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Denali Park Road Tours  
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Kantishna Wilderness Trails
 
You can travel 95 miles to the end of the park road and the historic mining district of Kantishna. Go with Doyon's, an Alaska Native-owned guided tour, and you can do it in one day. That's 190 miles in 11 hours.
6 – 12+ hr $159 Late May – Mid Sept
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Tundra Wilderness Tour
 
Spend a day and travel some 60 miles into the wilderness of Denali National Park and the heart of bear country. On this fully guided tour, you'll get interpretation from your driver/guide, along with 6 to 8 hours of wildlife spotting and spectacular scenery. If the weather cooperates, you'll see Mount McKinley up close.
7 – 8 hr $149 Late May – Mid Sept
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Denali Natural History Tour
 
This tour offers you a quick taste of some of the 6 million acres in Denali National Park. Private vehicles can navigate the first 14 miles into Denali, and this guided bus tour will continue just past that point to mile 19. It may be enough of a glimpse to convince you how pristine and special this place really is.
4 – 5 hr $93 Mid May – Late Sept
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Denali Park Shuttle Bus
 
Denali National Park's shuttle buses are perfect for the do-it-yourself traveler. They go 86 miles one way to Wonder Lake, pairing flexibility with low cost. You can get off anywhere, spend a few hours hiking, then catch another bus back to the park entrance—as long as a seat is available. Designated shuttle buses also accommodate campers, hikers, and bikers, all their gear.
6 – 13 hr $22.75 – $43.75 Late May – Mid Sept
   
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Denali Flightseeing Tours
 
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Mt. McKinley Summit Flight (Talkeetna Aero Services)
 
Summit McKinley in the comfort of a twin - engine aircraft. Land on a glacier and step into the awesome scenery of ice, rock, and snow. Experience the grandeur of Mt. McKinley and the Alaska Range with Talkeetna Aero Services, with flightseeing tours out of Talkeetna and Denali National Park.
1hr 20 min – 2 hr 30 min $275 – $329 Yr round from Talkeetna, Mid May – Mid Sept from Denali
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Mt. McKinley Flightseeing (Denali Air)
 
Fly through the very heart of Denali National Park and all the way around Mt. McKinley (weather permitting). Depart from Denali Air’s private airstrip, just south of the park entrance. This central location offers easy access to either side of the Alaska Range, ensuring the best possible viewing opportunities.
60 – 70 min $325 Mid May – Mid Sept
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Other Denali Tours  
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Denali Jeep Backcountry Safari (Alaska Travel Adventures)
 
Slide behind the wheel of a 4WD Jeep Wrangler with Alaska Travel Adventures for an off-the-beaten-path guided exploration into the backcountry adjacent to Denali National Park, an area rich in gold - mining history, wildlife, and scenic wonders.
3.5 hr $119 Jun – Mid Sept
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Denali Rafting Adventures (Denali Outdoor Center)
 
Glide down the glacially fed Nenana River right outside Denali National Park, and you'll see the Alaskan wilderness from a new perspective. Denali Outdoor Center offers three great trips: go smooth and mild or rough and wild.
2 hr $76 - $107 Mid May – Mid Sept
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Denali Wilderness Jet Boat Safari
 
Join Denali Wilderness Safari on a River Safari, an exciting, fun - filled soft adventure via jet boat. You'll travel miles into the Alaskan Bush to a remote camp, where you'll learn what it's like to live in this land of extremes. If you came to Alaska to see, feel, touch, and gain a greater understanding of the wilderness and its people, this is the trip for you.
3 hr $119 Mid May – Mid Sept
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Denali Fly Fishing (Denali Fly Fishing Guides)
 
Casting your line for fish from the banks of a glacial Alaskan river: it’s an experience that many dream about. Denali Fly Fishing Guides makes it easy to make the dream come true, setting you up with all the equipment and instructions.
4 hr $175 Early June – Early Sept
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Denali Self-Drive Adventure (Gray Line of Alaska)
 
Take control of your Denali adventure-drive around in your very own Jeep. You won't even have to follow a group; just take the wheel and go. Best of all, you can do it at your own pace. The Jeeps come equipped with a GPS system that give you a narrated tour as you go. It's like having your own personal tour guide.
4 hr $139 - $229 Mid May – Mid Sept
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Explore Denali By Raft, Bike & Foot (Denali Park Resorts)
 
Denali Park Resorts' program, Explore Denali, is just that—a complete exploration of this gorgeous area by raft, bike, and foot. Best of all, they're all small-group tours, so you'll get to spend plenty of time with the company's trained naturalists.
Various $80 - $90 Mid May – Early Sept
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Inflatable Kayaking Adventures (Denali Outdoor Center)
 
