Tours & Activities in Denali National Park

Join a scenic tour by air and discover the wonders of Denali National Park and the Alaska Range on this once-in-a-lifetime plane ride adventure.

Do you like jaw-dropping views? A good workout? Learning about Denali? If you answered “no” to any of those questions, this tour isn’t for you. But if you answered yes… Ready? Leave the buses and boardwalks behind. Hike high into the Alaska Range. Feel the wind in your hair. As the views unfold, you can’t peel your eyes away. The rugged mountains rise around you like castles. The wide valleys stretch into the distance. The greens, reds, and blues of the tundra create a patchwork quilt unlike any other. Now pick your jaw back up! There’s more to see, and higher to go! Toil further up the steep ridge. Scramble over jagged rocks. Stroll through dips full of delicate wildflowers. Later in the season, enjoy the bounty of wild blueberries, lingonberries, currants, and more. So tell me - will you settle for the buses and boardwalks most people in Denali see? Or will you come with us and adventure into the Alaska Range, seeing views normally reserved for the Dall sheep? The choice is yours.

Embark on a tour of Denali that covers more of the Alaska Range than any other. Fly above the many faces of North America's tallest mountain.

Our Tundra Walks happen only 2 times per day and are limited to small groups. Our focus is on facilitating organic experiences that foster meaningful and lasting connections with the land, the dogs and most importantly, you! Come take a walk with the the friendliest Alaskan Huskies around!

Marvel at the vastness of the Denali National Park and Preserve on a scenic helicopter flight. Soar through the tundra and venture above the rugged Alaska range and land at the massive Yanert Glacier.

This experience stands out because it immerses you in two of the planet’s most pristine ecosystems: the taiga and tundra. The fun comes from exploring these landscapes—breathing in the fresh forest air, marveling at expansive tundra views, and discovering hidden wildlife signs along the way. With an expert guide, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how life thrives in such rugged environments. The real magic, though, is the sense of peace and connection you feel in the untouched wilderness. This adventure offers not just stunning views, but a rare opportunity to truly experience the beauty and resilience of nature in its purest form.

Our Denali in a Day Tour is the perfect way to maximize your time while experiencing the highlights of Alaska’s most famous national park and the surrounding area.

This shuttle service is the fastest and the most convenient way to transfer between Denali National Park and Fairbanks. Enjoy hassle-free transfers with pick-up and drop-off at your hotel. Discover interesting facts and stories about Alaska along the way.

Fly to Denali, the tallest peak in North America. Explore Little Switzerland and Kahiltna Glacier before flying over the Ruth Glacier and Great Gorge.

Our reliable shuttle service is the fastest and most comfortable way to travel between Denali National Park and Anchorage. On clear days, we'll make brief stops at famous Mount Denali viewpoints, giving you plenty of opportunities to stretch your legs and enjoy the stunning views.  Our team of expert guides is enthusiastic about Denali and is eager to share their extensive knowledge with you. You'll learn fascinating stories, gain valuable insights, and receive insider tips as you embark on your journey through this stunning wilderness.  We offer convenient pick-up service from your designated hotel or Ted Stevens airport, and we'll drop you off directly at the hotel of your choice. 

Escape the crowds and jump into a Jeep to explore the scenic Denali Highway. See glaciers, mountains, and abundant wildlife on a 100+ mile excursion through the Alaska wilderness.

Discover the freedom of independent exploration in the stunning Denali region. Traverse winding trails through the enchanting boreal forest, cruise along the mesmerizing taiga's edge, and conquer silty waterways. Venture around Healy's mining community and grab a bite to eat at a local food truck along the way! Say goodbye to guided tours and embrace the spontaneity of last-minute adventures, family gatherings, and weekend getaways with our individual rental packages. Rest easy knowing that our Polaris ATVs are all from the latest model year and come equipped with GPS and trail maps for your peace of mind. Our mission is to provide everyone with a thrilling, enjoyable, and secure opportunity to immerse themselves in the breathtaking Denali backcountry.

