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Denali Experience Flightseeing Tour from Talkeetna
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665 Ratings
Talkeetna
Embark on a thrilling flightseeing tour from Talkeetna and get up close to the majestic Denali. Explore the rugged peaks, snow-capped mountains, and glacier-filled valleys of this ancient world. Choose the regular tour or opt for a glacier landing for an unforgettable 1.5-hour adventure.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- K2 Aviation - You will check in at the K2 Office at the Talkeetna Airport Office, from there you will depart on your flightseeing tour of Denali
- Denali - This route is the foundation for all of our flightseeing tours. Fly up to 6 miles (10 km) from Denali’s summit, then descend into the awe-inspiring Ruth Amphitheater and Great Gorge. View the Tokositna and Ruth Glaciers, the sharp ridges of Mount Huntington, hanging glaciers clinging to Mount Hunter, and the famous Moose’s Tooth.
What's Included
- Headsets for clear guide audio
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Live onboard commentary
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- DVD (available to purchase)
Additional Information
This excursion brings you within a close 6-mile proximity to Denali’s north peak (19,470 ft.) and south peak (20,320 ft.). Step into an age-old realm of robust tall mountain peaks, lofty snow-clad mountains, and valleys abundant with glaciers, as you explore the south and east sides of Denali. The standard aerial sightseeing trip lasts 1 hour, or you can opt for the glacier landing option, which is a 1.5-hour journey that includes touching down atop a glacier. This is undoubtedly an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
- Check in for Tour is 30 minutes before flight
Location
K2 Aviation
East 2nd Street
Check in for your flight 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(665 Ratings)
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Kenneth_b
Aug 7, 2024
Excellent in every way - We had a great flight. The staff was helpful, informative, and accommodating with our last minute upgrade request. Our pilot (Mack) was friendly and knowledgeable about the terrain we were seeing. The flight was smooth and comfortable from start to finish. After we left, we decided to purchase a sovinier, and the staff kindly arranged to mail it to us. Highlight of our trip!
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Devin_l
Aug 6, 2024
The best way to experience Denali. - This was amazing. Seeing Denali and the surrounding mountains from the air is breathtaking. I think this is one of the best ways to experience the wonder that is Denali National Park and Preserve. Riley is an excellent pilot. He was engaging and professional. He ensured that we had a good experience.
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Bill_t
Jul 31, 2024
Must See - Seen the Alps, the Rockies, the Cascades and many more. You have got to see this! Totally amazing. Spend the money and do the flight w/glacier landing. Truly a memorable experience.
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Kathleen_m
Jul 25, 2024
Highlight of Our Trip - We loved this excursion! They were a very professional organization and took care of every detail including picking us up in Talkeetna and bringing us back to the Alaska Railroad Terminal. The pilot was very knowledgeable and pointed out many landmarks along our route to Denali. Landing on Denali was magical! And walking on the glacier was one of the highlights of our trip. We cannot recommend this more highly!!
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Stephen_l
Jul 23, 2024
How often do you get to walk on a glacier? - K2 Aviation is a class act. Excellent experience from check in to landing. Pilot was knowledgeable of all aspects of the mountains and glaciers. Landing on the glacier is a life experience. You are given plenty of time to take in the beauty of Ruth Glacier and the surrounding mountains. Well worth it.
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Onair17911273448
Jul 23, 2024
Stunning views! - We were fortunate to have fantastic weather and the views were stunning. The landing on the glacier was a one in a lifetime experience and I highly recommend the experience. Our pilot Doug was very knowledgeable and our flight was incredibly smooth.
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Juan_r
Jul 15, 2024
Denali Mountain - we took a 2hour train from Anchorage to Talkeetna a very colorful and friendly small town, K2 airport was in a 7 min. walking distance, they provided us the right gear to walk around in the mountain snow, the tour to the Denali Mountain was so far one of the most beautiful experiences in my life, our pilot was flighting almost next to the Denali and all the surrounding mountains 100% recommended
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Diluli24
Jul 13, 2024
Amazing! - What a fantastic ride with Riley.
I am afraid of heights, get motion sickness and claustrophobic.
So why do it? My granddaughter said I need to face my fears.
I am SO glad I did.
The flight was smooth and absolutely breathtaking!
We were the 1st group of the day to be able to see the peak of Denali.
I am so pleased I did this!
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Jessicafv9336qf
Aug 1, 2024
Gentle flight, lots of glacier information. - It was beautiful, couldn't see Denali but tried. The pilot was very knowledgeable about glaciers. Some of it was so technical I couldn't follow along but it was really neat. I get motion sickness and I did not feel unwell on the flight. It was about 1.5 hours from wheels up to wheels down.
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Llk1958z
Jul 11, 2024
Denali experience flight. - The experience was amazing. It was a beautiful day so we got some great shots. The only thing that disappointed me was since it was called Denali experience that we would spend a few minutes near Denali but we didn’t. The pilot mentioned just a couple of times that “there’s Denali”. I was sitting in the back of the plane so with the cloud cover, by the time the plane turned around, I wasn’t sure which one was Denali so I didn’t get any photos.
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