Denali National Park

The Spirit of Alaska is a 6 night, 7 day Alaska land tour package that begins and ends in Anchorage, Alaska.×

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What comes to mind when you think of Alaska? Is it gift shops, boardwalks, and buses? Maybe commercialized tours where you’re driven along like cattle? Or is it rugged mountains, rugged people, and independent survivalists? If you answered yes to this last question, you’re just like me. Sadly, most travelers settle for the first two. I want to give you something better. Something more authentic. I want to take you off the beaten path of Denali. And I mean that literally. Our survival tour is entirely off-trail. That means you get the REAL Denali experience. Come with me on a mental field trip to Denali. Feel the peat moss sink beneath your feet. You’re walking on a lush green cloud. In some places, you sink nearly a foot with every step. As you stare in wonder at the unfamiliar forest around you, your guide hands you a wild berry. You taste it. It’s good! It tastes exactly like banana cream. Your guide tells you it’s a cloudberry, and teaches you how to identify it. By the end of the tour, you know how to identify dozens of edible plants and berries. But it doesn’t end there! Your guide walks through the forest with you until they reach a suitable place to stop. You sit down in the lush moss. It absorbs you while your guide gives you a passionate lesson on authentic Alaskan survival skills. You learn how the indigenous Athabaskans refrigerated their food. You learn how to build a shelter that will keep you warm, even in the harsh climate of Denali. Your guide tells you stories of the many survivalists who’ve come to Denali. You hear about Chris McCandless, who met his unfortunate end just miles away from where you now sit. By the time you’re done with your tour, you’re a different traveler. When you look at the forest, you see more than the trees. You see where the permafrost is lower. You recognize moose signs. At a glance, you pick out the best places to build a shelter. You spot game trails, and think about what animal might have made them. You’re no longer observing Denali. You’re experiencing it! Does that sound better than the cookie-cutter tours everyone else offers? If it does, don’t wait to book. These tours are limited, and getting booked fast. If you decide to change times or cancel, you can do it for free until 24 hours before your departure. Don't lose your spot. The only risk is waiting too long.×

Explore the vast Northwest Territory with us, as we float among icebergs and hike the Denali Region, famous for North America's Tallest Peak! We will enjoy a dog sledding demonstration, and visit the quaint town of Talkeetna. Our drive through this vast territory will open your eyes to vast peaks and crystal clear lakes. We will enjoy some days in the sea port town of Seward, where we will cruise through the Kenai Fjords and see unbelievable wildlife in their natural habitat. We will visit glaciers on this tour, by boat and on foot. Guests will have the option to take a leisurely raft ride. Included in the tour is a visit to some of the loveliest towns and lodges in all the state of Alaska!×

Days begin 8-9 am and end 8-9 pm, with a little flexibility. Travel is at a comfortable pace with several stops along the way. In some locations, optional activities can be arranged for a further personalized experience.×

Hang on! It's whitewater ahead! On the Canyon Wave Raft Tour, you'll journey through 11 miles of awesome rapids on the Nenana River with spectacular views of Denali National Park gems, like Mount Healy and Sugarloaf Mountain.×

Autumn in Denali is bustling with activity as resident birds are getting ready for the long subarctic winter and migratory species are preparing for their amazing journeys that often span continents and even oceans. Join long time resident and naturalist Nan Eagleson to explore ridges, forests and wetlands in the Kantishna region of the park as we search for the many different species of birds that live or migrate through the Denali area. In addition to watching migrating birds in action, we'll learn about bird ecology and conservation of these amazing species. This course is based out of the Kantishna Roadhouse and will require a flight in and out. Food, lodging, and flights are included in the course price. Please note: this course has its own cancellation policy found here.×

Fly with the original flightseeing company in Denali for a thrilling and inspiring flight around the highest point in North America.×

Our most comprehensive adventure, the Alaska Grand Adventure features stays at all three of Alaska Wildland Adventures' deluxe wilderness lodges on the Kenai Peninsula, showing travelers the full beauty of riverside, backcountry and seacoast Alaska.×

Our Classic Alaska Tour is a quintessential Alaska journey that features the major biotic regions and multi-sport activities that Alaska is world renowned for.×

Enjoy a gorgeous tour along the natural boundary of Denali National Park. On the Wilderness Wave Raft Tour, you'll glide through 11 miles of glacially carved valleys and amazing vistas with panoramic views of Mount Fellows, Sugarlaod and Mt. Healy. Although you'll encounter the occasional rapid, this option is mellow enough for the whole family. Join the team as a Paddle Rafter or play it cool and be an Oar Boat Rider- whatever floats your boat.×