Embark on a thrilling whitewater rafting trip along the boundary of the Denali National Park. Glide through glacially-carved valleys and panoramic vistas on a trip suitable for the whole family.

Discover true wilderness and capture epic vistas of endless mountains! With only 10% of the entire state of Alaska accessible by road, we are proud to offer a premier helicopter-access photography excursion. Soar to a peak where we will land in a remote location with 360° views of the Alaska Range. The landing area is broad and offers the opportunity for walking around or hiking up the ridgeline for the more adventurous traveler. You will have over 2 hours for exploration and personalized photo instruction. This is a unique opportunity to experience the wilderness of Denali and to compose the perfect shot. This tour requires 2 guests to operate. We will contact you in advance if the minimum is not met. Tour maximum is 4.

Hike with an experienced naturalist on a small group tour in the Denali National Park area. As you walk, learn about the tundra, taiga, and boreal forest of Denali from your local guide.

This is authentical Denali park exploration tour. Small group (no more than 10 people). Breathtaking Denali HWY Drive. Unforgettable moments will be capture in panoramic pictures.

Embark on a 3 hour off-road Fat Truck/SHERP journey near Denali National Park, exploring rugged mining trails, gravity-defying cliffs, and amphibious lake or ice covered lake crossings.

Embark on a truly unforgettable adventure with a rafting tour perfect for anyone looking to appreciate the stunning scenery of Denali National Park in a unique way. With some luck, you may spot some of the majestic wildlife that calls this area home. • Scenic river rafting along the boundary of Denali National Park • Wildlife-spotting opportunities at every turn • Photo ops in front of the Magic Bus from the movie "Into the Wild" The tour includes a professional guide, all safety gear, and round-trip transportation to and from select hotels. Food and drinks are not included.

Walk with an experienced local naturalist and witness the splendor of the Denali National Park.

This is one of the only fully off-trail activities in Denali, and it's the ONLY survival focused activity offered in the Denali area. It is lead by an expert survivalist guide who has survived off the land for weeks on end. If "Into the Wild" is part of what brought you to Alaska, this is the best way to get an idea of what Chris McCandless's life was really like in the Denali backcountry. Eat the edible plants that he ate and learn the not-so-edible ones he ate that resulted in his demise. OH! And we donate 5% of our net profits to conservation in the areas we guide. That means you're helping Denali by taking this tour!

Get out and explore the Denali wilderness on an ATV. View mountains and wildlife from panoramic viewpoints and splash around in the rocky creekbed. Ride solo on an ATV or bring your friends along.

Stroll leisurely through the forest of Denali National Park. As you walk, listen to your guide talk about the plants, animals, ecology, geology, and more that make Denali unique. Taste the bounty of edible berries that pepper Denali's forests. Your guide is a true expert. Not a mid-rate guide who knows a few fun facts. They're a Naturalist who's prepared to answer any question you throw at them. They're ready for wildlife encounters with bear spray and good training. They have a Wilderness First Responder certification, making them better prepared than an EMT for an emergency in the backcountry. See? I told you they were an expert. This is your chance to experience Alaska up close and personal. Your chance to feel the peat moss that so few do. Taste the elusive and legendary cloudberries. This is more than a walk. It's an all expenses paid teleportation into the inner workings of Denali National Park. OH! And we donate 5% to conservation. You're helping Denali by taking this tour!

Experience Denali's scenic wilderness by zipping through the boreal forest and over the tundra.

Rafting on the Nenana river allows you to float along the natural boundary of Denali National Park. This allows you to peek into the Park without the traffic.

Take a tour Denali National Park from Talkeetna by air with an experienced pilot as your guide Choose between 3 different experience options to get the most out of your flight.

Rafting on the Nenana river allows you to float along the natural boundary of Denali National Park. This allows you to peek into the Park without the traffic.

Journey through 11 miles and 8 rapids along the Nenana River on this thrilling river rafting adventure. Explore the breathtaking Alaskan landscape with an exciting tour in Denali National Park.

