Not enough stats! Breathtaking. Unreal. We did a tour on a bus. Didn't see any wildlife but the…read morescenery is incredible. There are bathrooms throughout. Not a ton of trials. You could spend days in here and still not see everything. Get here.

Bucket list trip for us and so glad we made the long journey from Anchorage to see it. The park is…read moreHUGE and there's lots to see. We stayed at Riley Creek Campground and used the park buses to get around. We went to the visitor center, the sled dog demonstration, and took a tundra tour. Unfortunately, the mountain was never visible during our 3 days so we'll have to return again to see it. There's so much wildlife and beautiful scenery. Highly recommend.

Absolutely a great hike and not that strenuous at all! Although the entire hike is about 9 miles,…read moreour hike guide took us through about 4-5 miles of it. The hike was pretty straightforward and there were a few uphill climbs here and there, but there was nothing anyone in OK shape can't complete. We started our hike at about 8am in the morning and spent 3 hours on our hike. It rained a bit throughout the hike so we didn't encounter other hikers until later in the morning. The views of the 3 lakes were gorgeous though and it was so peaceful out there! The mountains surrounding the lakes weren't that high so it was easy to see their peaks as well. Along the way we saw some interesting trees and vegetation. It helped that our guide was giving us information as we hiked along. We were also warned that there were moose sightings on the trail and we did encounter some fresh moose tracks, but unfortunately we didn't see any. Other than that, there wasn't much danger. The great thing is that this hike is it is free, if you go at it on your own, and can be completed by just about anyone!

Access trailhead via the visitor center (we needed a map at the beginning to find the trailhead,…read morebut once you reach the trailhead it is well marked the rest of the way). You can also start on the other side, near Denali Park Village Lodge. This is a beautiful 9-mile hike. It's listed as a "very strenuous" 6-8 hour hike in our book. We are in decent shape but not the best, and we finished in just under 5 hours, including stops for lots of photos ;) parts of the hike definitely got us breathing hard-- it starts fairly flat but there are stretches that are fairly steep as you ascend a mountain. Beautiful scenery along the way, with rivers, mountains, and several lakes. If you finish the hike after main shuttle, call SALMON BAKE! (907) 683-2733. They arrange shuttles til 3am-ish for just $3 per person!!

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.

Great experience with this company. I am so inspired, I wanna learn about the lives of "Bush…read morePilots" when I return home! Their service from being picked up from our hotel, the flight, the commentary from our pilot, Brandy, the awesome landing on a glacier, .... all the way back to our hotel was awesome! What an "exclamation point " moment to our trip to Alaska. Thank you FLY DENALI. !

Flying over the Alaska Range, getting to see Denali, and landing on the glacier! Honestly one of…read morethe best things you can do in Alaska!

If you are craving a bite to eat after arriving at Princess Lodges (from Anchorage) and want…read moresomething warm, come here to get some yummy soup! My husband ordered the following to-go items: (1) Salmon corn chowder soup, bowl at $6.99 - this was yummy especially if you like salmon; wasn't too heavy either, just the right hint of corn and some mid-size chunks of salmon thrown in there (2) Chicken noodle soup, cup at $4.99 - tastes like any ordinary chicken soup; nothing too special A convenient stop for food if you are staying at the Princess Lodges.

If I could give zero stars I would. Waited over an hour for food. People that came in after us were…read moreleaving long before our burger and salad arrived. When it finally came my portobello burger that was supposed to be fire grilled, came floating in pool of oil. Literally it was dripping and pooling on my plate. I didn't eat it. The manager comped our food for the wait time, thank goodness because I really didn't want to pay for that gross thing. Eeeew.

The cabins are cute and cozy, and very well-appointed. The adjoining restaurant serves excellent…read morebreakfasts and dinners, and there's a coffee shop on the grounds too! Free shuttles regularly run the short trip to Denali National Park and back.

We absolutely LOVED our stay at the Denali Cabins! We took the train up from Anchorage, and they…read morewere waiting at the station to pick all the guests up. So convenient. The rooms were super nice, clean, and spacious. Heater worked great, kept us nice and warm. Only downside was that the shower door didn't seal properly, so matter what we did, our floors were soaked. I was a little worried about getting around since the hotel is a bit further away from main Denali, but their shuttle service is fantastic. We didn't have any problems navigating Denali without a car. And Bradley was great - he gave us all kinds of advice for our trip. They also have a restaurant (Prey) and a coffee shop (Mount Hunter). Coffee shop was great! We came here for breakfast and coffee each morning. Their restaurant, on the other hand, was lacking. Food was expensive and was just adequate - our cornbread was so hard we couldn't hit it against the table. Bonus tip: You can check out bear spray for free at the front desk when you plan to go out hiking. Overall, we had a great stay and would stay here again.

Nice place a good distance away from Denali national park. Rooms were comfortable. Have to admit…read morethat the heat was on very high the first two nights that we stayed, and it really dried the skin out extremely. Otherwise, accommodation was great, bathrooms and water pressure in the shower was also wonderful. Food was good. Seating and views were amazing. Would recommend.

The great wilderness views everywhere, great breakfast, very well organized. Comfortable seats and…read moreample amount of seating both upstairs and downstairs. Overall, a nice experience.

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.

Stayed here for 2 nights. Check in was relatively quick. Hourly shuttle service was available,…read moreproviding transportation to Grande Denali Lodge, Denali National Park Visitor Center, and Tesoro Gas Station at Downtown Denali. Though one has nice views at the Mountaineer Grill/Bar inside the hotel property, the food was overpriced. Other restaurants/food options are at Downtown Denali which can be a 15-25 minute walk depending on the restaurant, if you opt not to take the shuttle. Our room had cobwebs. The brown cover sheets were unattractive and gave a less clean and less luxurious feel to the already dark room. Wi-fi did not work at the room which was super frustrating (looking at other reviews, wi-fi appears to have been a problem since at least 2022). To add to all of these, there was power outage in Denali for at least 3 hours. The hotel did not have a generator so there was no electricity or water. The day before the power outage, the heating in the room and water was not a problem. There was no microwave oven in the room. Overall, the experience was disappointing.

The old rooms are not very good. Writing this in the bed right now, it is pretty hot because there…read moreis no AC (newer rooms have AC). There is also a super old useless TV. There are great views.

Convenient location and w rushing you need all in one spot. Easy to get to the national park as…read morewell. Stayed here as part of land portion of a cruise. Very much a lodge vibe and feel. All amenities you would need are here. There are restaurants, gift shops, etc. Rooms are little dated but well maintained. All you need is there. Windows were open with a great breeze (in July)! Beautiful scenery and grounds.

My wife have I enjoyed our time greatly in Alaska, up until this point…read more After booking our room months in advance, we arrived to be told that our room was overbooked and we were moved across the street. No details, simply, "across the street." We were on hold with reservations and the actual lodge, who both directed us to call the other. After being on hold for a while, we were told there was nothing they could do to compensate us in any way. No partial refund, no dinner voucher, nothing. I would like to think if you made a mistake, you would work to make it correct. I would give this experience a 0 star if possible. Take your business and hard earned money elsewhere.