Fairbanks · DENALI NATIONAL PARK TOURS & SIGHTSEEING
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Denali is two hours south of Fairbanks down the Parks Highway, and there is more than one way to see it. Below are the best Denali tours and sightseeing trips: the park road, the flightseeing runs, the tundra ATV rides and the canyon rafting, with prices, durations and a note on which ones need a full day and which fit a half.
2.5 hours of Denali backcountry ATV riding with hotel pickup, guides, and mud, water, and big views.
“Great tour! Tour guides Cat & Bailey were wonderful and high energy. Saw beautiful landscapes, highly recommend. & Andy our bus driver was great too!”
Denali-area ziplining with hotel pickup, certified guides, six suspension bridges, seven ziplines, and Alaska Range views in about 3 hours.
“Sadly we didn’t fly due to weather, but I did it in the past and it was awesome. Next time I get back this way, it’s a definite”
Denali Canyon Wave rafting on the Nenana River: 11 miles of rapids, drysuits, roundtrip pickup, and Class III–IV thrills near Denali.
“The guides made for an excellent trip! It was exhilarating and not too cold, even early in the morning!”
Denali Wilderness Wave is family-friendly white-water rafting on the Nenana River with drysuits, pro guides, and Denali-area views for about 3 hours.
“Great experience with Bryce. So much fun for the whole family. We had one young one (age 7-72 with us) but older kids wanted some fun splashes and rapids. He was able to adjust Wilderness Wave the trip to meet everyone’s desires. The teens guy soaked as they wished:) Great time, highly recommend. Also, good to note clothes underneath completely dry!”
See Denali from a window seat in a small plane, with headsets for clear narration and a hotel shuttle to a private airstrip near the park.
“Our pilot, Maggie, was friendly and knowledgeable and made sure both sides of the plane has an equal experience. This really was the best way to see the Alaska Range.”
4-hour guided Denali Highway 4x4 Jeep ride from Denali National Park with hotel pickup, snacks, and mountain views.
“We had a great time. Loved driving our jeep Pumpkin Pie (my dad called it Enterprise). And with my brother and his family in a silver one, Big Bird, was what I heard. Rudy and I believe, Rick were fun, friendly, full of information and were great at getting good pictures for us. Driving these keeps in Denali was a definite treat and seeing Denali!!!! Wow. Thank you so much and I will definitely tell others about this adventure.”
3.5-hour Denali ATV backcountry tour with hotel pickup, provided gear, and off-limits access. Expect mud, dust, and big Alaska Range views.
“Awesome experience being able to drive an ATV at the base of Denali . Highly recommend this for anyone seeking adventure”
3-hour Denali boreal forest nature walk with an expert naturalist from the Visitor Center. Small group, trekking poles included.
“Our guide was fantastic and it was a great outing to learn much about the flora and fauna of the area.”
Denali Photo Excursion is a 3-hour small-group photo outing near Denali with pickup, tripod help, and coaching for iPhone or DSLR.
“Went off the beaten path for things to photograph. Really knew photoography. Even had things for an iPhone to work with.”
A small-group, fully narrated Denali nature walk with hotel pickup, provided gear, and real ecosystem talk on uneven tundra trails.
“Courtney was amazing! So knowledgeable! We so enjoyed our hike with her, and we learned so much! A true highlight of our vacation! Would highly recommend to anyone!”
Go off-trail in Denali for 4 hours with an expert naturalist, learning tundra and boreal ecology, plants, and history with door-to-door pickup.
“Jason was a brilliant guide on our hike. He was very knowledgeable as he guided us through the wilderness. The hike it’s self was not overly long but covered some great spots and we enjoyed the fabulous scenery on offer.”
5-hour Denali mountain hike with a naturalist guide, alpine tundra views, plant and berry tasting, plus hotel pickup.
“Adrian did a fantastic job. The hike was pretty strenuous but he stopped like every 10 to 15 minutes and talked for a while about the nature and the plant life. I especially liked when he stopped at berry patches and we got to pick berries and eat them! That made the hike very doable even for older (fit) adults, but at the same time made it a lot of fun. The views at the top of the mountain were stellar. It was probably the best hike of my life. Thank you Adrian for being super engaging, informative and fun!”
Scenic one-way Alaska Railroad from Denali to Anchorage with guided narration, reserved seating, mountain views, and onboard snacks.
“Loved the views on the ride, although it was too hazy to see the Denali mountain very clearly. We also loved chatting with other travelers from all over the world. We also loved the view from the top of the second floor. The train wasn’t busy and we were able to stay there the entire time. We saw a lot of moose from that view!”
Fly Denali by helicopter, then land on Yanert Glacier for a short walk with boots provided and great wildlife spotting chances.
“Our pilot was wonderful, he helped us sight wildlife and gave us a lot of information about the glaciers.”
A small-group, 5-hour naturalist hike in Denali. Strenuous but rewarding, with hands-on interpretations, gear help, and pickup.
“Julia was a phenomenal tour guide. She is clearly knowledgeable and passionately about her job. We were very impressed.”
