I'm surprised to see the low reviews for this bus tour as we had a great time. We took an early…read moreafternoon trip, which left promptly on time from the bus depot. The bus was very nice and our driver/guide was great - she was very talkative and told us so much about the park, wildlife, and nature. She also did a great job spotting all the wildlife and taking plenty of time to allow us to watch the highlights, including bears, moose, birds, and the beautiful scenery. Unfortunately there's an early turn-around point due to a bridge that is being replaced, but we still felt that we got to see more than enough. Highly recommend.

Just got off the bus driven by Jason. Great tour of Denali for our first visit to Alaska. We were…read moreon the 11 am tour but still managed to see caribou, a bull moose, a wolverine, ptarmigans, and a ground squirrel that nosed for the bus! We did not see Mt McKinley, we weren't one of the lucky 30% unfortunately. Jason was a great narrator and guide and a very safe and accommodating driver.

An amazing tour into the Denali Wilderness area. Our tour guide, John, was very informative with…read morethe history of Denali as well as facts about the fauna and flora. We saw bull moose, caribou, and Doll sheep. Highly recommend this tour!

1. More flexible rescheduling opportunities for people when impacted by natural disasters such as…read morewildfires 2. Communication in advance about whether the tour/park will even be operating 3. Stop putting a corporate profits over an easy fix for what would have been a very loyal client with multiple family groups coming to visit Alaska these next few years. A refusal to accommodate a hundred bucks just to lose thousands in the future.

This activity was amazing. Seriously so fun and you get to go on a trial that isn't accessible by…read moreother vehicle. The tour guides were super knowledgeable and even provided information about other things to do around the park. It was great to get a locals prospective. I loved learning about the trial and going on the adventure. After the tour, we got to sit by a fire with reindeer hot dogs and blueberry popcorn and got to enjoy the view and hear about alaska - it was amazing!

Really fun and unique experience. Our guide was certainly knowledgeable and friendly. Can't say…read moreI've ever been on a tour like this before, I highly recommend it for anybody visiting the area. Jordan and Susan made us all feel welcome and gave us a really cool view of the tundra and history of Denali, the National Park, and the region.

Responsive customer service when I booked online with this vendor got back to me within 24 hoursread more

Very disappointing experience. The jeeps and tour guide were fine, but you spend three hours simply…read moredriving on a highway, with a couple stops. I'm here in Alaska for the nature of course, but simply driving on a highway for three hour was tedious and boring. I'm really surprised by all the positive reviews.

For the price an excellent door to door experience.' Helpful…read moreknowledgable guides with great stories about the places you are going to even in the dark! Would have been a tad helpful to get picked up a little earlier the night the skies show more promise but that's often hard to do with a larger group I understand. Recommend their night experiences! Book early- THANKS!!

Guides were very patient even with inexperienced riders. Got to see moose and a grizzly bear…read more Guides very knowledgeable about the area. The lunch was fantastic

This nature hike was one of the highlights of my trip. Our guide, Eric, was incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and passionate about the Alaskan Boreal forest, and it was obvious within minutes that this was far more than a job to him. From plants, lichen, and wildflowers to moose droppings, spruce bark beetles, and the delicate balance of the ecosystem, he made every step of the trail fascinating. Even though we didn't spot any wildlife, I never once felt like we missed out because the forest itself felt so alive with stories. The pace was comfortable, the views over the Nenana River were beautiful, and I walked away feeling like I had learned far more than I expected. If you enjoy nature, learning, and getting off the beaten path a bit, I highly recommend this experience.

BF booked the Denali Wilderness Hiking Tour, which is billed as a strenuous hike. Unfortunately,…read moretwo of the hikers were not up to a strenuous hike, so it only covered about half the distance it was supposed to. Not sure how best to fix this. Maybe Denali Backcountry Guides ask everyone at time of booking "This is a strenuous hike covering x miles and y elevation gain. Do you feel capable of making that hike?" I don't know. Just know it is disappointing to book a strenuous hike, then go slowly and only cover half. The guide was knowledgeable and the hike was good. With a different group of hikers, it would be 5 star.

