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The Big Dipper Alaska Ferry Adventures - Reservations and Tours on the Alaska Marine Mighway

The Denali Experience
Visit the beautiful interior Alaska and see its wonders

Day 1

Sit back, relax and enjoy your journey aboard the Alaska Railroad as you travel through stunningly scenic panoramic vistas. Your day one destination is Talkeetna, Alaska. The historic village of Talkeetna is nestled at the base of Mount McKinley (Denali), North America's tallest peak. You will be taking the Mahay’s Jetboat Scenic-Three Rivers Tour! Your exciting trip will begin aboard the “Talkeetna Queen” as it whisks you into the heart of the wilderness in comfort and safety. The trip will take you on three rivers: the Talkeetna, Chulitna, and Susitna. You will go through the Chulitna River Gorge and experience Class 2 and 3 whitewater. During the 1/4 mile leisurely nature walk you will see a Dena'ina Indian Encampment and visit an authentic trappers cabin with its rustic furnishings and see how they lived in the “Bush” at the turn of the century. You will also visit a replicated native encampment. You will be served a selection of hot beverages and locally baked chocolate chip cookies. This trip includes a stop at an amazingly large uninhabited beaver lodge, and you will have opportunities to view nesting bald eagles, beaver activity, and moose. You just might see black bear or grizzly bear roaming the shore. Overnight Included.

Day 2

Spend the morning exploring Talkeenta then board the Alaska Railroad for your trip to Denali. Once you arrive in Denali your hotel will send a shuttle to pick up and take you to check in to your hotel. Then you are free to explore the gates of Denali National Park for the afternoon. Overnight Included.

Day 3

This morning you will be departing your hotel at the gates of the park heading deep within Denali National Park. The remote lodge, located at the end of the 95 mile Park Road in Kantishna, offers you a complete Denali Park vacation experience -- and surprising comfort. After winding through the Alaska Range, deep into the heart of the Denali park, the "Park Road" offers opportunities to see Denali's famed wildlife: Grizzlies, Caribou, Moose, Dall Sheep, Wolves, and Eagles. And, should the weather smile upon you; above all of it towers Mt. McKinley (Denali) itself. At the very end of the Denali Park road, past Wonder Lake, you'll find a unique enclave in the park known as Kantishna. This area is home to Denali Backcountry Lodge. Denali Backcountry Lodge offers comfortably appointed cedar cabins. Each cabin is heated and enjoys its own private bath -- unexpected luxuries for such a remote location. Dining and lounge areas are found in the spacious two-story lodge. Overnight Included

Day 4

The lodge’s program hosts special natural history presentations by the staff and many featured guest speakers. Two outdoor gazebos near Moose Creek are great places to relax, and a suspended foot bridge spanning the creek offers access to many hiking trails. Activities at the lodge include naturalist-led programs, guided hikes & walks, gold panning, evening presentations, mountain biking, photo opportunities, optional Flightseeing, and a natural history library and video collection. When Denali itself is "out," guests can hike or shuttle to spectacular viewing areas, where even the novice can end up with truly stunning photographic results. Overnight included

Day 5

Depart the lodge early in the morning back to the gates of the park. Board the Alaska Railroad heading back to Anchorage. Tour concludes in Anchorage

 


The Denali Experience- From $1955.00- per person (dbl.occ)
Departs from Anchorage, Alaska

The Alaska Railroad Train to Talkeetna and the Talkeetna Queen Jetboat

The glass dome seating cars on the Denali Star Train

The Denali Visitors Center

The Denali Backcountry Lodge

Mt. McKinley from the wonder lake overlook.

The Denali Experience

$1,955.00 Per Person

Package includes cabin with bath and window on the ferry. Meals on the ferries are cafeteria style and not included. Price can vary slightly with season and availability. Vehicles can be added to the package. For those driving on to Anchorage or Fairbanks the fare will be adjusted. Vehicle prices are based on length and width. Ask us for details.

Make a reservation below or call 1-800-382-9229 US or Canada!

Your reservation request will be reviewed and processed within one business day.
We will contact you by phone or email with a detailed itinerary for your review and approval.
If you have any questions please give us a call 800-382-9229 US or Canada - International calls 1-907-235-7099.

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The Denali Experience
Hours: Mon-Fri. 7AM - 5PM AKST Sat. 8AM - 5PM Call Toll Free 1-800-382-9229 OR 907-235-7099 Email us: reservations@akferry.com