Grand Denali Flightseeing tour from Talkeetna

Overview

The definitive tour of Denali that covers more of the Alaska Range than any other tour available. Follow the river systems of Talkeetna across the Susitna Valley into an incredible landscape of icefalls, glaciers and snowy peaks. Explore deeper into the Alaska range including the Kahiltna Glacier, the longest in Denali National Park, stretching 45 mile with stunning ridges of earth and ice. You will cross over the Alaska Range and witness the arctic alpine tundra of the North side of Denali National Park's remote interior. Add a glacier landing onto your flightseeing tour for an experience of a lifetime (this adds 30 minutes to your trip time).

City: Alaska

Sat 09 Nov

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Starting at $405.00

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Starting at $405.00

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What's Included

Local Taxes

Hotel pickup and drop-off for select hotels in Talkeetna (Does not include Denali National Park hotels)

Live narration from your expert pilot

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local transfers are available within Talkeetna to the airport. Please call to arrange your pick up location and time. Passengers who are outside a 3 mile radius of Talkeetna must come to the Talkeetna airport where our office is located. Physical address is 14212 E. Second Street, Talkeetna AK, 99676
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Talkeetna Air Taxi

You will start your excursion by checking into our log cabin office at the Talkeetna State Airport 45 minutes prior to your flight departure. Be sure to bring your sunglasses, light jacket (in the summer) and plenty of memory on your camera. Board our ski-equipped aircraft and enjoy your pilots' commentary about the geological history and local wildlife on your individual headset. Continue your flight above Talkeetna and over the river systems of the Susitna valley as you enter into an incredible landscape of icefalls, glaciers and snow peaks. You'll be awed by the Great Gorge of the Ruth Glacier, filled with a 4,000 foot thick river of ice, making this one of the deepest gorges in the world. Travel further into the range to explore the seven major glaciers that blanket the southside of the Alaska Range. Add a glacier landing onto your trip for a highlight of your Alaska vacation. This will add 30 minutes onto your trip time for this chance to bask in awe inspiring scenery.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (158)

elkiser26

Jul 2018

Matt U was the most accommodating person as we prepped for our trip into Denali. We stayed three nights at kantishna roadhouse (which was lovely) but we might just stay at the KAT lodge next time given the friendliness of everyone there. Sean was our Pilot and made us comfortable right away. His knowledge of the mountain was incredible. We had to fly out early so we hung out with Matt U in the lodge as well as the owner’s dog named lucky. We were the lucky ones. There’s also a guy who looks like Jon Snow at TAT so you might as well go just for that reason. Lastly, if flying from talkeetna, bring them a few slabs of spinach bread as a treat—-they will be thrilled. Oh—and check out Matt U’s art studio while you are there; amazing one of a kind pieces.

Gregory F

Jul 2018

We did the Grand Denali tour with a glacier landing on a cold, rainy Sunday morning. Getting to the airport is easy, checking in was quick, and the prep fort he trip was simple. I believe Andy was our pilot. He was calm, clear, and made sure everyone in my party was comfortable (including my 30 year old sister and was white as a ghost because she doesn't like flying). The plane felt safe, and the actual flying part was smooth and relaxing. After the first 10 mins over the flat lands before the park, we went into a cloudy mountain range. But, the second we got past the first row of mountain, it was breathtaking. He may not want me saying this, but my father actually cried during the flight because of the beauty. Words cannot do this justice. After flying around the range, we landed on a glacier (very smooth and easy landing and take-off). That experience of being on, taking a bathroom break on, and eating of the glacier was surreal. I would say it is a must if you're doing this tour. We then took off and flew back to Talkeetna with no issues at all. This was out first day in Alaska out of 14 total days. And while everything in Alaska was amazing, nothing beat this (and that sentiment includes my sister who is fearful of flying). There is no way I would send someone to Alaska without forcing them to do this tour. If you do not do this, you are missing out on a truly once of a lifetime experience (unless you are one of the pilots, who get to do this amazing thing every single day).

Elina P

Jul 2018

We chose this company to do a flightseeing tour of Denali with glacier landing. They were very professsional, prompt in their responses when arranging the tour. I had no doubts as to the competence of our pilot. Plane was small and views were wonderful. I was disappointed at the overall blasé attitude of the pilot. I realize that these pilots probably do this four times a day and I am grateful for the technical expertise, but for us it was a “once in a lifetime trip” . It would have been awesome to have a briefing of what we were going to see in and in what order right before we took off. Since this experience was very foreign to us, a 3D ground model so we could orient and have perspective would have been perfect. Also, a more animated clear narration while in the air would also have been good. At the end of it all I was left with the impression that this company knows their stuff and is technically very good, but they did not show any level of enthusiasm for what they do. I would not use them again if another reliable option is available

Response from Host

Jul 2018

We thank you for alerting us to your experience so that we may continue to improve upon our customer service and create an excellent experience for every guest. Each of our flights is customized based on the best views, ideal landing areas and changing weather conditions so unfortunately we would not be able to give an exact flight route or order of landmarks prior to the tour. However, we are able to show a specific flight on our 3D map after the tour returns. In the future our frontline staff and pilots will inform guests that this map is available to look at. ~Annie D.