Activities

National Park Shuttle and Tour Bus

The best and most affordable way to see Denali National Park. Choose from the shuttle or tour bus. We recommend riding the bus to the Eielson Visitor Center, which offers amazing views of Denali. 

To learn more about the bus options and the park call 907-683-9532 or click here.

To make a bus reservation call 1-800-622-7275 or 907-272-7275 or click here.

Tour the Denali Visitor Center

Learn about Denali National Park as you explore the exhibits, view the park film, "Heartbeats of Denali", and chat with park rangers. Most trails can be accessed from the visitor center.

Nearby ammenities include the Morino Grill, Alaska Geographic Park Store, Baggage Claim, Bus Stop, and Alaska Railroad Depot. 

Murie Science & Learning Center

Open late September to early May, the Murie Science and Learning Center serves as Denali's Winter Visitor Center.

During the Summer (mid May to mid Septemeber), MSLC is closed to the public as it hosts registration based edcucational programs. 

Sled Dog Demonstration

Denali Park rangers and Alaskan huskies work together to demonstrate the traditional Alaskan mode of transportation. 

Demonstration schedule varies throughout the season (mid May - mid September). Free buses leave from the Denali Visitor Center to the sled dog kennels.

Visit the Savage River

Located 15 miles into the park. The Savage River Shuttle is a free bus ride to this area. Bus service is roughly mid-May to mid-September. Using the bus is highly recommended, as parking fills up rapidly. 

Savage River Loop Trail Guide

Go Hiking

Denali National Park offers trail hiking and off-trail hiking opportunities. There are several short trails near the park entrance. 

Denali trail guides are available here.

 

Flightseeing

Experience the majesty that is Denali National Park from the air. Even on a cloudy day, most of the 20,320 feet of Denali is visible above the low-lying cloud level. You can do a summit flight or a flight that lands on a glacier! 

Fly Denali is the only Denali Park Flightseeing Company that can land in Denali National Park! 

Rafting on the Nenana River

Denali Raft Adventures Inc offers two and four hour rafting runs on the Nenana River at the entrance of Denali National Park. 

Visit Denali Raft Adventures website to make a reservation. 

Fishing

Guided fishing trips are available or if you have your own gear and license you can fish at Otto Lake which is less than a mile from Denali Park Hotel.

Contact Denali Fly Fishing Guides about an outfitted excursion.  

Black Diamond Resort Co

Enjoy a round of golf! Ride an ATV or on a covered wagon! There's so much to do at Black Diamond Resort. 

Black Diamond Resort Co

Ride ATV’s

Denali ATV Adventures offers 4 unique ATV tours in the Denali backcountry. 

Hit the trails to experience creek beds, hill climbs, and 360 beauty of the wilderness. 

 

Visit Denali ATV Aventures website to reserve a tour. 

Dog Sledding

Visit Husky Homestead to meet Iditarod competitors and their puppy pack. 

Summer tours are available to see the summer training in action, meet champion sled dogs, and see what it takes to compete as a dog musher! 

Visit Husky Homestead website to make a reservation. 

Go Ziplining!

Soar through the Alaskan wilderness just outside Denali National Park. The adventure begins with a three-mile scenic trail ride. Then certified guides will lead you along 6 suspension bridges and 7 thrilling zip lines. 

Book your zipline tour with Denali Park Zipline!

Lively Alaskan Dinner Theater

Have dinner with the colorful cast of characters at Alaska Cabin Nite Dinner Theatre. Get a taste of the early 1900's gold rush along with hearty Alaskan Cuisine. 

Reservations are required. Book online or call 800-276-7234. 

Visit the Canyon

Located just a mile north of Denali National Park entrance, "the Canyon" extends 7 miles along the Nenana River.  The first mile of the Canyon is a lively hub of shops, restaurants and tour companies. 

Day trip to Fairbanks, Alaska

Fairbanks, Alaska is an easy two-hour drive from Denali Park Hotel.  Ride the historic  Riverboat Discovery visit the University of Alaska-Fairbanks Museum  or pan for Gold at the El Dorado Gold Mine.

Visit Santa Claus at the North Pole, only 16 miles southeast of Fairbanks.