The Nahanni Paddle & Cirque Hike trip is an exceptional opportunity to see much more of Nahanni National Park Reserve than most visitors experience. This unique trip combines two weeks of canoeing on the Tehjeh Deé (South Nahanni River), with an extra week to explore Glacier Lake and the Cirque of the Unclimbables.

Beginning at Island Lakes, we make our way down a gentle section of the Tehjeh Deé (South Nahanni River) to Glacier Lake, where we will embark on foot a multi-day, self-supported hike into the Cirque of the Unclimbables. Once we return to our canoes several days later, we will continue our paddling journey down the Tehjeh Deé (South Nahanni River), making stops at Gahnîhthah Mįe (Rabbitkettle Lake), Náįlįcho (Virginia Falls) and descending the four canyons.

This three week adventure is a good choice for those with some basic whitewater skills, prior hiking experience, a good level of fitness, and time to explore some of the special out-of-the-way highlights of the Nahanni National Park.

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Dates, Rates & Availability

Prices listed are per person. All trips listed are tentative until confirmed by the Black Feather Office. Click here for our booking, payment and cancellation policies. Please contact us to be put onto a waiting list if your desired trip is full.

Dates Trip Fee Availability
Sun. July 23 - Sat. Aug 12, 2023 $9,425 CAD Book Now
Sun. July 21 - Sun. Aug 11, 2024 $9,425 CAD until Oct 31* Book Now
Sun. July 21 - Sun. Aug 11, 2024 $9,725 CAD From Nov 1

Black Feather Nahanni Hike Trip

What's included

Map

Guides

  • 6:1 ratio
Accommodation

Accommodation

  • 20 nights camping
  • 1 night in Fort Simpson – Day 20
Meals

Meals

  • all meals and snacks from Day 1 dinner to Day 21 lunch
  • dinner Day 21 and breakfast Day 22 in Fort Simpson
Equipment

Canoeing Equipment

  • ABS expedition canoes with spray decks and knee pads
  • paddles, PFDs, throw bags, paddling helmets
Camping

Camping Equipment

  • tents – free standing expedition dome tents – 2 per tent
  • ‘kitchen’ – tarp, fire box, cooking stoves, utensils, dishes, etc
  • containers for food and group equipment
Safety

Safety Equipment

  • first aid, safety, river rescue, and repair kits
  • communications equipment (satellite phone)
Transportation

Transportation

  • charter float plane flight from Norman Wells to Island Lakes – Day 1
  • shuttle of group and gear to Fort Simpson – Day 20
  • transportation of guides, group gear, food, etc. to Norman Wells
  • ground transfers between Fort Simpson Airport and Black Feather Base / float plane docks at the beginning and end of the trip