Denali National Park all-inclusive tour package departing from Anchorage, Seward, or Whitter. Bus to Denali, Lodging at Denali, Denali Park bus tour, wildlife viewing, and the Alaska Railroad's first-class Gold Star Dome Car.

Can also be done in the reverse order for a pre-cruise ship Denali tour package.

An all-inclusive Denali National Park tour package departing from Anchorage, Seward, or Whitter. includes bus to Denali, Lodging at Denali, a narrated bus tour into the park, and a scenic ride on the Alaska Railroad's first-class Gold Star Dome Car back to Anchorage.

This tour can also be done in the reverse order starting from or ending in Seward or Whittier and makes a great for a pre- or post-cruise ship Denali tour package.

Getting to Denali, sit back and relax your bus trip on the way to Denali features some of the best views of Denali (Mt. McKinley) in the state, weather permitting. During your trip you will appreciate the comfortable seating, generous legroom, and large picture windows of the custom bus. Your knowledgeable driver-guide will offer tour highlights along the route, and ample photo and restroom stops will be made. All photo stops are made at the discretion of the driver, weather and time permitting.

Lunch stop at the Anchorage Museum. The Museum features a fabulous cafe if you would like to enjoy lunch on your own. You'll also have time to visit the Anchorage Museum if you choose.

Day 2. The Denali Park Bus tour is a full-day narrated bus tour along the Denali National Park Road to a Denali Lodge in Kantishna, returning to the Denali Park entrance in the evening. This Denali Park Bus tour into Denali travels the entire length of the restricted 95-mile Denali Park Road to Kantishna in a private bus. A trained naturalist Guide/Driver provides natural history interpretation along the way, helping guests search for bears, moose, caribou and other wildlife while pointing out the biology and geology of the region. You'll stop along the way for photos and take several rest stops where guests can stretch their legs. Snacks, drinks and lunch are provided.

Lunch is served at an exclusive Denali Lodge in Kantishna. Dietary restrictions are accommodated with advance notice, and there is always a vegetarian option. Lunch consists of a sandwich bar, soups, fruits, snacks, fresh baked goods and drinks.

Denali is a minimum 3 day trip from Anchorage, Seward or Fairbanks. Adding a day or two can greatly enhance a Denali experience, and gives you a free day to be spontaneous and do some park activities on your own or we can add some additional guided activities to your tour package. Some additional Denali add-ons we offer include river rafting on the Nenana River, ATV guided tour, dog mushing tour, heli-hike featuring a scenic helicopter flight and guided nature hike, flight seeing, and a guided Interpretive jet boat tour on the Nenana River.

For your return back to Anchorage you'll be traveling first-class aboard the Alaska Railroads custom built Gold Star double-deck luxury dome railcar. The Gold Star dome car features unobstructed views and an exclusive private Gold Star open air viewing deck making this the perfect way to enhance your Denali train experience and to experience the grandeur of Alaska.

The Gold Star dome cars are lavishly appointed cars featuring custom-designed interiors highlighted with original Alaska art, savvy rail travelers will be delighted with the features. The dome-level features a full-time bar attendant for those looking for libations. and the lower level features a dining area with 36 dining room seats with views through large picture windows. There is no better way to enjoy a meal than dining on the Alaska Railroad; the scenic views are spectacular. View the menu.

This tour package offers customized, transportation options, activities, lodging options, and the option to continue on to or departing from Fairbanks. If you have interest in a custom Denali tour package give us a call. 907-222-1632 or toll-free 877-2159

ITINERARY **
Can also be done in the reverse order for a pre-cruise ship Denali tour package.

Day 1 - Depart Anchorage at 7:00 a.m. for a scenic bus ride to Denali National Park. Arrive at Denali around 12:30 p.m., check into your hotel, then for some add-on optional afternoon excitement go for an afternoon river rafting trip, either a whitewater or scenic trip. You can visit Iditarod champion Jeff King's dog mushing kennel or go for an ATV ride into Alaska's wilderness. Or enjoy an evening stroll or go shopping at the park entrance for that perfect Alaska gift.

Departing from Seward. The bus departs the small boat harbor at 10:30 a.m. and arrives in Denali at 9:00 p.m. In Denali the hotel shuttle van will meet you at the bus drop-off point.

Departing from Whittier. The bus departs the Whittier Port Terminal at 9:45 a.m. and arrives in Denali at 9:00 p.m. In Denali the hotel shuttle van will meet you at the bus drop-off point.

Day 2 - Early 6:00 a.m. departure for a Denali wildlife bus tour all the way to the very end of the restricted Denali Park Road. This 13-hour bus tour is your best opportunity to see Denali's famed wildlife, including grizzly bears, moose, sheep and caribou. Your guide will narrate the drive with detailed behavior of different animals, natural history and geology of the park, and recount adventures of early explorers. We stop for photo opportunities when Mother Nature presents them. We will also stop at rest areas to enjoy the sweeping vistas. After arriving in the old gold mining district of Kantishna enjoy a lunch before heading back to the park entrance back down the park road. This trip traverses nearly 190 miles round trip through the most beautiful and rugged wilderness in Alaska.

**Option to add additional days and tour activities.

Day 3 - Eat an early breakfast (not included in tour price) and then catch the hotel shuttle to the park entrance and train depot. Spend a little time at Denali National Parks Visitor Center, watch a Denali National Park movie or finish any shopping you'd like to do. Take the Alaska Railroad first-class Gold Star Dome car back to Anchorage; departing Denali at 12:15 p.m. and arriving back in Anchorage around 8:00 p.m. Alaska Railroad Gold Star Dome Car upgrade is available.

Backcountry Safaris P.O. Box 1397 Seward, Alaska USA 99664 1-907-222-1632 or toll-free 1-877-812-2159

**Tour Itineraries: Backcountry Safaris and other tour operators that we work with strive to give you a high quality Alaska experience. The tour itinerary shown on our web page is an example tour itinerary. The actual tour itinerary may vary some due to weather, safety, guest abilities and other conditions. Backcountry Safaris and other independent tour contractors reserve the right to change the tour itinerary and/or make substitutions at any time and without prior notice or to cancel all or part of any tour in its reasonable discretion, for the safety of its participants or due to insufficient number of participants signing up for a tour, because of weather, for the comfort and well being of our guests, for any other conditions that might affect the quality of tour, or as deemed necessary by the tour operator or trip leader.

Limitations of liability: Although every precaution is taken to safeguard you and your belongings, our adventure trips involve inherent risks and dangers which are beyond our control and Backcountry Safaris shall assume no responsibility for personal injuries or deaths and loss of personal property. Due to the nature of the activities, a condition of your participation is that you will read and sign the acknowledgment and Release of Liability before the tour begins. A copy of the text is available on request.