Optional
Alaskan Tours

Denali National Park
Optional Tours

Dogsled Kennel Tour

Enjoy a warm welcome and experience a true Alaskan lifestyle. This tour is an authentic look into rural lifestyles while learning what it is like to live with the world’s greatest athletes as you visit with puppies, witness sled dogs in action, and virtually experience running the Iditarod. Enjoy stories of the adventures of living an ever-growing dream both on and off the trail.  Discover what it takes to make it on the Last Frontier and experience the journey that is Iditarod.

Rates: $65 per adult, $55 per child (ages 3-12)

Denali ATV Wilderness Adventure

Get ready for some adventure! Whether a novice or expert ATVer, this tour will be a memorable ride in the scenic Alaskan wilderness on your own Single or Side by Side ATV. Ride on several terrain types – coal mining tails, rocky creek beds, hill climbing, water and mud crossings. Total tour covers about 10 miles, with approx. 1 ½ hours on the trails. Tour length is approx. 2 ½ hours from pick-up to drop-off.

Single ATV Rates: $139 per person
Side by Side ATV Rates: $237 per couple

Denali Zipline

Experience life above the trees ziplining just outside of Denali National Park! Your adventure begins with a three mile trail ride shuttle through the scenic Alaskan wilderness in an off road 6 person vehicle. After gearing up, certified guides will lead you along 6 suspension bridges and 7 thrilling zip lines, including the dual racer finale! The built-in, hands-free braking system allows you to relax and take in the breathtaking mountain views. Challenge yourself by traversing to the top of the boreal forest on the uniquely designed Ascending Bridge Tower. Soar over the tundra on over half a mile of ziplines. Complete this once in a lifetime experience by racing to the finish zipping along side your friends and family! All safety gear provided – full body harness, helmet, and gloves. 3 hours in duration including transfer time.

Rates: $159 per adult, $119 per child (8-12)

Helicopter – Tundra Express with Landing

Don’t just fly over the mountains. Get out in them! Enjoy this short helicopter ride through the peaks and valleys that make up the Alaska Range. Explore the hills just outside of Denali National Park. Look down below for wildlife, keep your eyes on the horizon for a chance at viewing Denali, or her impressive sister, Mt. Deborah. After a gentle landing, step out into the magical landscape. Sink your feet in the tundra, snap a flurry of photos, or just breathe in that crisp mountain air.

Rates: $259 per person

Helicopter – Denali Glacier Landing Expedition

This tour takes you to the base of Mt. Deborah with a landing on the Yanert Glacier. While on the ice, you will be able to take in the spectacular views and actually see and feel the wonders of an active glacier. The return flight follows the ridgelines of the Alaska Range and wildlife may be seen on the mountainsides and valleys below. 70 minute tour with 15 minutes on the glacier.

Rates: $595 per person

Helicopter – Heli-Hiking Adventure

Lift off from the heliport and enjoy the 15-minute flight to an exclusive hiking area. This is an adventurer’s chance to explore the Denali area up close with a professional naturalist guide. This hiking experience allows one to learn about area flora and fauna as the Alaska Range towers on the horizon.

Rates: $499 per person

Fixed Wing Flightseeing

Your six or eight passenger plane will depart from our private airstrip and fly along the Alaska Range into the heart of Denali Park. All seats are window seats, and the tour is fully narrated. Flexible routing allows the pilot to provide you the best views.  90% of passengers see Denali even on days it’s not visible from the road.  Weather permitting, we’ll take you all the way around Denali itself.

Rates: $449 per adult, $225 per child

Fly Fishing

Fly Fish in Alaska! Experienced or beginner; you will fish for Arctic Grayling and Rainbow Trout on lakes and streams in the heart of the Alaska Range. The catch and release fly fishing package offers both half day and full day opportunities. No experience necessary. Trip includes gear, equipment, transportation. Fishing license additional fee.

Rates: $240 per person (Ages 12+) plus $25 per person fishing license purchased at fishing office in person

Tundra Wilderness Tour

Explore the pristine wilderness of Denali National Park. You’ll get the chance to see some of the magnificent creatures who live here. And keep an eye out for a view of Denali – “The Great One.” You’ll also see rolling tundra, taiga forests, and breathtaking scenery on this unforgettable adventure. Snack box and beverage included.

Rates: $179 per adult, $81 per child (ages 15 & under).

Denali Wilderness Walking Tour

Enjoy a moderate “walk” through local terrain narrated by a naturalist guide, on our most popular tour.  Take an interpretive, guided walk in the Denali area with a naturalist guide who will point out the landmarks and talk about the amazing geology and glacial history of this part of the world. Walk through boreal forests and discover how plants and animals have adapted to the extreme sub-arctic environment. The pace is usually about one mile per hour, as there are frequent stops. The northern land is wild and natural and one needn’t walk far to experience it. Walk in the footsteps of animals, and gain a new appreciation for this far north landscape.

Rates: $120 per adult, $60 per child (5-17)

Denali Photography Excursion

Discover how to use your camera like a pro. Learn how to get the best images possible with individualized instruction while surrounded by stunning Denali scenery. Easy activity level.  The Alaska Range provides some of the most spectacular and inspiring scenery on earth. Discover how to use your camera as an instrument while exploring the best of the Parks and Denali Highways. With group sizes limited to 4 participants per trip you will enjoy the luxury of being able to locate, stop, compose, and capture your photo at a pace comfortable for you.

