The Denali Park Road Fully Reopens in 2027!

With the completion of the Pretty Rocks bridge, travel along the entire length of the park road resumes for the 2027 summer season (mid-May – mid-September). Now booking 2027!

Climb aboard the Kantishna Wilderness Tour Bus and enjoy this all-day, interpretive tour through the heart of Denali National Park. Your journey will begin in the Denali Village area near the main entrance to Denali National Park, and from there you will travel the entire 90+ mile stretch of the park road in Denali National Park all the way to the old mining town of Kantishna, Alaska.

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The Kantishna Wilderness Trails Tour provides one of the best opportunities you will find for discovering the beauty, wonder and majesty of Denali National Park.

The bus tour travels the entire stretch of the park road all the way to the town of Kantishna, AK at mile marker 92.

This tour gives you a great opportunity to see many of the parks popular features like Igloo Mountain, Polychrome Pass, Tolkat River, Wonder Lake and the quaint Alaskan mining town of Kantishna.

This tour also affords you many fantastic opportunities for viewing Alaska's popular wildlife in its native habitat and surroundings. Including Alaska's big five... moose, grizzly, dall sheep, wolves and caribou!

 

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Highlights
  • Your knowledgeable driver guides will provide interesting and informative narration throughout the entire length of the road - giving you an expert education on all things Denali!
  • This tour provides excellent extended opportunities to get an up close encounter with Denali's premier points of interest including Wonder Lake, Igloo Mountain, Tolkat River and interesting Alaskan Wildlife in it’s pristine native habitat.
  • You will travel to the historic Kantishna area - an old mining town, 90+ miles deep into the heart of Denali National Park.
  • A hearty lunch will be provided at the exclusive Kantishna Roadhouse as well as tasty snacks along the journey.
  • You will have your choice of fun activities to take part in once you reach the Kantishna area - gold panning, hiking, or relaxing in the saloon or on the patio at the Roadhouse.
  • Learn about the biology, geology, and history of the region as you travel the entire length of the Denali Park Road.
  • If the weather is clear, you might even have a chance to see Denali, the tallest mountain in North America!

Schedule

Tours run from June 10 – September 6
Departing from Denali Park Village Main Lobby6:10 am
Departing from Denali Bluffs Hotel6:30 am
Departing from McKinley Chalet Resort6:40 am
Departing from Denali Bus Depot6:50 am
Tour returns to hotelsbefore 8:00 pm
Advanced reservations strongly recommended. The scheduled departure pick-up locations are Denali Park Village, Denali Bluffs Hotel, McKinley Chalet Resort, and the Denali Bus Depot. However, Grande Denali Lodge, Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, and Denali Grizzly Bear Resort are available for special pickup accommodations for guests staying at those properties. Pickup times for those additional properties will be coordinated and confirmed closer to arrival date.

Rates

Adult (13 and older):$259.00 (+ $15.00 park entrance fee*)
Children (under 6-12 years old): Children 5 and younger cannot be accommodated:$149.00 (+ $15.00 park entrance fee*)
Full payment is due at booking to confirm the reservation. MasterCard and Visa credit cards accepted.
* An individual park entrance pass is required for each passenger in your party.

Terms & Policies

Cancellation:

More than 60 days prior to the excursion date: A $30 service fee per seat will apply.

Between 60 and 30 days prior to the excursion date: 50% of the total payment will be forfeited.

Within 30 days of the excursion date: Reservations are non-refundable.

Cancellations for any reason are subject to this policy. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your trip.

 

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855-245-1289

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