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Denali: Should I Go?

Well, Denali National Park is Alaska’s most popular land attraction—and with good reason. You can see some of Alaska’s most famous sights:

  • Mt. McKinley and the continent’s highest peaks.
  • A vast, unspoiled wilderness of braided glacial rivers, massive peaks, and tundra.
  • Wildlife! Moose, caribou, grizzly bears, Dall sheep, and wolves.


Read more »  Is Denali a Must-See?


Season: What Month Should I Go?

Any summer month. Denali's visitor facilities are open mid-May to mid-September.

Read more »  Best Time To Visit Alaska?


Number of Nights: How Long Should I Stay?

We recommend:

  • 2 nights if you stay in a hotel near the park entrance.
  • 3 - 4 nights if you stay in Kantishna, in the park's interior.


Read more »  How Long Should I Stay In Denali? and Denali Lodging: Park Entrance or Inside the Park (Kantishna)?


Transportation: How Do I Get There?

It's easy! Denali is just a few hours from Anchorage and Fairbanks.

Packages: What Tours Visit Denali?

It’s hard to find a land tour that doesn’t visit Denali. Whether you prefer an escorted tour, a self-guided tour, or a cruise add-on, we have you covered. Email Bob with your preference:

  • 5-day or longer Denali Tours with the best Alaskan escorted tour company.
  • 6-day or longer Denali Tours with the best Alaskan small group escorted tour company.
  • 4-day or longer Self-guided Denali Tours by car or train.

Excursions: What Should I Do There?

You'll get a real flavor for the park with 2 to 4 exciting excursions.
Here are our favorites:

Denali National Park Road Tours Denali National Park Road Tours
Go deep inside Denali for sweeping landscapes, bear, moose, and views of The Great One: Mount McKinley.
3 hr – Full day $18.50– $129 May – Sept
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Denali National Park Flightseeing Flightseeing over Mt. McKinley
Soar above the landscape for an eagle’s-eye view of the tall peaks and glaciers—and the deep canyons—of Mt. McKinley.
1/2 – 2.5 hr $195 – $285 Varies
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Denali ATV Tours image ATV Tours

You can take control of your own ATV, and head deep into the Alaskan bush on an ATV tour of Denali! Explore the backcountry, take in some of the area’s most spectacular vews, and you'll also get a chance to spot some wildlife.

2.5 - 4 hr $95 - $250 Mid May – Mid Sept
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Rafting in Denali National Park Rafting & River Tours
Enjoy a scenic float down calm water, hold on tight for whitewater thrills, or take in a river safari adventure via jet boat.
3 hr $82 - $119 Mid May – Mid Sept
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Denali Driving Tours Denali Driving Tours

Drive your own Jeep Wrangler on a guided tour into the Alaskan backcountry to explore an old gold-mining area and get off the beaten path.

3.5 hr $119 Jun – Mid Sept
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Denali Golf & Horse Carriage Tours Denali Golf & Horse Carriage Tours

Tee off under the midnight sun surrounded by the Alaskan wilds, or get pulled by two draft horses while you ride in a covered wagon through the Alaskan tundra.

3 hr $95 Mid May – Mid Sept
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Dog Kennel Tours in Denali Dog Kennel Tours

Meet 4-time Iditarod champion musher Jeff King and his prize-winning dogs in his home to learn what it takes to win this grueling race and to live year-round in Alaska.

2 hr $59 Mid May – Mid Sept
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 Denali Hiking & Biking Denali Hiking & Biking

Make your own way through the wilderness of Denali National Park on foot or bicycle at your own pace, or on a small-group tour.

2 hr $45 Mid May – Mid Sept
More on Denali Hiking & Biking»

 

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Lodging: Where Should I Stay?

Denali offers two different options: Larger hotels near the Denali Park Entrance, or a secluded wilderness lodge in Kantishna, the remote center of the park.

Denali Hotels at Entrance Area Denali National Park Entrance Area
Staying at these lodges, cabins, and resorts keeps you close to civilization, and you can still stroll into Denali National Park.
$99 – $246 per night Early May – Sept
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Denali Hotels Inside the Park Kantishna – Inside Denali National Park  
Stay in the heart of the wilderness at these rustic, comfortable lodges inside Denali National Park.
$155 – $510 per night Early June – Mid Sept
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You ask....
Denali Lodging: Kantishna or Park Entrance?
Staying 1) near the park entrance or 2) in the remote center of the park (an area known as Kantishna) are two very different experiences.
More...
The Talkeetna Option?
Talkeetna is 2.5 hours closer to Anchorage
than the park entrance - and actually closer to Mt. McKinley itself. More...
How Long Should I Spend In Denali?
The length of your stay depends on the kind of experience you want to have. Here are the most popular options: More...
Visit Denali Or Not?
There are a few things to consider when deciding whether Denali should be part of your Alaska trip or not: More...
What Can I See On The Denali Park Road?
You’re about to see a place where life continues as it has for thousands of years, without interference by man: More...
Hiking In Denali
You don't have to board a bus or carry a hefty backpack to enjoy hiking through the wilderness of Denali: More...
 
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