Denali National Park Plus Aurora Chase Tour

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About this activity

Discover Denali National Park in the quiet beauty of the off season on this custom full-day tour from Fairbanks for up to 6 guests, with options for groups as large as 14 on request. Travel south through interior Alaska, stopping in the historic railroad town of Nenana and watching for wildlife along the way.

Depending on conditions, visit the Denali Winter Visitor Center or the historic sled dog kennels, then continue as far along the park road as weather and snow allow. Enjoy a relaxed hike if trails are clear, or go snowshoeing for an easy winter adventure.

As night falls, look for the Northern Lights in or near Denali, or chase clearer skies on the drive back to Fairbanks. Tour includes round-trip transportation from most Fairbanks and North Pole lodgings within 25 miles of the airport, light snacks, hot drinks, basic aurora science, photo help, and up to 5 edited aurora portraits when conditions cooperate.

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At a glance

Duration: 18 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Wandering Alaska LLC

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Snowshoeing or Hike is also included.
Included: Transportation from all lodgings within Fairbanks or North Pole area within 15 miles from airport.
Included: Photography Portraits with the Aurora 5 edited photos included at discretion of the photographer.
Included: Aurora Discussion always included, learn the science behind this enchanting phenomenon.
Included: Also several stops to purchase food. Dinner can be catered as an add-on.
Included: Includes a round-trip drive to Denali National Park from Fairbanks, plus a Full Aurora Chase.
Included: Help with Photography (cell phone or camera) included in every tour.
Included: Simple snacks and makings for hot cocoa or instant coffee or tea are provided.
Included: Extra fun perks and surprises will be added based on the weather conditions.

Not included

Not included: Gratuities: However, if you enjoyed yourselves while adventuring with us, please consider tipping your Guide/s. Any amount is appreciated and lets our Crew know how much you valued your experience.
Not included: Camera Rental (Sony A6600 mirroreless camera)
Not included: Camera Rental (Sony A7iii mirrorless camera)
Not included: Tripod Rental (Camera Version)
Not included: Tripod Rental (For Cellphone)
Not included: Memory Card for Rental Camera Only

Itinerary

Stop 1

12 hours Admission included

We will leave Fairbanks early to mid-afternoon based on daylight, and drive to Denali National Park, leaving plenty of time to stop in the railroad town of Nenana and for all the spectacular views on your drive south, always hopeful of course for wildlife sightings.

Once we get to Denali National Park, we will visit the Winter Visitor Center if open, or visit the Denali Kennel if they have visitation hours open that day.

If the road is open we will venture to mile 30 or to mile 12, 9, or 3, wherever the weather and snow conditions have dictated that the Park Service closes the road.

We will embark on a small hike if there is no snow yet.

If there is snow this is the perfect opportunity for us to go snowshoeing! Easy and fun, this adventure keeps you warm and it's up to you how far we go!

Once we are done with your daytime activities, we will wait for nightfall and as long as the sky is clear, we will stay in or near Denali park for the Aurora portion of this tour.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Bear Lodge At Wedgewood Resort
Rivers Edge Resort
Holiday Inn Express Northern Lights Inn
The Villages
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
Sophie Station Suites
Aspen Suites Hotel Fairbanks
Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge
Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge
Best Western Plus Pioneer Park Inn
Wedgewood Resort
Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

and 12 more pickup points

If you are over 10 miles away from the center of Fairbanks, there will be a small fuel surcharge added to your reservation total. We will pick up from anywhere within a 50 mile radius of Fairbanks, with a fuel fee.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that while all ages are welcome, very young children may have a difficult time in extreme cold for a full night, if you have questions please let us know ahead of time.
Please contact us about any specific mobility issues and we will do our best to accommodate.
Regarding restroom facilities, This tour goes to remote areas of Alaska, most of which is without plumbing, and bathroom breaks are generally outside.
The road into Denali National Park is controlled by the Park Service, depending on weather, wind and snow, the road may only be open to mile 3 and the Visitor Center, or may be open to mile 30. Regardless even the areas surrounding the Park are absolutely breathtaking, with plenty of options to fill the day.