Don’t miss the Denali Highway, the #2 “Drive of a Lifetime” by National Geographic Traveler magazine! Once the gateway to Denali National Park, this 135-mile gravel road is surrounded by pristine nature & is a photographer’s paradise.
Summary Description
Highlights
- Expereience the #2 “Drive of a Lifetime”: the scenic Denali Highway
- Enjoy a 100+ mile round-trip excursion in the comfort of a new, 4-door Jeep
- Witness Alaska’s natural wonders, including potential sightings of Denali and other majestic peaks of the Alaska Range
- Explore more of Alaska’s incredible landscapes without crowds
Description
Don’t miss the Denali Highway, the #2 “Drive of a Lifetime” by National Geographic Traveler magazine! Once the gateway to Denali National Park, this 135-mile gravel road is surrounded by pristine nature & is a photographer’s paradise.
Snow-capped mountains, icy glaciers & panoramic vistas flank the Denali Highway. During your casually guided 100+ mile round trip Denali Highway Jeep tour, there are opportunities to see Denali & other giants of the Alaska Range, weather permitting.
New, 4-door Jeeps hug the dirt road, while comfortably seating four adults who can trade off driving. Each Jeep has a CB radio for communicating with the guide so stops can be made whenever desired. As driving the Denali Highway is prohibited by most rental vehicle companies, this exclusive excursion provides access to more of Alaska’s spectacular scenery and wildlife & is a great alternative to crowded bus trips.
Snacks & drinks provided. Car and booster seats are available.
Included / Excluded
- Snacks & drinks provided
- Complimentary shuttle service
- Guided and Narrated Tour through CB Radios
- Comfortable Jeep Wrangler
- Gratuities
- Entrance to Denali National Park
- Animal sightings are not guaranteed
Start / End Locations
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Valid driver's license required. Drivers must be at least 25 years of age. Passengers can be of any age.
- The tour operates on the Denali Highway, just outside the national park.
- Highly recommended that you book your tour at least a month in advance
- Tour groups need to stay together. Drivers may not go off on their own.
- We do not enter Denali National Park.
- Sturdy sneakers or boots are best for our tour and for Denali.
- Wear clothing appropriate for all weather and trail conditions.
- Tours depart and continue rain or shine. The tour covers 100+ miles and spans several microclimates. Weather changes unexpectedly. Views of Denali, glaciers, and wildlife can be weather-dependent.
- Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed
- You can bring non-alcoholic beverages and snacks.
- Jeeps fit 4 people; larger groups will use multiple jeeps.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 48 hours
Cancellation Notes: We require a 48-hour (2-day) notice for cancellations and rescheduling of tours. We will work with you to reschedule another more appropriate date. Under 48 hours, changing the reservation day or time will incur a fee, 25% of the total tour bill. If you need to cancel entirely, we will provide a full refund with a 48-hour (2-day) notice.
Options and Pricing
Adults 25 years and older may drive the Jeep with a valid Driver's License
| Denali Highway Jeep Excursion | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (13 - 99 years) | $184.37 |
| Child (1 - 12 years) | $122.57 |
Points of interest
FAQ
Will I have my own Jeep?
Yes, all parties of two or more will have their own Jeep. Parties of 1 will be placed with other parties of 1 or with our guide. For larger parties (4+ guests), we fill the Jeeps with a maximum of 4 passengers, then add additional Jeeps.
Can I ride with the guide?
We have limited space in our guide Jeeps. Parties of 1 or those who are unable to drive have priority.
Do we go into Denali National Park?
No. Private vehicles are not allowed past Mile 15 (Savage River) in the National Park. In order to get into the Park, you will have to reserve space on the park buses. The Denali Highway runs east along the Alaska Mountain Range and the DNP Road runs west along the same mountain range. Before the Parks Highway was completed, the Denali Highway was the only way to get into the park. Along the Denali Highway you will get a park experience same mountains, same animals, same taiga and tundra! Glaciers are easily seen from the road and Denali is often visible (weather permitting.)
Can we see Denali from the trail?
Weather permitting, Denali is visible along the Parks Highway as the tour heads south to Cantwell and onto the Denali Highway. Denali is also visible along the first several miles of the Denali Highway. Since the tour is out and back, this provides an additional chance to see Denali.
Which is the better tour? Morning or evening?
With almost 24 hours of daylight during most of our summer tours, there is no difference between the morning and evening departure! Choose which one fits into your schedule best. Animals usually prefer the cool of the morning and evening to the heat of the middle of the day. Both our tours have similar chances of seeing wildlife.
Will we see wildlife?
Yes! Maybe! No! This is not a zoo, so animals are not guaranteed – Moose, fox, porcupines, snowshoe hares, caribou, and occasionally sheep and bears. Morning and late afternoon are typically best times. The Jeep tours get back further into the Alaska wilderness offering better changes to see wildlife.
