Denali Guided Hiking Tours

About

As you ascend, your senses will come alive with the sights and scents of the Alaska's tundra. From June through August, the trail is lined with vibrant blossoms, as your guide introduces you to 20 different varieties, each with its own story. In the fall, the landscape transforms, offering the chance to sample 12 varieties of mouthwatering wild berries—fresh, tart, and sweet, straight from the bush. Your guide will share captivating tales of Denali's rich history, the rugged surrounding landscape, and story's of the creation of the Park. With each step, you'll feel more connected to the land, absorbing not only its natural beauty but also the deep-rooted history that defines this wild frontier. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or simply looking to start your day with fresh air and a touch of adventure, this morning hike offers a perfect blend of education, scenery, and serenity.

WHAT TO WEAR & BRING FOR YOUR DAY HIKE

• Alaska experiences all kinds of weather, and we hike in all of it. It hardly gets higher than 75 degrees, but more likely will be between 45-65 degrees.
• Wearing quick drying hiking pants, a moisture-wicking shirt and sturdy hiking boots or trail runners will keep you most comfortable.
• Small backpack on your hike to carry:
• Refillable water bottle/bladder
• Rain jacket & rain pants
• Warm layers (fleece)
• Snacks
• Sunscreen
• Hat/sunglasses, chapstick
• Camera If you have meds (like epipen) bring them with you. Hiking poles are available to borrow, but feel free to bring your own if you have them

GUIDES WILL CARRY

First-aid kit, bear spray, trail map, guide books, compass Return transportation is provided back to your hotel, or you can choose to go off on your own and learn more at the Denali National Park Visitor Center and utilize your hotel's courtesy shuttle service for return transportation from the Visitor Center where applicable. Take away photos, knowledge, and memories from this guided hike.

About

Lush forests. Exotic wildlife. Abundant wildflowers. These are all staples of Denali's boreal forest. But why? Denali is a frozen wasteland in the winter. Why is it so spectacular during the summer? That's one of the many questions we answer on the Naturalist Walking Tour. "But Trinidad," I can hear saying. "I'm not a hiker! I like walking, but I can't climb a mountain!" Well, my lovely friend, guess what? You don't have to be an avid hiker to enjoy this tour. You'll be on well-maintained trails the entire time. The leisurely pace will let you take in the beauty of the National Park as you walk. Listen to the twittering birds. The chattering squirrels. Stop and smell the delicate wildflowers. Later in the season, enjoy a bounty of delicious berries. Cloudberries, crowberries, lingonberries, nagoonberries, bog bilberries, and more. I'm willing to bet you've never heard of many of those. Want to know what they taste like? You should. They're delicious! The truth is, I can't touch on everything you'll learn on the Naturalist Walking Tour. You'll have to book it to find out. What I can promise you is this: Your fellow travelers will be shocked by your Denali knowledge after this tour. Don't believe me? Just watch their face when you point to a clearing and tell them the depth of the permafrost there. The benefits of delving deeper in Denali don't stop there. When you understand something, you appreciate it. Think about your favorite things in life. You understand them pretty well, right? The same goes for your vacation. You're traveling thousands of miles to see Denali. Don't let it be the cookie-cutter vacation that leaves so many feeling disappointed. Chances are, you'll learn more on this tour than on the rest of your vacation combined. You're the type of person who wants more than the average tourist experience. You're here after all! That's admirable. It's what we're here for too. Don't just see Denali. Experience it. Understand it.

What's Provided

• Rain jackets
• Trekking poles
• Mosquito repellant

Gear Requirements

• Warm clothes
• Closed toed shoes

Remember

If you book this tour and decide it's not for you later on, you can cancel with a full refund until 24 hours before your departure!

About

This is our guides' pick for the best tour we offer. Go off-trail and into the Denali taiga, led by an experienced backcountry navigator. Get the authentic Denali experience for you and your family, saying goodbye to the usual conveyor-belt style tours. Your expert naturalist guide will go in depth about the unique plants, animals, ecology, and geology of Denali. Engage all of your senses with hands-on experiences, from sinking your fingers into the lush moss underfoot to savoring the bounty of edible plants and berries found throughout the Denali region. Dive into the rich tapestry of cultural history, spanning from the wisdom of the indigenous Athabaskan people to the more recent tales of survivalists who tested their mettle and adaptability in this challenging environment.

