks, farewell to guides and guests.

Price Includes:

  • 3 gourmet meals a day, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages while out in the field

  • Single or shared tent, ultra thick thermarest sleeping mattresses

  • Weather proof group dining tent with tables and chairs

  • Unlimited filtered water system, hot showers, hand washing station

  • Emergency communication, equipment, and first aid supplies, and wilderness medically trained staff.

  • Round Trip Bush flights from Fairbanks to Arctic Village

  • Bush Flights from the headwaters put-in and take out back to Arctic Village

  • Permits and user fees required by Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Not Included:

  • Flights to Fairbanks, Alaska

  • Lodging in Fairbanks

  • Personal equipment rentals and purchases

  • Gratuities