Denali Highway Jeep Excursion Tour

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Excursion Overview

Drive of a Lifetime

Once the gateway to Denali National Park, this 135-mile gravel road is surrounded by pristine nature & is a photographer's paradise. Snow-capped mountains, icy glaciers & panoramic vistas flank the Denali Highway.

During your guided & narrated 100+ mile round trip excursion, there are opportunities to see Denali & wildlife (both weather permitting). New, 4-door, 4x4 Jeeps hug the dirt road, while comfortably seating four adults who can trade off driving. Each Jeep has a CB radio for communicating with the guide so stops can be made whenever desired.

As driving the Denali Highway is prohibited by most rental vehicle companies, this exclusive excursion provides access to more of Alaska's spectacular scenery and wildlife & is a great alternative to crowded bus trips.

Please note: Must be at least 25 years of age with a valid Driver's License to drive. We will pair parties of one or two with other guests in a Jeep. This excursion does not travel on the Denali Park Road or into Denali National Park.

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Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Snacks & drinks
  • Car and booster seats are available upon request

Requirements:

  • There is no minimum age, however, please note if you will be needing a car and/or booster seat in the comment box at check out
  • Must be at least 25 years of age with a valid driver's license to drive
  • Signed liability waiver

Duration: 4 hours (Roundtrip from pick-up location.)

  • 1 hour - roundtrip transportation
  • 3 hours - Jeep excursion tour

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets at several locations. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is limited mobility accessible. Guests must be able to climb 4 steps into and out of the bus. Guests must be able to get in and out of the Jeep with limited assistance. There is limited space for collapsible wheelchairs and walkers. There is no storage for motorized scooters.
    Please leave a comment during checkout if ADA accommodations will be required on tour.

Refund Policy:

  • You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
  • Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Our tour travels on the Denali Highway, which is just outside the National Park boundaries. The Denali Highway is a public dirt road that is located on the south side of the Alaska Range.

Guides will lead the way along the Denali Highway in their own Jeep. Our 4-door Jeeps are spacious enough for 4 adults. We allow all riders that meet our driving requirements the opportunity to drive during the tour if they want. There are several stops during the tour and drivers can switch off driving at the time.

Yes! The back seat can fit up to 3 passengers. We also have car seats and booster seats for you to use free of charge or you may bring your own. Our car seats are forward facing so infants should be over 35lbs, able to sit up and hold their head up on their own. Be sure to request a car seat or booster seat at the time of reservation if needed.

We provide drinks and snacks. Usually, we have bottled water and several different selections of soda to drink. Our snacks typically consist of a selection of chips, nuts, trail mix, cookies, granola bars, and cracker sandwiches. There is plenty of room in each Jeep to bring your own food or drinks as well.

Although we can't control the animals, there are usually out there if you're looking hard enough. You will have the opportunity to see Moose, Bears, Caribou, Fox, Wolves, Bald Eagles, Porcupines, and several other small critters.

We run our tours rain or shine. Although it's nice to have clear weather to see the mountains, there are far more wildlife sightings when it's overcast or raining.

Dress appropriately for the weather.

Yes, service dogs are allowed on this tour. In the vehicle, service dogs must sit at the feet of their handler at all times.

Weather permitting, Denali is visible along the Parks Highway as the tour heads south to Cantwell and onto the Denali Highway. Denali is also visible along the first several miles of the Denali Highway. Since the tour is out and back, this provides an additional chance to see Denali.

Mileage traveled will depend on how many times and how long the tour group is stopping – animals, scenery, photography, restrooms, etc. Some tours will travel less mileage in 4 hours and some may travel more. Approximate mileage is based on an average tour and round-trip travel. Most tours will travel around 100 miles.

Our tours average 6 Jeeps and we cap tours at 12 Jeeps. Since Jeeps can fit 1-5 persons, the number of actual people on a tour may vary.

Port-a-potties are located at the Denali Jeep Launch site. There are restrooms in Cantwell at both of the gas stations and there are very nice pit toilets at the Brushkana Campground. If you need to go to the restroom during the tour, you will need to alert the guide over the CB radio and they will direct you to a good area. All Jeeps are equipped with basic toiletries.

That depends on your party size. Parties of 1 may have another party of 1 placed with them. Parties of 2-5 will have their own Jeep.

 

Guest Reviews

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Carole Ann N

On Sep 2023

This was a fun adventure on the Denali Highway in a 4 x 4 Jeep. I even was riding with my guide, Bailey. She sure does know a lot about the area, and trees, flowers, etc. I learned a lot and enjoyed my ride with Bailey!

Rhonda Y

On Sep 2019

Fun excursion and a great way to see a lot of the Denali area without the crowds. Very efficient and organized organization., The jeeps were very comfortable and we made several stops to view the local environment. Only one suggestion for improvement, the guide could talk less to allow those riding together in the jeeps to have some time for conversations, especially at the end of the tour.

Linda S

On Sep 2019

This tour was beautiful. We saw beautiful scenery and a few Moose. The guide was very good and the jeeps were comfortable. One of my favorite things we did in Alaska.

$189.00

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Duration: 4 hours

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Adult (13+): $189.00

Child (0-12): $119.00