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Alaska: Rafting the Hula Hula River From its headwaters in the Brooks Range, the Hulahula River flows through rolling tundra and a breathtaking canyon just before it spills onto the vast coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge on its way to the Beaufort Sea. Here is a lush landscape layered in wildflowers, home to an outstanding variety of wildlife, including Dall sheep, musk oxen, snowy owls, sandhill cranes, eider ducks, swans, wolves, fox, moose, grizzlies, wolverine, and small bands of the Porcupine caribou herd on their summer migration. Our trip includes paddle rafting and several full layover days where we can break into smaller groups for birding, photography, nature walks, or a full day hike up the surrounding hills. No prior paddle rafting experience is necessary, but the Hulahula is a swift-flowing river with lots of fun Class III whitewater (and up to Class IV in one section)—ideal for the paddling enthusiast! TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
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 Itinerary: Hulahula River
Day 1 - Meet in Fairbanks, Alaska, and fly across the Yukon River flats to Arctic Village. Connect with bush plane flights and continue north over the Brooks Range and on to the upper Hulahula River. Days 2-11 - Our schedule on the Hulahula will be leisurely and flexible as we’ll have nearly 24 hours of daylight each day! Paddle rafting days are mixed with full layover days to hike the ridges above the river, photograph wildlife and the fantastic flora, fish for Arctic char and grayling, and explore one of the finest wilderness settings on earth. A fun and exhilarating set of Class IV rapids carries us through a narrow gorge on the first portion of the trip. The trip ends as we float out onto the vast Arctic coastal plain, with its unparalleled grand vistas that stretch for miles. The weather is highly variable. Prepare yourself for temperatures ranging from the brisk 30s to the scorching 80s by bringing a variety of clothing layers (see Gear List). At this far-north latitude, a light dusting of snow is even possible. Day 12 - Take out near the Beaufort Sea and fly by bush plane to Kaktovik. Connect with bush flight to Fairbanks. Recommended Extensions: Camp Denali This trip is operated by Alaska Discovery, the oldest and most respected wilderness guiding company in Alaska, and a Mountain Travel Sobek company. For more information about this trip and to book, please email Alaska Discovery or call 1-800-586-1911. Detailed Itinerary - Alaska: Rafting the Hula Hula River 1. Download detailed itinerary in a PDF format 2008 Detailed Itinerary (PDF files require that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. This program can be downloaded for free from the Adobe Website.) 2. Or email us your itinerary request at sales@mtsobek.com 3. Or call us at 1-888-831-7526 (USA and Canada) or (510) 594-6000 We’ll email you a copy (Word or Acrobat document), fax, or mail you the itinerary as you prefer. For more information and reservations, please contact: Mountain Travel Sobek 1266 66th Street, Suite 4 Emeryville, CA 94608 USA Toll Free (USA and Canada): 1-888-831-7526 Phone: +1-510-594-6000 Fax: + 1-510-594-6001 Email: info@mtsobek.com |