11 Denali Tours, Ranked by What You Get

1.2.5-Hour Denali Wilderness ATV Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 917 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145Our pick

Ride an automatic single ATV or covered side-by-side through roughly 10 miles of Denali-area trails. Guides such as Cat, Jett, Maddy, and Aiden lead you past Otto Lake, Healy Valley, forests, creek beds, and Alaska Range views. Expect a safety briefing, practice run, photo stops, mud, and weather exposure.

“Great trip!! Great guides. Lots of information. Little wet and very muddy. No wildlife on this trip.”

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2.Denali Experience Flightseeing Tour from Talkeetna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 781 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

K2 Aviation takes you from Talkeetna over Denali, Ruth Amphitheater, Great Gorge, and several major glaciers. Your bush pilot narrates the flight through a headset, and the small plane carries no more than 10 people. When conditions permit, you land on Ruth Glacier for about 20 minutes.

“This flight was an AMAZING way to experience Denali National Park, especially in the winter! Our pilot was incredible and was able to give great commentary the entire time! Beautiful views all around! Highly recommend!!”

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3.Denali Park Zipline Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 675 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $208

Spend about three hours on Denali’s only zipline course, with hotel pickup, an off-road ride, six suspension bridges, and seven ziplines. Guides such as Kyle, Zach, Anna, Noah, and Sam keep the group safe and entertained. Expect real climbing, Alaska Range views, and a final dual racer zipline.

“Awesome zipline in mids of real forest our guides Max and Suz amazed us with all wildlife and forest details besides make a joyful experience with good jokes.”

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4.Denali Rafting Canyon Wave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 643 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $147

Join New Wave Adventures for a 3.5-hour Canyon Wave rafting trip on the Nenana River near Denali. You’ll cover 11 miles of rapids with guides such as Beau, Pat, Luke, or J Money, depending on the departure. Choose an active paddle position or ride in the oar boat, with transport, drysuit, helmet, river shoes, and safety gear supplied.

“Very safe, not near as strenuous as I thought it would be. Really fun, will definitely go again! Raft guide doubled as a tour guide!”

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5.Alaskan Back Country Side by Side ATV Adventure with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 486 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163

Ride a two-person Polaris side by side near Denali with a professional guide, climbing toward Black Diamond Peak through rocky trails, streams, and tundra. Expect safety gear, mountain views, mud, and a hearty breakfast or barbecue-style meal. Guides such as Alyssa, Andrew, Thomas, and Mantas have led recent trips.

“A unique, for me, way to see the back country of Alaska. Every detail is covered to endure maximum safety and comfort. And the lunch provided may have been the best meal of our vacation!”

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6.Horse-Drawn Covered Wagon Ride with Backcountry Dining

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 467 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $112Best value

Ride behind sturdy draft horses from Black Diamond Resort near Healy, skirting Denali National Park while guides share local stories. After about 45 minutes, stop at a backcountry pavilion for a family-style meal, then meet the horses before returning. Pickup is available from select area lodgings.

“We enjoyed the ride and people who work with the horses and dedicate their passion and experience with people on the tour. The food was very homey and delicious.”

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7.Denali Rafting Wilderness Wave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 462 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $147

Raft 11 miles of the Nenana River beside Denali National Park on a family-friendly Class 2 and 3 trip. Expect drysuits, river shoes, a professional guide, hotel pickup, mountain views, and possible wildlife sightings. Guides such as Tupelo, Barbie, Beau, and Marty are praised for clear instruction and good humor. Age five and up.

“We had a fantastic 90 minute river rafting on the Nenana river with beautiful views of the river, mountains and very exciting rapids!!! New Wave was super organized and we had dry suits so we stayed nice and dry even on the big waves! Our guides, Marty and Owen, were great and Marty our River Raft Captain provided excellent narrative during the trip and great expertise on the river! Highly recommend this trip!”

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8.Denali Peak Sightseeing by Plane

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 453 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $487

Fly from a private airstrip near Denali National Park in a small twin-engine plane, with every passenger in a window seat. Your pilot points out Denali, Ruth and Kahiltna glaciers, climbing routes, and the Wickersham Wall. Hotel pickup, headsets, and return transport are included, but the route depends on weather.

“It was a clear day so we were able to see the twin peaks. Bob was a terrific pilot. This is an experience not to be missed.”

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9.3 Hour SHERP Tour: Denali Fat Truck Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 409 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $249

You’ll ride a year-round, climate-controlled SHERP fat truck from Healy into the Denali backcountry. Guides such as Joel, Tim, Stephan, and Britney share local history, geology, and road-safety tips while the truck tackles steep trails, riverbeds, and even water. The three-hour tour costs $249 per person and returns to the starting point.

“This was an excellent way to see a little of the back country, especially for those who are not fit hikers. The weather was cold and snowing but we were very comfortable Joel was very entertaining with a big personality, lots of knowledge about the area and the inhabitants. We enjoyed every minute.”

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10.Denali Highway Jeep Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 369 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $220

Drive your own Jeep along Denali Highway with a guide on CB radio, stopping for Alaska Range views, photos, snacks, and possible wildlife sightings. Guides including Rudy, Rick, Nick, Dan, and Bailey provide lively local commentary. Hotel pickup is included at selected hotels, and groups may share a Jeep.

“The guides were absolutely fantastic! I loved the information they provided throughout the tour. It was a good combination of fun and facts. The scenery was amazing and on our way back we got to see Denali on full display!”

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11.Denali Flyer Flightseeing Tour from Talkeetna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 362 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

From Talkeetna, you’ll fly in a small plane over Denali, Mount Hunter, Mount Foraker, the Kahiltna and Ruth glaciers, and the Great Gorge. Every passenger gets a window seat and a two-way headset. Choose the 1.25-hour flight or upgrade to a 1.75-hour trip with a glacier landing.

“Unbelievable views of Denali, glacier landing was exciting. Pilot was knowledgeable and pleasant .. .”

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