The south denali area is best known for spectacular views of. Air tours of the alaska range denali emerged as an industry long after bob reeve began providing glacier access from the mud flats of valdez in 1932. With the advent of modern equipment it became feasible to carry passengers on an unforgettable flightseeing tour to see majestic denali the only way it can be truly appreciated, from the air. Today we continue to lead the way in exploring the alaska range and denali national park. Denali national park tours denali, alaska vacations bus. Enjoy scenic rail travel along the historic alaska railroad and overnight at a denali national or denali state park hotel. Lift off from talkeetna, an authentic alaska town thats considered the gateway to denali national park. Soar high above the granite peaks, glaciers and cascading icefalls of denali national park, and admire geological formations such as the great gorge of ruth glacier, kahiltna glacier and the peaks of mt hunter and mt foraker as you traverse the breathtaking. Mckinley flight tours from denali park and talkeetna denali 101. See denali from the sky on this amazing 100minute scenic flight tour.
With a night at denali national park, and a night at mt. You can save a day or two by seeing denali from talkeetna on a flightseeing tour. Arrive at the zipline course and attend zipline ground school to get acquainted with the ziplines. Breathtakingly beautiful, alaska with over six million acres of pure, rugged wilderness at your feet, denali national park and preserve provides visitors with the opportunity to explore, discover, and learn about this rare and incredible. Often, youll be flying with the same pilots that ferry climbers back and forth from base camp on the mountainand some companies will even let you tack on a quick visit to that base camp. Alaskan experience tour alaska vacation exploring the kenai. Denali park to talkeetna bus denali national park to talkeetna. Denali zipline tours talkeetna 2020 denali national park. Soar high above the granite peaks, glaciers and cascading icefalls of denali national park, and admire geological formations such as the great gorge of ruth glacier, kahiltna glacier and the peaks of mt hunter and mt foraker as you traverse the breathtaking alaska range. Book your denali national park tour with the experts. Talkeetna to denali national park park connection bus line. Tolkat also allows time for the giftbook shop there. Plus the staff instructed us to drive to a spot fibe min from tbe property for better viewing of northern lights, it was very helpful and nice. Anchorage talkeetna denali national park 181 miles today we expect to depart from the hotel at 08.
Get gorgeous views from the denali national park area and have a chance to walk around one of denali s pristine glaciers, the ruth glacier. Talkeetna offers many other activities alongside flightseeing. Denali park road meanders 92 miles into denali park, all the way to the historic mining district of kantishna. Denali zipline tours talkeetna, alaska talkeetna expedia. We recently took a flight seeing tour over denali national park and it was definitely a highlight of our trip. Talkeetna alaska denali the gateway to denali national park. After arriving and spending time in anchorage, you will venture to denali national park where the 20,320foot denali, the highest peak in north. The denali tour experience denali national park tours. In the guide you will find activities and information about the park and its resources.
Denali national park tours alaska shore excursions. Discover for yourself why this is our most popular tour of denali national park. Enjoy an earlymorning scenic drive from talkeetna to one of alaskas most treasured landmarks, denali. After lunch on your own at the visitor center, venture across denali national park on the denali natural history tour. But you wont get to take the park road wildlife tours, for which denali national. Mount mckinley now officially renamed its athabascan name denali meaning the. Denali national park tour packages denali sightseeing tours. Denali national park visit from talkeetna tripadvisor. On the platforms, take in the entire alaska range overlooking the susitna and chulitna valleys on this guided, smallgroup tour.
