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Pre- or post-cruise ship Denali tour package 3 to 5 Day All-Inclusive Denali National Park Tour Departing from Anchorage, Seward, or Whittier
Our all-inclusive Denali National Park tour package can be customized to fit your desires. Give us a call 907-222-1632 if you're looking for something special. This tour can also be done in reverse order with the option of starting from or ending in Seward or Whittier for a great pre- or post-cruise ship Denali tour package. Our standard Denali Park tour package includes bus to Denali Park, lodging at Denali, a narrated bus tour into the park, and a scenic ride on the Alaska Railroad back to Anchorage. A visit to Denali National Park requires a minimum of 3 days. If you find a shorter trip being offered you need to be asking a lot of questions. There is a day's travel time to get to Denali, you'll need a day to go into the park, and a day's travel time to get back, totalling 3 days. Adding a addtional day or two can greatly enhance a Denali experience, and gives you a free day to be spontaneous and do some park activities on your own. Or we can add some additional guided activities to your tour package. Some additional Denali add-ons we offer include river rafting on the Nenana River, ATV guided tour, dog mushing tour, heli-hike featuring a scenic helicopter flight and guided nature hike, flight seeing, and a guided Interpretive jet boat tour on the Nenana River. Give us a call or email us we would happy to talk to you about customizing you Denali Tour. Combine a Denali National Park Tour with our Kenai Fjords National Park Bear Glacier Sea Kayaking Adventure, a 7 day trip for a terrific Alaska vacation. Compare The Differences
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Tour Type: Scenic, Alaska Railroad, Denali Bus Tour, Hotel Lodging Difficulty: Easy, Wheelchair Accessible Comfort: Good Prior Experience: None Combine a Denali National Park Tour with our Kenai Fjords National Park Bear Glacier Sea Kayaking Adventure, a 7 day trip for a terrific Alaska vacation.  Your bus trip to Denali features some of the best views of Denali (Mt. McKinley) in the state, weather permitting. During your trip you will appreciate the comfortable seating, generous legroom, and large picture windows of the custom bus. Your knowledgeable driver-guide will offer tour highlights along the route, and ample photo and restroom stops will be made. All photo stops are made at the discretion of the driver, weather and time permitting.If your are departing from or ending in Seward or Whittier, the bus makes a lunch stop at the Anchorage Museum. The Museum features a fabulous cafe where you can enjoy lunch on your own. You'll also have time to visit the Anchorage Museum if you choose. The Denali Park Bus tour on day two is a full-day narrated bus tour along the restricted Denali National Park Road, returning to the Denali Park entrance in the late afternoon. A trained naturalist Guide/Driver provides natural history interpretation along the way, helping guests search for bears, moose, caribou and other wildlife while pointing out the biology and geology of the region. The tour will stop along the way for photos and will take several rest  stops where guests can stretch their legs. Drinks and lunch are provided.Our standard Denali Tour Package includes Adventure Class Seats (standard seats) on the Denali Star Train. A highly recommend optional upgrade are seats on the Gold Star double-deck luxury dome railcars. The Gold Star dome train features unobstructed views and an exclusive private Gold Star open air viewing deck making this the perfect way to enhance your Denali train experience and to experience the grandeur of Alaska. The Gold Star dome cars are lavishly appointed cars featuring custom-designed interiors highlighted with original Alaska art. Savvy rail travelers will be delighted with the features. The dome-level features a full-time bar attendant for those looking for libations. and the lower level features a dining area with 36 dining room seats with views through large picture windows. There is no better way to enjoy a meal than dining on the Alaska Railroad; the scenic views are spectacular. SAMPLE ITINERARY **
 This Denali Park tour can be customized to fit your desires and can also be done in the reverse order prior to a cruise ship departure south.Day 1 - Depart Anchorage at 7:00 a.m. for a scenic bus ride to Denali National Park. Arrive at Denali around 12:30 p.m. and check into your hotel. Then enjoy some add-on optional afternoon excitement suck as an afternoon river rafting trip, either a whitewater or scenic trip. Or you can visit Iditarod champion Jeff King's dog mushing kennel or go for an ATV ride into Alaska's wilderness. Or enjoy an evening stroll or go shopping at the park entrance for that perfect Alaska gift. Departing from Seward. The bus departs the small boat harbor at 10:30 a.m. and arrives in Denali at 9:00 p.m. In Denali the hotel shuttle van will meet you at the bus drop-off point. Departing from Whittier. The bus departs the Whittier Port Terminal at 9:45 a.m. and arrives in Denali at 9:00 p.m. In Denali the hotel shuttle van will meet you at the bus drop-off point. Day 2 - Early 6:30 a.m. departure for a Denali wildlife bus tour along the restricted Denali Park Road. This bus tour is your best opportunity to see Denali's famed wildlife, including grizzly bears, moose, sheep and caribou. Your guide will narrate the drive with detailed behavior of different animals, natural history and geology of the park, and recount adventures of early explorers. We stop for photo opportunities when Mother Nature presents them. We will also stop at rest areas to enjoy the sweeping vistas. The Denali Park road traverses through some of the the most beautiful and rugged wilderness in Alaska.
Day 3 - Eat an early breakfast (not included in tour price) and then catch the hotel shuttle to the park entrance and train depot. Spend a little time at Denali National Parks Visitor Center, watch a Denali National Park movie or finish any shopping you'd like to do. Take the Alaska Railroad back to Anchorage; departing Denali at 12:15 p.m. and arriving back in Anchorage around 8:00 p.m. Alaska Railroad Gold Star Dome Car upgrade is available.
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Alaska Railroad Route Map, Points Of Interest RELATED LINKS AND NATURAL HISTORY Denali National Park (National Park Service) Denali National Park Weather and Forecast Rail Passenger Service Trains Denali Star -Anchorage to Denali & Fairbanks Alaska Railroad History Alaska Railroad Wiki Alaska Central Railroad Tunnel No. 1 SUGGESTED ALASKA READING LIST Discovering Denali: A Complete Reference Guide to Denali National Park and Mount McKinley, Alaska  by Dow ScogginsIn the Shadow of Denali: Life and Death on Alaska's Mt. McKinley  by Jonathan WatermanAlaska: A History of the 49th State  by Claus-M Naske and Herman E. SlotnickGuide to the Birds of Alaska  by Robert H. ArmstrongWild Flowers of the Yukon, Alaska  by John G. S. TrelawnyComing into the Country by John McPhee Travels in Alaska by John Muir  Did You Know? Did you know that Denali or Mt. McKinley, located within Denali National Park and Preserve, is the highest mountain on the North American continent? Measured from the 2,000 foot lowlands to its snowy summit at 20,237 feet, the mountain's vertical relief of 18,000 feet is greater than that of Mount Everest.
Limitations of liability: Although every precaution is taken to safeguard you and your belongings, our adventure trips involve inherent risks and dangers which are beyond our control and Backcountry Safaris shall assume no responsibility for personal injuries or deaths and loss of personal property. Due to the nature of the activities, a condition of your participation is that you will read and sign the acknowledgment and Release of Liability before the tour begins. A copy of the text is available on request. |
