Portage Creek Salmon Bake

Enjoy a breathtaking scenic float down Portage Creek. View Hanging Glaciers, wildlife, and relax on this mellow Class I Scenic float.

Portage Float and Salmon Bake
$250

Enjoy a breathtaking scenic float down Portage Creek. View Hanging Glaciers, wildlife, and relax on this mellow Class I Scenic float. After your float enjoy an authentic Alaskan Portage Creek Salmon Bake meal under the midnight sun. Your Portage Creek Salmon Bake likely will be your most memorable meal in Alaska.

Please note that this tour requires a minimum of 10 people to book. Please reach out to us by email or phone before booking this trip, as it operates on limited days. Thank you!

Tour Details

  • Minimum of 10 Guests required to book. You have the option of purchasing empty seats to make the tour happen for fewer than 10 people.
  • Placer River is a Class I mellow scenic float with no big rapids.
  • Alaska Sockeye Salmon caught from the Kenai, Copper, and Bristol Bay (depending on the time of year) will be grilled by your chef. Side dishes include pasta salad with pesto & roasted peppers, Caesar salad, garlic bread, dessert, and hot drinks.
  • Vegetarian, gluten-free, and children’s options are available. Please let us know ahead of time if you have any dietary requests or needs.
  • Beverages/Alcohol: We do not provide alcohol on this trip, but if you’d like to bring an alcoholic beverage of your choice, we will bring it to the beach for your meal. Water and juice are provided; hot drinks on cold days.
  • Rubber boots, rain ponchos, and personal flotation devices/life jackets are provided.
  • Large Groups / Big Beachside Parties: We have accommodated Portage Creek Salmon Bakes for up to 100 guests at a time, for company retreats and trade conventions. Call us direct at 907-783-1860 for more details and logistics for large groups.
  • Transportation available from Girdwood for large parties with advanced notice.

Typical Schedule

Flexible departure times can be arranged at the time of booking.

Portage Creek Lunch Salmon Bake:

  • 10:00 AM – Meet at the Portage Train Station

Evening Portage Creek Salmon Bake Dinner:

  • 5:30 PM – Meet at the Portage Train Station

What to Bring

  • Thick socks (to wear with our rubber boots)
  • Warm clothes (wear synthetic layers and bring a raincoat)
  • Warm hat
  • Gloves
  • Binoculars
  • Camera

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made 10 days or more in advance are 90% refundable. Cancellations within 10 days are nonrefundable.

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