Denali Park Day Excursion (Fly/Drive)

The Denali Park Day Excursion is an excellent day-trip to experience Denali National Park from the air and the ground. This trip is the best value for the economical, independent traveler who is more flexible with time. The National Park Service operates multiple buses each day to and from Kantishna. KAT will fly you in to Kantishna and you ride the park shuttle bus back to the park entrance. If you were unable or did not want to get lodging in Kantishna, this is an excellent option for still experiencing this beautiful, remote region of Denali National Park.
Kantishna Air Taxi's flight takes you through the heart of Denali National Park, giving you a spectacular scenic view. Choose the direct 35-minute flight or the 55-minute scenic flyby, which includes flying you to the North face of Denali, traversing the expansive Muldrow Glacier and following the spine of the magnificent Alaska Range. The 5-6 hour bus ride out offers an opportunity to see Denali's wildlife. The experienced driver/guides are resourceful on Denali's landscape and wildlife. They can stop the bus for wildlife viewing and photo opportunities. Please call ahead for availability and usually last minute reservations are not a problem.

Choose one of the two adventure options:

• Option #1: Direct flight. $230 per person, includes air transportation, bus ticket, and park entrance fee.*
• Option #2: Scenic Flyby flight. $319 per person, includes air transportation, bus ticket, and park entrance fee.* Two person minimum. 4-5 passengers cost is $230.00 per person.

Bring water, lunch, snacks, a warm layer, rain gear, camera (extra film/batteries), binoculars, etc. There are no services available in Kantishna or on the bus.

All bus tickets are purchased through Kantishna Air Taxi and are included in the package price. You do not need to contact Park Service. All bus tickets are standby. If the bus is full, you simply wait for the next bus. This has not been a problem for us and we have not had anyone stranded in Kantishna due to buses being full.

*If you already have a park pass, we will happily deduct this from your total.

Flight departure times for Denali Park Day Excursion (Fly/Drive)

Bus schedule for Denali Park Day Excursion (Fly/Drive)

Times are approximate and change throughout the season...please
call or check with NPS for exact departure times for the day you travel.

If you would like to bus in and fly out instead, make bus reservations with the National Park Service, 1-800-622-7275, and check our Denali Depot Express flights for rates from Kantishna.