A fitting hike for active travelers, this five-hour excursion delves into the wild Denali area landscape. The trip starts with convenient pickups from local area hotels and a brief drive to the trail of choice for the day.
Ongoing narration that richens the trail experience.
The small group's naturalist hiking guide leads the way. There is much to take in, from the hardy plants that somehow thrive in this harsh alpine environment, to overlooks with big mountain views. There are big animals, too. It's not uncommon for guests to see moose in the dense brush at lower elevations and Dall sheep perched in the higher places. The guide encourages questions along the way, providing an ongoing natural history narration that only serves to richen the active experience.
After reaching a turnaround point two hours into the hike, the group returns via trail and, sometimes for fun, by bushwhacking. The tour concludes with drops back at local area hotels.
The exact location of the guided five-hour Denali Interpretive Hike varies based on conditions and interests. Trails are sometimes unimproved or nonexistent and rarely flat, so the hike is meant for active travelers. This is a small group tour with no more than eight guests per guide.
If you're looking for a slightly shorter hike, or one in the morning, check out the four-hour Denali Interpretive Hike.
Guests should wear synthetic clothes they can comfortably hike in and sturdy walking or hiking shoes. Bring rain gear, an extra warm layer, water, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and bug spray. Don't forget a camera and binoculars.
This is a strenuous hiking excursion. Guests must be able to walk on uneven ground for up to five consecutive hours.
The Denali Interpretive Hike picks up and drops off guests at most hotels in the Denali Park area.
Here are the rates and operating dates for this product. Remember, we have a lowest price guarantee for nearly everything we sell.
There is no child rate for this service, and children must be at least 15 years old to participate.
| Dates | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| 5/11/25 (Su) to 9/16/25 (Tu)5/11/25 (Su) to 9/16/25 (Tu) | Adult: $170.00 | Child: $170.00 |
| The rates above are subject to change without notice. | ||
Departure times and locations are listed below. Click on a link for an interactive map.
| Depart | Location |
|---|---|
| Depart: 10:50 AM | Location: Denali Cabins |
| Depart: 10:55 AM | Location: Denali Grizzly Bear Resort |
| Depart: 10:55 AM | Location: Denali Park Village Lodge |
| Depart: 11:15 AM | Location: Denali Bluffs Hotel |
| Depart: 11:15 AM | Location: Denali Princess Lodge |
| Depart: 11:15 AM | Location: Grande Denali Lodge |
| Depart: 11:15 AM | Location: Holland America Denali Lodge |
Select a departure below to see current availability. If your desired date is sold out (red) we will do our best to find an alternative, but we may not be able to accommodate your request.
"Our guide was absolutely amazing. She was attentive to the needs of the group and she taught us so much. It was a highlight of our trip."
~Leslie from New York~
