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10 Hours Denali Winter Drive in Alaska

52 Reviews 4.87 out of 5 stars Based on 52 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 94% of reviewers | Fairbanks, USA
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10 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

  • Landing and facility fees
  • Includes park entrance fees.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch Meals are not included. Guests are more then welcome to bring their own or know we will stop at a general store in Nenana where food/drink can be purchased.
  • Parking Fees
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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3820 University Avenue South
Fairbanks, AK 99709, USA

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George Parks Highway

The ground tour will be south from Fairbanks on the George Parks Highway.
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5 hours Admission Ticket Free

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.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Healy (pass by)

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

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 10 Hours Denali Winter Drive in Alaska?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-28440P15

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Average 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 52 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Landing and facility fees
  • Includes park entrance fees.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • LunchMeals are not included. Guests are more then welcome to bring their own or know we will stop at a general store in Nenana where food/drink can be purchased.
  • Parking Fees
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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