Denali National Park
Tours, Day Trips and Excursions

 

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FULL DAY DENALI ROAD TOUR Tour 44

$159 per person
This comprehensive round-trip Denali bus tour travels to the end of the 95 mile park road to the remote Kantishna region. Your naturalist driver/guide will help you search for bears, caribou, Dall sheep, and moose while explaining the geologic history of the park. Upon arrival in Kantishna, enjoy lunch at a lodge before taking a short nature hike or panning for gold. The return trip provides a different prospective of the park. Lunch is included.

Duration: approx. 12 hours.

Departure time: between 6:00am and 6:30am. Daily departures: June 5 - September 12, 2008.

*For children under 5, parents need to bring own car seat.

FULL DAY KANTISHNA FLY/DRIVE Tour 45

$358 per person (2 person minimum; single rates available upon request)
Get two different perspectives of Denali National Park on this full day bus and plane tour. The tour begins with the full day Denali road tour (see above). After lunch at the lodge, you will return to the park entrance on a small bush plane flight seeing tour of the Park. If weather permits, you will fly close to Mt. McKinley. Tour includes bus tour, lunch and flight.

Duration: approx 9 hours.

Departure time: between 6:00am and 6:30am.  Daily departures: June 5 - September 12, 2008.
*For children under 5, parents need to bring own car seat.
 

TUNDRA WILDERNESS TOUR Tour 46

$130 adult, $65 child (14 years & under)
This narrated bus tour takes you approximately 53 miles into Denali National Park. As you travel through the pristine wilderness of Denali, an experienced naturalist will provide an overview of the land and its wildlife. Along the way, stops will be made for viewing wildlife, such as bears and moose, and taking photographs. A boxed snack with beverage is included. 
Duration: 6 to 8 hours.

Departure times: morning departures between 5:30am - 7:30am OR afternoon departures between 12:30pm - 2pm.

Daily departures: May 15 - September 20, 2008 (please note: at the beginning and the end of the season, the  tour may only be 4-5 hours long and may not go as far into the park due to weather and road conditions).

* For children under 5, parents need to bring own car seat. 

 

CABIN NITE DINNER THEATER Tour 40

$59 adult, $30 child (3 - 12 years)

Get a taste of old-time Alaska at Alaska Cabin Nite, the popular dinner theater performed in an authentic, log-paneled roadhouse. Join heroine Fannie Quigley and an unforgettable cast of characters in this true-to-life Gold Rush tale of adventure in early 1900s Alaska. It's a great mix of colorful storytelling, spirited music and humor, brought to life by talented performers. The all-you-can-eat meal is served family-style, and includes: Alaskan Salmon, Barbecue Ribs, Fork-Mashed Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, Old-Fashioned Baked Beans, Drop Biscuits, and Blueberry Cobbler.

The Alaska Cabin Nite Dinner Theater takes place at the McKinley Chalet Resort.

Duration: 2 hours.

Show times: 5:30pm and 8:30pm. Daily shows: May 15 - September 16, 2008 (8:30 show ends Sept. 10).
**children under three are free if sitting on parents lap for ENTIRE dinner show.

 

Denali Jeep^® Backcountry Safari Tour 53
$119 adult, $79 child 5-12 years*

Take the wheel and follow your guide on a spectacular off-road journey on the Stampede trail/road outside of Healy. After the first few miles, the Stampede Road changes from pavement to very primitive gravel roadway with plenty of bumps, dips and sways. Your Jeep Wrangler® carries four guests. There will be several stops to switch drivers, so everyone can enjoy the thrill of maneuvering along this wilderness road. Interactive two-way radios allow your guide to interpret the area. You will stop for a break at a wilderness camp where you can enjoy a small "wilderness" cooked meal.  Tour includes transfers in Denali and cooked meal.

Duration: approx. 3.5 hours.

Departure times: 7:15am, 11:15am, and 5:45pm. Daily departures: June 1 - September 17, 2008.

Driver's must be at least 25 years of age and have a valid driver's license. 

*Children less than 5 years of age are not allowed on this tour.*

HUSKY HOMESTEAD TOUR - VISIT JEFF KING AT GOOSE LAKE KENNEL Tour 52

$49 adult, $25 child 3-11 years (not recommended for children under 3 years) ***

Visit the home of 2006 Iditarod sled dog race champion, Jeff King! Just a few miles south of the entrance to Denali National Park lives Jeff King, his family and his champion sled dogs. Enjoy an interesting and informative presentation about daily life at the kennel, the training of the sled dogs, and running the Iditarod. You can even hold a puppy! Transfers in Denali available.

Duration: approx. 2.5 hrs (including 30 minute roundtrip transfer).

Departure times: 8:30am, 12:30pm and 7pm. Daily departures: May 20 - September 10, 2008.

*** we are happy to sell this excursions in conjunction with one of our railroad or driving tours or with at least 3 other excursions.

DENALI FLIGHT SEEING BY BUSH PLANE Tour 51

$325 adult, $165 child 2-12 years (children under 2 are free if sitting on parents lap)
This 60 to 70 minute flight seeing tour in a small bush plane provides up close views of the rugged glacial beauty of the Alaska Range and Denali National Park. Flexible routing allows your pilot to provide best views. Each tour is fully narrated and all seats are window seats. Transfers in Denali available, pick up will be 60 to 30 minutes prior to departure time.

