2025 Pricing
Kwethluk River
More Info
- PBA coordinates boat, wheeled charter, and village transportation
- Rates are based on 2-Person Minimum
- Lodging available in Bethel for a fee
- Rates may be subject to change due to unforeseen third-party adjustments
- PBA highly recommends trip insurance. Please click the "Book Now" link for more information
WEIGHT LIMITS: 1. Group weight = Weight of all people, gear, supplies and food
2. Maximum allowable weight:
• 2-3 People and 1 raft = 1200 lbs
• 4 people and 2 rafts = 1900 lbs
• 4 people and 2 rafts (upgrade to two Beavers for a fee) = 2400 lbs
• 5-6 People and 2 rafts = 2400 lbs
• 6 people and 3 rafts = **3100 lbs
• 7 people and 3 rafts = 3100 lbs
• 8-9 People and 3 rafts = 3600 lbs
3. **Different rates apply for 6 man groups and 3 rafts along with 9 man groups and 4 rafts or groups above 10. Contact pba for more information.
Drop Off:
By Float Plane from Bethel to Boundary Lake
Length:
Approximately 100 river miles
Float Duration: Minimum 7 days. Average duration = 7-10 days
Topo Maps:
We do not provide maps. Maps can be purchased through the U.S. Geological Survey office nearest you or in Anchorage by calling, 1-888-275-8747 (outside Alaska) or 1-907-786-7011 (in Alaska). The following are the map sheets required for the Kwethluk river float: Bethel A-3, A-4, B-4, B-5, B-6, C-6 and C-7.
Pick Up:
Clients are picked up by boat roughly 20 miles upriver from the city of Bethel, then transported back to Papa Bear’s facility.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the commitment of safety to our clients, each group will be required to carry a satellite communication device (ie. Sat Phone, DeLorme, inReach, etc). If you are unable to bring your own device, Papa Bear will provide you with one for a fee.