Soar through the boreal forest and over Alaskan tundra on an exhilarating 3-hour zipline tour — the only one of its kind in the Denali National Park area. Follow the lead of professional certified guides across six suspension bridges and seven thrilling ziplines. There’s even a heart-pounding dual racer finale. The course is open seasonally, from May through September.

Explore the Talkeetna River on a natural history float trip. Learn about the flora, fauna, and history of the area and look for wildlife such as bears, eagles, fish, beavers, moose, and fox.

Hike the wilderness trails at the entrance to Denali National Park with an experienced naturalist guide on this tour. This narrated tour spends five hours hiking through boreal forest, taiga, and tundra. Geology, botany, natural and human history of Denali National park is explained in detail in the fresh air and sweeping landscape.

Enter the heart of the Alaska Range to explore glaciers, massive mountains, and the majesty of Denali itself on an awe-inspiring plane flight.

Come explore the Alaska Wilderness off the road. Explore in a guided and climate controlled Search & Rescue Fat Truck/Sherp while staying safe from the weather, bugs, and the occasional wild animal. This 3 Hour tour takes you off road up steep mining trails to vista views, teaches you about the local history, and geological formations near Denali National Park in an adventurous off road Fat Truck search & rescue vehicle. (Plan on about 3.5-4 hours if using the the hotel shuttle service from select hotels during the summer season)

Enjoy a Full-Day guided tour from Fairbanks to Denali National Park and the Alaska Mountain Range. Visit Denali National Park, take a 3 hour Off-Road Fat Truck/Sherp tour, guided by local Alaskans.

Adventure. Authenticity. Exploration. This tour embodies these ideas. Leave the trails and cookie-cutter tours behind to go off-trail into the magical boreal forest just outside of Denali National Park. Put on your future-shoes for a moment. Your feet sink into the deep moss that carpets the forest floor. It feels like walking on a memory foam mattress. Your guide hands you a handful wild blueberries. They’re tastier than the ones you bought at the store. The flavors wash over your tongue as your guide tells you about the nutritional benefits. From the corner of your eye you spot movement! A snowshoe hare. It hasn’t lost its ivory-white winter coat yet. Your guide decides to change course and follow the hare. Why not? You’re not on a trail. Now drag yourself back to the present. Is that snapshot something you want to experience on your Denali vacation? If so, you're the person we designed this tour for. The magic starts when you leave the trail. We donate 5% to conservation.

Enjoy the beauty of Denali State Park kayaking through the tranquil waters of Byers Lake with a guide. Marvel at amazing views of the Alaska range and enjoy possible encounters with local wildlife.

Alaska: Land of the Midnight Sun, Land of All Night Fun! Make the best part of your day the start of your night! Novice and experienced riders, night-owls and daylight adventurers can appreciate this limited Wilderness Adventure guided tour departing at 9pm during the weeks surrounding the Summer Solstice. The Midnight Sun illuminates forest trails and prolonged sunsets bathe the mountains in rosy alpenglow. Total tour covers about 10 miles with 1½ hours on the trails.

Take a relaxing walk through the beautiful boreal forest of Denali with an expert naturalist guide. Learn about the flora and fauna that make this place home, and about the geologic forces at play.

Fly with the original flightseeing company in Denali for your best odds of seeing The Mountain "face to face."  Passengers on this flight see more of Denali, more often than anyone else.  Your highly experienced pilots possess the skills and knowledge to take advantage of the unique airstrip location just outside the road entrance into Denali NP.  99% of the flight is within Denali National Park, giving you a comprehensive tour of its wild and majestic beauty.  Fly among jagged mountaintops and over tumbling glaciers on a stunning 200-mile flight to get within ½ mile and circle Denali to see every spectacular corner (weather permitting).   Special Note(s):   This tour is headset equipped, fully narrated and all seats are window seats on twin engine aircraft. Precise flight routes are dictated by current weather conditions.  Anticipated flight routes will be discussed with passengers during a pre-flight briefing. Flight time is 60 - 70 minutes.

