A port of call in Anchorage isn't complete without viewing the impressive Mt McKinley and this 3-hour Mt McKinley flightseeing shore excursion is the best way to get up close to the mountain, known as Denali or ‘The High One’ in the indigenous Koyukon language. Take in breathtaking aerial views of Mt McKinley and the surrounding areas, including Ruth Glacier, the Great Gorge and Denali National Park, while soaring through the air in a comfortable floatplane. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure to fit with your cruise schedule.
Highlights
- 3-hour flightseeing shore excursion to Mt. McKinley from Anchorage
- Board a floatplane and fly up close to Mt. McKinley's huge south face
- Take in breathtaking aerial views of Ruth Glacier, the Great Gorge and Denali National Park
- Experience a lake landing and take incredible photos!
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Amazing Views of Mt McKinley
Known as ‘The High One,’ Mt McKinley (Denali) is an impressive Alaskan site, and on this 3-hour flightseeing tour, you'll get within 6 miles (9.6 km) of the 20,320-foot (6,194-meter) summit! After being picked up from the cruise terminal, fly by floatplane from Anchorage's Lake Hood, the world's busiest seaplane airport. Take an aerial tour over the foothills of Denali National Park to view the entire length of Ruth Glacier, the Great Gorge and the massive south face of Mt McKinley.
During the tour, the plane will come down for a lake landing in Denali National Park (weather permitting). Take advantage of this incredible photo opportunity and marvel at Alaska's impressive remote wilderness. After your stop, take off again and enjoy the scenic flight back to Anchorage.
During the tour, the plane will come down for a lake landing in Denali National Park (weather permitting). Take advantage of this incredible photo opportunity and marvel at Alaska's impressive remote wilderness. After your stop, take off again and enjoy the scenic flight back to Anchorage.
