Top Experiences in Denali National Park and Preserve

Adventure. Authenticity. Exploration. One-of-a-kind experience. Our Wilderness Wonders Tour embodies these ideas. Leave the trails and cookie-cutter tours behind. Venture off-trail through Denali’s magical boreal forest.

Put your present self into your future shoes for a moment. Your feet sink into the deep peat moss that carpets the forest floor. Your guide hands you a cluster wild blueberries. They’re tastier than those you bought at the store. The complex flavors wash over your palette as your guide tells you about their nutritional benefits. From the corner of your eye you spot movement! A snowshoe hare. It hasn’t fully 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. Did that sound like something you want to experience on your Denali vacation? If so, the Wilderness Wonders Tour was designed for you. The magic starts when you leave the trail.

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.

Alaska, the last frontier. Join us with the opportunity to experience the vast expanse of wilderness by sea, land, rail, and air. Explore its vast regions and view its diverse wildlife. Come along and spend 10 days with an intimate group of 12 or less adventure seekers traversing this land of enchantment.

Our Magnificent Alaska tour begins and ends in Anchorage and takes you south to the Kenai Peninsula, including stays in the towns of Homer and Seward, where you’ll see classic Alaska scenery. While in Homer, you’ll be taken by seaplane over the Cook Inlet to Katmai National Park for grizzly bear watching. While in Seward, you’ll embark on a 6-hour ocean cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park with its stunningly scenic and rugged coastline, numerous tidewater glaciers and abundant wildlife. Then our tour heads inland to the Denali area, taking in a jet boat tour, a land tour into the interior of Denali National Park, and a flight over North America’s tallest Peak, Denali.

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 guided ATV tour through dry river beds and alpine forests, followed by dinner at the famous 49th State Brewing Company, where you can savor delicious Alaskan cuisine and craft beers.

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.

Have you ever dreamt of walking on ice thousands of years old? Take in the stunning views over Kachemak Bay as you depart by helicopter from Homer to get an up-close view of the glaciers, waterfalls, and majestic mountains just across the bay on the southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula, unreachable by road. This is your opportunity to land on a high alpine glacier overlooking Kachemak Bay and walk on the ancient glacier ice all while taking in views of the surrounding Kenai Mountains.

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.

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

Avoid busses and crowds by taking the wheel of a Jeep Renegade to explore Denali on your terms! It’s part Jeep rental, part personal tour, and 100% fun! You choose your destination, stop when and where you want, and never feel rushed.

The Denali region has one of the most majestic landscapes on Earth—Lush valleys carved during the last Ice Age, tremendous mountains that reach for the sky, glacier-fed whitewater rivers, and world-renown wildlife viewing, creating a synergy that captivates and astonishes around every twist of the road!

More than just a car rental, this Jeep excursion gives you the ability to get off the beaten path in a rugged vehicle designed for weather-proof safety and comfort.

You will receive a souvenir guide book which details the historic roadways, local attractions, and unique points of interest. There are several different routes we can suggest based on your personal interests, but you have the freedom to make your own as well!

Embark on a moderate 3-hour walk through in the Denali area with an informative naturalist guide and a small group limited to seven people. Explore both within and outside the wilderness of Denali National Park, moving slowly through the boreal forest of the Alaska Range. Choose a morning, afternoon or evening walk.