Visiting Denali National Park is a top highlight of any Alaska vacation! This short program is a perfect add on to your Alaska Cruise. It offers a scenic and comfortable adventure to Denali National Park in the Interior region. In addition to the beautiful journey by motor coach en route to Denali, you will take a highly scenic bus tour into the park to see wildlife and views of mountain Denali, North America’s tallest peak. It’s all aboard for travel back to Anchorage rounding out this quick Alaskan adventure!
Anchorage to Denali National Park
Your morning is free to sightsee in Anchorage. Local attractions include the Alaska Native Heritage Center, the Anchorage Museum of History and Art, and the Alaska Zoo. At 3 pm, depart from the Anchorage Museum on a motor coach to Denali National Park. Relax and capture the scenery from large picture windows. A short stop will be made in Talkeetna before arriving in Denali at 9 pm. Overnight near the Denali park entrance.
Denali National Park
Early this morning depart on a bus tour of Denali National Park. This tour takes you through the best wildlife viewing portion of the Park Road, approximately 55 miles into the park. As you travel through the pristine wilderness, look for wildlife, such as bears, caribou, and moose, as well as views of the Mountain. Your experienced driver/guide will provide commentary and make stops during your approx. 8 hour tour*. The rest of the day is free for optional tours, such as river rafting (see Tour Add-Ons). Overnight near the Denali park entrance.
Denali National Park to Anchorage
Sleep in this morning or enjoy a short excursion before leaving the national park. Transfer by hotel courtesy shuttle to the Alaska Railroad depot. Just after noon, you will depart for Anchorage on the train. Stunning views from the train include the Alaska Range, Summit Lake, Hurricane Gulch, and – if the weather is clear – Denali’s 20,310’ peak. Stroll through the train, visit the dining car, and learn from the knowledgeable local guides on board. Arrive in Anchorage in the evening.
* Please note that in May/September the bus tour into Denali Nat Park may be shorter (only up to 4 hours) due to road and weather conditions.
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.
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.
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.
All journeys between Anchorage and Whittier are in standard seating as deluxe dome cars are not available on that route.
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