Denali Heli - Hiking Adventure About the Tour

Take a walk on the wild side.

Trek through the wild Alaskan backcountry with an experienced local naturalist at your side. In this tour, you’ll get to explore remote areas that are normally a full day’s hike away. Lift off in a modern A-Star helicopter and get ready for your breathtaking birds-eye view of the Alaskan wilderness. An exhilarating 15-minute flight will bring you to our hiking area located just beyond the boundaries of Denali National Park. Once there, your friendly guide will lead you on an educational soft-adventure hike above the tree line. You’ll learn how to track animals, interpret the flora and fauna, and if you’re lucky – catch a glimpse of some of the spectacular local wildlife in its natural habitat. Your hike will present you with unforgettable views of the rolling hills, tundra ridgelines, and spectacular vistas of Alaska. You’ll have a chance to relax on a hillside over looking the valley and enjoy a small snack. Limited to small groups of no more than 12, this truly unique tour will leave you with a new appreciation for Alaska.

Find out more: Visit the Heli-Hiking Adventure Picture Gallery or read the Tour Testimonials.

 

Base/Location: Denali
Tour Time: 5 hours
Flight Time: 15 minutes
Hiking Time: 3.5 hours
Gear Provided: Small snack, bottled water and round trip transportation from local hotel to heliport provided
Prices: starting at $475 *per person

*Fuel Surcharge May Apply. Reservations are recommended.

At a Glance: The Heli-Hiking Adventure

• Enjoy a customized tour based upon the group’s interest and ability
• Helicopter pickup & drop off. You’ll go beyond the usual well-trodden hiking trails
• Small group size: maximum of 12
• Guided experience with a local naturalist who is trained in wilderness safety
• Get expert introduction to the wildlife and plant life of the Denali area
• Trail routes are tailored to individual fitness levels on uneven terrain.

Note: This is a hike. Minimum fitness requirements are the ability to regularly walk one mile, once or twice per week. Be sure to bring your sense of adventure, comfortable walking shoes, warm clothing worn in layers, and rain gear (just in case); sunglasses, cameras, and binoculars are optional.


Tour operates from May 15th to September 15th. Due to aircraft weight limitations and to insure passenger safety and comfort, passengers weighing 250 pounds and over will be required to report accurate weights prior to day of flight for weight and balance manifesting.
Due to length of tour and passenger loads, all passengers will be required to “weigh in” at heliport. For passengers requesting additional seating space, a fee of $100 may be available for purchase. Supplying inaccurate weights may result in tour delay or cancellation of tour. Tour time represents total time from pickup to drop off at hotel, pier, etc. All times are approximate.


Hours of Operations and Phone Numbers:
 
Denali 7 – 7 (seven days a week)
May 10th – Sept 21st
7 am to 7 pm
phone: 907-683-2574
phone: 907-683-1262