| Tour |
What's Included |
Details |
Downside |
Why Choose It |
| Kantishna Wilderness Trails |
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School bus w/xtra leg room and larger seats; room for 44 |
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Interpretive commentary by driver |
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Snacks, lunch & beverages |
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2-hr Kantishna stop w/sled dog demo, interpretive programs, lodge lunch |
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12 hr |
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190 miles rt |
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6:30am depart, 8pm return |
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$159/person |
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No kids under 5 |
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Most expensive |
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Lots of sitting |
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No hop - on/off |
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Travel entire park road |
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Best chance to see wildlife |
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Historic mining town |
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See McKinley (if it’s out) |
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| Denali Natural History Tour |
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School bus w/xtra leg room |
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Interpretive commentary by driver |
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Snack & beverage |
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Savage Cabin stop, 20 - min look at pioneer days |
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4.5 - 5 hr |
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19 miles |
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Three times/day |
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$93 for adults |
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$46.50 for kids (14 & under) |
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Goes just a little past private - car mark |
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Fewer animals |
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Miss the major park views |
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Quick taste of the park |
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If you don't have a car |
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| Denali Park Shuttle Bus |
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School bus w/xtra leg room |
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Some drivers do commentary |
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No food provided |
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Length/mileage up to you |
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Up to 12 hr rt |
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Up to 80 miles |
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Departures throughout day |
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Cost depends on trip length |
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$24.70 - $46.70 |
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Not all drivers do commentary |
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May have to wait for seat |
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Bring your own food |
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Hop - on, hop - off flexibility, key for hikers |
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Cheaper |
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| Tundra Wilderness Tour |
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School bus w/xtra leg room |
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Interpretive commentary by driver |
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Box lunch & beverage |
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7 - 9 hr |
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54 miles rt (58 if McKinley’s out) |
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Two times/day |
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$149 adult |
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$74.50 kids (14 & under) |
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Lots of sitting |
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No hop - on/off |
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Good park overview |
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See McKinley (if it’s out) and wildlife |
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