What's Provided

• Rain jackets
• Trekking poles
• Mosquito repellant

Gear Requirements

• Warm clothes
• Pants (We will be going off trail)
• Comfortable hiking shoes/boots

And remember

If you book this tour and decide it's not for you later on, you can cancel with a full refund until 24 hours before your departure!

About

Do you like jaw-dropping views? A good workout? Learning about Denali? If you answered "no" to any of those questions, stop reading now. This tour isn't for you. If you're still reading, then this might be exactly what you're looking for. This is the tour that one satisfied customer (Alicia G.) said was "the best guided tour I have ever had." Are you ready? Leave the buses and boardwalks behind. Hike high into the Alaska Range. Feel the wind in your hair and the rocks beneath your feet. As the views begin to unfold, you won't be able to peel your eyes away. The rugged mountains rise around you like monolithic castles. The wide valleys stretch into the distance. The greens, reds, and blues of the tundra create a patchwork quilt unlike any other. Now pick your jaw back up! There's more to see, and higher to go! Toil further up the steep ridge. Scramble over jagged rocks. Stroll along saddles filled with beautiful alpine wildflowers. Later in the season, enjoy the bounty of wild blueberries, lingonberries, currants, and more. Keep an eye out for the elusive Dall sheep. You're in their domain now! Your guide will point out signs of them everywhere. Maybe they'll even lead you along a sheep trail for a time. But sheep aren't the only animal you might see. Our clients have seen moose, bear, ptarmigan, stoats, porcupines, and more on the Into the Mountains Tour. So what do you think? Will you continue with the buses and boardwalks of most people's Denali vacations? Or will you embark with us on a grand adventure into the Alaska Range, gaining a vantage point normally reserved for the Dall sheep and golden eagles? The choice is yours.

What's Provided

• Rain jackets
• Trekking poles
• Mosquito repellant

Gear Requirements

• Warm clothes
• Comfortable hiking shoes/boots

And remember

You can cancel with a full refund until 24 hours before your departure!

About

What comes to mind when you think of Alaska? Is it gift shops, boardwalks, and buses? Maybe commercialized tours where you're driven along like cattle? Or is it the rugged mountains, rugged people, and independent survivalists? If you answered yes to the last question, you're just like me. Sadly, most travelers settle for the first two options. I want to give you something better. Something more authentic. I want to take you off the beaten path of Denali. And I mean that literally. Our survival tours are entirely off-trail. That means you get the REAL Denali experience. Now it's time to transport yourself to Denali. Feel the peat moss squish down under your feet. You're walking on a lush green cloud. In some places, you sink down nearly a foot with every step. As you stare in wonder at the unfamiliar forest around you, your guide hands you a wild berry. You taste it. It's good! It tastes exactly like banana cream. Your guide tells you it's a cloudberry, and teaches you how to identify it. By the end of the tour, you know how to identify dozens of edible plants and berries. For the rest of your Alaska trip, you have a wilderness buffet everywhere you go. When you're on hikes, people ask you how you know what's edible. They're impressed by your knowledge, and want you to teach them too. But it doesn't end there! Your guide walks through the forest with you until they reach a suitable place to stop. This is where your tour gets really special. You sit down in the lush moss. It absorbs you. Your expert guide gives you a passionate lesson on authentic Alaskan survival skills. You learn how the indigenous Athabaskans refrigerated their food. You learn how to build a shelter that will keep you warm, even in the harsh climate of Denali. Your guide tells you stories of the many survivalists who have come to Denali. You hear about Chris McCandless, who met his unfortunate end just miles away from where you sit. By the time you're done with your tour, you're a different traveler. When you look at the forest, you see more than trees. You see where the permafrost is lower. You recognize moose signs. At a glance, you pick out the best places to build a shelter. You spot game trails, and think about what animal might have made them. You're no longer observing Denali. You're experiencing it! Does that sound better than the cookie-cutter tours everyone else offers? If it does, don't wait to book. These tours are limited, and getting booked fast. If you decide to change times or cancel, you can do it for free until 24 hours before your departure. Don't lose your spot. The only risk is waiting too long.

What's Provided

• Rain jackets
• Trekking poles
• Mosquito repellant
• Binoculars

Gear Requirements

• Warm clothes
• Closed toed shoes

And remember

If you book this tour and decide it's not for you later on, you can cancel with a full refund until 24 hours before your departure!