Tours & Activities in Denali National Park

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Denali National Park on this guided tour. Encounter the iconic park sign, explore downtown Denali and the Visitor Center, and explore the authentic town of Healy.

This tour is a favorite for a reason! As you and your family wander through the pristine Denali taiga, your expert naturalist guide will unveil the captivating narrative of Denali's extraordinary past. You will delve deep into the world of its resilient plant life, wildlife, fungi, and lichens that thrive in this rugged climate. Your guide will help you retain the information you learn with science backed methods. They will employ all 5 senses during your tour and engage you in hands-on learning. Our goal is to help you do more than “ooh” and “aah”. We want you to actually understand the place you’ve come thousands of miles to see. By booking this tour, you sign yourself up for a National Park experience that transcends the every-day tourist traps of Denali. By the time you finish this walk, you’ll feel ready to give all of your friends their own tours of Denali.

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.

This hike will get you up above the treeline, where you will experience epic panoramic views, rocky outcroppings, and alpine tundra ecosystems. As you hike, your expert guide will fill you in about all the fascinating plants and animals you come across, as well as the cultural, geological, and ecological history of the area. By the time you finish the tour, you will have your camera roll stuffed with photos that will make your friends gasp and enough knowledge to take THEM on a guided tour yourself. Can you really say you’ve been to Denali and the Alaska Range without actually being up in the mountains?

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.

Adventure. Authenticity. Exploration. This tour embodies these ideas. Leave the trails and cookie-cutter tours behind to go off-trail into Denali’s magical boreal forest. 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.

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.

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Alaska and its conservation efforts on a half-day sightseeing tour highlighting the best sites surrounding Denali National Park. • Stop for photo ops in front of the iconic park entrance sign and the Magic Bus from the movie "Into the Wild." • Visit the Denali Visitor Center to learn about the park's history. • Shop for unique Alaskan-themed souvenirs and snacks in Downtown Denali. • Experience local life in the small town of Healy, home to only 1,000 year-round residents. The tour includes a professional guide and roundtrip transportation to and from select hotels. Food and drinks are not included.

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 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. 

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.

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.

Hike with an experienced, naturalist guide on a small group tour in the of Denali National Park area. Learn about the tundra, taiga, and boreal forest of Denali.

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 2.5+ 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 hours if using the the hotel shuttle service from select hotels during the summer season)

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Search the skies for the Northern Lights on a guided tour through the Denali area. Explore the ideal location for stargazing and catching the elusive Aurora Borealis. Learn about the area’s unique history and geography from an Alaskan guide.

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 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.

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. 

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,

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.