Denali Highway Jeep Excursion: Denali's Most Scenic Drive!
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Come explore the Denali Highway with us! Drive a new 4-door Jeep Wrangler or ride as a passenger, all while experiencing scenic views of Denali, the Alaska Range, and glaciers! 4 hours in length, not including lodging transfer. Open seasonally May through September.
Inclusions
What's included
- Light refreshments
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Professional guide
- Snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Start with complementary transportation from local Denali Canyon hotels or meet at the Jeep Tour Launch Site. Meet the Jeep Guides, complete participation waivers, receive driving and tour instructions. An adult over 25 years old from your group will need to drive and have their valid drivers license present. Jump into new 4-door Jeep Wranglers and follow the Guide Jeep onto the George Parks Highway, heading south toward Cantwell.
Travel through historic Cantwell (Yedatene Na). Tribal members of the Native Village of Cantwell are members of the Ahtna Regional Corporation. Cantwell is the western end of the Denali Highway and the southern-most, year-round, full-service stop in the Denali Borough.
Explore the #2 “Drive of a Lifetime” as ranked by National Geographic Traveler magazine on the scenic Denali Highway, a gravel road through untouched wilderness, offering breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains, icy glaciers, and panoramic vistas. Enjoy a 100+ mile round-trip excursion in the comfort of a new, 4-door Jeep, perfectly suited for the rugged terrain and equipped with two-way radios for communication with your guide, ensuring a personalized and flexible adventure. Seize the chance to witness Alaska’s natural wonders, including potential sightings of Denali and other majestic peaks of the Alaska Range, all while navigating through some of the state’s most spectacular scenery and wildlife habitats. Stops will be made for photography and scenic enjoyment. Since the Denali Highway is restricted for most rental cars and RVs, this tour offers a unique opportunity to explore more of Alaska’s incredible landscapes without crowds.
Known as Denali to Alaskans, the "High One" is visible along portions of the first 11 miles of the Denali Highway (weather permitting). As the Jeep Tour returns along the same route, this provides a second opportunity to see Denali.
The Nenana River, sourced from the Nenana Glacier, flows along the Denali Highway. While the Nenana River is a prime location for summer recreation, the heavy glacial silt does not make it ideal for fishing.
Make a quick stop at the Brushkana Creek for restrooms or enjoy the beauty of this picturesque creek.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 425 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Very fun experience. We...
Very fun experience. We traveled with 4 in our jeep. Saw some beautiful Vista's that we would have not been able to experience. The guides were very knowledgeable and fun.
5Great Excursion
Very nice way to see the area. The guides were great and very informative. Highly recommend! The jeeps were in great shape and easy to drive.
3A scenic drive
This isn’t a drive into Denali National park. It was a rainy day for us. We didn’t see any wildlife. It was an easy drive no off-roading. The jeeps were in great condition and the guides were very informative about the area. There was beautiful scenery and the picking blueberries was fun.
5Beautiful wilderness
Great adventure. Lots of wildlife and lots of laughs.
5A perfect evening drive.
This was our favorite excursion in Denali! The guides were perfect - gave interesting information mixed with quiet time to just enjoy the views. Great scenic stopping points. Many memories made.
5Great view of Mount McKinley (Denali)
Nice tour guides were informative but didnt talk too much. We had a BEAUTIFUL DAY no clouds and lots of sun. Nice equipment no problems.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The Denali Jeep Tour Launch is located at Wrangler Way, Mile 229 Parks Highway, between Lagopus Ln and Hickory. The Launch is next to Denali Cabins and marked by orange rocks. Plan to arrive 5 minutes before your tour time and make sure to park in designated guest parking spots.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 28 travellers
- Operated by
- Denali Jeep Excursions
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Each party must have someone who is designated to Drive. All Drivers must be 25 years of age or older and must have valid Drivers License
- Parties of 1 or 2 may be paired with others in a Jeep and may share driving
How it compares in Denali National Park
- Its from-price is 20% above the median of the 46 experiences we list in Denali National Park.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 8 of 46.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Denali National Park
Denali National Park is six million acres of tundra, spruce forest and glaciers in interior Alaska, centred on the highest mountain in North America.
Denali National Park and Preserve covers about six million acres of interior Alaska, a landscape of braided rivers, tundra, spruce forest and glaciers spread across the Alaska Range. The mountain itself, 6,190 metres high, is the highest in North America. It often hides in cloud, so a clear view of the summit is a matter of luck.
Top-ranked sights in Denali National Park: Denali Visitor Center.
