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4 Hour Off-Trail Hiking Tour in Denali
4.9
26 Ratings
Denali Park
Embark on a 4-hour off-trail hiking tour in Denali. Experience the boreal forest, taste wild blueberries, and follow wildlife. Adventure awaits!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Denali Park - We will pick you up from your hotel and take you to a section of boreal forest and tundra just outside Denali National Park. Your guide will take you on an off-trail walk through the forest, teaching you about the incredible ecosystems that make this area unique, as well as the fascinating cultural history of Denali. From the Athabaskan peoples to the trappers and survivalists who have cut their teeth on the Alaskan wilds over the last couple of centuries, you will be enthralled by the tales of cunning and perseverance that abound in this harsh landscape. Your guide will then drive you back to your hotel. The whole experience will take 3.5 - 4 hours.
What's Included
- Trekking Poles
- Rain Jackets
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Adventure. Authenticity. Exploration. This tour embodies these ideas. Leave the trails and cookie-cutter tours behind to go off-trail into the magical boreal forest just outside of Denali National Park.
Put on your future-shoes for a moment. Your feet sink into the deep moss that carpets the forest floor. It feels like walking on a memory foam mattress. Your guide hands you a handful wild blueberries. They’re tastier than the ones you bought at the store. The flavors wash over your tongue as your guide tells you about the nutritional benefits.
From the corner of your eye you spot movement! A snowshoe hare. It hasn’t lost its ivory-white winter coat yet. Your guide decides to change course and follow the hare. Why not? You’re not on a trail.
Now drag yourself back to the present. Is that snapshot something you want to experience on your Denali vacation? If so, you’re the person we designed this tour for. The magic starts when you leave the trail.
Location
Denali Park
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(26 Ratings)
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Jkeith_c
Jul 15, 2024
Brilliant trip. - Jason was a brilliant guide on our hike. He was very knowledgeable as he guided us through the wilderness. The hike it’s self was not overly long but covered some great spots and we enjoyed the fabulous scenery on offer.
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Maps52132250786
Jul 10, 2024
A must do!!! - If you’re visiting Denali National Park, I highly recommend the Wilderness Wonders excursion with Northern Epics.
From pick-up to drop off, our guides, Jordan and Darhryqk were friendly, funny, and professional. Their love for the outdoors and the area was evident in their own stories of exploration, and/or knowledge of any random plant, flower, mineral or wildlife.
The hike itself was fantastic and the scenic views were stunning, but that was all icing on the cake compared to everything we learned from these two impassioned outdoor guides.
As soon as your company starts selling -T-shirts, I will buy one! Iowans love to travel and we’ll be happy to represent!
Thanks Jordan and Derek for a memorable experience.
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Mapenn21
Jul 10, 2024
If you only have time for one, this the the best! - This was an ideal trip. We really enjoyed the entire experience. Derek and Jordan were the best guides. They were very knowledgeable and entertaining. The hike was just the right mix of terrain and the views were spectacular. Well done.
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280amyi
Jul 10, 2024
It was a-moose-ing! - Jordan and Derek were so knowledgeable, kind, and full of dad jokes (A+ content it was awesome). I’m only sad we didn’t find them sooner. You will not regret spending your time with them!
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Shaunmarie_d
Jun 24, 2024
Fun and knowledgable tour guide Jason. Beautiful countryside one would not be able to get to on our own.. - The guide Jason and the beautiful countryside !!! Went where we would never have been able to do on our own.
Picked up and got back to hotel right on time!
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M1195qkmartinl
Jun 22, 2024
Awesome! - Very cool and knowledge filled excursion. Jason and Derrick were our guides and both young men were very knowledgeable about the environment. We ate different plants and hiked off trail, very fun!
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Georgeps5127ih
Jun 3, 2024
Must-do tour! - Trinidad is both a delightful human being and encyclopedic about all things Denali. This was my first ever off-trail hike, and it was a much more interesting and satisfying experience than I had imagined, largely due to Trinidad’s expertise and enthusiasm for all of what we encountered. I can’t recommend him or this tour enough for someone who wants to learn about the natural environment in and around Denali.
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Rebecca_g
Sep 11, 2023
Great experience! - We had a great time trying different kinds of berries, leaves, and even a lichen! Our guide, Jordan, was great. We would recommend this as a great way to get outside and experience the natural area and learn more about the oval flora.
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Susannevi
Aug 6, 2023
Great tour and most enthusiastic tour guide! - First and foremost, we can highly recommend the 5 hours tour. With Trinidad as a guide, we did not only have a fun time hiking uphill, we learned a big deal about the flora and history of Denali as well. Trinidad seems to be trully enthusiastic about the area, telling us about it and at the same time tirelessly answering all our 1000 questions. Although we mostly hike on our own and enjoying it, it was the best decision to book this tour to get more insights with a fun guide.
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Todd_f
Jun 14, 2024
Overpriced and average. - Guide was knowlegeable and friendly. Entire tour was 3 and 1/2 hours door to door and not the 4 hours advertised. Despite leaving early, our guide/driver did not pull over to observe a moose sighting.
I thought the tour was significantly overpriced at $199. A $100 more appropriate for the time actually spent in nature which was about 2 and 1/2 hours.
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