The 9 Best Tours in Denali National Park

1.2.5-Hour Denali Wilderness ATV Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 917 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145Our pick

Ride a single ATV or covered side-by-side through Denali-area forests, rocky creek beds, and muddy trails. Guides such as Jett, Kat, Daisy, and Scout provide safety coaching, local stories, and photo stops. The route covers about 10 miles and may include water crossings, with views toward Otto Lake, Healy Valley, Mount Healy, and the Alaska Range.

“This is a really exciting atv tour. I have only done two others and this one had the best terrain. It was challenging for a beginner, but not crazy, we went through forested areas, up steep rocky inclines and crossed a creek bed. You will get wet, and a little muddy. Bring extra shoes!”

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2.Denali Park Zipline Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 675 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $208

Spend about three hours near Denali National Park on a guided course with seven ziplines, six suspension bridges, and an off-road ride to the platforms. Guides such as Kyle, Anna, Noah, and Cory are known for calm safety checks and good humor. Hotel pickup is available, and the final dual racer lets two people zip side by side.

“We had a great time, for many of us it was our first time zip lining. Suze and Corey we excellent and made us feel safe. Would definitely recommend!”

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3.Denali Rafting Canyon Wave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 643 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $147

Paddle 11 miles of Nenana River rapids near Denali with guides such as Beau, Pat, J Money, and Luke. Choose an active paddle raft or a calmer oar boat, with drysuit, helmet, river shoes, transport, and storage included. The 3.5-hour trip suits ages 12 and up, but expect cold water and a moderate level of fitness.

“Very scenic raft experience! J Money our guide was great! Class 3/4 rapids although water was a bit low.”

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4.Alaskan Back Country Side by Side ATV Adventure with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 486 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163

Take a guided Polaris Side by Side ATV ride near Denali’s north boundary, crossing streams, rocky trails, valleys, foothills, and tundra on the way to Black Diamond Peak. Guides such as Alyssa, Andrew, Thomas, and Mantas lead small groups, with safety gear, hotel pickup, scenic stops, and a hearty breakfast, lunch, or dinner included.

“The guide was very knowledgeable and informed on the plant life and trees. I was very impressed with him. JADE was his name.”

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5.Horse-Drawn Covered Wagon Ride with Backcountry Dining

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 467 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $112Best value

Travel from Black Diamond Resort near Healy in a covered wagon pulled by sturdy draft horses. Guides such as Chad, Jackie, Zoe, and Thatcher share local stories as you pass cabins and Denali views, then stop for a family-style backcountry meal and photos with the horses.

“If you like horses and animals, this is a good tour to see scenery, and enjoy the outdoors. Will and Thatcher were informative, and entertaining.”

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6.Denali Rafting Wilderness Wave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 462 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $147

Raft 11 miles of the Nenana River beside Denali National Park on a family-friendly Wilderness Wave trip. Class 2 and 3 rapids, drysuits, river shoes, transport, and instruction are included. Guides such as Tupelo, Barbie, Beau, and Marty add local stories and adjust the ride for beginners, children, and more experienced rafters.

“We had a fantastic 90 minute river rafting on the Nenana river with beautiful views of the river, mountains and very exciting rapids!!! New Wave was super organized and we had dry suits so we stayed nice and dry even on the big waves! Our guides, Marty and Owen, were great and Marty our River Raft Captain provided excellent narrative during the trip and great expertise on the river! Highly recommend this trip!”

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7.Denali Peak Sightseeing by Plane

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 453 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $487

Take a 1-hour flight from a private airstrip near Denali National Park in a small twin-engine plane. Every passenger gets a window seat, a headset, and live pilot commentary. Weather permitting, you’ll see Denali, Ruth and Kahiltna glaciers, Mount Foraker, climbing camps, and the park’s colorful river valleys.

“The pilot was great on allowing us to get great photos of entire trip. Views were absolutely stunning!”

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8.3 Hour SHERP Tour: Denali Fat Truck Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 409 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $249

You’ll ride a six-passenger SHERP fat truck near Denali with guides such as Joel, Tim, Stephan, and Britney. Expect steep mining trails, riverbeds, mountain views, local history, and possible lake crossings. The vehicles run year-round, stay climate controlled, and can handle terrain ordinary vehicles cannot.

“Britney was great. They were very friendly and knowledgeable. A unique experience that can probably not happen anywhere else but here. Thanks”

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9.Denali Highway Jeep Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 369 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $220

Take a four-hour guided Jeep ride from Denali National Park along the gravel Denali Highway. You can share the driving, talk with guides such as Rudy, Rick, Nick, or Bailey by CB radio, and stop for views, photos, snacks, and wildlife searches. Expect good scenery, but limited true off-road driving.

“Our guides were great. Very informative. Had a great time on the old Denali Highway. Learned a lot about the area.”

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