Cancel up to 48 hours prior to your tour and receive a full refund. Adventure class, goldstar, wilderness express meal service. Fly up to 6 miles 10 km from denalis summit, then descend into the awe. Soar over denali national park s glaciers on this flightseeing tour from talkeetna, and see all sides of denali mountain formerly mt mckinley. Talkeetna offers breathtaking views of denali and the alaska range and looks out over a broad valley where the chulitna, susitna and talkeetna rivers meet. The weather in denali national park can be changeable. An unforgettable experience that includes the many faces of north americas tallest mountain in addition to the features included in the other tours. Check out our talkeetna activities page for more ideas. Standing on a glacier surrounded by towering granite peaks, visitors gain an understanding of the immense scale of the alaska range. Talkeetna is only 58 miles from the summit and within ten minutes of takeoff you are over the immense glaciers and. See this famous mountain in denali country on the road, by air and even on the water. Hike in the pristine wilderness, canoe or raft in glacierfed rivers. Denali national park tours denali, alaska vacations bus tours. Talkeetna is located at the confluence of the susitna, chulitna, and talkeetna rivers, providing many opportunities for fishing, jet boating, kayaking, and rafting.
The heritage of talkeetna air taxi dates back to the early days of flying in alaska. Denali national park and preserve tours tripadvisor. Guided bus tours in denali national park kantishna. There are many qualities that set talkeetna air taxi apart from the rest. Rememberthe more time you spend in the park, the greater your chance of seeing the big five wildlife dall sheep, grizzly bear, caribou, moose. Denali is a natural wilderness habitat for bears, caribou, dall sheep, moose, wolves, and lynxes. In the afternoon, leave denali for talkeetna aboard your deluxe motor coach. The definitive tour of denali that covers more of the alaska range than any other tour available from talkeetna.
Please read for the latest updates on closures impacting our operations. Your guide to adventure in an effort to preserve the fragile ecosystem of denali national park and preserve, the national park service has limited access on park road for private vehicles. Travelers along it see the relatively lowelevation taiga forest give way to high alpine tundra and snowy mountains, culminating in north americas tallest peak, 20,310 denali. From the launch site, trace a scenic route into denali state park. The alaska collection has 20 years of experience planning alaska trips and lodgings in denali national park, talkeetna, and seward. There are other short walks nearby, or take a guided or selfguided hike on talkeetna s best trail at talkeetna lakes park. Denali np flightseeing tours sheldon air service, talkeetna.
We have expanded the meaning of expedition support for climbers to include logistical support, uptodate route information andor photos, unique base camp locations, mid. This trip takes less than three hours and travels on the parks highway. In the late morning board a deluxe dome rail car for travel from denali national park to talkeetna, which began as a trading post when gold was first discovered in the susitna river. Journey into the remote alaskan wilderness on this incredible flightseeing tour of mt mckinley from talkeetna. Properly outfitted with a helmet and harness, push off from the first platform high in the trees. It is a hub of activity and is the base camp for climbers starting their ascent of the mountain. Denali national park flightseeing tour from talkeetna. Choose either the park to park or denali express route headed south for a quick and comfortable 3. Discover the beauty of taiga forests and gaze at miles of rolling tundra while looking for wildlife. From downtown talkeetna, the boreal forest beckons. Talkeetna turnoff denali 150 miles, 3 hours denali fairbanks, 150 miles, 2. Our local guides will ensure you get the best opportunities to view the parks legendary landmarks, introduce you to a host of authentic alaskan activities and a unique creekside lunch at our miners day lodge, and take you through the rugged habitats of bears, moose, caribou and more. Denali zipline tours talkeetna 2020 denali national park viator.
Enjoy panoramic views of the alaska range including the 20,310foot denali from this historic village which serves as base camp for mountaineers. Only one road traverses the parkdenali park road92 miles 148 kilometers of which only 15 miles 25 kilometers are paved. Watch for grizzly bears, wolves, caribou and a wide variety of other wildlife including arctic ground squirrels and bald eagles. To become a junior ranger, visit the park and complete the junior ranger activity book. Alaska floatplane company denali national park facebook. Guests are encouraged to bring bottled water for their convenience. Experience our luxury domed rail cars traveling roundtrip from anchorage. To experience the best of the park, we suggest taking one of our fascinating and aweinspiring interpretive tours. Hotel amenities include transportation to and from area facilities, will hold luggage for guests at front desk, guest laundry service available, and gift shop on site. Book your tickets online for denali national park, alaska. During your included tundra wilderness tour, you will travel 53 miles into denali national park, enjoying the incredible scenery and some of the best opportunities to see wildlife in its natural setting.
