Natla River

The Natla River is one of the most spectacular, yet unknown, rivers in the Northwest Territories. The trip begins with an awe-inspiring flight through the mountains to O’Grady Lake – a blue jewel near the Yukon border and the headwaters of the Natla River (the southern-most branch of the Keele River). The river drops over 600 metres (2000’) in 200 km of swifts and rapids – similar to the famous Rock Gardens on the Nahanni. This section of the trip is for the avid canoeist who has solid whitewater skills. Those who wish to paddle further down the Keele are welcome to do so (see our Natla-Keele trip), or you can fly from the confluence to Norman Wells to end this trip.

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Dates	Trip Fee	Availability
Wed. June 25 - Thurs. July 3, 2025	$9,395 CAD	Book Now

Natla River NWT with Black Feather

What's included

Guides

6:1 ratio

Accommodation

7 nights camping
1 night in Norman Wells

Meals

all meals & snacks from Day 1 lunch to Day 8 lunch

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 Norman Wells to O’Grady Lake – Day 1
charter float plane flight from the confluence of the Natla and Keele Rivers back to Norman Wells -Day 8
transportation of guides, group gear, food, etc. to Norman Wells
ground transfer between Norman Wells Airport and Black Feather Base / float plane docks on Day 1, and from the hotel to the airport on Day 9