Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Alaska Range on a scenic flightseeing tour from Talkeetna. Fly over majestic peaks, glaciers, and the climbers’ base camp, and catch stunning views of Denali, Mt. Hunter, and Mt. Foraker.
- K2 Aviation - Explore the wonders of Denali! Please check in for your flight 30 minutes before scheduled departure time or schedule a complimentary transfer from your local hotel, inn, B&B, or rail depot. Before taking flight, take part in a short safety briefing. You’ll then be off on your 1.25 hour scenic flight of Denali or 1.75 hour flight and glacier landing.
- Denali National Park and Preserve - View the vertical rise of Denali starting at its base of around 2000 feet to over 20,320 feet. Explore the most-climbed, western face of Denali and an additional massive glacier system, the Kahiltna. Then fly East and take in the flowing river of the Ruth Glacier, the renowned Sheldon Amphitheater (glacier landings often done here), the Great Gorge with its mile high granite walls - the world’s deepest, and the intense blue melt water pools that dot the glaciers.
With a guaranteed window seat, you can sit back and relax as you enjoy the incredible views. A two way headset is provided so you can communicate with your expert pilot as he/she shares incredible commentary along the way.
- Clear audio with headsets
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Live on-board commentary
- Gratuities
- Flight video (available to purchase)
Talkeetna boasts towering monoliths of granite and ice instead of steel structures. Denali, Mt. Hunter, and Mt. Foraker dominate the Alaskan Range’s skyline, forming our northern panorama. Take a scenic journey up the Kahiltna glacier, passing directly over the climbers’ base camp at an altitude of 7,200 ft., and navigate between these colossal peaks for awe-inspiring views of Denali’s splendor and its most frequented climbing path, the West Buttress Route, below.
• The impressive and picturesque Kahiltna Glacier (2 miles wide and 45 miles long)
• West Ridge of Mount Hunter
• Starting point of the West Buttress Route, the most popular climbing trail on Denali
• “The Great One”, Denali (20,320 ft.), Mt. Foraker (17,400 ft.) and Mt. Hunter (14,573 ft.)
• Mount Frances, previously referred to as “Bergchen,” a German colloquial term for “Little mountain”
• The North Buttress of Mount Hunter – a 4,000-foot vertical granite marvel and a world-renowned climbing goal
- Check in for Tour is 30 minutes before flight.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