Duration: 60 to 70 minutes.

Departure times: every even hour from 8:00am to 8:00pm. Daily departures: May 10 - September 15, 2008.
 

DENALI FLIGHT SEEING BY HELICOPTER
Experience a flight to North America's highest mountain, Mt. McKinley. Rising from sea level to over 20,000 feet / 6250 meters Denali is an imposing sight. Touring by helicopter is a practical way to view the mountain. The heli-port is located near most Denali lodging and a free shuttle is offered.  Fully refundable if flight is cancelled due to weather.
 

**Important Notes: Following helicopter flight seeing tours have a 4-passenger minimum to operate. Also, due to safety and comfort concerns, a fee will be charged for passengers weighing 250 lbs or more; please contact us for more information. Please advise weights upon booking.

Tour 41: Denali Excursion to Mt. McKinley tour, 50 minutes  

$320 per person**

Enjoy an aerial view of Denali National Park as you travel along the spine of the Alaska Range through unexplored backcountry of towering peaks and ancient glaciers to within 15 miles of Mt. McKinley. If you are lucky, you may even see bear, moose or Dall sheep. Transfers in Denali available; pick up will be approximately 30 minutes earlier.

Duration: 2 hours, including 50 minute flight seeing and transfers.

Departure times: 8am, 9am and 4pm. Daily departures: May 20 - September 10, 2008.

Tour 42: Glacier  Landing Expedition, 75 minutes

$415 per person**

Explore the beautiful Yanert Valley, located at the base of Mt. Deborah. Just east of Denali National Park, view cascading icefalls and the Polychrome Mountain Range. The highlight of this tour is a 15 to 20 minute landing on Yanert Glacier. Glacier boots provided. Transfers in Denali available; pick up will be approximately 30 minutes earlier.
Duration: 2.5 hours, including 1 hour flight time, 15 to 20 minutes on the glacier,  and transfers.

Departure times: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 5pm and 7pm. Daily departures: May 20 - September 10, 2008.

Tour 43: Heli-Hiking Adventure, 3.5 hours

$450 per person**

Experience the backcountry Alaska with a guided hike through Yanert Valley. A naturalist guide will lead you on a soft-adventure hike, above the tree line, to track animals and learn the history of the area. Relax on a hillside overlooking the valley and take in the magnificent vistas while enjoying a small snack. Transfers in Denali available, pick up will be approximately 30 minutes earlier.

Duration: 5 hours, including 10-15 minutes flight time, 3.5 hours hiking and transfers.

Departure times: 7:30am and 4:30pm. Daily departures: May 20 - September 10, 2008.

RIVER RAFTING - DENALI NATIONAL PARK
A variety of rafting options awaits visitors to Denali National Park.  Select from calm water float trips to thrilling whitewater lasting 2 to 8 hours. The glacier fed Nenana River provides a convenient departure point at the park entrance plus a great day on the river.  

Tour 47:  2-hour "McKinley Run" Scenic Float

$78 adult, $68 child (5 - 11 years)

Choose to paddle as a team or let the guide do the work on this scenic float trip. You may see moose, sheep, caribou and bear, as you raft downstream 11 miles. This scenic portion of the Nenana River provides a rafting trip that is mild yet at times thrilling. Rapids are class I and II, with one class III rapid. A great trip for families!
Duration: 3.5 hours including transfers and outfitting time.

Departure times: 7:30am*, 12:30pm and 6:30pm*. (*NO 7:30am and 6:30pm departures after August 23)

Daily departures: May 20 - September 10, 2008.

Tour 48:  2-hour "Canyon Run" Whitewater run

$78 per person (age 12 years and older only)

Hang on - it's whitewater ahead! Enjoy every minute of this thrilling journey as you head for Healy, 11 miles down river. Get into real whitewater rafting as you hang on through thrilling rapids such as "Cable Car", "Coffee Grinder", and "Ice Worm"! Rapids are class III with one class IV. 
Duration: 3.5 hours including transfers and outfitting time.

Departure times: 7:30am, 10am, 3pm, and 6:30pm* (* 6:30pm departure changes to 5pm departure after August 23). Daily departures: May 20 - September 10, 2008.
 

Tour 49:  4-hour Combo Healy Express

$108 per person (age 12 years and older only)
This tour combines the scenic float of the McKinley Run with the whitewater of the Canyon Run. 
Departure times: 7:30am*, 12:30pm (*NO 7:30am departure after August 23)

Duration: 5.5 hours including transfers and outfitting time. Daily departures: May 20 - September 10, 2008. 
 

Tour 50:  8-hour full-day Denali tour

$169 per person (age 12 and older only)
Guided scenic trip (with class I, II , III and IV rapids) skirting the boundaries of Denali National Park down the glacier-fed Nenana River. This offers an excellent opportunity to experience wildlife in its natural environment and to travel the Great North Land as our early settlers traveled. This trip includes a short hike (time permitting,) and lunch served right on the river! If you choose the whitewater option, after lunch you are in for the ride of your lifetime through the Nenana River Gorge! Tour includes the remote sections of the Nenana River starting from the Denali Highway.
Tour times: 9am

Duration: 9.5 hours including transfers and outfitting time. Daily departures: May 20 - September 10, 2008.