Denali 5 Hour Hiking Tour with Naturalist Guide
Overview
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5 hours
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Hike the wilderness trails at the entrance to Denali National Park with an experienced naturalist guide on this tour. This narrated tour spends five hours hiking through boreal forest, taiga, and tundra. Geology, botany, natural and human history of Denali National park is explained in detail in the fresh air and sweeping landscape.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Not recommended for child aged 15 and under
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Rain gear & over boots are available
Gratuities
Snacks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
This tour is for the more fit travelers. Participants are expected to posses the ability to hike for five continuous hours up and down the nearby mountainsides. Our daily walking tours offer a similar experience in a less strenuous manner. While still a narrated tour, the interpretive hike covers more ground, and explores the glacier topology in depth. The extra time on the ground gives the group a chance to see the forested area near the Nenana river, the brushy but wildlife rich sub-alpine tundra, and the gorgeous views and highly adapted vegetation of the taiga. Groups size is a maximum of 6 people. This is Alaska so bring your outdoor gear; sturdy walking shoes, water, jacket and rain gear, along with your camera and curiosity of this great land. Some of the basic equipment is available, including rain gear, water, overboots and trekking poles.
Options
Denali Interpretive Hike
Naturalist guided hiking tour within and just outside Denali National Park. Small group (maximum of 6) tour with a guide explores the Denali landscape.
Duration: 5 hours
Van transportation to trail
Pickup included
Reviews
54 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best Hike of My Life! 😁
maverickmagicmanm,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex took myself and 5 others on such a beautiful hike, remote and out of the busy tourist areas. It felt very special. This was the perfect time to go with all the changing colors right now. I was very impressed with Alex and his knowledge on so many plants, wildlife and living in Alaska. And when it came to make the trip enjoyable and we'll suited for everyone I felt he did an exceptional job pacing us and checking in. The best surprise was making it to the top and him having hot beverages for us and snacks! Such a nice treat. With only 12 days left it was such a great way to end my season working in Denali. I will absolutely be sharing my experience with guests that come to the Princess Lodge and along my travel journeys, until Denali and I meet again! Definitely do this because itll make you feel so comfortable being out with the animals and learning about Alaska its what makes its beauty SO magical! 💞 And you'll have a truly once in a lifetime experience! 💗
Dragon Fly Creek
Lawrence V,
Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Javier was a very skilled and accommodating guide to all levels. His knowledge of the land and birds kept things interesting and moving along at a good pace. Highly recommend!
Great walk in the park.
Steven T,
Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great hike, with an individual guide. He tailored the trip to what we were looking for. He was very well schooled in the local biology.
Amazing experience tailored to the group
theresahO942IP,
May 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a 5 hour nature hike. Our guide Alex was very knowledgeable and passionate about the local plant and animal life. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and learned a lot. We saw some great views and he gave us suggestions for other hikes.
Well Worth The Money!
Brian M,
Aug 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Courtney was amazing. Her theme for our hike was Foraging where we were introduced and able to taste many of the plants and berries the are eatable in the forest. She was very knowledgeable and passionate about how both wild animals and man use the forest "produce" as nutrition. The hike was tailored to the group's abilities/wishes and included both beautiful forest and mountain climbs. We loved this experience!
Fabulous trip
venkateshwarg2018,
Aug 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Courtney was absolutely the best guide ever. She took us on a trail and spent the entire time talking about local flora and fauna. She was such an absolute pleasure to be with. She and her husband also run a dog mushing tour in the winter. If you want an ecologically minded tour, this is it. Highly recommended
Amazing guide and experience - do it!!! You won’t regret it
V1976XWrachelk,
Aug 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andy was THE BEST guide I could have imagined. I was scared when I saw how capable he and my co-guest were, but he was with me every step of the way and pushed me to things I didn’t think I could do. It was a spectacular hike and by far and away the best thing I’ve done in Denali, and I’ve seen some incredible things here. I felt really safe throughout, and Andy taught me so much on so many levels. What a great guy and guide. Thank you Andy!! From Rachel, UK
Great hike with a wonderful, knowledgable guide!
W7554BNcathyc,
Jul 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were recently in Denali and loved our hike with Courtney, we went on a nature hike and she was extremly knowledgable about the plants, wildlife and area. We saw some breathtaking views and learned so much. It was a real treat for the four of us and will highly recommend to others.
A walk with Grizzly!
kananp642,
Jul 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Though the weather was not great when we were supposed to start, our guide who was well-trained ensured that we had all the equipment. Walking in Denali Park knowingly you can see a grizzly anytime is another kind of experience coupled with the lovely mountain views gazing at you from everywhere
Amazing hike up Antler's Creek, guide was phenomenal
claybrizendine,
Jul 16, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had planned on being on a hike with a number of people one night in July, and as it turned out, my 18 year old daughter and I were the only two that signed up, so Claire, our phenomenal guide, gave us some options. We ended up at Antler's Creek, 1000 feet up, resting and taking in breathtaking views. On the way up, she gave us more information that we expected, she spotted some wild blueberries (that were delicious), and she helped us navigate a hike that might have been a little more than we were used to but were able to love as we did it. The whole experience was awesome, and I'd hire them (and Claire specifically) again in a heartbeat.
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