Denali Experience Flightseeing Tour from Talkeetna
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631 Ratings
Talkeetna
Embark on a thrilling flightseeing tour from Talkeetna and get up close to the majestic Denali. Explore the rugged peaks, snow-capped mountains, and glacier-filled valleys of this ancient world. Choose the regular tour or opt for a glacier landing for an unforgettable 1.5-hour adventure.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- K2 Aviation - You will check in at the K2 Office at the Talkeetna Airport Office, from there you will depart on your flightseeing tour of Denali
- Denali - This route is the foundation for all of our flightseeing tours. Fly up to 6 miles (10 km) from Denali’s summit, then descend into the awe-inspiring Ruth Amphitheater and Great Gorge. View the Tokositna and Ruth Glaciers, the sharp ridges of Mount Huntington, hanging glaciers clinging to Mount Hunter, and the famous Moose’s Tooth.
What's Included
- Headsets for clear guide audio
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Live onboard commentary
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- DVD (available to purchase)
Additional Information
This excursion brings you within a close 6-mile proximity to Denali’s north peak (19,470 ft.) and south peak (20,320 ft.). Step into an age-old realm of robust tall mountain peaks, lofty snow-clad mountains, and valleys abundant with glaciers, as you explore the south and east sides of Denali. The standard aerial sightseeing trip lasts 1 hour, or you can opt for the glacier landing option, which is a 1.5-hour journey that includes touching down atop a glacier. This is undoubtedly an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
- Check in for Tour is 30 minutes before flight
Location
K2 Aviation
East 2nd Street
Check in for your flight 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Z487nokarinm
Mar 10, 2024
Oh WOW!! - Oh wow!!! Take this tour! Everything was perfect. Our pilot, Jack, was so personable and knowledgeable. The views are magnificent and unforgettable. Thanks for a perfect bucket-list experience!
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Trailzap
Jan 2, 2024
Breathtaking Wonderful Experience - Amazing experience, one of the best of our 40-day Alaskan vacation. Just spend the money and enjoy an unforgettable experience. We landed on the Ruth glacier and ran around like kids for 10 minutes in the new fallen snow (we're in our 60's). Our pilot named Dorothy was excellent at flying her plane, and being a tour expert...she made us feel extremely safe. The clouds obscured our hoped-for view of Denali, but the views we saw of the landscape were spectacular. While a little costly, it was very much worth it.
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Roxannep516
Dec 3, 2023
Great trip, highly recommend - Our trip was in May 2022. We had a blast. The pilot was knowledgeable and fun. My husband hates flying, especially small planes, but he'd do it again. We plan to book with K2 again.
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Spotchecker
Nov 26, 2023
Worth the price! Bucket list trip - There are no words for how stunning this flight tour was. Our party of three were the only ones on the plane with the pilot. He had been flying for 30-40 years and his father was a pilot, and we felt very safe. Flying over the glaciers was a beautiful experience. There were hundreds of little lakes in one area of the glaciers that were bright blue against the white snow. Due to the weather, we could not get too close to Mt. Denali, but we did not miss out.
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Staceyandbrian
Sep 24, 2023
This is a must do! Put it on the list! - We had such an amazing time on our flight. We were worried we would regret not doing the glacier landing but we were able to enjoy all of the views and take tons of photos. We were super fortunate that we had an amazing weather day but we also could not have asked for a better pilot and tour.
Thank you for a great morning! This is a definite must when in Alaska!
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Paradise821245
Sep 20, 2023
Wonderful experience - It was the first trip to Alaska for my husband and me. We elected the option to fly over the three glaciers in order to get a close up look of the glaciers and surrounding mountains. Patrick wash an excellent guide who made sure to make turns so that all passengers saw the views from all angles regardless of where you were seated. He also provided several opportunities for close ups. Highly recommend
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David_s
Sep 15, 2023
25th Anniversay Flight - The staff at the office were friendly and most accommodating. Weather prohibited the glacier landing so we were offered the choice of cancelling, or being reimbursed for just that portion of the excursion. My wife and I chose to take the the flight and are very glad we did!
Chad did an outstanding job throughout, from take off all the way to a smoother landing than I've experienced on a commercial aircraft in a long time.
This was a 25th Anniversary gift to ourselves and we are very pleased when got to do it!!!
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Happy_travellers2
Sep 15, 2023
Highlight of our Alaska Trip! - The flight and glacier were landing were amazing. We lucked out with the weather and the views were incredible. Don't miss it if you're going to Alaska!
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Tomwilliamsen
Sep 14, 2023
Wow, what a treat - We booked a small plane for just my wife and me. Our pilot, Will, couldn't have been more helpful, professional, or cooperative. It was a clear day, except around Denali, but it didn't matter because the sights were stunning. Will even dropped down so we could see a couple of Brown Bears. This was definitely a highlight of our time in Alaska. Talkeetna is a great spot to stay for Denali views, and the town itself is cute.
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Sondra_c
Sep 13, 2023
Best experience! - This was the most exciting and thrilling adventure we've ever taken. We had beautiful weather and you felt like you could touch the mountains. Landing and walking on the glacier was by far the best part. Our pilot Chad was friendly and knowledgeable.
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