Winter Explorer Flight-seeing Tour from Talkeetna: Discover Denali's Stunning Glaciers

Embark on a thrilling flight-seeing tour from Talkeetna and experience the breathtaking beauty of Denali’s glaciers. Discover the majestic landscapes of Denali National Park and capture stunning views of the Kahiltna Glacier. Book now!

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Talkeetna Air Taxi - You will start your excursion by checking into our log cabin office at the Talkeetna State Airport 45 minutes prior to your flight departure. Be sure to bring your sunglasses, light jacket (in the summer) and plenty of memory on your camera.

Board our ski-equipped aircraft and enjoy your pilots’ commentary about the geological history and local wildlife on your individual headset.

Continue your flight above Talkeetna and over the river systems of the Susitna valley as you enter into an incredible landscape of icefalls, glaciers and snow peaks. You’ll be awed by the Great Gorge of the Ruth Glacier, filled with a 4,000 foot thick river of ice, making this one of the deepest gorges in the world. Travel further into the range to explore the seven major glaciers that blanket the southside of the Alaska Range.

Add a glacier landing onto your trip for a highlight of your Alaska vacation. This will add 30 minutes onto your trip time for this chance to bask in awe inspiring scenery.

What's Included
  • Inclusive of local taxes
  • Live narration by an expert pilot
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees to Denali National Park (only if Glacier Landing option selected; USD$ 15 per person)
Additional Information

Experience unmatched sights of Denali on this personalized aerial tour from Talkeetna. Journey along the Talkeetna river systems, traversing the Susitna Valley into a magnificent landscape of ice cascades, glaciers, and snow-capped peaks. Delve further into the Alaska range, including the Kahiltna Glacier, the park’s longest at 45 miles, adorned with awe-inspiring earth and ice ridges. This tour is adaptable to the day’s weather situations, ensuring the finest views possible.

Location
Talkeetna
We are located at 14212 East Second St. All of our flights depart from our office.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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736suzanneb
Oct 20, 2023
Unforgettable experience! - I’m always a bit hesitant to schedule flightseeing tours (due to an experience many, many years ago) but decided to give it a try again on this trip. I’m so very glad I did!! The views were amazing!! Our pilot was great and I’d fly with him again anytime. He was very conscientious of our wellbeing throughout flight. He pointed out specific areas of interest and details about the glaciers and mountains. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to complete the glacier landing as originally planned. I appreciate the agency’s communication regarding the safety concerns which were communicated with us prior to the flight. It was was a great experience from check-in to chevk-out. Would love to fly with them again if I’m able to return to Alaska. Thanks Talkeetna Air for a great experience!!
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S2935mdannd
Apr 4, 2023
Once in a lifetime trip - A once in a lifetime experience. Definitely the best way to see Denali. Had a glacier landing on Ruth Glacier for about 25 mins which was great. The pilot was excellent and so was all of the staff at the office. Booking was super easy, they were easier to communicate with than the other tour company in the city. I had to move my date once because of a conflict in travel plans, and then I had to move it a second time as I was the only person booked for another trip. They were very easy to accommodate my travel plans.
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Tana_p
Feb 24, 2023
Beautiful Views of the Mountains - We really enjoyed our flight! It was a little cloudy in Talkeetna but the mountain was clear. Such an amazing part of our trip! Our pilot Clay was very knowledgeable.
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Md11guy
Apr 8, 2022
Must Do - Clay, (the pilot) was very professional and a most excellent pilot as well as tour guide. Highlight of my stay, and I will be telling all my friends that this is a must do on their trip to Alaska! Pictures never do this tour justice! You have to experience it! Russ H.
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Rachelhg7108ay
Apr 5, 2022
Trip Highlight - My family really enjoyed flying over Denali and landing on the glacier was a super cool experience. I highly recommend it!
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Marklaxer
Mar 6, 2022
Talkeetna Air Taxi trip is a PROFOUND EXPERIENCE - This flight is something one should do at least once in a lifetime. It is life-affirming, life changing in a way. Highly recommended and my son and I so appreciated Pilot Paul's mastery of both flying and storytelling. Can't wait to go again, soon! Mark in Montpelier, Vermont
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Paula
Feb 3, 2022
The most beautiful experience! - This was truly one of the most amazing experiences we have ever had. Our pilot, Leah, was amazing, and it was a truly unforgettable experience.
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Barbara
Nov 21, 2021
Up close and personal - The staff were terrific and the scenery gorgeous. Felt like I was "in" the mountains. Its a rare and unique experience to be close up in such a breathtaking landscape
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Pavithrappr
Oct 21, 2021
Best glacier landing experience - Best glacier landing experience during the fall season. Visited during October for northern flights but got to know the winter explorer is open. This was once in a life time exp for us
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Moc_mcb
Oct 7, 2021
Total « WOW »!!!! - Ok, ladies and gentlemen… this tour is an ABSOLUTE YES during your visit to Alaska. I am not much of a plane trips lover and I was doing this one mainly for my hubby… and I can’t stop thinking about it!! It was one of the most incredible things that I have experienced… We flew in between layers of clouds, we flew into a valley between vertical cliffs and made an incredible U-turn at the end of the valley, we witnessed amazing views during the whole flight… « Wow » is the best description of this experience! Don’t miss it!!
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