Top Denali National Park Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Kick up your adrenaline with this guided ATV adventure in the backcountry of Denali National Park. Hop aboard a Polaris Side by Side ATV, accommodating two passengers, and rev off along the Alaska Range, speeding through stunning mountain scenery up to 25 miles per hour. On Black Diamond Peak, marvel at views of Healy Valley. After the ride, enjoy a full-service backcountry meal. Hotel transport is available for this 3.5-hour outing.

Experience Alaska from the only zipline course in the Denali National Park region. Soar over the trees during a 3-hour ziplining experience just outside Denali National Park, with expert guides who lead you along a course with six suspension bridges and eight ziplines. Fly through the boreal forest and over the tundra on this memorable tour that promises exhilarating thrills, incredible scenery and a fun challenge.

Explore Denali on your own terms on a self-guided Jeep tour that lets you escape the crowds, avoid tour buses, and experience National Geographic Traveler’s #2 Drive of a Lifetime. While most rental car companies restrict which roads you can travel and require you to stay on paved routes, this tour encourages independent travel and lets you take your 4WD Jeep Renegade on gravel roads for a true Alaskan adventure.

Drive your own ATV off–road during a fun 3-hour experience in the wilderness of Alaska. Enjoy a thrilling ride, breathtaking scenery and a delicious backcountry meal. Your guide provides ATV instructions then leads you on a memorable spin down dirt roads and through dry creek beds. Stop for photo ops of the Alaska Range and look for wildlife, then celebrate with a full breakfast, lunch or dinner before returning to Healy.

Few places on Earth rival the grandeur of Denali National Park. This 3-hour hike, led by a naturalist guide, is limited to just seven people for a more personalized experience. Perfect for the first-time visitor, the experience is offered in the morning, afternoon or under the midnight sun (twilight), allowing you to explore the boreal Alaska Range forest at a time that suits you best.

Discover the Denali area on a 3.5-hour ATV tour that takes you through the boreal forest of Alaska. Have the option to tackle the rugged terrain in a single-rider ATV or a multi-passenger side-by-side ATV. Reach speeds of up to 30 mph (48 km/hr) as you ride for about 2.5 hours on trails that are challenging for all experience levels. Stop periodically for photo ops and wildlife sightings on a tour that includes guide, use of equipment, and transport from select locations in Denali.

This tour takes you within 6 miles of Denali's north summit (19,470 ft.) and south summit (20,320 ft.). You will enter an ancient world of rugged high mountain peaks, towering snow-capped mountains and glacier-filled valleys and explore the south and east faces of Denali. The regular flightseeing tour is 1 hour, or choose the glacier landing option for a 1.5 hour tour including a landing atop a glacier. This is truly a once in a lifetime experience you will not forget.

Hike with an experienced, naturalist guide and small group through the wilderness trails of Denali National Park. The 5-hour experience showcases the tundra, taiga and boreal forest that has made Denali a mecca for wilderness adventurers the world over. Listen to narration to understand the parks botany, geology and history as you focus on the nature all around you — not the logistics or your map.

Explore the Alaskan wilderness on a 2.5-hour tour by ATV from Denali. Stop to view Denali National Park landmarks such as Otto Lake, Healy Valley, and the Alaska Range, and look for wildlife such as moose. Ride either an automatic single or double ATV through rugged terrain, splashing through water (weather permitting) and traversing rocky creek beds on an ATV that can reach speeds of up to 30 mph (48 kph). Includes guide, use of equipment, and pickup and drop-off at select hotels.

Seize the chance to try white water rafting in one of the world’s prime locations—Alaska’s River Nenana gorge in Denali National Park—on this half-day paddle rafting adventure. With a guide on board to give instructions, conquer the Nenana’s foaming Class III-IV rapids, paddling downstream against a backdrop of Denali’s pinewoods and peaks. All necessary equipment and a choice of departure times are provided for ease and convenience.

Experience your own ‘Into the Wild’ journey on this 4-wheel off-road adventure in Denali National Park. Aboard your safari transport, head deep into the Alaskan bush to the Stampede Trail, a forgotten trail in the wilderness that Christopher McCandless took to explore the backcountry. Learn about the area’s geology and wildlife, and stop along the way to explore the open tundra. Hotel transport from select locations is included on this 3.5-hour tour.

Take to the skies, soar above glaciers, and enjoy an extraordinary perspective on Denali National Park’s scenery aboard this small-group sightseeing flight. Make your own way to the Talkeetna State Airport, meet your captain, and hop aboard. Then, fly above the Susitna Valley, the Great Gorge of the Ruth Glacier, and the snowy peaks and dramatic scenery of the Alaska Range. Finally, complete the experience with a glacier landing.

