Southside Explorer Flightseeing Tour: Enjoy Unmatched Views of Denali from Talkeetna

Experience the Southside Explorer Flightseeing Tour from Talkeetna and witness breathtaking views of Denali and the Alaska Range. Add a glacier landing for an unforgettable adventure.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Talkeetna Air Taxi - 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…
What's Included
  • Covered all local taxes
  • Expert pilot live narration
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees to Denali National Park (only if Glacier Landing option selected; USD$ 15 per person)
Additional Information

Experience unparalleled vistas of Denali through a flightseeing trip from Talkeetna. This tour serves as an extensive introduction to Denali and the Alaska Range. Trace the river systems of Talkeetna across the Susitna Valley and marvel at the amazing landscape of icefalls, glaciers, and snow-capped peaks. Include a glacier landing in your flightseeing…

Location
14212 E Second St
East Second Street
We are located at 14212 East Second St. All of our flights depart from our office.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Manish
Sep 11, 2025
Denali flight tour - We saw denali mountain range up close for more than 30 Mins covering Ruth glacier and other nearby mountains. Everything was properly planned but glacier landing was not possible due to weather so we just did the flight tour
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189jadm
Aug 31, 2025
Amazing! - Amazing! Well worth it. Wonderful pilot! Entire flight was perfect. Flight was smooth and comfortable. Views were great. Landing so smooth I almost couldn’t tell when we hit the ground again.
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Faraway56734583033
Aug 23, 2025
Highly recommend flying with Talkeenta Air Taxi. - What a fantastic experience. I could not say enouth about how accommodating the Talkeenta Air Taxi team was. We showed up on a cloudy day, and there were no other parties interested in flying. They have accommodated our wishes and flew two of us on a small Cessna. Our pilot (Will) was fantastic - very knowledgeable, friendly and experienced. Despite low cloud celling, we had a wonderful trip, and was the glaciers and mountains up close. Thank you Talkeenta Air Taxi for giving us this unforgettable experience.
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470terrii
Aug 9, 2025
An experience not to be missed! - This is a trip not to be missed! An amazing experience from start to finish! Staff were knowledgeable and helpful, patiently answering all questions. Safety was clearly the highest priority with customer satisfaction a very close second. Our pilot, Tim, was the ultimate professional, but personable and engaging. His clear depth of knowledge and skill gave us the highlight of our weeklong Alaskan adventure!
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Melrr9970hf
Aug 2, 2025
Fantastic Experience w/ Talkeetna Air Taxi! - It was wonderful! Talkeetna Air Taxi is professional, competent and personable. We flew around the summit of McKinley and other peaks of the Alaska Range. The morning was clear over the peaks surrounding Mt McKinley/Denali. The mountains sparkled with the snow. Our pilot was knowledgeable and informative explaining the rugged terrain and many glaciers below. We watched another plane land on a glacier at a base camp to drop off/pick up hikers. On our return to the airport our pilot gave us an overview of the rivers and tundra with many ponds/lakes and homes between the Alaska Range and Talkeetna. Well worth the tour!
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Lindabx920ab
Jul 31, 2025
Astounding Vistas of Denali Mountain and the glaciers - This has been one of the highlights of our trip to Alaska with our grandson. He was able to sit in the copilots seat which totally made this trip extraordinary for him. The pilot did a fantastic job of flying ensuring everyone had a chance to see the vistas from every vantage point.
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Alyssa_p
Jul 14, 2025
Live Up Here and Still Wowwed!! - They were so friendly, organized, and let me just say! I live in Alaska and have done a lot of cool things. These views were some of the most surreal and crazy views I've seen here. You really get up in there.
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Prashubs
Jul 14, 2025
Must visit if in Talkeetna - It’s an unique experience which you should not miss, if you visiting Talkeetna. Each person gets a window seat and pilot makes sure they turn around to ensure all get to every view in sight. Primarily they fly over Ruth glacier. It’s awe inspiring! The landing experience in the Sheldon amphitheater area was smooth and breathtaking taking. We were lucky to have a great perfect weather when we visited. Keep layers just in case. They provide waterproof shoe covers for walking in the snow, which was at least a feet deep as we walked.
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Jparkfire1
May 28, 2025
Do it. Amazing tour - This was the perfect day for a flight around Denali. We booked because we thought the weather might not be good. The pilot was awesome. We saw things nobody sees. Glaciers, water rivers and green valleys. I recommend this for anyone going there.
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Cynthia_m
Jul 2, 2025
Well worth it - Make sure your party sits on both sides of the plane so you all get to see the pictures. Those seated on the right side had better views. You don’t realize how big Denali is till you see from the air.
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