7 AMAZING days packrafting class II/Ill

• Experienced guides, max 10 participants
• Paddle instruction & personalized skills coaching
• Group camping accommodations, 1 overnight trip option @ end of week
• Daily transportation & shuttle logistics
• Daily river lunches
• Endless "Trip of a Lifetime" vibes

WHO THIS IS FOR:

Packraft enthusiasts with a desire to explore rivers in New Zealand with go FUN, professional river guides & educators who are experienced & familiar with the region… at an affordable rate. Maybe you don’t know where to go, don’t want to do logistics on your class II/III adventure vacation? The Alaska Packraft School’s “Week of Rivers: New Zealand” offers a blend of international travel, river exploration, & paddle skills progression with a realistic budget in mind.  (we understand airfare costs $$!)

Our international trips are great opportunities to make new friends/trip partners while gaining the knowledge necessary to comfortably take on, create & execute exotic packraft missions that integrate land & river travel while exploring new regions.

TRIP SNAPSHOT:  

Dates: January 10-19th, 2027

The learning & adventure objectives of this week:

• Explore New Zealand’s premier class II/III packraft runs in Queenstown/Wanaka areas
• Refine personal paddling technique & all other river related skills with “steeze.”
• Make memories, friendships & future paddle connections (local & non-local).
• Support all team members, have fun while leveling up packraft skills in a “Challenge by Choice” learning environment.
• 7 days of class II/III river outings that blend a mix of road-side & hike-in packraft trips- this requires a “go with the flow” attitude, anticipating our exact day-by-day itinerary to change as needed.