My family booked the helicopter tour through a travel agency and it was amazing. This is my first…read moretime in Alaska as well as in a flying helicopter so it was a once in a life time experience for me. The view from the helicopter was amazing. It felt like I was actually in the satellite view of Google map. The first part of the tour was a lot of greenery, but after we got further along we saw more of the snow covered peak and glaciers. We stopped on a glacier on Mount Deborah and was able to see the melted pools of glacier water. We were lucky that it was a clear day on our tour. We could see the reflection of the mountain peaks in the glacier pools. We even drank the water and it tasted good. The lady who picked us up at the hotel, Lauren, was very friendly and funny. Our pilot, T-Bone, was very good and knowledgeable. I asked many questions and he answered them all. The tour was expensive, but since it was a once in a life time kind of thing, I think it was totally worth it.

The flight was ok. The glacier walk was short. Because of weight, They asked for volunteers to…read moreride separately from their party. We were promised the best seats on the copters. My buddy got to ride shotgun. I got the middle back seat. The WORST seat. Was unable to take pics without reaching over the person beside me. So if they ask this of you, beware!

I think one of our favorite parks. There's not many trails. You definitely have to blaze your own!…read more The scenery is great (not as much wildlife as I expected). It's nice that the public can't go the whole distance thru, that way it keeps traffic minimal and doesn't disturb the wildlife.

Visiting Denali National Park was nothing short of breathtaking -- a true wilderness experience…read morethat takes your breath away in both scale and beauty. From the moment we arrived, the immense landscape of tundra, mountains, and glaciers stretched out before us, reminding us how small we really are in the natural world. The vast open spaces encourage slow exploration, whether you're on a bus tour, hiking along a riverside, or just stopping to watch wildlife. We saw moose, caribou, and even distant bears -- real wild animals in their natural habitat -- which was unforgettable. The shuttle system into the park (which limits private vehicles) makes sense given how pristine this place is kept, though it does mean planning ahead and sometimes long days on the bus. We learned that weather can be unpredictable -- Denali itself was hidden in clouds a good part of our visit -- but even without a clear view of the peak, the surroundings were spectacular. The hiking opportunities are more backcountry-oriented, so if you love getting off the beaten path and embracing rugged terrain, Denali delivers. If you're expecting paved trails and easy viewpoints like other national parks, you might find it a bit raw -- but that's exactly why we loved it. All told, Denali is a must-visit for anyone who wants to experience true Alaskan wilderness -- rich wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and a sense of isolation that few other parks offer. Just pack warm layers, be ready for limited services, and give yourself time to soak it all in.

This "Wilderness Wonders" hike in the woods wasn't what I expected...it was so much more! Trinidad…read morewas an excellent guide who made our hike fun, engaging, educational, and memorable. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to get off the beaten path and learn about the plants, animals, and ecology of Denali.

We did the medium hike at Denali. Our guide Jade taught us a lot about the flora. It was the best…read morehike, looking down on a river.

Kyle and Zach were outstanding tour guides. Enthusiasm, hilarious commentary, and professionalism…read morewere awesome. It was a rainy day but the really brightened the day. I would definitely recommend them and come back if I were in the area again.

It's a pleasure to write this review because this is the "can't miss" experience in Denali! I've…read moreenjoyed almost every kind of tour all over the world and this was definitely top 10 out of 100 and maybe even top 5. First, the safety policy and procedures are flawless & while the guides love to have a great time, they take safety seriously as only a Master of their Craft can! Dev & Kyle worked together like a well oiled machine and had infectious attitudes & passion for life! When I write words of praise for Dev & Kyle, you might read it as just trite sayings but you can review my past reviews and you will see some very direct & critical comments so my words of praise were 100% earned by Dev & Kyle. The course was fun & challenging so if you are scared of heights...this is the perfect fit to face your fears and overcome them with professionals! I taught mountaineering my Summer before Senior year of Military High-school & was insanely impressed with their attention to detail, safety protocol, communications and redundancies. I gave the ATV tour some critical remarks and stand by them but equally stand by my words of praise for this crew! We are a family of six and brought our four kids with us: 8-14. The guides were just superb - even the other guide we interacted with was a ball of positive fire! It's a great group of people and while the lines aren't the tallest or the longest or the highest...it was by far the most unique & diverse and definitely the longest experience to date. One recommendation - It would be great if the operator provided bug spray as a relatively low cost comfort but definitely bring your own!