South Side Explorer with Glacier Landing: Scenic Flight to Denali National Park
4.9
138 Ratings
Talkeetna

Our clients consistently share that the picturesque journey from Talkeetna to Denali National Park is the pinnacle of their Alaska vacation, with some even deeming it a transformative experience! Discover why Denali flightseeing excursions are continually ranked as the top tour in Alaska and hailed as the most exceptional mountain flight on the globe.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Talkeetna - You will start your excursion by checking into our log cabin office at the Talkeetna State Airport 45 minutes prior to your flight departure. Be sure to bring your sunglasses, light jacket (in the summer) and plenty of memory on your camera.

Board our ski-equipped aircraft and enjoy your pilots’ commentary about the geological history and local wildlife on your individual headset.

Continue your flight above Talkeetna and over the river systems of the Susitna valley as you enter into an incredible landscape of icefalls, glaciers and snow peaks. You’ll be awed by the Great Gorge of the Ruth Glacier, filled with a 4,000 foot thick river of ice, making this one of the deepest gorges in the world. Travel further into the range to explore the seven major glaciers that blanket the southside of the Alaska Range.

Add a glacier landing onto your trip for a highlight of your Alaska vacation. This will add 30 minutes onto your trip time for this chance to bask in awe inspiring scenery.

What's Included
  • Glacier overboots included
What's Not Included
  • gratuity
Location
14212 E 2nd St
East 2nd Street
We are located at Talkeetna State Airport at the end of E. Second Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(138 Ratings)
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Tour364214
Jun 5, 2024
Breathtaking views - An experience you will never regret! If you are military ask for their discount! The pilot was very knowledgeable! And who knew all the activity happening IN the mountains! It is truly a once in a lifetime experience that you must do! Save/splurge the money and just do it, you will not regret it!
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V3180tiamyb
Jun 5, 2024
Flying high! - It was a spiritual and beautiful trip around and through the mountains. Our pilot was knowledgeable and friendly and flew beautifully!
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Wander363660
May 30, 2024
Amazing experience, great service, highly recommended - The tour was an amazing and thrilling experience. The touring company, their service and the pilot were all very professional and respectful. The place was easy to find in Talkeetna. Talkeetna itself is on the way from Anchorage to Denali and is very picturesque just like everything else here. Highly recommended. A++
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H9459frmichaell
May 18, 2024
Flight of a lifetime! - Great time! Pilot was amazing and really knew his stuff. Glacier was really cool, beautiful views from up above. I would highly recommend this excursion.
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Themis_g
May 17, 2024
Glacier extravaganza - Landing on the glacier was every penny worth of the trip. Doing snow angels. And eating glacier snow ⛄️👍
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Heathwillis
Sep 6, 2023
The only reason I gave them 5 stars was that 6 wasn't an option! - The professionalism of the staff, crew & pilots at Talkeetna Air Taxi is top notch. When the day before I inquired about the iffy weather, they accommodated me on the next day with an alternate tour & refunded the difference, no questions asked. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly on a sunny day to Denali & the glacier landing was the highlight of our Alaska trip. Do not hesitate to book with these guys & enjoy the magical experience they offer.
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Christine_g
Sep 4, 2023
No glacier landing, no regrets! - Firstly, 10/10, would recommend! This was the experience of a lifetime. The views were stunning, even though the forecast was for rain and clouds. Our pilot, Clay, gave us an extremely smooth but dynamic and exciting ride through the mountain passes. You should be aware that you may not be able to make a glacier landing given certain conditions, but it was so incredible without landing, and we have no regrets!
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Angelabj9853ef
Aug 22, 2023
AmazIng views - Perfect weather day made for a perfect trip! Asa was an excellent pilot and tour guide. Get super safe and comfortable in the plane (not always a thing for me!) Views were amazing and he made sure both sides of the plane saw all. Landing on the glacier was a highlight of the trip. If your flexible, check in frequently to get a good weather day!
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Leroy_m
Aug 22, 2023
Great experience - I really enjoyed the whole trip and the glacier landing is great. The guide was informative and helpful.
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Zhuoyuan_c
May 29, 2024
Fantastic landing! - The landing was amazing to me since I never had a flight seeing and a glacier landing before. If the trip could be 2h long instead of 1.5h long, I may stay on the fantastic snow for 45min instead of 15min, which would be perfect!
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