Featuring time in alaskas largest city, ample views of stunning landscapes, and a visit to denali national park, this journey is jampacked. Alaska rail tour denali and talkeetna princess lodges. Find year round tours and activites in denali national park. Denali national park is ideal for animal and nature lovers but offers fewer outdoor activities than other parks. After arriving and spending time in anchorage, you will venture to denali national park where the 20,320foot denali, the highest peak in north america, often emerges from the clouds, granting perfect photo opportunities. Experience the breathtaking wilderness of alaska on this 7day tour that originates in the states largest city and takes you through denali national park and the golden heart city of fairbanks. Travel by rail really is one of the best ways to view americas biggest state. The highway borders denali state park and offers wonderful views of the talkeetna mountains and the alaska range. Journey into the remote alaskan wilderness on this incredible flightseeing tour of denali from talkeetna. Discover local flora and fauna in the largest ecosystem on earth. Tripadvisor denali national park flightseeing tour from. Alaska denali tours l alaska bush floatplane service. If seeing denali is a goal for your alaska vacation, overnighting in talkeetna is a good.
View the worldfamous kahiltna base camp, and the formidable east face of mount foraker. Unless noted, tour is not escorted and does not include meals, sightseeing or. Mckinley princess wilderness lodge theres ample time to experience the abundant wildlife and to visit viewpoints for the great one. This route is the foundation for all of our flightseeing tours. Snap photos of this ancient world of rugged mountains, snowcapped peaks and glacierfilled valleys including ruth glacier, sheldon amphitheater and the great gorge with its milehigh granite walls. Denali experience flightseeing tour from talkeetna 2020.
Just 120 miles north of anchorage, talkeetna is a peppy little township nestled at the base of north americas tallest peak denali. The motorcoach trip from denali park to talkeetna travels south on the parks highway. My friend ruth told me about her amazing denali flightseeing experience over the mountains of denali national park and i knew it would be the best way for me to see the great mountain other than by hiking denali. In the town, there are a variety of selfpaying activities to choose that make your tour more interesting, such as the sightseeing plane for viewing denali, the jet boat on talkeetna river, ropeway, denali heli. The susitna river is about 20 miles south of hurricane gulch, and also features a steel bridge built in 1921 with a span of 504 feet. The grand views of this bus tour will challenge your sense of scale and offer an inspirational glimpse into untouched. There are also more than 160 different birds that you can witness on denali national park bus tours. Along this road, youll spot major natural landmarks including igloo mountain, polychrome pass, and toklat river. Tour duration is approximately seven hours, with starting times throughout the day. Alaska national parks escorted tour explore alaska with and experienced tour guide leading the way. To travel to denali national park, your motorcoach will head north from talkeetna. Throughout your adventure, each vantage pointwhether ascending a mountain, riding the alaskan railroad, or in the most remote backcountry locationoffers changing sights. What are the most popular tours in denali national park and preserve. Celebrity alaska cruise tour 10 night talkeetna treasures.
Soar over crevasses and jagged peaks, then land on the ruth glacier, a 4,000 foot thick slab of ice surrounded by towering granite mountains. We will drive from hotel at 9 am to talkeetna and start our nature scenery tour of alaska. Talkeetna is a local town sporting the most photographed scenes in our state, the towering peaks of mt. Throughout your adventure, each vantage pointwhether ascending a mountain, riding the alaskan railroad, or in the most remote backcountry. The 10 best denali national park and preserve tours.
