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To experience the heart of Denali National Park, you'll have to travel by bus or van —private cars aren’t allowed past the first 15 miles. The four options all vary with respect to time, distance, price, and flexibility. It’s worth doing one of them: You’ll get closer to Mt. McKinley, see more wildlife, and get a better sense of what makes the park so renowned.Check out our handy comparison chart before making a decision.
 
Tour What's Included Details Downside Why Choose It
Kantishna Wilderness Trails
Bullet image School bus w/xtra leg room and larger seats; room for 44
Bullet image Interpretive commentary by driver
Bullet image Snacks, lunch & beverages
Bullet image 2-hr Kantishna stop w/sled dog demo, interpretive programs, lodge lunch
Bullet image 12 hr
Bullet image 190 miles rt
Bullet image 6:30am depart, 8pm return
Bullet image $159/person
Bullet image No kids under 5
Bullet image Most expensive
Bullet image Lots of sitting
Bullet image No hop - on/off
Bullet image Travel entire park road
Bullet image Best chance to see wildlife
Bullet image Historic mining town
Bullet image See McKinley (if it’s out)
Denali Natural History Tour
Bullet image School bus w/xtra leg room
Bullet image Interpretive commentary by driver
Bullet image Snack & beverage
Bullet image Savage Cabin stop, 20 - min look at pioneer days
Bullet image 4.5 - 5 hr
Bullet image 19 miles
Bullet image Three times/day
Bullet image $93 for adults
Bullet image $46.50 for kids (14 & under)
Bullet image Goes just a little past private - car mark
Bullet image Fewer animals
Bullet image Miss the major park views
Bullet image Quick taste of the park
Bullet image If you don't have a car
Denali Park Shuttle Bus
Bullet image School bus w/xtra leg room
Bullet image Some drivers do commentary
Bullet image No food provided
Bullet image Length/mileage up to you
Bullet image Up to 12 hr rt
Bullet image Up to 80 miles
Bullet image Departures throughout day
Bullet image Cost depends on trip length
  $24.70 - $46.70
Bullet image Not all drivers do commentary
Bullet image May have to wait for seat
Bullet image Bring your own food
Bullet image Hop - on, hop - off flexibility, key for hikers
Bullet image Cheaper
Tundra Wilderness Tour
Bullet image School bus w/xtra leg room
Bullet image Interpretive commentary by driver
Bullet image Box lunch & beverage
Bullet image 7 - 9 hr
Bullet image 54 miles rt (58 if McKinley’s out)
Bullet image Two times/day
Bullet image $149 adult
Bullet image $74.50 kids (14 & under)
Bullet image Lots of sitting
Bullet image No hop - on/off
Bullet image Good park overview
Bullet image See McKinley (if it’s out) and wildlife
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Jack & Ede Reisland "I was pregnant, and Jack had to cut ice steps so I could get up to the school from our cabin. I'd sit on my bottom and slide down to go home. "
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