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Denali Backcountry Lodge Tour from Anchorage
An in-depth and educational experience into Denali National Park from Anchorage.
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Tour Overview
Experience the grandeur of Denali National Park firsthand while staying at Denali Backcountry Lodge, an Alaska wilderness lodge located deep within the Park. Enjoy expansive views of the Alaska Range, including spectacular Mt. Denali when the weather is clear. In addition to amazing landscapes, touring the park on day 2 and day 4 (if taking bus transfer) provides top rated wildlife viewing opportunities. Your Denali Backcountry Lodge stay offer a selection of guided or unguided outdoor adventures which make this a memorable Denali National Park experience.
What's Included
- Scheduled motorcoach transfer Anchorage to Denali
- Rail transportation Denali to Anchorage
- 2 nights at Denali Backcountry Lodge inside Denali National Park
- 1 night at Denali park entrance
- Guided and unguided activities at the Denali Backcountry Lodge such as hiking, biking, fishing, and evening presentations
- All meals while at Denali Backcountry Lodge
- All taxes and fees
What's Not Included
Transfers in Anchorage, hotel in Anchorage before and after this tour, alcoholic beverages, activities or meals other than those specifically listed, and gratuities.Tour Itinerary
Day
1Anchorage to Denali National Park
Depart from downtown Anchorage early in the morning and travel by motorcoach to Denali National Park. Relax and capture the scenery from large picture windows. You may make a short stop in Talkeetna before arriving in Denali in the early afternoon. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure to explore the park entrance area, including the informative visit access center. Optional tours are also available which include river rafting or visiting an Iditarod champion dog kennel (see Tour Add-ons). Overnight near the Denali park entrance.
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2Denali park entrance to Kantishna
This morning relax before departing on a wildlife bus tour through Denali National Park to Kantishna in the early afternoon. Along the way your naturalist driver/guide will discuss the natural history of the park as you search for moose, bear, caribou, and other wildlife which have made Denali Park renowned worldwide. Stops will be made to enjoy the scenery, taking photographs and viewing wildlife. The bus will arrive at the lodge about 8:00pm in time for a late dinner, and time to relax. Overnight at Denali Backcountry Lodge.
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3Denali Backcountry Lodge
Spend the day enjoying a naturalist-led guided hike or walk, panning for gold or mountain biking in Denali's backcountry. In the evening enjoy a presentation focusing on the local area, read a book from the extensive natural history library, or just relax and share stories from the day. All outdoor activities (except flightseeing) are included. Overnight at the Denali Backcountry Lodge.
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4Denali National Park to Anchorage
Enjoy a light breakfast very early this morning before departing to transfer back to the park entrance with additional opportunities to see wildlife. For a truly unique experience you may also choose to return to the park entrance by airplane (not included). This scenic flight takes you withing close view of Denali (formerly Mt. McKinley). In the afternoon you depart on the Alaska Railroad for the trip back to Anchorage. This tour concludes upon arrival at the Anchorage rail depot at approximately 8:00pm. Local transfers on your own.
Meals are included during your stay at Denali Backcountry Lodge only. Meals are homemade and served buffet style for breakfast, packed lunch, family style for dinner. Special dietary needs can be considered with advance notice and should be noted upon reservation
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The tour is available from Fairbanks as well, please contact us for rates.
Our Standard Program Includes:
2 and 3 star hotel accommodations.
The program will include a combination of hotels or motels that are considered moderate to standard tourist class. Please be aware not all hotels have shuttle services.
Standard train car seating on all rail services (reserved seats).
If you would like to book the standard program but with upgraded rail seating, the option and surcharge will be listed when you save to your cart.
Our Upgraded Program Includes:
* 3 and 4 star hotels (best available) wherever possible.
The program will include standard rooms at this category of hotel where possible. Alaska has very limited hotel choices in remote areas and small towns. The properties will typically offer a wider range of services such as a full-service restaurant, room service and perhaps a pool or spa facilities. Please be aware the upgraded accommodations in downtown Anchorage do not have hotel shuttle services. Many of the upgraded hotels also offer guaranteed view rooms for additional cost. If you would like a specific room type, in addition to the upgraded program, please ask us about availability and cost difference.
Deluxe dome train car seating between Anchorage, Denali and Fairbanks, or Anchorage and Seward.
All journeys between Anchorage and Whittier are in standard seating as deluxe dome cars are not available on that route.
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