Day Tours & Excursions
Raft a glacially fed river, roll over the tundra on an ATV, see endless wilderness on a flightseeing tour, or hop on a bus tour to spot Mt. McKinley, grizzly bears, moose, caribou, and more
Bears, wolves, caribou, dall sheep & moose
On a clear day, Denali towers overall at 20,320 ft
Private Vehicles not allowed, travel by foot or park bus
Rafting, flight seeing, ATV tours, & more
Most independent travelers explore Denali by taking one of the tours, each of which covers varying lengths of the Park Road. You can compare different Park Road tours to see which is best for you, but keep in mind that you don’t have to stick with a bus. Some tour companies offer you the chance to rent bicycles and go solo—and plenty of people use the hop-on, hop-off Park Shuttle as the way to hike sections of the Park on their own. Some people book a stay at one of the lodges deep inside Denali, where you can hike, bicycle, canoe and experience the Park in comfort—but still largely off the grid.
Raft a glacially fed river, roll over the tundra on an ATV, see endless wilderness on a flightseeing tour, or hop on a bus tour to spot Mt. McKinley, grizzly bears, moose, caribou, and more
Get a front-row seat to Denali's biggest attraction, Mt. McKinley, on a Park Road tour. After taking in the wilderness and wildlife, head inside for a fun-filled dinner theater experience
Novice and experienced hikers alike can enjoy the clearly marked trails near the park entrance. To get off the beaten path, board the Park Shuttle--it's the only way to access some of our favorite hiking spots
You can find wildlife encounters near the park entrance, but chances greatly improve if you head down the Park Road on a bus tour. We know the best places to look for wildlife on this journey
The major hotels and activities end operation in the middle of September, but the national park doesn't close! Discover how you can experience the magic of winter in Denali National Park