Denali Backcountry Safari

Ride aboard a rugged 4-wheel drive safari transport on a spectacular off-road journey into Denali

**THIS TOUR IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE 2023 SEASON**

You and a small group of fellow adventurers will take a rugged 4-wheel drive safari on a phenomenal off-road journey into Denali's backcountry.

The adventure begins at Denali National Park where you meet your driver-guide and head deep into the Alaskan bush with a destination of the Stampede Trail. This forgotten road that can't be found on any map was carved out of the wilderness by the early miners of the Kantishna region while seeking gold and antimony. The Stampede Trail gained notoriety in 1996 from the best-selling novel "Into The Wild" by Jon Krakauer, and subsequently, from the critically acclaimed motion picture directed by Sean Penn. This is the very same trail that Christopher McCandless, subject of the book and movie, took to enter the wilds of Alaska.

The first few miles are paved, but beyond this point, your guide will take you along a very primitive trail in the heart of the Alaskan rainforest, with plenty of bumps, mud, and off-road 4x4 adventure. Allowing ample time to view and explore the open tundra, your tour guide will explain the area's rich history and be sure to point out any interesting sights along the way. And on a clear day, you may have the opportunity to see Denali (formerly Mt. McKinley) from a viewpoint along the trail.

Be prepared for wildlife sightings -- this is prime habitat for moose, caribou, bears, and foxes, as well as a multitude of smaller critters. So don't forget your camera! Deep in the backcountry, you'll enjoy a hearty Alaskan snack before winding your way back to civilization with exciting stories and photos to share.

Please note: Transportation provided from most area hotels (Aspen Haus Bed and Breakfast, Cabins at Denali, Carlo Creek Lodge, Crow's Nest Cabins, Denali Bluffs Hotel, Denali Cabins, Denali Dome Home Bed and Breakfast, Denali Faith Hill Lodge, Denali Grizzly Bear Resort, Denali Lake View Inn, Denali National Park Wilderness Access Center, Denali Park Hotel, Denali Park Village, Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, Denali RV Park and Motel, Denali Touch of Wilderness B&B, EarthSong Lodge, Grande Denali Lodge, McKinley Chalet Resort, Miners Market Gas Station, Nord Haven Motel, Totem Inn, White Moose Lodge).