Talkeetna Optional Tours
These tours are associated with the Anchorage/Talkeetna (Denali)/Anchorage
2-Day/1-Night Tour
 

Option #1
Denali Grand Flightseeing Tour

This flight will take you completely around Mt. McKinley! As your flight departs Talkeetna, you’ll begin to see how the last ice age shaped this land. Moments later you’ll 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. Experience spectacular views of the Alaska Mountain Range and a chance to see mountain climbers traveling the Kahiltna Glacier. You will see the south side of McKinley’s famous west buttress, Sheldon Amphitheater, Ruth Glacier and Great Gorge. Then fly across the divide to see McKinley’s incredible Wickersham Wall.

Tour Includes: Round Trip Transfers, 1½-Hour Narrated Flightseeing Tour and Logistics Staff Coordination. There is a Minimum Requirement of 3 Persons to Operate This Tour.

Daily Departures From Talkeetna: Departures may vary depending on weather conditions and number of participants that sign up.


Option #2
McKinley Experience

This flight takes you to within six miles of McKinley’s summit. Just moments after departure, you are surrounded by high peaks as you fly over the wide glaciers of Denali Park. Sense the motion of the ice and see how it has shaped the land. Listen as your pilot guide describes the natural wonders of Denali Park. Visit the Sheldon Amphitheater; fly along the beautiful Ruth Glacier and through the world’s deepest gorge. As you cross the valley on your return, moose are commonly seen.

Tour Includes: Round Trip Transfers, 1-Hour Narrated Flightseeing Tour and Logistics Staff Coordination. There is a Minimum Requirement of 3 Persons to Operate This Tour.

Daily Departures From Talkeetna: Departures may vary depending on weather conditions and number of participants that sign up.


Option #3
Horseback Ride

Enjoy a 2-hour guided horseback ride through the Alaskan wilderness on mountainous trails that thrill the novice rider as well as the experienced. Let knowledgeable wranglers guide you on a seasoned horse trail to witness majestic Mt. McKinley and the surrounding peaks and glaciers of the Alaska Range.

Tour Includes: Transfers, 2-Hour Guided Horseback Ride with Outback Coats & Cowboy Hats, and Logistics Staff Coordination. There is a Minimum Requirement of 2 Persons to Operate This Tour.

Daily Departures From Talkeetna: Departs Hotel at 9:30AM and Returns to Hotel at 12:00PM OR Departs Hotel at 3:30PM and Returns to Hotel at 7:00PM


Option #4
Trout Fishing Charter

Sit back and relax while your experienced guide takes you to some of their favorite fishing holes in a 24' or 27' inboard jet boat on the untamed Alaskan waters. This boat is equipped with overhead canopies to protect you from the weather. The boat cruising speed is approximately 35 mph and the boat requires only 8 inches of water to operate. This allows access to areas that are seldom fished and offers some of the best fishing around. These fishing grounds are located at the confluence of the Talkeetna River and Susitna River. The Talkeetna River is part of the Susitna Rivers’ drainage system, which boasts the second largest run of migrating fish in the world. You will be introduced to some of the finest stream fishing in the state of Alaska. From this location you will have access to over 200 miles of prime fishing territory. Perfect for the avid angler. Your knowledgeable guide will determine what you will fish for (Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden and Arctic Grayling) depending on how the fish have been migrating.

Tour Includes: Round Trip Transfers, 8-Hour Fully Guided Charter, Fishing Gear and Logistics Staff Coordination.

Daily Departure From Talkeetna: Depart Hotel at 4:30AM and Returns to Hotel at 2:30PM.

Note: Don’t forget to bring your driver’s license to purchase your fishing license for $10.00. This tour will get you back in plenty of time to catch the train back to Anchorage or for your return drive to Anchorage.

Tour Pricing:

TALKEETNA OPTIONAL TOURS

Option #1 – Denali Grand Flightseeing Tour
($205.00 Adults & Children)

Option #2 – McKinley Experience
($145.00 Adults & Children)

Option #3 – Horseback Ride
($90.00 Adults & Children)

Option #4 – Trout Fishing
(Tour Operation Weather Dependent)
($150.00 Adults & Children)