What is the best way to see Denali?

The best, and most reliable way to see Denali, is undoubtedly from the air! Experiencing the grandeur of the largest mountain in the western hemisphere from the personal distance that an aircraft can offer, is an experience you will not forget!  Flightseeing in Denali National Park is a unique experience; there isn’t an area comparable to the nearly 6 million acres of enormous glaciers, towering granite walls and snow-covered peaks, on earth.

There are quite a few flightseeing options available, that begin from either deep within the park, or from the park entrance.  Guests at the Denali Backcountry Lodge in Kantishna can enjoy the convenience of departing from the private Kantishna airstrip on the round trip Grand Ascent tour; an exciting hour long flightseeing adventure.

Near the park entrance, you take a fixed-wing aircraft, traveling along the spine of the Alaska Range, right up to Denali; on this Mt. McKinley Flightseeing Adventure.  You can also embark on a helicopter excursion from the park entrance.  A helicopter is a wonderful way to experience Denali National Park.  You can land on a pristine glacier, for a glacier walk, or in a remote valley for a 3 hour guided hike.


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