Spot natural wonders along the Denali Highway in Alaska. This 4-hour guided Jeep excursion was named #2 on 'National Geographic Traveler' magazine’s ‘Drive of a Lifetime’ list. Ride along the 135-mile (217.261-km) gravel road, and enjoy the scenic views of Denali, the Alaska Range, and glaciers.

Denali National Park—roughly six million acres (2.4 million hectares) of raw wilderness—is easily accessible by bus, but visiting it from the air allows you to see much more of its tundra, peaks, and forests. This ‘flightseeing’ tour crosses over the Alaska Range to the tundra of Denali’s northern interior, passing river systems, icefalls, glaciers, and peaks along the way. Plus, you can opt for a glacier landing if you’d like.

Embark on a treasure hunt through the Alaskan wilderness during this 3-hour ATV tour from Healy. Go off-road searching for hidden views, secret sights, quartz and granite rocks and coal with your adventure guide. End up at a backcountry pavilion for a hearty camp-style meal, over which you can rehash your treasure hunt victories and examine the spoils. This family-friendly adventure includes all safety gear; round-trip transportation from Healy hotels is available.

While Alaska is among the top places in the world to catch the northern lights, the elusive natural phenomenon can be difficult to spot on your own. Luckily, with a local tour guide to take you to the best spots in the Denali area, you can greatly increase your chances of witnessing the light show. Plus, along the way, your guide breaks down the mysterious science behind the northern lights.

One of the best ways to discover Denali National Park is in a 4x4 vehicle. Pre-book a Jeep and enjoy a self-guided tour through the park for the ultimate adventure. Discover small towns, stop for photo opportunities when you like, take a short hike, or simply drive through the park, the choice is yours. This tour is ideal for those who have limited time in Denali.

Get a closer look at Alaska’s majestic Denali from the comfortable window seat of a small aircraft. Slip on your provided headset to hear commentary from your guide as you fly over the snow-covered peaks, jagged ridgelines, and glacier carved valleys of Denali National Park, and get within half a mile of the mountain peak. Plus, choose from multiple times to easily fit this sightseeing flight tour into your schedule.

Soar over the Denali National Park’s Alaska Range on this 1.25-hour flightseeing tour from Talkeetna. Fly over the towering mountains of Denali (formerly McKinley), Hunter, and Foraker. Cruise up the Kahiltna glacier, right over the climbers’ base camp at 7,200 feet, and wind between these peaks for breathtaking views of Denali above and the West Buttress Route below. Upgrade to land on a glacier for a walkabout in one of more remote spots in the world. This small-group tour is limited to just six passengers, making for a memorable experience.

Travel like the Alaskan pioneers did, in horse-drawn covered wagon, during this 3-hour tour from Healy. Listen to your guide's commentary about the history, culture and environmental features of the area as you travel through the Alaskan tundra. Snap photos of the mountains of Denali National Park looming nearby. Finish your tour with a family-style meal in the heart of the backcountry.

Get the best views of Denali on an air tour from Talkeetna. This flightseeing adventure takes you over rivers, valleys, glaciers, and snowcapped mountains, providing an unparalleled look at the highest peak in North America. Plus, fly deep into the Alaska Range to see the Kahiltna Glacier, the longest in Denali National Park. You have the option to upgrade to include a glacier landing, if you wish.

Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Denali National Park on this small-group flight from Talkeetna. Soar over the park’s summits and get a unique perspective of the United States’ tallest mountain range. Take in the surrounding beauty before landing on a glacier and learning about the area’s natural history from your pilot. During the summer months, you may even see climbers attempting to reach Denali’s summit.

Secure a seat on a raft trip on the Alaska’s upper River Nenana on a day ideal for your schedule by prebooking this expedition. Forget paddling and just sit back as a guide controls the raft using oars: steering you through Class II-III rapids while you relax and enjoy. Soak in the river spray, forests, and mountains; and watch for grizzly bears, moose, and other wildlife along the banks en-route.

Experience Alaska as it was meant to be experienced: rough and wild. During this 3-hour ATV adventure from, pilot your own all-terrain vehicle through the Alaskan tundra to get deep into the backcountry. Stop for photos and views of spectacular scenery, including views from Black Diamond Peak and a course through the Dry Creek Riverbed. Round-trip transportation from Healy hotels and use of all equipment are included.