Trek through the wild Alaskan backcountry with an experienced local naturalist at your side. In this tour, youメll get to explore remote areas that are normally a full dayメs hike away. Lift off in a modern A-Star helicopter and get ready for your breathtaking birds-eye view of the Alaskan wilderness. An exhilarating 15-minute flight will bring you to our hiking area located just beyond the boundaries of Denali National Park.
Once there, your friendly guide will lead you on an educational soft-adventure hike above the tree line. Youメll learn how to track animals, interpret the flora and fauna, and if youメre lucky ヨ catch a glimpse of some of the spectacular local wildlife in its natural habitat. Your hike will present you with unforgettable views of the rolling hills, tundra ridgelines, and spectacular vistas of Alaska. Depending on the energy level of the group, you will hike anywhere from 2 - 5 miles total with stops.
Youメll have a chance to relax on a hillside over looking the valley and enjoy a small snack. Limited to small groups of no more than 12, this truly unique tour will leave you with a new appreciation for Alaska. Flight time is approximately 15 minutes. Hike is approximately 3 hours 30 minutes with break.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are staying in the Talkeetna area, (McKinley Princess Lodge, Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge etc) you are approximately 100 miles from the Denali Park main gate area where this tour departs from. You would be responsible for your own transportation to the Denali area.