Denali Park Day Excursion (DPDE)

The Denali Park Day Excursion is one of the best Alaska wilderness tours; it’s 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 Kantishna lodging, this is an excellent option for Denali sightseeing in 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 fly-by, which includes flying you to the North face of Denali, traversing the expansive Muldrow Glacier and following the spine of the magnificent Alaska Range.  You’ll experience one of the most exclusive Alaska wildlife tours as the 5-6 hour bus ride out offers the best opportunity to see Denali's wildlife. The experienced driver/guides provide a wealth of knowledge regarding Denali's landscape, flora and fauna, and they stop for wildlife viewing and photo opportunities. Please call ahead for availability and usually last minute reservations are not a problem.

Choose one of the following adventure options:

• Direct flight or 4-5 passenger scenic fly-by:  $245 per person, includes air transportation, bus ticket and Park entrance fee.
• 2-3 passenger scenic fly-by:  $335 per person, includes air transportation, bus ticket, and Park entrance fee. Two person minimum.

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 seats are first-come-first-serve on a space available basis. 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.

Flight departure times for Denali Park Day Excursion:

Bus schedule from 6/23/11 - 8/10/11 for Denali Park Day Excursion:

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.