Nahanni Quick Escape Canoe Trip

Nahanni National Park, NWT (Black Feather)

Nahɂą Dehé (the Nahanni River) is one of the world’s great wilderness destinations. It is the experience of a lifetime to explore this remote, pristine, alpine river valley. You will discover a mountainous wonderland with breathtaking canyons, a magnificent waterfall, diverse wildlife, and exciting paddling on the fast-flowing river. This 10-day Nahanni “Getaway” trip designed to pack the most possible into a shorter-duration trip. The route follows the river from Náįlįcho (Virginia Falls) through four spectacular canyons to the Mackenzie Lowlands and the confluence with the Liard River. The trip is highlighted by fun Class I and II whitewater, interesting day hikes up tributary canyons, wildlife viewing, and exploring Náįlįcho (Virginia Falls).

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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
Sun. June 28 - Sun. July 5, 2026	$7,895 CAD	Book Now
Wed. July 15 - Wed. July 22, 2026	$7,895 CAD	Book Now
Tues. Aug 11 - Tues. Aug 18, 2026	$7,895 CAD	Book Now
Sun. Aug 30 - Sun. Sept 6, 2026	$7,895 CAD	Book Now
Sun. July 25 - Sun. Aug 1, 2027	$7,895 CAD until Dec 31*	Coming Soon
Sun. Aug 29 - Sun. Sept 3, 2027	$7,895 CAD until Dec 31*	Coming Soon
All 2027 Trips	$8,195 CAD	From Jan 1

What's included

Guides

6:1 ratio

Accommodation

6 nights camping
1 night in Fort Simpson -Day 7

Meals

all meals and snacks from Day 1 lunch to Day 7 lunch
dinner Day 7 and breakfast Day 8 in Fort Simpson

Canoeing Equipment

ABS expedition canoes with spray decks and knee pads
paddles, PFDs, throw bags, paddling suits & 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 the Virginia Falls – Day 1
shuttle of group and gear back to Fort Simpson – Day 7
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