Denali Hiking and Survival Tours

Guide’s Choice

3-Hour Denali Naturalist Walk

For folks who want a to see the Denali forest through new eyes without breaking a sweat.

  • Price: $129 (Adults), $109 (Kids 12 & Under)

    Difficulty: Easy

    Time: 3 Hours

    Distance: ~1-3 miles, but can be more or less. Each walk is different.

    Elevation Gain: 50-300 feet, but can be more or less. Each walk is different.

    Location: Denali National Park trails

    Where to Meet: We pick up all guests.

    Max. Group Size: 11 People

    Cancellations: Full refund anytime until your guide arrives.

    1. ~5-20 minutes: Enjoy a free ride from your lodge or hotel to the trailhead

    2. ~2.5 hours: Walk leisurely through the forest of Denali National Park with frequent teaching stops from your naturalist.

    3. ~5-20 minutes: Ride back to your hotel or wherever else you’d like to be dropped off!

    Note: This itinerary reflects the average tour. Our guides are highly trained, and we trust them to change the itinerary as they see fit to give you the best experience possible.

    • Most popular

    • Edible plants and berries

    • Expert naturalist guide

    • Exotic sub-arctic ecosystems

    • A new perspective on Denali

    • The best cancellation policy + guarantee in Alaska.


4-Hour Wilderness Wonders Hike

For folks who want to get off the beaten path and see what wonders the forest of the north holds.

  • Price: $199 (Adults), $159 (Kids 12 & Under)

    Difficulty: Moderate

    Time: 4 Hours

    Distance: ~2-4 miles, but can be more or less due to the off-trail nature of the tour.

    Elevation Gain: 100-400 feet, but can be more or less due to the off-trail nature of the tour.

    Location: Boreal forest just outside of Denali National Park

    Where to Meet: We pick up all guests.

    Max. Group Size: 11 People

    Cancellations: Full refund anytime until your guide arrives.

    1. ~10-30 minutes: Enjoy a free ride from your lodge or hotel to the boreal forest.

    2. ~3.5 hours: Moderate off-trail hiking exploration just outside of Denali National Park. Get frequent stops from your naturalist navigator to help you understand the wilderness.

    3. ~10-30 minutes: Ride back to your hotel or wherever else you’d like to be dropped off!

    Note: This itinerary reflects the average tour. Our guides are highly trained, and we trust them to change the itinerary as they see fit to give you the best experience possible.

    • Guides’ choice as the best tour we offer

    • Entirely off-trail — quite literally off the beaten path

    • Each hike is different

    • Expert naturalist navigator

    • Edible plants and berries

    • See the wilderness in a new way

    • The best cancellation policy + guarantee in Alaska.


4-Hour Denali Survival Tour

For folks who want to learn about — and get a taste of — primitive survival without spending weeks starving in the wilderness.

  • Price: $249 (Adults), $199 (Kids 12 & Under)

    Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

    Time: 4 Hours

    Distance: ~1-3 miles, but can be more or less due to the off-trail nature of the tour.

    Elevation Gain: 100-400 feet, but can be more or less due to the off-trail nature of the tour.

    Location: Boreal forest just outside of Denali National Park

    Where to Meet: We pick up all guests.

    Max. Group Size: 11 People

    Cancellations: Full refund anytime until your guide arrives.

    1. ~10-30 minutes: Enjoy a free ride from your lodge or hotel to the boreal forest.

    2. ~1.5 hours: Moderate off-trail hiking with stops to learn about the forest through the lens of a survivalist.

    3. ~2 hours: Learning and practicing primitive survival skills in the boreal forest.

    4. ~10-30 minutes: Ride back to your hotel or wherever else you’d like to be dropped off!

    Note: This itinerary reflects the average tour. Our guides are highly trained, and we trust them to change the itinerary as they see fit to give you the best experience possible.

    • The only survival tour in Alaska

    • Learn real primitive survival skills

    • Entirely off-trail — quite literally off the beaten path

    • Expert survivalist guide

    • Edible plants and berries

    • See the outdoors in a new way

    • The best cancellation policy + guarantee in Alaska.


5-Hour Into the Mountains Hike

For folks who want to get their blood pumping and feel the wind in their hair — and see some truly spectacular mountain views!

  • Price: $189 (Adults 12+)

    Difficulty: Strenuous

    Time: 5 Hours

    Distance: ~4-6 miles, but can be more or less. Each walk is done at a pace to suit the group.

    Elevation Gain: 1,500-3,000 feet, but can be more or less. Each walk is done at a pace to suit the group.

    Location: Mountains just outside of Denali National Park

    Where to Meet: We pick up all guests.

    Max. Group Size: 8 People

    Minimum Age: 12

    Cancellations: Full refund anytime until your guide arrives.

    1. ~5-20 minutes: Enjoy a free ride from your lodge or hotel to the trailhead

    2. ~4.5 hours: Enjoy a strenuous hike up a steep ridgeline with jaw-dropping views of the Nenana River valley and the Alaska Range.

    3. ~5-20 minutes: Ride back to your hotel or wherever else you’d like to be dropped off!

    Note: This itinerary reflects the average tour. Our guides are highly trained, and we trust them to change the itinerary as they see fit to give you the best experience possible.

    • Stunning views

    • Good workout

    • Boreal forest AND sub-alpine tundra ecosystems

    • Expert naturalist mountain guide

    • Edible plants and berries

    • Off the beaten path

    • The best cancellation policy + guarantee in Alaska.


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