The most complete and exciting tour of Mt. McKinley is the McKinley Climber Tour. Your aircraft will climb to 20,000 feet for a dramatic view of McKinley and Denali National Park. Feel the excitement only a few mountaineers have experienced: the view from North America's highest peak! Because you are flying at high altitudes, oxygen will be provided for approximately 30 minutes as you reach the top of the mountain.

NOTE: This phenomenal flight is only recommended to those in good health. A 6-person minimum is required for the tour to operate.

Required at time of booking: Passenger weights

Season: Daily departures May 11 - September 17, 2013
Departure Time: Morning/Afternoon
Duration: 1.25 hours

Price: USD 322 per person

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Explore Talkeetna's best trail with a great naturalist guide. A new scene of beauty unfolds around every turn on this 3-mile moderate hike. Look for loons and kingfishers on the lakes, moose and bears in the woods and Mt. McKinley on the horizon. This lush old-growth forest is alive with songbirds, wildflowers, berries and mushrooms. A great trip in any weather! A healthy, home-baked snack is included. (Tour departs from the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge).

NOTE: A 2-person minimum is required for the tour to operate. Children have to be at least 6 years old in order to participate in the this tour.

Season: Daily departures May 27 - September 15, 2013
Departure Time: 6:00pm (18:00H)
Duration: 2.5-3 hours

Price: USD 59 per adult / USD 39 per child (6-12years)

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Take a scenic floatplane flight into Denali National Park for an alpine hike deep within the park. Enjoy views of towering granite peaks and glaciers as you approach Mt. McKinley. Land on Lake Moraine, which was recently carved by Backside and Ruth Glaciers. Experience the true backcountry of Denali as you hike with a knowledgeable guide on hilly terrain that is only accessible by floatplane. Trail options range from moderately easy to difficult. After a 2-hour hike and a snack, return to Talkeetna. Tour includes: Roundtrip floatplane trip, guided hiking and a snack.

NOTE: Children must be at least 8 years old to participate. A 2-person minimum is required; 6-person maximum keeps tour groups small. Flights with landings are subject to a $10 National Park fee per person, to be paid at time of departure in Talkeetna

Season: Daily departures June 15 to September 15, 2013
Departure Time: Morning/Afternoon
Duration: 4.5 hours, including transfers

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Depart this morning on your jet boat tour, which takes you 130 miles through Denali State Park and into the National Wild River Park of "Devil's Gorge." Navigate through class IV and V whitewater as you access the remote wilderness. You will visit an authentic trapper's cabin with its rustic furnishings and a replica Native Alaskan camp. As you travel, look for wildlife like bald eagles, beavers, moose, salmon and maybe even bears. This exciting tour is for the more adventuresome soul. Tour includes: A boxed lunch and transfers to and from most Talkeetna accomodations.

Required at time of booking: Hotel information in Talkeetna if transfer is required, and dietary restrictions.

Season: Daily departures May 25 - September 5, 2013
Departure Time: 9:30am (9:30H)
(Departure time for the following dates will be 8:15am (08:15H) : June 24, July 1, 15, 22, August 5, 26)
Duration: 5 hours

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This bush plane flight is an extended version of the McKinley Experience Tour. In addition to that route, you will fly to the remote western end of Denali National Park. Explore the south side of Mt. McKinley (20,320 feet), Mt. Foraker (17,400 feet) and Mt. Hunter (14,573 feet). Fly over the winding Kahiltna Glacier, the longest glacier in Denali National Park (45 miles long and 3 miles wide), and on to the climber's Base Camp located at 7,200 feet. Spot climbers as they traverse the glacier and make their way to the West Buttress (a popular climbing route). Tour includes: Transfers from most Talkeetna area hotels.

NOTE: A 3-person minimum is required for the tour to operate.

Required at time of booking: Passenger weights and hotel information in Talkeetna if transfer is required.

