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Our Fishing and Camp Programs Available On Select Waters

Fisherman's Deluxe Style Progran - Goodnews and Kanektok Trips

  • Key Features:
  • Exclusive Rivers: Available on Alagnak, Goodnews, and Kanektok Rivers.
  • Limited Availability: Only six guests per trip on Goodnews and Kanektok.
  • Upgraded Experience: Offers higher comfort and amenities compared to standard trips.
  • Luxurious Accommodations: Spacious tents with chairs, cots, and a dining tent.
  • Enhanced Fishing: Custom rafts for better maneuverability and access to more fishing spots.
  • Dedicated Gear Boat: Carries most camp gear, reducing guest involvement.
  • Higher Guide Ratio: 2:1 guest-to-guide ratio for personalized attention.
  • Guest Seating: One angler in the front and the other in the back of the raft.
  • Flexible Guide Rotation: Option to fish with all guides.
  • Minimal Guest Participation: Focus on fishing and relaxation.
  • Additional Information:
  • Cost: Higher than standard trips.
  • Cancellation Policy: Strict for Goodnews and Kanektok, with no refunds or recourse.
  • Gear: All tents are made in Alaska for extreme conditions.
  • Target Audience: Anglers seeking a comfortable, high-end fishing experience with minimal camping responsibilities.

    With three decades of experience behind them, our "Deluxe Alaska Fishing Programs" are for those of you whose days of tent camping in little tents and sleeping on the ground are behind you. They feature amenities that ensure a safe and comfortable Alaska experience, and the fishing is pretty good, too!

    The "accommodations" are like no other you will find anywhere on an Alaska float trip! Each of these tents houses two anglers and is spacious enough to provide ample space for your gear and a comfortable retreat should the weather become inclement. We equip these tents with chairs and comfortable cots, a welcome luxury after a day of fishing. Just toss on "your bag" and enjoy a good night's sleep. There is also a custom-built dining tent and screened area; both can hold the entire group for dining or as a gathering area. Tents on these trips are all made in Alaska for its extreme conditions.

    Two anglers and their guide float the river in custom rafts. Each is equipped with custom frames with front and rear seating, allowing for an exceptional angling experience. The rafts, being less heavily loaded, are more maneuverable, allowing access to runs you might not otherwise be able to reach.

    The Fisherman's Deluxe-style trips also feature an additional gear boat on which most camp gear gets carried, a 2-1 guest-to-guide ratio, and requires limited participation by opuir guests. Anglers can rotate guides daily, enabling everyone to fish with each staff member if desired. You have limited to no need for involvement with unloading the rafts, moving camp gear, and setting up taking down sleep tents, just fish and enjoy yourself.

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    Standard Style Progran - Goodnews and Kanektok Trips

  • Key Features:
  • Similar to Deluxe: Shares many amenities with the Deluxe program, including custom rafts, spacious tents, and comfortable cots.
  • No Gear Boat: Guests assist with gear handling.
  • Larger Rafts: Accommodate two anglers, a guide, and all gear.
  • Guest Seating: One angler in front, the other in the back of the raft with guide rowing.
  • Guest Involvement: Requires participation in camp setup and takedown.
  • Guide Ratio: 2:1 guest-to-guide ratio.
  • Guide Rotation: Option to fish with all guides.
  • Target Audience: Anglers seeking a comfortable Alaska fishing experience with some level of participation in camp chores.
  • Key Differences from Fisherman's Deluxe:
  • Gear Handling: Guests assist with gear transportation and camp setup.
  • Rafts: Larger rafts to accommodate gear.
  • Overall Experience: Less luxurious due to guest involvement in camp chores.
  • Overall, the Standard Style program offers a balance of comfort and participation, making it suitable for anglers who enjoy being more involved in the camping experience.

    Similar To The Fisherman's Deluxe ~ But No Gear Boat

    Where our Goodnews and Kanektok Standard trips differ from the Fisherman's Deluxe style, you have two anglers and their guide floating the river in custom-built rafts, each equipped with a custom frame with front and rear seating; however, they do not offer the additional gear boat to carry the camp gear. Instead, we utilize significantly larger rafts for two anglers, your guide, and all the gear to comply with USFWS regulations.

    This program also upgrades your experience and comfort over our Intimate Rivers and Standard style programs. With three decades of experience behind them, and for those of you whose days of tent camping in little tents and sleeping on the ground are behind you, They feature amenities that ensure a safe and comfortable Alaska experience.

