Best of Denali Park - Tour 141

Give the classic five-night Alaska vacation package a dose of adventure with a glacier landing and whitewater raft trip.

K2 Denali Experience Flight in front of Denali.

Best of Denali Park - Tour 141

Give the classic five-night Alaska vacation package a dose of adventure with a glacier landing and whitewater raft trip.

Bright summer day aboard the Alaska Railroad heading to Denali.

Best of Denali Park - Tour 141

Give the classic five-night Alaska vacation package a dose of adventure with a glacier landing and whitewater raft trip.

A little adrenaline rush on a Denali Park whitewater rafting trip.

Best of Denali Park - Tour 141

Give the classic five-night Alaska vacation package a dose of adventure with a glacier landing and whitewater raft trip.

Caribou spotted on Kantishna Wilderness Trails tour.

Best of Denali Park - Tour 141

Give the classic five-night Alaska vacation package a dose of adventure with a glacier landing and whitewater raft trip.

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Trip Overview

Glimpse the wilder side of Denali National Park on this five-night Alaska travel package. The trip features two thrilling excursions, a flightseeing trip with a glacier landing in the Alaska Range and a whitewater raft trip down the Nenana River. It also includes an overnight at a mountain view lodge in the small town of Talkeetna, and two full nights just outside the entrance to Denali National Park. Travel between destinations is by railroad and motorcoach. The trip starts and ends in Anchorage.

Trip Highlights

Land by ski plane and walk on a glacier in the shadow of Denali.
Spend a day viewing grizzly bears, caribou, and more Denali National Park wildlife on a guided bus tour.
Splash through Class III and IV rapids on a whitewater rafting trip down the Nenana River.
Ride the train from Anchorage, through boreal forests, and across open tundra on the way into the historic Denali Depot.

Why Pick This Trip

With the addition of whitewater rafting and a flight onto an alpine glacier, this Denali vacation package delivers a touch of adrenaline for travelers who find that exciting excursions make for even more memorable trips.

What's Included

Here is everything that is included. Remember, we can easily add or remove services so this vacation package is the perfect fit for your party.

Anchorage | 1 Night

A convenient location, updated rooms, and complimentary breakfast draws guests to this comfortable Anchorage hotel. Learn More >

Depart 8:20 AM | Arrive Talkeetna 11:05 AM

A three-hour route with Denali views. Stop for the night in Talkeetna or combine with a return train or motorcoach for a day trip from Anchorage. Learn More >

Talkeetna | Depart 1:30 PM | 1 Hour

Land on a glacier deep within the Alaska Range on this unforgettable flightseeing trip out of Talkeetna. Learn More >

Talkeetna | 1 Night

When the mountain is "out" Denali is unmissable from this ridge-top property. The lodge comprises two full-service restaurants, a coffee shop, bar, and comfortable guest rooms with either forest or mountain views. Learn More >

Depart 11:20 AM | Arrive Denali Park 3:40 PM

Climb aboard the northbound train to the entrance of Denali National Park. The quick four-hour route covers 121 miles of remote Alaskan backcountry. Learn More >

Denali Park | Depart 6:30 PM | 3 Hours

Splash through wilder rapids in the Nenana River Gorge on this three-hour trip with Denali's longest-running rafting company. Learn More >

Denali Park | 2 Nights

Minutes away from the Denali National Park entrance, this mountaintop property offers standard guest rooms and premium rooms with a view as well as fine dining at the Alpenglow Restaurant and Peak Spirit Lounge. Learn More >

Denali Park | Depart 1:30 PM | 5 Hours

Fully narrated bus tour with a turnaround point at the historic Murie Cabin deep inside Denali National Park. Learn More >

Depart 7:15 AM | Arrive Anchorage 1:30 PM

Board the Park to Park or Denali Express route headed south for an efficient and scenic six-hour trip back into Anchorage. Learn More >

Anchorage

One of the 10 most visited attractions in the state, this world-class museum is located in the heart of Alaska's busiest city. Learn More >

Anchorage | 1 Night

A convenient location, updated rooms, and complimentary breakfast draws guests to this comfortable Anchorage hotel. Learn More >

Itinerary

Read on for a day-by-day breakdown of this tour package. Click on an item to get started, and be sure to contact us if you have any questions.