Season: Daily departures January 1, 2013 - April 30, 2014 (No departures on Nov 28, Dec 25, & Jan 1)
Departure Time: Morning/Afternoon
Duration: 1.25 hours

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This jet boat trip will take you on 3 rivers: the Talkeetna, Chulitna, and Susitna. You will go through the Chulitna River Gorge and experience class II and III whitewater. During a leisurely 1/4 mile nature walk along the Susitna River, you will visit an authentic trapper's cabin with its rustic furnishings and see how people lived in the "bush" at the turn of the century. You will also visit a replicated Native Alaskan encampment to learn about the indigenous culture.  Tour includes: Transfers from most Talkeetna area hotels.

Season: Daily departures May 25 - September 10, 2013
(The following dates are currently sold out : May 25, July 7, August 4, 24, 31, September 1)Departure Time: 3:30pm (15:30H)
(Departure time for the following dates will be 4:30pm (16:30H) : June 24, July 1, 15, 22, August 5, 26)
Duration: 3.5 hours

Price: USD 120 per adult / USD 90 per child (0-12 years)

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This scenic tour aboard the 51-passenger "Talkeetna Queen" will give you the opportunity to experience wildlife, folklore, and historical artifacts. Conditions permitting, enjoy panoramic view of Mt. McKinley and the Alaska Range. Along the way, look for bald eagles, beavers, or moose. During your tour you will stop at a wilderness site where you will take a leisurely 1/4 mile nature walk and visit an authentic trapper's cabin with its original furnishings and view how trappers lived in "Bush" Alaska at the turn of the century. You will also visit a replicated Native Alaskan encampment to learn about the indigenous culture.  Tour includes: Transfers from most Talkeetna area hotels.

Season: Daily departures May 15 - September 20, 2013
Departure Time: 8:45am (08:45H)/12:00pm (12:00H)/2:30pm (14:30H)/6:30pm (18:30H) - 18:30H departure only until September 12
(The following dates are currently sold out for only 2:30pm/14:30H departure : June 10, July 4 & 8, August 7)
Duration: 2 hours

Price: USD 70 per adult / USD 53 per child (0-12 years)

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Depart from the Talkeetna airport very early in the morning and fly to Denali National Park in a small plane. As you approach and circle Mt. McKinley, watch for climbers on their way to the summit. After landing, you will board a bus for your park tour. Your driver will assist you in spotting wildlife along the road and answer questions about the park and its resources. The return flight to Talkeetna offers a different perspective of the area. This tour includes roundtrip air from Talkeetna with scenic fly-by of Mt. McKinley, a 6-8 hour bus tour into Denali, transfers in Denali, and a box lunch. Please note that there is a 4 passenger minimum in order to operate this tour.
Season: Daily departures June 1 - September 12, 2013
Departure Time: approx. 7:15am (7:15H)
Duration: approx. 12 hours

Price: USD 535 per adult / USD 360 per child (0-10 years)

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This flight will take you completely around Mt. McKinley, North America's tallest mountain. Begin with the McKinley Flyer route and see the south side of Mt. McKinley, including the Kahiltna Glacier, McKinley's famous west buttress and Sheldon Amphitheater. Then wrap around to the north for a full loop around the Mountain before flying back to Talkeetna.Tour includes: Transfers from most Talkeetna area hotels.

NOTE: A 3-person minimum is required for the tour to operate.

Required at time of booking: Passenger weights and hotel information in Talkeetna if transfer is required.

Season: Daily departures January 1, 2013 - April 30, 2014 (No departure on Nov 28, Dec 25, and Jan 1)
DepartureTime: Morning/Afternoon
Duration: 1.5 hours

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This ski-plane flight will take you completely around Mt. McKinley, North America's tallest mountain. Begin with the McKinley Flyer route and see the south side of Mt. McKinley, including the Kahiltna Glacier, McKinley's famous west buttress and Sheldon Amphitheater. Then wrap around to the north for a full loop around the Mountain before flying back to Talkeetna. The highlight of your flight is a glacier landing, which gives you approximately 20 minutes to experience the ancient ice and majestic mountain up close.

NOTE: Flights with glacier landings are subject to a $10 National Park fee per person, to be paid at time of departure in Talkeetna.

