Over the course of 50 years of providing adventure travel holidays, we have paddled and hiked thousands of kilometers with countless satisfied customers. We've learned how to make your trip very special. Over 70% of our clientele are returning participants! Join us this season for an incredible adventure - challenge yourself, make new friends, experience something new, laugh and create great memories.

Overview

The Nahanni “Classic” is a two-week canoeing trip, and the perfect opportunity to see the highlights of Nahɂą Dehé (the South Nahanni River). The route descends from Rabbitkettle Lake (Gahnîhthah Mįe - home to stunning tufa mounds), camping at the iconic Virginia Falls (Náįlįcho), through truly spectacular canyons to the Mackenzie Lowlands and the confluence of the Liard River at Nahanni Butte (Ttenáágó). Class I & II non-technical rapids add excitement to the journey.
Canada's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Nahanni is definitely one of the world’s best canoeing rivers. Each night we camp by the river's edge and share an evening campfire, while watching the midnight sun play on the canyon walls. There is time for off-river hikes up tributary canyons or breathtaking lookouts throughout the trip. There will be time at the beginning of the trip to practice and hone our whitewater paddling skills in calmer yet swift-moving water before journeying through the gorgeous canyon sections further downstream. With experienced women guiding a group of like-minded paddling companions, this trip is bound to provide a unique and wonderful wilderness experience.
Starting at
$9895 CAD
Package Price

Trip Highlights

  • UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Alpine Scenery and Wildlife
  • Scenic / Interpretive Hikes
  • Virginia Falls / Breathtaking Canyons
  • Non-technical Whitewater

Over the course of 50 years of providing adventure travel holidays, we have paddled and hiked thousands of kilometers with countless satisfied customers. We've learned how to make your trip very special. Over 70% of our clientele are returning participants! Join us this season for an incredible adventure - challenge yourself, make new friends, experience something new, laugh and create great memories.

Quick Facts

Paddlesport

  • Canoeing

Activity

  • Whitewater
  • Expedition
  • Canoe Tripping

Experience/Service

  • Paddling Trip

Waterway

  • Whitewater Class I
  • Whitewater Class II

Destination

  • North America

Length

  • 15 Days

Accomodation

  • Wilderness Camping

Guided

  • Yes

Outfitted

  • Fully

Special Interest

  • Women
  • Photography
  • Wildlife Viewing

Adventure Level

Easier Challenging

Itinerary

Meeting Place

Fort Simpson, NWT

Overnight in Fort Simpson, with a morning shuttle to the float plane docks for a scenic flight to Rabbitkettle Lake to camp. Days 3 - 14 paddle, hike and portage down the Nahanni River to the Mackenzie River, with extra time to enjoy iconic Virgina Falls. Motorboat shuttle back to Fort Simpson.

Dates & Packages

NWT - Nahanni River Classic Canoe Trip for Women


Guides 1:6 ratio

Meals
• delicious trail meals and snacks from Day 2 lunch to Day 14 lunch
• dinner Day 14 and breakfast Day 15 in Fort Simpson

All transportation to and from the River. Details below.

Accommodation (double occupancy)
• 12 nights wilderness camping
• 2 nights accommodation in Fort Simpson (Day 1 & Day 14)

Canoeing Equipment
• expedition canoes with spray decks and knee pads
• paddles, PFDs, throw bags
• paddling helmets, paddling suits (semi-dry)

Camping Equipment
• tents: free-standing expedition dome tents - 2 per tent
• "kitchen": tarp, firebox, 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)

Travel Included:
• charter float plane flight from Fort Simpson to Rabbitkettle Lake (Gahnįhthah Mie) - Day 1
• motorboat shuttle of group and gear from our take out on the Liard River back to Fort Simpson - Day 14
• ground transfers between Fort Simpson Airport, hotel and Black Feather Base /float plane docks on Days 1, 2 and 14, 15
• transportation of guides, group gear, food etc. to Fort Simpson

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Our Team

Our team is ready to work with you, from your first call to the office or online booking, all the way to the expedition's final day. We know how to take care of the details so you can just relax and enjoy an incredible experience in some of the most amazing places on earth! With 50 years of experience you know you are in good hands.

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Our Team

Our team is ready to work with you, from your first call to the office or online booking, all the way to the expedition's final day. We know how to take care of the details so you can just relax and enjoy an incredible experience in some of the most amazing places on earth! With 50 years of experience you know you are in good hands.

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Our Services

Black Feather provides exceptional wilderness adventure holidays for individuals and small groups. We specialize in remote, northern expeditions - from sea kayaking in Greenland to basecamping on the arctic ice at the floe edge, to hiking across incredible tunda and canoeing Canada's wildest and most beautiful rivers, we have the trip for you!

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Our Services

Black Feather provides exceptional wilderness adventure holidays for individuals and small groups. We specialize in remote, northern expeditions - from sea kayaking in Greenland to basecamping on the arctic ice at the floe edge, to hiking across incredible tunda and canoeing Canada's wildest and most beautiful rivers, we have the trip for you!

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Equipment & Outfitting

Black Feather is a leader in gear innovation - many of the items you see in use today were conceived by us! We update our trip equipment constantly, and as our guides come up with better and more streamlined systems we adapt them into our program. You can feel safe and well-taken care of with equipment that supports you in the wilderness!

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Equipment & Outfitting

Black Feather is a leader in gear innovation - many of the items you see in use today were conceived by us! We update our trip equipment constantly, and as our guides come up with better and more streamlined systems we adapt them into our program. You can feel safe and well-taken care of with equipment that supports you in the wilderness!

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