5 Hour Into the Mountains Tour
What your day looks like
Do you like jaw-dropping views? A good workout? Learning about Denali? If you answered “no” to any of those questions, stop reading now. This tour isn’t for you. But if you’re still reading, then this might be exactly what you’re looking for. This is the tour that one satisfied customer (Alicia G.) said was “the best guided tour I have ever had.” Are you ready? Leave the buses and boardwalks behind. Hike high into the Alaska Range. Feel the wind in your hair and the rocks beneath your feet. As the views start to unfold, you won’t be able to peel your eyes away. Rugged mountains rise around you like monolithic castles. Wide valleys stretch into the distance. The greens, reds, and blues of the tundra create a patchwork quilt unlike any other. Now pick your jaw back up! There’s more to see, and higher to go! Toil further up the steep ridge. Scramble over jagged rocks. Stroll along saddles filled with beautiful alpine wildflowers. Later in the season, enjoy the bounty of wild blueberries, lingonberries, currants, and more. Keep an eye out for the elusive Dall sheep. You’re in their domain now! Your guide will point out signs of them everywhere. Maybe they’ll even lead you along a sheep trail for a time. But sheep aren’t the only animal you might see. Our clients have spotted moose, bear, ptarmigan, weasels, porcupines, and more on the Into the Mountains Tour. So what do you think? Will you continue with the buses and boardwalks of most people’s Denali vacations? Or will you embark with us on a grand adventure into the Alaska Range, gaining a vantage point normally reserved for the Dall sheep and golden eagles? The choice is yours.
The experience, in brief
- Climb Into the Wild – Hike high into the Alaska Range, far from the crowds
- Epic Views Guaranteed – Mountains, valleys, and tundra colors that steal your breath
- Wild Workout – Scramble ridges, stroll saddles, and feel the burn (in a good way)
- Berry Bonus – Snack on wild blueberries, lingonberries, and more along the trail
- Track the Locals – Spot signs of Dall sheep—and maybe even the real thing
- Wildlife Watch – Keep your eyes peeled for moose, bears, ptarmigan, and porcupines
The journey, in full
Your guide picks you up from your hotel (or an agreed upon meeting location) and takes you to the trailhead. Now for the tour! Enjoy a brilliant views on a strenuous hike up a ridge near Denali National Park. Your guide drops you back off at your hotel, or anywhere else you'd like to be dropped off. You impress your friends with wild photos and your knowledge about Alaska. They'll be shocked when you point to a clearing and can tell them what kinds of tasty berries will be growing there!
Your day, step by step
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What to know before booking
Included
Expert Naturalist Hiking Guide Rain jackets Trekking poles Mosquito repellant Optional Drinking Water Shuttle (Within 25 miles of the National Park entrance)
Not Included
Food/snacks Tips & Gratuity
What to Bring
We recommend getting there a few minutes early just in case Long sleeves/pants for mosquito protection Bug spray (your guide will have some, but more never hurts) Water (we can provide it, but we recommend you bring your own) Comfortable hiking boots or shoes This tour is not for everyone. It's steep and rocky, and can be loose in some areas. While I can't tell you exactly how far you'll go or how much elevation you'll gain, be prepared for 5-6 miles and 1500-2000 feet of elevation gain.
Restrictions
Children must be 13 and up. For younger children, let us know. We can make some exceptions for private tours. This tour is not for everyone. It's steep and rocky, and can be loose in some areas. While I can't tell you exactly how far you'll go or how much elevation you'll gain, be prepared for 5-6 miles and 1500-2000 feet of elevation gain.
Meeting & Pickup
You'll get a text from your guide the day before your tour instructing you on exactly what time they'll be picking you up. It won't be more than 30 minutes before the tour departure time within the area of healy
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 12 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business