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Denali Flightseeing: Explore Peaks and Glaciers
4.9
777 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.
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:
24 hours
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…
- 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
- Headsets for clear guide audio
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Live onboard commentary
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- DVD (available to purchase)
- 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…
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(777 Ratings)
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852masafumik
Oct 12, 2025
Achieve your flight tour as scheduled on your reservation date! - While I was anxious about participating alone, I was lucky to have two people on board.
Unfortunately, the Denali summit was a bit gassy, but we had a great experience with the flight tour as scheduled on the pre-booked date and time.
During this period (mid-September to mid-May), the rail system was irregular, making it somewhat of a hurdle for the only way to get from Anchorage to the area to be by taxi or rental car.
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Realrate
Sep 27, 2025
A++ Experience and Customer Service - Awesome experience! Incredible views, including Mt. McKinley (Denali). In addition, the customer service we received was amazing. At the time of booking, it was suggested that we schedule this as our first adventure in Talkeetna so as to allow time for rebooking in the event it became necessary. Upon arrival in Talkeetna on a cloudy, rainy day, we immediately called K2 Aviation to inquire about our afternoon flight. Although a decision would not be made until a half hour later, they offered to send a shuttle to pick us up at the train depot and take us to where we would be staying overnight. The driver helped us with our luggage and called to get the final determination regarding our flight. Although it was canceled, he told us that he would go back to the office and work to get us rebooked. He called soon thereafter and gave us options for the following day. After taking the 11 am option, he told us that he would pick us up at 10:15 the next morning, that we could stow our luggage in the van during our flight, and that we would then be shuttled back to the train depot. A favorite Alaska experience with superb customer service!
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Ajijicmon
Sep 15, 2025
If you want to create a good memory do this excursion - We were blessed with excellent weather on our first attempt to take this trip. The office staff and the pilot were also friendly and knowledgeable. The views were great… Almost foreign to anything I’ve ever experienced. Don’t come to Alaska without doing this
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Rroberts6
Sep 14, 2025
Bad weather, but got options. - The morning of our flight we were informed that they weren’t flying north or landing on the glacier. They offered an alternative plan to fly south or get a refund.
We took the refund and drove north to Denali where we booked a flight that flew right by three sides of the mountain(within 1/2 mile away).
Weather was clear and beautiful on the north side as opposed to cloudy and overcast to the south.
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Laurie_a
Sep 8, 2025
Still get 5 stars! - We did not get to go bc of weather but they still get 5 stars bc of honesty, helpfulness, and willingness to reschedule if it cleared up.
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Wendy_s
Sep 2, 2025
Excellent! We didn’t see... - Excellent! We didn’t see Denali but the blue sky patches and some sunlight lit up the rocks, mountainside and glaciers so beautifully. Our pilot, Lyndsey did a wonderful job giving us all incredible views and interesting information.
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Heidibe5980mz
Aug 31, 2025
Just do it! - From the moment we checked in with Erni and the warm, professional staff on the ground to the time we took off with pilot Jack, K2 Aviation delivered an unforgettable experience. The flight through the Alaska Range was breathtaking. Flying thru rugged peaks, endless glaciers, and a landing on the ice that felt like stepping into another world.
What really stood out, though, was the care and hospitality of the entire team. We weren’t treated like passengers, instead we were treated like welcomed guests sharing in something truly special. This was more than just a flight, it was a meaningful journey.
K2 Aviation embodies the very best of Alaskan adventure and spirit. If you’re considering a flightseeing trip, trust me, this is the one to choose.
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Ben_s
Aug 31, 2025
Very informative and a... - Very informative and a great way to see Denali. Would not be a complete Alaska trip without this activity. Great crew at K2!
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Bert_m
Aug 28, 2025
The Mays - professional and safe, not every day you get to land an airplane on. Glacier.
I will recommend this adventure to all my friends
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Carol_d
Aug 27, 2025
Our Denali tour with... - Our Denali tour with glacier landing was changed to a different tour due to bad weather conditions around Denali. No glacier landing and we flew south instead. We were very bummed since the glacier landing was what we were most excited for. But the views on the tour we took were awesome, we saw lots of glaciers. Even saw some Dall sheep on the mountain sides. Matt was our pilot and was great The only negative thing I have to share is the woman at the checkin desk said the plane is heated and if we wanted to keep some of our warmer coats and such there at the office (since we weren't doing the glacier landing/walk) we could. We did and we regret that. The plane was not heated, it was extremely cold, at one point I could see my breath it was that cold. I would recommend this tour or any of their other tours just take along a warmer jacket and maybe even some gloves.
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