Imagine blasting through a giant wave and paddling down the powerful Nenana River in your own boat without even knowing how to kayak. You can do it with the Denali Outdoor Center in an inflatable kayak, a durable, lightweight whitewater boat that's easy to paddle. Don't just hold on for the ride — be part of the action.
3 hr $85 Mid May – Early Sept
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Husky Homestead Tour (Iditarod Musher Jeff King)
 
Jeff King, the "winningest musher in the world" opens his Alaska homestead to the public every summer for a fascinating tour of his champion dog kennel.
1.5 hr $49 Mid May – Mid Sept
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Hiking Denali's Front Country
 
You don't have to board a bus or carry a hefty backpack to enjoy hiking through the wilderness of Denali National Park. The joy of hiking here is that there are no trails in most of the 6 million acres of wilderness. You'll make your own way, cross country in most cases. But near the entrance area, there are plenty of developed trails that offer views, a bit of solitude, and chance encounters with wildlife.
Up to you Free Memorial Day – Labor Day
   
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Denali ATV Adventures
 
Take control of your own ATV with Denali ATV Adventures, and head deep into the Alaskan bush! It’s hard to beat the thrill of splashing through rivers, driving over tree root-rutted trails, and four-wheeling up to some of the area’s most spectacular vistas.
2.5 hr $95 Mid May - Mid Sep
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Black Diamond ATV Tours
 
Drive your own 4-wheel all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on a truly exciting off-road journey through the backcountry adjacent to Denali National Park. Black Diamond puts you in control: stop whenever you want, take pictures of the spectacular scenery, and laugh as you experience Alaska as it was meant to be — rough and wild.
2.5 hr $85 Mid May - Mid Sep
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Midnight Sun Golf Tour (Black Diamond)
 
Imagine teeing off under the midnight sun, surrounded by the Alaskan wild. The relaxing environment, fresh mountain air, and spectacular panoramic scenery make playing Black Diamond's nine-hole golf course a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The links-like course is one of the northernmost in the world, challenging you with uniquely Alaskan hazards.
2.5 hr $56 – $63 June – Mid Sept
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Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour (Black Diamond)
 
To get a real sense of old - time Alaska, climb into Black Diamond's family - friendly Covered Wagon Adventure for a trip through time. While guides fill you in on the area's history and natural treasures, you'll be pulled by two draft horses through the Alaskan tundra with the mountains of nearby Denali National Park hovering overhead.
2.5 hr $65 - $79 Mid May – Mid Sept
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Mountain Biking Tours & Rentals (Denali Outdoor Center)
 
After a long trip to Denali National Park by train or car, you may be reluctant to sit through a bus tour. Why not hop on a bicycle and tour the park (and the surrounding area) at your own pace? Chances are you'll see more wildlife, too, The Denali Outdoor Center will set you up with a bike rental or a guided tour so you can pedal into paradise.
2 - 2.5 hr tour $7/hr, $50 tour Mid May – Mid Sept
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Dog Kennel Tour (Nat'l Park Svce Dog Kennel)
 
Sled dogs have been used to protect Denali National Park and its wildlife since the park was established. In the winter, the 30 dogs in the kennel patrol some two million acres of park. In summer, they serve another useful purpose: educating and delighting visitors.
1 hr Free Mid May – Late Sept
   
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Denali Evening Entertainment  
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Alaska Cabin Nite Dinner Theater
 
Alaska Cabin Nite, performed at the McKinley Chalet Resort, offers a true-to-life Gold Rush tale of Alaskan adventure in the early 1900s. Heroine Fanny Quigley was a real-life pioneer in the Kantishna area, deep in Denali National Park. Talented performers tell her story with humor, lively music, and colorful acting. It all takes place in an authentic, log-paneled roadhouse. The actors and actresses do double duty as your servers for an all-you-can-eat buffet.
2 hr $62 Mid May – Mid Sept
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Music of Denali Dinner Theatre
 
Music of Denali, performed at the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, tells the story of the first ascent of Mount McKinley in a musical and lighthearted show. You'll find yourself clapping and singing along with the talented cast, which includes Walter Harper — the first Alaska Native to set foot on the summit of Mount McKinley. The actors and actresses do double duty as your servers for an all-you-can-eat meal.
2 hr $55 Mid May – Mid Sept
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Denali Attractions  
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Great Alaskan Bowl Company
 
This unique store sells one-of-a-kind bowls made from the sturdiest of all the Alaskan hardwoods: the birch tree. Only the most carefully selected trees end up in the workshop. Up to seven bowls can be made from a single piece of wood, ensuring an identical grain pattern-and a rare and unique gift. Bowls are then dried, sanded, and dipped in a special oil so that they last a lifetime. The bowls are perfect for serving food or as an elegant display. Located on the Riverwalk at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge.
20 min Free Summer hours: 8am - 11pm
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