10 Hours Denali Winter Drive in Alaska

Overview

The Denali Winter Drive provides a one day guided round trip journey by land from Fairbanks into Denali National Park. Guests will meet an informative and friendly Alaskan guide who is certain to make the day a memorable one by learning about the Tanana Valley and Denali National Park. Along the way the guide will share the history of the region and who lives here and how they make their home - both humans who live here and wildlife.

City: Fairbanks

Mon 30 Jun

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Starting at $279.00

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Mon 30 Jun

Starting at $279.00

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What's Included

Landing and facility fees

Includes park entrance fees.

Air-conditioned vehicle

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
CHECK IN TIME - Check in opens at 7:45 AM and closes at 8:00 AM for this tour. Guests not here by 8:00 AM risk missing this tour.

What To Expect

George Parks Highway

The ground tour will be south from Fairbanks on the George Parks Highway.

Nenana

The tour will visit the rural community of Nenana situated on the south bank of the Tanana River - Nenana serves as a regional transportation hub with river, rail, highway and air access. The strong threads of Tanana Athabascan culture and subsistence lifestyle running through the community lend Nenana the special feel of a "bush" village located on the road system.

Healy

Pass through Healy - nestled on the northern edge of the Alaska Range, Healy serves as the gateway community for Denali National park.

Denali National Park and Preserve

Arrive at Denali National Park -- the Murie Science and Learning Center provides the perfect base camp for exploring Alaska's best known national park (access is limited currently during covid - but is used as a resting point with what we can access). Enjoy the quiet beauty and solitude of a winter landscape blanketed in snow. Learn h ow plants, animals, and humans adopt creative strategies to survive the extreme winter cold of Alaska's Interior. Enjoy a short nature walk or snowshoe to see up close the beauty of the park on a short nature trail. This is a soft tour experience not an adventurous hike.

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (46)

Michelle_D

Mar 2025

Very informative! Multiple stops along the way to Denali to show different animals, rivers, the very important town of Nenana. Small little walk through the Boreal forest was breathtakingly beautiful. Unfortunately, we did not get to see Denali because it was snowing the day we were there. But the overall experience was absolutely amazing! Sarah was our tour guide and she was phenomenal! Really enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend it!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you so much for taking the time to share with others about your experience with us on the Denali Winter Drive Adventure. Thank you so much! Happy spring.

LMUNKC

Jan 2025

Review for John – Denali Tour Guide We had an incredible experience on our Denali tour with John! From the start, he was friendly, caring, and extremely knowledgeable. He shared fascinating insights about Denali and Alaska in general, giving us a deeper appreciation for the area’s history, wildlife, and people. John was patient and engaging, answering all of our questions with enthusiasm. During our hike, he went the extra mile by providing cleats for our boots, ensuring we had secure footing on the trails. Afterward, he treated us to warm beverages, which was a thoughtful and much-appreciated touch. The entire day was well-organized and thoroughly enjoyable. We left with a greater understanding of Denali and wonderful memories of our time there. If you’re looking for a top-notch guide who truly cares about his guests’ experience, we highly recommend John!

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you so much for sharing details about your time out with John on the Denali Winter Drive Adventure. We appreciate your recommendation and so glad you enjoyed your day out with us.

williamallison2813

Jan 2025

They overbooked my bus and three of us were crammed into seats for two people. Despite plenty of empty spaces, they refused to let us park in their lot and plug in to avoid engine freeze. Management is purely profit driven and has no sense of customer service. It’s a scam and a pricey one at that

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Dear William, It may be best for you to call us to talk about what you think is a scam. The two items you have mentioned are not scams. VEHICLES - For the Denali Winter Drive we don't travel in a bus -- we travel in 15 passenger vans which yes, we take the last seat out so our emergency gear and any larger guest bags can go back there. That does leave seating for 10 guests -- 3 guests per the remaining 3 bench seats plus 1 person in the front passenger seat -- all with their own seatbelt. None of the bench seats on our Ford Econoline vans are made for just 2 people. Not a scam. Parking - the guest parking lot is the East Ramp Parking Lot #2. The map with this information was sent to you at the time of confirmation if you booked direct or to your travel agent if you booked via an agent. We are very clear there are no plug ins and if one can to leave their car at their hotel, Bnb, rental and take a shuttle or an Uber or taxi on extreme cold days that may be best. If you do park there it is correct, there are no plug in. Did your engine freeze and not start when you returned? If yes, we are able to assist you with that -- did your engine freeze? Did you ask for assistance? If you did and didn't get any -then yes, please let us know as that should not have happened; however, if your car did start or we did provide assistance and it started we are not sure where the scam is. If you are saying it took time to warm the car up once you started it ... that is normal in the winter, even when you plug your car in you will need to run it to warm the car up. Not a scam. Again William, we do not know where the scam plays with what you have written. If we have missed something in what you have written I invite you to please call us so we can understand as we do care. Outside of what you have written we hope you did enjoy your time out with us and enjoyed the rest of your time in Alaska. Best wishes for a bright new year.