Tour Update: Due to an ongoing landslide, the National Park Service will only open the Park Road to mile 43 in 2022. It is still being determined how this tour will operate. New reservations are not currently available. Please check the Park Road Updates page for alternatives and additional park information.
Overview
A solitary gravel road, narrow and winding, enters Denali National Park. On this full-day adventure, guests take to that road aboard a modified bus for an extraordinary backcountry experience unlike any other in Alaska.
Board a bus particularly well suited for photographers.
Of the many modified school buses taking guests into Denali National Park, Kantishna Wilderness Trails buses are particularly well suited for photographers. They are equipped with large picture windows that slide open sideways to offer big, unimpeded views. Throughout the ride, the driver/guide makes many unplanned stops to observe wildlife or absorb vast mountain vistas. Even planned restroom breaks turn into photo opportunities. At each of these scheduled rest stops there is a new landscape to take in, from the glacial plains at Tolkat, to the spectacular peaks beyond Eielson Visitor Center.
About midday, the bus reaches the Kantishna Roadhouse. At 93 miles into the park, this historic lodge welcomes day trippers for a hearty lunch. After lunch guests are invited to take a short hike along nearby Moose Creek, join a gold panning demo, or simply savor a few quiet moments on the roadhouse deck. The day concludes with a return bus ride or, as an add-on, a flightseeing tour back to the park entrance.
More Details
The Kantishna Wilderness Trails Tour is a fully narrated wildlife viewing bus tour with an experienced guide/driver. The bus stops every one to two hours for scheduled restroom breaks. Many more stops are made along the way when wildlife is spotted. The Kantishna Roadhouse, the trip's turnaround point, is 93 miles from the park entrance.
What to Bring
A hearty lunch, snacks, and drinks are provided, but passengers should bring additional food they'd like as there are no concessions available in the park. Bring all gear necessary to comfortably enjoy the Alaskan outdoors, including a rain jacket and pants, warm layers, and insect repellant. Don't forget a camera and binoculars.
Special Instructions
Children ages 6 and above are welcome on this tour.
Transfers & Meeting Points
The Kantishna Wilderness Trails Tour picks up passengers at the Denali Park Village, Denali Bluffs, McKinley Chalet Resort, and Denali Princess Lodge.
Rates & Dates
Here are the rates and operating dates for this product. Remember, we have a lowest price guarantee for nearly everything we sell.
There is no child rate for this service, and children must be at least 6 years old to participate.
Rates & Dates
Dates
Adult
Child
6/4/22 (Sa) to 7/31/22 (Su)6/4/22 (Sa) to 7/31/22 (Su)
Adult: $199.00
Child: $199.00
The rates above do not include taxes/fees of $15.00 and are subject to change without notice.
Departure Times
Departure times and locations are listed below. Click on a link for an interactive map.
Select a departure below to see current availability. If your desired date is sold out (red) we will do our best to find an alternative, but we may not be able to accommodate your request.
"This was exactly what we had asked for. All day--all the way to the end of the road. Lunch was excellent. This was one of the top 3 highlights of the trip."