Take on the rapids near the entrance to Alaska's Denali National Park. Get a taste of whitewater rafting chose a guided oar raft or paddle raft. A great trip for families! Perfect for 1st timers,

Journey into the wilds of Alaska on a unique family-friendly treasure hunt aboard an off-road vehicle driven by our trained guide. Set out from Healy for this 3-hour guided adventure and work together searching for hidden clues, seeking out quartz and granite rocks, and exchanging geocache treasures, which results in a take-home souvenir. Learn about local history, flora, and fauna and refuel with a traditional back country meal. Please let us know when booking if you are driving yourself or if you need to be picked up at your hotel choice. The pick up time at your hotel is the listed booking time. If you are driving yourself to our location plase arrive 15 minutes later. We are located at 1.2 Mile Otto Lake Road, turn onto Otto Lake Raod at Mile 247 off the George Parks Highway.

Fly over the scenic Denali National Park by helicopter on this adventure. Enjoy a helicopter ride before hiking through the wild Alaskan backcountry with an experienced local naturalist at your side.

Get out and ride in the Alaskan Boreal Forest! Traveling at speeds up to 30 mph, maneuver through the taiga to picturesque panoramas of the Alaska Range. Observe glacial moraines and historic archaeological dig sites while navigating tree rutted trails, mountain-fed creek beds, and boggy tundra. Spend more time riding on the trail than any other Denali area off-road adventure tour. You may learn how to make fireweed tea, leave with a blueberry smile, or even chat about survival. Periodic stops are made for photography and wildlife sightings. Tackle the terrain in a single-rider ATV or share the thrill in a multi-passenger side-by-side ATV. Trails are challenging for all experience levels.  Total tour covers about 20 miles with 2½ hours on the trails.

Experience the thrill of watching a team of Alaskan Huskies at Husky Homestead, home of Iditarod Champion, Jeff King. Snuggle puppies, learn about the care and training of sled dogs, and more.

Discover Alaska's enigmatic wilderness on a thrilling 3-hour, 4WD adventure from Healy. Join your guide on a spectacular tour of the Alaskan wilderness. Take charge of your individual journey while driving your own ATV vehicle, enjoying stunning natural scenery as you go. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Healy are included. 

Experience first hand the Denali landscape, free running sled dogs and the people that call Alaska home on our guided hour-long off trail walk.

Explore the rugged Alaskan wilderness on your own 4WD ATV machine. Join your guide for a personal tour of the backcountry, basking in the surrounding scenery while traversing dry creek beds and dirt paths on an off-road adventure. Your 3-hour excursion includes a hearty meal — the perfect refuel before you hop back on board the ATV for a thrilling return to your starting point. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Healy are included. 

Experience the thrill of an authentic whitewater river adventure on this guided rafting trip in the Denali National Park. Choose between oar and paddle options for this Class III-IV section.

Get ready for an adventure in the Alaskan wilderness with an ATV tour from Denali. On an automatic single or double ATV, you'll ride along trails surrounded by Denali National Park at speeds up to 30 mph (48 kph), and make stops to enjoy 360-degree views of the Alaska Range, Otto Lake, and the Healy Valley. Traverse rocky creek beds and splash through the water (weather permitting) as a guide leads you through the rugged terrain and provides opportunities for photography. Wildlife is abundant, so watch for moose on the trail. When booking, select from several departure times and decide whether you want a single or 2-passenger side-by-side ATV.

Explore the Alaskan Boreal Forest on an All-Terrain Vehicle. Travel at speeds of up to 30 mph, maneuvering through the spectacular taiga landscape on this 2.5-hour adrenaline-filled tour.

See the wilds of Alaska on a Side by Side ATV with a full windshield, roof, seat belts, gas pedal, and break.  This fun and fantastic machine handles the rough terrain well - all near the Denali National Park boundary in the heart of Alaska. This is a great tour for couples, friends, and families. All ages are welcome with various start times each day and personal guides to cater to your needs. Photo opportunities abound on this 3 hour tour and a full service back country meal is provided.  Please allow 3 1/2 hours if we are picking you up at your hotel.