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 Kenai Fjords National Park, one of the richest marine environments in the world, encompassing the largest icefield (700 sq. miles) contained entirely within the United States. Board the world-famous Alaska Marine Ferry and travel across Prince William Sound along the base of the towering Chugach Mountains past dozens of glacial fjords. Explore the temperate rainforest and fjords near Valdez- often referred to as the "Little Switzerland" of Alaska. Travel to the majestic Matanuska Valley and stay at a quintessential Alaska lodge. Explore the crown jewel of the National Park system, Denali National Park and Preserve and observe Alaska's famed terrestrial mammals, and if you're lucky, Mt Denali (McKinley)- the tallest mountain in North America.×

Enjoy this breathtaking helicopter ride through the peaks and valleys that make up the Alaska Range.×

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. Explore Kenai Fjords National Park, one of the richest marine environments in the world, encompassing the largest icefield (700 sq. miles) contained entirely within the United States. Hike with crampons on the Matanuska Glacier, Alaska's largest accessible glacier. Explore the crown jewel of the National Park system, Denali National Park and Preserve and observe Alaska's famed terrestrial mammals, and if you're lucky, Mt Denali- tallest mountain in North America.×

The Peak flight includes all the features of the Express tour with an additional focus on intimate views of Mt. Denali, including:×

Join your guide on a very personal tour of the Alaskan Wilderness. This adventure has spectacular scenery and you are in control of your own journey. Stop whenever you want, take pictures of the beautiful scenery, laugh as you experience Alaska as it was meant to be, rough and wild! The ultimate back country exploration tour awaits! Join your guide as you drive your own 4-wheel All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) on a truly exciting journey!×

Search the skies for the Northern Lights on a guided tour in the Denali area.×

As the days grow shorter, grizzly bears are preparing for their long winter's sleep. Join Denali National Park wildlife biologist Pat Owen and hear tales from her 30 years of studying bears in the park. We will spend our time investigating grizzly bear habitat while learning about this animal's behavior, life history, and their role in the Denali ecosystem. We'll also discuss ongoing grizzly bear research and how to stay safe in bear country.×

This Alaska Travel package takes you from Denali to Homer, with a stay in Girdwood along the way. Visit Denali State Park, The Chugach National Forest, Kenai Fjords National Park, and Kachemak Bay State Park.×

Get into real whitewater rafting as you plunge on through thrilling rapids such as "Razorback", "Coffee Grinder", and "Ice Worm"! Really dig your way through huge waves by paddling downstream!×

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.×

Enjoy a scenic rafting trip near the entrance of Denali National Park, Alaska, with a taste of whitewater rafting. With our paddle option be a part of the action!×