Nahanni Classic

Nahanni National Park, NWT (Black Feather)

Black Feather Canoe Trip Nahanni River National Park NWT Canada A

The Nahanni “Classic” is a two-week canoeing trip and the perfect opportunity to paddle the highlights of Tehjeh Deé (the South Nahanni River). Beginning at Gahnîhthah Mįe (Rabbitkettle Lake), home of the rare “Tufa Mounds”, we will descend Tehjeh Deé (the South Nahanni River) for 3 days on swift yet non-technical class I whitewater, where you will get the chance to learn and refresh your whitewater paddling skills. This section ends with the awe-inspiring Náįlįcho (Virginia Falls), which pours over a cataract twice the height of Niagara Falls. From there you will paddle through four antecedent canyons that are, in places, deeper than the Grand Canyon and faster flowing, with some class II whitewater.

Named by UNESCO the very first World Heritage Site, the Nahanni is definitely one of the world’s best canoeing rivers.

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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
Fri. June 23 - Thurs. July 6, 2023	$8,495 CAD	Book Now
Fri. July 7 - Thurs. July 20, 2023	$8,495 CAD	Book Now
Fri. July 21 - Thurs. Aug 3, 2023	$8,495 CAD	Trip Full
Fri. Aug 4 - Thurs. Aug 17, 2023	$8,495 CAD	Book Now
Thurs. Aug 18 - Wed. Aug 31, 2023	$8,495 CAD	Book Now
Fri. June 21 - Thurs. July 4, 2024	$8,495 CAD until Oct 31*	Book Now
Fri. July 5 - Thurs. July 18, 2024	$8,495 CAD until Oct 31*	Trip Full
Fri. July 19 - Thurs. Aug 1, 2024	$8,495 CAD until Oct 31*	Book Now
Fri. Aug 2 - Thurs. Aug 15, 2024	$8,495 CAD until Oct 31*	Book Now
Fri. Aug 16 - Thurs. Aug 29, 2024	$8,495 CAD until Oct 31*	Book Now
All Above Dates	$8,795 CAD	From Nov 1

What's included

Guides

6:1 ratio

Accommodation

12 nights camping
1 night in Fort Simpson

Meals

all meals and snacks from Day 1 lunch to Day 13 lunch
dinner Day 13 and breakfast Day 14 in Fort Simpson

Canoeing Equipment

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

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 Equipment

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

Transportation

charter float plane flight from Fort Simpson to Rabbitkettle Lake – Day 1
shuttle of group and gear back to Fort Simpson – Day 14
transportation of guides, group gear, food, etc. to Fort Simpson
ground transfers between Fort Simpson Airport and Black Feather Base / float plane docks at the beginning and end of the trip