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Denali Excursion Tour

About the Tour

Alaska like you’ve never seen it before.

Experience the thrill of flightseeing. Soar over the Denali National Park for 45 - 50 minutes of unforgettable views along the rugged spine of the famous Alaska Range.

Your adventure begins at our heliport overlooking the Nenana River en route to the wild Yanert Valley. Your flight offers stunning views of unexplored towering peaks and massive glaciers that have carved their way through rugged backcountry. Mt. McKinley, North America’s highest peak, looms on the horizon. There is no better way to discover the vast expanses of Alaska’s natural beauty. Witness the breathtaking beauty of the Cantwell Glacier as it cascades over a 900 ft. cliff to the valley below. Mountains and glaciers as far as the eye can see are just the beginning of this visual highlights tour of the world famous Denali National Park. Of course the Park is home to bears, moose, and Dall Sheep. So be sure to keep a sharp eye out for them throughout this once in a lifetime tour.

Find out more: Visit the Denali Excursion Tour Picture Gallery or read the Tour Testimonials.

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Base/Location: Denali
Tour Time: 2 hours
Flight Time: 45 - 50 minutes
Provided: Round trip transportation from local hotel to heliport
Prices: starting at $335 *per person

*Fuel Surcharge May Apply. Reservations are recommended.


At a Glance: The Denali Excursion
• Enjoy almost a full hour of flying
• Flies within 15 miles of Mt. McKinley‘s Summit
• Experience a panoramic view Denali National Park and the Alaska Range
• Wildlife viewing opportunities for bear, moose, and Dall Sheep (if present)


View the Park today at the following link
»View of the Denali National Park by National Park Service


Note: Please come prepared. Dress warmly and in layers. You’ll need a good jacket, hat, gloves, sunglasses and your sense of adventure!


Tour operates from May 14th to September 22nd. Due to aircraft weight limitations and to insure passenger safety and comfort, passengers weighing 250 pounds and over will be required to report accurate weights prior to day of flight for weight and balance manifesting. Due to length of tour and passenger loads, all passengers will be required to “weigh in” at heliport. For passengers requesting additional seating space, a fee of $100 may be available for purchase. Supplying inaccurate weights may result in tour delay or cancellation of tour. Tour time represents total time from pickup to drop off at hotel, pier, etc. All times are approximate.


Hours of Operations and Phone Numbers:
 
Denali 7 – 7 (seven days a week)
May 10th – Sept 21st
7 am to 7 pm
phone: 907-683-2574
phone: 907-683-1262


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Hours of Operations & Phone Numbers
Juneau (seven days a week)
May 1st through Sept 25th
8 am to 5 pm
phone: 907-586-2030
fax: 907-463-3959

Denali (seven days a week)
May 10th – Sept 21st
7 am to 7 pm
phone: 907-683-2574
fax: 907-683-1262

Toll Free: (800) 843-1947
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