Ate both breakfast and dinner here. For breakfast, we had the pancakes of the day--pomegranate and…read morepistachio. Best pancakes I've had in a long time! Note that one plate of three large pancakes is enough to feed 2 adults (and we still couldn't finish them). The coffee was good, but could have been hotter. For dinner, I had the meatloaf and mashed potatoes and my wife had the chili with cornbread. Both were delicious. Our two cocktails were also good. The atmosphere is that of an upscale lodge. Service was fine. Prices were typical for the area.

EXCELLENT FOOD: Terrible service:…read more I just want to start by saying the food was excellent. The kitchen absolutely did its job. The service, however, was terrible enough to have to make a review. Our server, Kat, acted like our table was an inconvenience from the moment we sat down. My sister was dining with her 1-year-old child, and when we asked for a high chair, Kat rolled her eyes, grabbed one, and dropped it off on the opposite side of the table from where the baby was actually sitting. No offer to help, no kindness, no basic courtesy. The attitude only got worse from there. Every time we needed something, we were met with eye rolls, annoyance, and the feeling that we were bothering her simply for asking her to do her job. We even noticed the same behavior toward other tables, so it clearly wasn't a one-time misunderstanding. When I ordered an iced latte, I asked what syrup options were available because there were no drink menus at our table. Instead of answering a completely reasonable question, Kat acted irritated that I dared to ask. Customers shouldn't be expected to magically know what you offer. I understand that everyone has bad days, but if you dislike interacting with guests this much, hospitality may not be the right industry for you. No customer should be made to feel unwelcome for asking for a high chair, ordering a drink, or requesting basic service. It's incredibly disappointing because the food was honestly amazing. But amazing food doesn't excuse rude service. There are too many restaurants serving great meals to spend my money somewhere I'm treated like an inconvenience. Good food gets people through the door once. Great hospitality is what keeps them coming back.

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.

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.

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.

Had a wonderful time here! We did this in summer. Here's a quick format of the tour:…read more 1- interaction with the puppies + photo op up close. Best part and highlight of the tour. 5 mins. 2- dog sledding demo + wonderful facts sharing and storytelling about the dogs, their puppies, their day to day activities and seasonal activities. Very knowledgeable staff and they sure love what they do. 30 odd mins. 3- Petting one of the adult dogs while seated. Under 1 min. 4- Seminar by Jeff King sharing stories of his life as a musher and about the races with a 2 min video of Jeff and team on the Iditarod trail. Great orator. 45 mins. 5- Photo purchase at $10 per photo, $5 for reprints. Facility is good and well maintained. All in all good tour, definitely recommend.

This was a top highlight during our three week stay in Alaska! My son and I really enjoyed meeting…read morethe dogs and learning more about the psychology and science behind the sport of mushing. We had no idea the level of commitment, training, and dedication it takes to lead a dog sledding team, especially in the famed thousand-mile treks of the Iditarod and Yukon Quest races. Jeff King (the "winningest musher in the world"), and his daughter, Tessa, were engaging and captivated our attention the entire time. This is a must-do when visiting Denali (even if you visit the Denali sled dog kennels--it's quite a different experience as Denali's dogs are primarily used for education and transportation during the winter months, while Jeff's dogs are true athletes and bred for speed). Afterwards, buy Jeff's autobiography so you can delve deeper into his fascinating life (near-death experiences in sub-zero temperatures and run-ins with wolves and caribou!).

This was by far the most unique tour we had in a while. We took the 5:00 PM tour, and our driver,…read moreJoel Miner, was none other than the owner himself. There are 5 Sherp vehicles and we felt very fortunate and honor to have him as our guide. We are a family of four, including two teenagers, and he made the experience enjoyable for all of us. He even used a drone to scout the area for wildlife. As a retired state trooper who participated in rescue missions, he immediately made us feel safe and comfortable. He was fun, knowledgeable, and shared many personal stories that kept our entire family entertained throughout the tour. Toward the end of the trip, he spotted a young moose in a nearby field, which was the perfect cherry on top of an already amazing experience. One of the best parts was receiving a souvenir video package that included drone footage from our tour. It was such a thoughtful touch and a wonderful keepsake. Highly recommended! We had a fantastic experience, and it was well worth the money.

Initially we weren't certain we wanted to do this tour because it's on the expensive side, so we…read morecalled and spoke with Joel, the owner, about what the tour entails, safety concerns, likelihood of seeing wildlife,etc. He spent over 30 minutes chatting with us about the tour, his experience as a search & rescue worker and really put our mind at ease. Then we came to Alaska and spent 3 days in the Fairbanks area without seeing any wildlife. I drove around Healy...beautiful mountains, but still no wildlife. To be clear, there's never a guarantee of seeing animals in the wild, Joel was very clear on this point, but Joel, Tim, and Mark did everything to increase our chances and they delivered! Between two simultaneous Sherp vehicles and multiple drones scouting ahead for wildlife, we saw 2 adult moose and a cub. We also saw a snowshoe hare. We also saw beautiful mountain ranges from a perspective you won't see from the roadway, even if you visit Denali National Park. We got to ride over frozen rivers and lakes and see a historic WW2 era cabin and hear the unique history of it, as well as Alaska in general. The guides went out of their way to make the trip fun, safe, and informative. In the end, the tour was expensive, but a fantastic value for what you get. I highly recommend it for anyone visiting the area.

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. !

Beautiful, funny and smooth flight with Brandy and Eric with Bo from Bend in training. Early…read moreseason trip provided a bonus as we were able to see the team do training take offs and landings at the glacier. Highly recommend Healy departures as you spend more time flying over Denali national park. Also they provide boots you put on over your shoes for the glacier. Glacier temperature was very comfortable so wear layers of clothes.

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 "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.

Myself, my wife, and our friend had a great hike with Kierre in the Talkeenta mountains this past…read moreAugust! The guided hike was a great way for the 3 of us to get a get a crash course in routefinding, bear awareness, and even some flora/fauna/scat identification. The hike was a great way to prepare for the other un-guided off-trail hikes we had planned for the rest of our trip. Once the hike was over, Kierre even gave us several recommendations for other hikes, museums, and restaurants in the area!

Sharon H. - Boulder, CO AUGUST 2013…read more "I was pleasantly surprised and quite pleased to experience a superb trip with Traverse Alaska during late summer. The attention to detail and care that was given me as a client was matched by the experience and knowledge of my guide. For me, this included a night spent camping near a glacier, experiencing the scenic Alaskan Highway, hiking near Denali, and seeing caribou, bear, moose, eagles, and beavers along the way. For anyone not sure about what to do during their time in Alaska, I would definitely recommend Traverse Alaska. The staff is very helpful, and willing to tailor a trip that suits your desires and abilities. I was pleased to have experienced a "ultimate" Alaskan adventure while feeling safe and cared for--all while I was learning about this incredible land and its unique, majestic inhabitants." --