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Nahanni National Park is one of the most spectacular parks in the Northwest Territories. The South Nahanni River, one of North America's finest wild streams, rushes 322 kilometres through the park. At Virginia Falls, you will witness the continents most spectacular undeveloped waterfall, twice the height of Niagara Falls. There are strikingly different landscapes throughout the park, from canyons, to mountains to hotsprings. The area is considered so unique that it was declared the first World Heritage Site by the United Nations.
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| Season: July 26, 2009 to August 16, 2009 |
| Requirements: Sleeping bag and pad, sunglasses, sunscreen, day pack, insect repellent, water bottle, pocketknife, matches, whistle. |
| Suggested Items: Camera (waterproof), fishing gear, binoculars, flashlight. |
| Suggested Clothing: Rain gear, long pants, sweater, warm jacket, windshell, shorts, long underwear, warm socks, hat, bathing suit, sneakers, hiking boots, neoprene booties. |
| Difficulty: Intermediate |
| Restrictions: Tandem canoe paddlers should be experienced Class II white water. Participants travelling in a 2 person canoe should be comfortable on moving water and have a fitness level suited to paddling 3 to 7 hours per day. Tandem canoe trips are very skill-specific and careful thought must be applied when assessing your canoe skill level before committing to Class III White Water. Pre-requisites: You have canoed previously and know the rudimentary strokes: bow, reverse, "j", draw, pry and sweep. You are comfortable paddling in the bow and working with another partner or you have river reading skills and can control the canoe from the stern while working with another partner. You have completed a whitewater canoe course. You are able to read Grade III water and quickly formulate strategies while working with a partner to navigate. At least once a year for the two previous seasons or more, you paddle Grade II/III whitewater with friends or a canoe club. You are committed to at least one "warm up" trip or course prior to the planned trip this season. We can modify these requirements by the use of "canyon rigs" for the rapids but this must be discussed before booking. |
| Maximum Number of People: 11 |
| Equipment Provided: Canoes and equipment, tents, camping equipment. |
| Transportation: Trips originate and end in Fort Simpson, NWT. Fort Simpson is accessible by both the MacKenzie and Alaska Highways. Fort Simpson is also accessible by air. |
| Accommodations: Tent campsites along the river. First night accommodation in Fort Simpson is necessary and not included in the price. |
| Meal Information: All meals are included while on the river. Creative variety and nutritious with ample snacks available during the day. With advance notice we cater to special dietary needs.
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| Guide Information: Your guides are licensed and very experienced and knowledgeable of the area. Our licensed guide/interpreters are among the best in the north. Because guides are the most significant variable in selecting a holiday, we maintain a 1:4 guide to guest ratio to ensure that you receive maximum benefit of their knowledge assistance and good nature. We strive for the most consistent level of knowledge of flora, fauna, geology, geomorphology and cultural human history. |
| Weather Information: Average summer temperatures from 15-20 degrees Celsius. Be prepared for all types of weather as conditions can change quickly. |
| Comments: Add $148.60 for park fee. |
| Trip Duration |
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21 days
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$6275.00* per person
19 river days |
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*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax
If you have any questions or would like more information about a particular adventure, please email us.
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