Terry and his team of selected local guides will provide individualized instruction on-site as desired. If you are using your camera in “Auto” or “Scene” modes, you need to take this tour. Learn how to get the best images possible through proper exposure and white balance techniques on any DSLR or pocket camera. Great opportunities for seeing wildlife and “The Mountain” Denali are possible (weather permitting).

Rates: $199 per adult, $139 per child (8-12)

Homer
Optional Tours

Full Day Halibut or Salmon Fishing Tour

Let’s go Halibut or Salmon fishing! You choose one species to target.  Full day adventure in Kachemak Bay seeking out halibut to impress your neighbors back home!  Early morning check-in to purchase your license before you head to the boat for departure to fishing grounds. For those wanting to participate without the work, on board staff assist with baiting the hook and handling the halibut once you bring it up from the ocean floor. A local fish processor can assist with vacuum packing and freezing your fish to send home at an additional cost. Dress in warm, layered clothing and bring along hat, and gloves. Don’t forget your lunch and drinks!

Rates: $437/person, License NOT Included

Guided Sea Kayaking Tour

Great for beginning or experienced sea kayakers.  Trip begins with a water taxi ride across Kachemak Bay to the protected waters of the fjords in Kachemak Bay State Park.  Your guide will provide an orientation and assistance throughout the tour.  Spend the day paddling in spectacular scenery with abundant wildlife viewing opportunities.  Single and double kayaks (Necky style) are used and are very stable for beginners.  Bring along warm clothes, light rain gear, lunch, snacks, and drinks. Small or waterproof cameras and binoculars recommended! Includes: instruction, guided adventure, and all transportation. 

Rates: 1/2 Day $185/person. Must be 10 years old or older.
Rates: 3/4 Day $210/person. Must be 10 years old or older.

Peterson Bay Day Tour

Small Group Naturalist Led Intertidal, Forest, Geology, History and Native Culture Exploration.  Take a covered boat ride across Kachemak Bay to the Peterson Bay Field Station, with opportunities to view marine birds and a seabird colony at Gull Island. Once onshore, you will be guided by our expert naturalists on a maintained forest trail system to experience the incredible richness exposed by Kachemak Bay’s extreme tidal changes first hand and a coastal forest ecosystem on the edge of the wilderness. You will view the evidence of the awesome geological forces that shaped the Bay, visit a bog, learn the names and lore of coastal plants, see what prehistoric people have left behind, and have hands-on experiences with the many types of animals from the zone between Kachemak Bay’s tides. You will have time to relax at the Peterson Bay Field Station and have more close-up views of intertidal inhabitants at the Station’s aquaria and live tanks.

Rates: $200/person.

Talkeetna
Optional Tours

Denali Flyer

Explore Denali within six miles of this magnificent sight.  Fly to the remote western end of Denali National Park and see the south side of Denali, Mt. Foraker and Mt. Hunter.  Fly over the winding Kahiltna glacier, the longest glacier in Denali National Park, and continue on to the climber’s base camp located at 7200 feet on the southeast fork of the Kahiltna Glacier.  

Rates: $402 per person.  Include a glacier landing $537 per person

Denali Climber/Summit Tour with Glacier Landing

There are two ways to the top of Denali, climb the mountain or take the Denali Summit Tour! The most complete and exciting tour of Denali. Your multi-engine, oxygen-equipped aircraft will climb to nearly 20,000 feet for a dramatic view of Denali’s summit and an amazing view of Denali National Park. Feel the excitement only a few mountaineers have experienced – the view from the top of North America’s highest peak.

Rates: $673 per person

Jetboat Wilderness Excursion

This exciting jetboat excursion whisks you into the heart of the wilderness in comfort. Upon arrival at the Safari site, you will take a 1/4 mile nature walk to visit an authentic trapper’s cabin. Wildlife, folklore, artifacts, and panoramic views of Denali and the Alaska Range combine to make this an unforgettable and unique Alaskan river adventure. 

Rates: $89 per adult, $67 per child (ages 12 and under).

Talkeetna River Scenic Float Trip

Enjoy a relaxing raft trip take takes place on big glacially fed rivers that feed right out of the Alaskan Range. The rivers are swift and smooth yet calming and serene. On a clear day, enjoy the best views of Denali, the Alaska Range, and surrounding Talkeetna Mountains. Learn about the flora and fauna of this area as you are on the look out for bald eagles, beavers, moose, black bears, and grizzly bears.

Rates: $99 per adult, $79 per child (ages 3-12, minimum age of 3 years)

Talkeetna Zipline Tour

This unique 3 hour outdoor adventure begins in Talkeetna with a short shuttle ride to the zipline course and a short orientation with the fitting of gear and safety instructions provided by certified guides.  You warm up with four zips (40’, 150’, 150’ & 390’) that are progressively longer and faster.  The fifth zipline segment will move up through the forest, spanning about 360 feet and ending near the top of the ridge in a stand of three Alaska birch trees. The final and longest zip of the tour spans close to seven hundred feet with most of the ride suspended 15 to 30 feet; over the pond, landing on the final platform six feet off the ground, affording an easy stair exit and a short walk to the pickup destination. 

Rates: $169 per adult, $123 per child (ages 10-14, minimum age of 10 years)