Required at time of booking: Passenger weights

Season: Daily departures April 20 - September 30, 2013 (Subject to weather and snow/ice conditions)
Departure Time: Morning/Afternoon
Duration: 2 hours

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This magnificent bush plane flight takes you within six miles of Mt. McKinley's 20,320' summit. As your flight departs Talkeetna, you begin to see how the last ice age has shaped the land. Moments later you enter a world of rugged high mountain peaks and wide glacier filled valleys. Listen as your pilot describes the natural wonders of Denali National Park. See the Sheldon Amphitheater, beautiful Ruth Glacier, and the Great Gorge (the world's deepest - almost 2 miles from top to bottom). Everyone has a window seat! Tour includes: Transfers from most Talkeetna area hotels.

NOTE: A 3-person minimum is required for the tour to operate.

Required at time of booking: Passenger weights and hotel information in Talkeetna if transfer is required.

Season: Daily departures January 1, 2013 - April 30, 2014 (No departures on Nov 28, Dec 25, & Jan 1)
Departure Time: Morning/Afternoon
Duration: 1 hour

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This magnificent ski- plane tour takes you within six miles of Mt. McKinley's 20,320' summit. As your flight departs Talkeetna, you begin to see how the last ice age has shaped the land. Moments later you enter a world of rugged high mountain peaks and wide glacier filled valleys. Listen as your pilot describes the natural wonders of Denali National Park. See the Sheldon Amphitheater, beautiful Ruth Glacier, and the Great Gorge (the world's deepest - almost 2 miles from top to bottom). The highlight of your flight is a glacier landing, which gives you approximately 20 minutes to experience the ancient ice and majestic mountain up close. Everyone has a window seat!

NOTE: Flights with glacier landings are subject to a $10 National Park fee per person, to be paid at time of departure in Talkeetna.  A 2-person minimum is required for the tour to operate.

Required at time of booking: Passenger weights.

Season: Daily departures April 20 - September 30, 2013 (Subject to weather and snow/ice conditions)
DepartureTime: Morning/Afternoon
Duration: 1.5 hours

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This ski-plane flight is an extended version of the McKinley Experience Tour. In addition to that route, you will fly to the remote western end of Denali National Park. Explore the south side of Mt. McKinley (20,320 feet), Mt. Foraker (17,400 feet) and Mt. Hunter (14,573 feet). Fly over the winding Kahiltna Glacier, the longest glacier in Denali National Park (45 miles long and 3 miles wide), and on to the climber's Base Camp located at 7,200 feet. Spot climbers as they traverse the glacier and make their way to the West Buttress (a popular climbing route). The highlight of your flight is a glacier landing, which gives you approximately 20 minutes to experience the ancient ice and majestic mountain up close.  Tour includes: Transfers from most Talkeetna area hotels. 

NOTE: Flights with glacier landings are subject to a $10 National Park fee per person, to be paid at time of departure in Talkeetna.  A 2-person minimim is required for this tour to operate.

Required at time of booking: Passenger weights and hotel information in Talkeetna if transfer is required.

eason: Daily departures April 20 - Sep 30, 2013 (Subject to weather and snow/ice conditions)
DepartureTime: Morning/Afternoon
Duration: 1.75 hours

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Travel by jet boat to the best fishing holes on the Talkeetna River.  Depending on the time of the summer, you will be fishing for a variety of Alaska's popular game fish including trout, arctic grayling and the various species of salmon. You can chose between fly fishing and spin cast fishing.  Tour includes: fishing guide, gear and transfer from most local hotels.  Not included: Fishing license and King Salmon Stamps.

NOTE: Guide line for fishing season (subject to change, guideline only!):
Mid May - Mid June and Mid Sep - Early October: Trout, Arctic Grayling, and Dolly Varden Late May - June: Red Salmon / Mid June - Mid July: King Salmon / Early Aug
Mid Sep: Silver Salmon / Mid July - Late Aug: Pink and Chum Salmon

Required at time of booking: You must let us know which type of gear you prefer at the time of booking (spincast or flyfishing). There is a 2-person minimum for this tour to operate.

Season: Daily Departures May 15 - Sept 30, 2013
Departure Time: 8:00H and 15:00H
Duration: 5 hours not including transfers


Price: USD 205 per person

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