Journey into one of the last great wilderness areas on earth and experience the grandeur of North America's highest peak. This tour covers more of Denali National Park than any other. You'll circle the majestic Mount McKinley and traverse the breathtaking Alaska Range.
Highlights
- Flight tour above the Denali National Park
- Circle the majestic Mount McKinley and enjoy breathtaking views of the Alaska Range
- Enjoy comprehensive commentary from your knowledgeable guide / pilot
- Complimentary pickup and drop off from most Talkeetna hotels
You'll circle Mt. McKinley and traverse the Alaska Range twice. There is no better way view the remote regions of the park. See active gold mines, Kahiltna base camp, where the climbers begin their ascent and the Wickersham Wall of McKinley, the steepest continual vertical relief in the world. Enjoy a wildlife tour on the way back to historic Talkeetna.
Your flightseeing trip begins at the unique hexagonal log building in Talkeetna, a small Alaskan town big on character and rich in history, located about 115 miles (185km) north of Anchorage.
After meeting your pilot/guide, you'll be seated comfortably in one of the ski-equipped aircrafts and provided with voice activated headphones which allows conversation between passengers and pilot. Everyone has a window seat. As you set out to the mountains, your pilot will describe the history and geology of the area and point out gold mining areas and wildlife.
Glacier Landing Add On: Land on a glacier at the base of Mt. McKinley and experience the excitement of standing among the great peaks, the immense scale will astound you. Enjoy the sun, snow and the unique sounds of the glacier. Bring lots of film and your sunglasses. This is an unsurpassed photo opportunity.
Duration: 1.5 Hour or 2 hours with Glacier Landing.
This tour is seasonal and only operates from May through to September.
Schedule Details
Denali Flightseeing - Grand Denali
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Tour departs from Talkeetna hotels
Departure Time:- 8:30am
- 11:00am
- 3:00pm
- 5:00pm
- 7:00pm
1.5 - 2 hours
Return details:Returns to original departure point
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Additional Information
- Flight-seeing tour
- Narrative commentary
- Hotel pickup and drop off available for select hotels in Talkeetna (does not include Denali National Park hotels)
- Local taxes
- Gratuities (optional)
- $10 per person / $20 per family Denali National Park entrance fee (if Glacier Landing option is selected)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Please advise all passenger weights at time of booking. An extra charge may be payable direct for any passengers weighing over 275 pounds
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Two words - must do! What a great day trip from Talkeetna. The views from the glider are ... Read more ›
Anonymous, September 2008