    The "accommodations" are like no other you will find anywhere on an Alaska float trip! Each of these tents houses two anglers and is spacious enough to provide ample space for your gear and a comfortable retreat should the weather become inclement. We equip these tents with chairs and comfortable cots, a welcome luxury after a day of fishing. Just toss on "your bag" and enjoy a good night's sleep. There is also a custom-built dining tent and screened area; both can hold the entire group for dining or as a gathering area. Tents on these trips are all made in Alaska for its extreme conditions.

    On this trip, we feature a 2-1 guest-to-guide ratio, and all trips require some participation and group effort. Your involvement in unloading your bags from the rafts and setting up and taking down sleep your tent is greatly appreciated. Anglers can rotate guides daily, enabling everyone to fish with each staff member if desired.

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    Our Standard Style Trips (Alagnak and Moraine Creek)

    Standard Style Trips (Alagnak and Moraine Creek)
  • Key Features:
  • Upgraded Comfort: Offers a higher level of comfort compared to Intimate Rivers trips.
  • Top-Tier Rafts: Features high-quality rafts with custom frames.
  • Guest Seating: Both anglers sit side-by-side in the front of the raft.
  • Similar Gear: Uses the same camp gear as Deluxe trips.
  • Accommodations: 10x10 tents with cots and chairs.
  • Target Audience: Anglers seeking a comfortable fishing experience with a focus on the fishing itself, without the added amenities of a Deluxe trip.
  • Key Differences from Deluxe:
  • Guest Seating: Anglers sit side-by-side instead of having individual seats.
  • Amenities: May have fewer amenities compared to Deluxe trips.
  • Overall, the Standard Style trip provides a solid balance between comfort and affordability, making it a suitable choice for anglers who prioritize fishing and enjoy the outdoors.

    Same Camp Gear as deluxe trips, just guests side by side seating in front of raft

    Our Standard-style trip program upgrades your experience and comfort level over our Intimate Rivers program and is available on select waters.

    Our trips feature top-of-the-line rafts from some of the largest producers of whitewater craft in America to get you safely down the river. Each raft has a custom rowing frame and a pair of high back seats in the front section of the rafts with gear and bags in the stern.

    Guest accommodations are in 10x10 Alaska-made tents with 6' height, with cots and chairs.

    We operate our standard-style trip on the select waters, contact us for additional information.

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    Intimate Rivers Trips - Offered On
    The Arolik River / American Creek / Talachulitna River and other select waters.

  • Intimate Rivers Trips
  • Key Features:
  • Minimalist Experience: Focuses on getting closer to nature with fewer amenities.
  • Smaller Streams: Targets smaller rivers and creeks for a more intimate fishing experience.
  • Cost-Effective: Often a less expensive option compared to Deluxe or Standard trips.
  • Essential Gear: Utilizes smaller rafts and basic camping equipment.
  • Tent Options: Offers both expedition-style tents and larger tents with cots, the latter at aditional cost.
  • Target Audience: Anglers seeking a more rugged, back-to-basics fishing adventure with a focus on the fishing experience.
  • Key Differences from Standard and Deluxe:
  • Amenities: Fewer amenities, such as seats in rafts and cots (in some cases).
  • Rafts: Smaller rafts designed for navigating narrower waterways.
  • Overall Experience: More rustic and adventurous.
  • Overall, the Intimate Rivers trip is ideal for anglers who prioritize the fishing experience over luxury and enjoy a more challenging and authentic wilderness adventure.

    Our Intimate Rivers program encompasses a couple of ideas: travel to "smaller streams" that offer a more intimate overall experience or can be a less expensive option on some waters, typically listed as our deluxe or standard style trips. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us for availability.

    On some waters, this style of trip is necessary due to the river no having direct access to a lake or just because the size of the stream is such that the larger rafts used on our deluxe trips are impractical.

    These trips allow you to get up close and personal with trophy salmon, trout, char, and other species on smaller streams. You still get the same personal service and attention to detail that has long been a hallmark of an Alaska Rainbow Adventures Alaska fly fishing float trip.

    This level of service is our least expensive option, utilizing smaller rafts and fewer amenities than our other trips to save weight and the required aircraft numbers. It is comparable to what most other operators offer as "standard" Alaska float trip fare. It is distinct from our upgraded Standard or Deluxe style trips. It is a roughing-it, bare-bones adventure without seats in the rafts or, in some cases, cots in the tents.

    We feature a larger Alaska-made tent for two persons with cots as an option to our Everest style expedition tents with a pad but no cot, please inquire for availability. Our Eddie Bauer expedition tents, however, are large enough that you are not cramming into one like a sardine without the oil as you might in the one or two-person tents other operations offer.

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