Denali Essentials to Whittier - Tour 144
Journey by land to the highest mountain in North America before journeying by boat on an Alaska cruise.
Denali Essentials to Whittier - Tour 144
Journey by land to the highest mountain in North America before journeying by boat on an Alaska cruise.
Denali Essentials to Whittier - Tour 144
Journey by land to the highest mountain in North America before journeying by boat on an Alaska cruise.
Denali Essentials to Whittier - Tour 144
Journey by land to the highest mountain in North America before journeying by boat on an Alaska cruise.
Denali Essentials to Whittier - Tour 144
Journey by land to the highest mountain in North America before journeying by boat on an Alaska cruise.
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Trip Overview
Although Alaska's landscapes are wide ranging, the two views most people envision are Denali and the Inside Passage. This five-day land package gives travelers the chance to explore Denali National Park before embarking on a cruise out of Whittier. Featured activities include a raft trip along the park border, a guided wildlife bus tour along the Denali Park Road, and a flightseeing trip through the mountains surrounding Denali. All accommodations and transportation, which features the train and Park Connection Motorcoach, are also included. The trip begins in Anchorage and ends in Whittier.
Trip Highlights
- Follow in the footsteps of the earliest Denali National Park visitors on a train ride from Anchorage.
- Observe Alaskan wildlife on a guided bus tour down the Denali National Park Road.
- Raft through mellow water on the Nenana River.
- Enjoy a convenient same-day transfer from Talkeetna to the Whittier cruise terminal aboard the Park Connection Motorcoach.
Why Pick This Trip
This getaway builds on our popular four-day Denali Express to Whittier land package, adding one night in Talkeetna. The town is known as the Gateway to Denali and it's the home base for epic flightseeing tours into the Alaska Range. If you have another day to spare before your Whittier cruise gets under way, this five-day package provides another wonderful way to experience Denali.
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
Enjoy complimentary breakfast and a convenient location at this recently renovated Anchorage hotel. Learn More >
Depart 8:20 AM | Arrive Denali Park 3:40 PM
Enjoy a reserved seat on the upper deck of a private railcar on this specialty service along the Denali Star route between Anchorage and Denali National Park. Learn More >
Denali Park | Depart 6:30 PM | 3 Hours
Float down the Nenana River on mild water excursion 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 6:00 AM | 5.5 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 Talkeetna 10:45 AM
Choose either the Park to Park or Denali Express route headed south for a quick and comfortable 3.5-hour trip to Talkeetna. Learn More >
Talkeetna | Depart 4:00 PM | 1 Hour
Experience the extreme beauty of Denali and the fortress of granite peaks surrounding it on this must-do 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 11:00 AM | Arrive Whittier 5:00 PM
Transfer directly to the Whittier cruise terminal from Talkeetna in a half day aboard a luxury Park Connection Motorcoach. The transfer includes a lunch stop in Anchorage. 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 Ted Stevens International Airport and transfer to your downtown hotel. The area around your accommodations is bustling with shops, restaurants, parks, and city paths within walking distance. Overnight Anchorage.
Transfer this morning to the Anchorage Depot to catch the train bound for Denali National Park. With onboard car hosts narrating the route and a full-service dining area, the train ride is equal parts fun, comfortable, and scenic.
Summer activities can go well into the night thanks to everlasting summer daylight. This evening you'll head out on a three-hour Nenana River rafting trip. Overnight Denali.
You'll venture beyond the borders of Denali National Park today, riding many miles on a guided wildlife and sightseeing bus tour. The landscapes are often indescribably vast, the wildlife sightings such a thrill. Overnight Denali.
Leaving the Denali Park area, you'll travel a few hours south this morning to the eclectic town of Talkeetna. Spend some time strolling through its gift shops and galleries after you arrive. This afternoon you'll visit Denali National Park again, but this time aboard a small plane. The flightseeing trip lasts about an hour, taking you into the otherworldly landscape of the Alaska Range.
Before you tuck in the for the night, give yourself one more chance to catch a view of Denali: Your hotel offers wake up calls when the mountain is out. Overnight Talkeetna.
Today you'll travel from Talkeetna to Whittier aboard the Park Connection Motorcoach. Your land package concludes in Whittier.
Map
Check out the map below for a visual overview of this specific tour package. You can see a larger version of the map here, or try our an interactive tour map by using the link below.
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 | |
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Tour Price | Single: $2,995 | Double: $2,074 | Triple: $1,795 | Quad: $1,656 | Child: $707 |
Taxes & Fees | Single: $219 | Double: $134 | Triple: $108 | Quad: $95 | Child: $22 |
Total | Single: $3,214 | Double: $2,208 | Triple: $1,903 | Quad: $1,751 | Child: $729 |
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 | |
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Tour Price | Single: $2,445 | Double: $1,774 | Triple: $1,579 | Quad: $1,481 | Child: $682 |
Taxes & Fees | Single: $187 | Double: $118 | Triple: $98 | Quad: $87 | Child: $22 |
Total | Single: $2,632 | Double: $1,892 | Triple: $1,677 | Quad: $1,568 | Child: $704 |
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 pre-cruise tour packages, but you can make it even better! We can add or remove services to make it a perfect match for your party. Even with a shorter trip your choices are many, 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.
Talkeetna | Depart 8:30 AM | 1.5 Hours
Land on a glacier deep within the Alaska Range on this unforgettable flightseeing trip out of Talkeetna. Learn More >
Denali Park | Depart 7:30 AM | 3 Hours
Spend three hours meeting sled dogs (puppies, too!) and learning about the adventurous life of a musher on this tour near Denali Park. Learn More >
Package Detail
- Tour ID 144
- Price From $1,774 + Tax
- Duration 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Start / End Anchorage / Whittier
- Departure Dates Daily from 5/19/2025 to 9/2/2025
- Travel By Train, Motorcoach
- Tour Type Self Guided
- Destinations Anchorage, Denali Park, Talkeetna, Whittier
Next Steps
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