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Horse-Drawn Covered Wagon Ride with Backcountry Dining

Horse-Drawn Covered Wagon Ride with Backcountry Dining

Overview

Journey across Alaska's tundra the way the original pioneers did, by horse-drawn covered wagon, on this 3-hour excursion from Black Diamond Resort. Set out from Healy for this wagon trip across the northern border of Denali National Park, which takes you back through time to learn about the area’s historic and natural treasures. Bask in mountain scenery and then stop to enjoy a delicious back-country dining experience. Choose from several day and evening departure times, and relish the convenience of round-trip transport.

City: Denali National Park

Mon 23 Sep

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Starting at $99.95

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Mon 23 Sep

Starting at $99.95

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What's Included

Round-trip transport from select Healy and Denali-area lodgings

Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)

Professional driver/guide

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant seats are available if pre-requested when booking
Must be 21 or older to drink alcohol
Vegetarian food option is available; please request when book along with any other specific dietary requirements
Involves a moderate amount of walking
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated, as long as the participant is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Operates rain or shine; please dress accordingly

What To Expect

Denali National Park and Preserve

We are one the border of Denali National Park and the tops of the mountain range we view is the border to our great park. We often see Moose, Rabbits, Birds, and other small animals on our trails. You can see our beautiful scenery throughout your entire tour.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (173)

Leaxbo

Jun 2022

The experience was fantastic. Jackson and Phil were great guides and very fun to be with. The food was marvelous. Go!!!!

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thank you so much what a beautiful day and so happy you are the best people! We are so thankful for you, Happy travels. The black diamond staff..

Jim B

Jun 2022

This is simply a tourist activity and a way for the owners to generate revenue. It was OK, the "entertainer" was fun and helpful, but he was from Georgia and clearly trying to fill time. The meal was fine, nothing exceptional. The covered wagon was OK, had basically padded seats and rubber wheels, so not nearly as rough as a real covered wagon.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Hi Jim, Thank you for joining us. We really strive to offer a great tour, employ students, hard working individuals, retired veterans and amoung other great people, and are one of the only business trying to keep and preserve draft horses. We are only open 4 month due to the harsh conditions of Alaska but have to pay for bills year round. I have actually never paid myself in the 28 years I have owned the business I am lucky I have a very supportive husband.. so your comment about this is the owners trying to generate revenue was a bit intersting... You can judge and have your opinion but it is incorrect! Yes I am trying to stay in business, fought through covid.... kept people employed... still paying very large commisions to holland Amercia/princess and other large compnies such as trip advisor... fed my horses... and didn't stop donating to all the local kids events and charity requests. All of our reveune goes back into the business to keep and maintain 18 draft horses year round in the cold Alaskan winters, and to try to maintain and fix our facilities. I wish you happy travels and I hope people are kind and generous to you and your family.

1212cece

Jun 2022

Boiled chicken legs😝. Boiled ribs😝!! Salads were the only edible items! Dessert was a joke my cobbler was 1”x2” in size I’m not exaggerating!

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Hello from Sunny Alaska, I am very sorry you did not enjoy the food at our rustic back country pavilion. We are super fortunate in that we also have a full service restruant at the end of the tour. Although rare, we have had people come in to let us know it was not what they were expecting and we are always able to accomodate requests if given the chance. We are serving smaller portions this year on purpose as we are trying very hard to cut back on food waste. And we strive to tell the guides to make sure and ask if anyone wants more of anything including our dessert (probaly our most economic dish so no reason to be short on it) which often gets thrown out because people are so full. Our Chicken and Ribs are slow roasted in our oven here and the Ribs are dry rubbed with a great Spice we get from Chicago called Bronzeville and then kept hot in our house made bbq sauce with Alaskan honey. Our Chicken is oven roasted in a Lemon Pepper, Garlic, Olive Oil and White wine sauce. I am sorry you didn't enjoy it but you did not give us any kind of opprunity to provide you with something differnt. I wish you happy travels.