Fly into Anchorage's Ted Stevens International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Explore Anchorage at your leisure. Overnight Anchorage.

This morning board the train at the Anchorage Depot. The route snakes between the Chugach Mountains and Knik River, gradually arching west toward the Alaska Range. When the weather is clear, some of the train's best mountain views emerge just before you pull into Talkeetna.

You're in store for a bucket-list-worthy tour this afternoon. From the Talkeetna Airport you'll fly in a plane with an experienced backcountry pilot to Denali and the mammoth mountains that surround it. The adventure culminates with a glacier landing. Overnight Talkeetna.

Take some time to wander through quaint downtown Talkeetna this morning, making sure to visit the Denali National Park Ranger Station. All climbers attempting to summit Denali must first check in here, hence the town's nickname, the Gateway to Denali.

You'll continue to the Denali Park area by train. This evening, it's off to the Nenana River for your exhilarating three-hour whitewater rafting trip. Overnight Denali.

Today you'll venture deep within Denali National Park via its single road. With the help of your guide's keen eyes, there is a good chance you'll see much of the park's legendary wildlife: Grizzly bears, Dall sheep, caribou, moose, and possibly even foxes and wolves. Overnight Denali.

Bid farewell to Denali National Park as you make your return trip to Anchorage on the Park Connection Motorcoach. In the afternoon, visit the downtown Anchorage Museum. Among its many exhibits, the museum showcases some stunning paintings of Denali and its surrounding landscapes. You'll appreciate them even more now that you've seen it yourself. Final night in Anchorage.

Map

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Rates & Dates

The prices below will give you an idea of approximately how much this trip will cost. Keep in mind your actual price will likely vary based on your departure date, availability, and any modifications you make. You can use one of the links below to request an exact quote for your party, or price the trip yourself if you prefer using our My Trip feature. You can often save money by traveling in the value season, typically May and September.

	Single	Double	Triple	Quad	Child
Tour Price	Single: $3,278	Double: $2,334	Triple: $2,048	Quad: $1,905	Child: $931
Taxes & Fees	Single: $239	Double: $149	Triple: $121	Quad: $107	Child: $32
Total	Single: $3,517	Double: $2,483	Triple: $2,169	Quad: $2,012	Child: $963
The columns above represent room occupancy. For example, "Double" means two adults sharing one room. The "Child" rate shown is based on an 11 year old sharing a room with two adults.

	Single	Double	Triple	Quad	Child
Tour Price	Single: $2,760	Double: $2,041	Triple: $1,830	Quad: $1,724	Child: $912
Taxes & Fees	Single: $208	Double: $133	Triple: $110	Quad: $99	Child: $32
Total	Single: $2,968	Double: $2,174	Triple: $1,940	Quad: $1,823	Child: $944
The columns above represent room occupancy. For example, "Double" means two adults sharing one room. The "Child" rate shown is based on an 11 year old sharing a room with two adults.

Options and Add-Ons

This is one of our most popular five-day Denali tour packages, but you can make it even better! We can add or remove services to make it a perfect match for your party. For example, many of our guests like to add a guided hike in Talkeetna. Would you rather ride an ATV than raft? Switch out the whitewater run with for a wilderness ATV tour. The choices are endless, and just a few suggestions are listed below.

You can make these changes at check out and your final package price will be updated to reflect just the services you choose. Give us a call or request a quote for more specifics.

Anchorage

Find Alaskan history and impeccable service along with a restful stay at this high-end Anchorage hotel. Learn More >

Talkeetna | Depart 6:00 PM | 3 Hours

Join a naturalist guide for a three-hour evening hike through the Talkeetna Lakes recreation area. The well-established trail covers three lakefront miles. Learn More >