Explore mount denali and denali national park with k2 aviations flightseeing tours and air taxi services from talkeetna, alaska. You will be guided by a professional guide for a 2hour hike along the glacier. Talkeetna and denali train tour tour ttn gray line alaska. Larger than the state of new jersey, denali national park and preserve is a vast wilderness that is mostly untouched by human hands, save for the one park road and a few scattered services.
Established in 1970, the park is situated between the talkeetna mountains to the east and the alaska range to the west, the landscape varies from meandering lowland streams to. If it is sunny, we can overlook the famous and centuried mt. Alaskas denali national park, facts and information. Denali national park wildlife tours stampede excursions. There is a lot to keep you occupied at denali national park. Denali flights departing from talkeetna have a distinct advantage over departures from anchorage or denali national park entrance area. Use the denali shuttle bus to reach back country destinations, sit back and enjoy the wildlife and scenery. Alaskas denali national park is located 238 miles north of anchorage and 120 miles south of fairbanks and is larger than the state of massachusetts. Our tours are led by seasoned and expert guides who will provide indepth narrative of the flora and fauna of denali national park. George parks hwy, denali national park and preserve, ak 99755 phone. Talkeetna to denali park talkeetna to denali national park.
From glimmering glaciers to snowpeaked mountains, our alaska denali holidays have it all. Take a jetboat trip up the susitna river, try your angling luck on a guided fishing charter, go ziplining theres much to choose from. Blue denali rail tours start and end at the rail depot anchorage, fairbanks or both and range from 1 to 4 nights in the denali area. Begin your day with a guided experience in denali national park on the denali natural history tour. A trip over the ruth glacier in denali national park explore. The denali flyer extends upon the denali experience with a longer tour, deeper into denali national park, with the optional glacier landing addon. You are now following the eastern boundary of denali state park a 325,000 acre state park that shares its western boundary with its big brother the six million acre plus denali national park. Denali national park tours denali, alaska vacations.
In fact, some of the best views from denali are from. Heres how to pick between your best options from the different park bus tours. Please see our chart below to help select the right tour for you. Alaskan experience tour alaska adventure travel experience of bear viewing, remote flyin bush plane, enjoy a glacier landing on mt. Seeing the park from the air provides you with an idea of its sheer size. Dressing in layers that will keep you warm and dry is advised. Few other places are blessed with such incredible geography as talkeetna, alaska. Mckinleythe highest peak in north america, at 6,194 m 20,320 ft. Catch stunning views of the magnificent south side of denali on this 3hour zipline adventure in talkeetna, alaska. Denali flightseeing tours, alaska talkeetna air taxi.
Wild animals large and small roam unfenced lands, living as they have for ages. See 50% more of denali national park than most park tours, with hours of amazing scenery and wildlife. Discover the beauty of taiga forests and gaze at miles of rolling tundra, while searching for wildlife. Alaska floatplane base in talkeetna alaska 05162017. From may 2031 each year, the tundra wilderness tour travels a slightly shorter distance, because the denali park road doesnt open fully til early june. Denali southside also offers shuttle service to byers. Denali national park flightseeing tour from talkeetna 2020. Views of denali, base camp, kahiltna, and ruth glacier don sheldon amphitheater, great gorge.
View everything in the denali experience tour, as well as the stunning views of the 45milelong kahiltna glacier. Talkeetna alaska the gateway to denali national park. You can choose which route works best for you and book online using our unique. Book a flightseeing tour around 20,310 denali, north americas tallest peak, with one of the highly skilled flying companies in talkeetna. Stay here for the purpose of visitin denali national park, it was only a 20 min drive, with only price compared to another hotel i stayed last year which was closer to denali. For more spectacular scenery, more wildlife, and a phenomenal trail system, head an hour north to denali state park for guided or selfguided hikes and walks. Talkeetna is the largest town in denali country, and has great views of the famous mountain. This product is unavailable to book via tripadvisor. Flights into denali national park, depending on the weather. A camera with lots of memory, sunglasses, and binoculars are also highly recommended. Ride the park connection bus line from talkeetna to denali national park alaska.
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