Denali Natural History Tour

Go into the Wild!

Tour Information

Denali Natural History Tour
Operation Dates	May 14, 2025 - September 18, 2025. Tours are not bookable until December 1, 2024.
Duration	4.5 - 5 Hours
Rates	Adult* - $116.75 Child - $51.00

*Price includes $15.00 Park Entry Fee (Adults Only)

NOTE: Exact departure times are based on tour demand. Visitors must check the departure time up to 48 hours prior to the departure date. You may check your departure time at the front desk, online, or you may call 907-683-8900.

Check Availability

Tour Description

The Denali Natural History Tour focuses on the rich natural and cultural history of Denali National Park. Several interpretive stops enhance the experience with an hour of off-bus experiences. Beginning with a stop at the Denali Bus Depot, learn about the creation of the Denali Park Road with the film “Across Time and Tundra.” Next, visit the historical Savage Cabin to learn how the cabin was once used, and how it continues to be used today. Finally, a stop at Primrose Ridge to experience a memorable Alaska Native presentation that will enlighten you with how the land has been used for nearly 10,000 years! Your driver/naturalist will provide a great introduction to the landscape, geology, and history of Denali National Park and Preserve aboard the Denali Natural History Tour.

Tour Overview

Tour Duration	4.5 - 5 Hours (17 miles one-way)
Morning Tours	Depart between 5:30 am and 7:30 am from the Denali Bus Depot
Afternoon Tours	Depart between 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm from the Denali Bus Depot
Tour Buses	Comfortable, modified school bus with coach seating
Tour Bus Color	Tan
Tour Restroom Breaks	Approximately every 90 minutes
Accessibility	Wheelchair accessible buses are available upon request when you make your reservation, and all stops are wheelchair accessible. If you have a need for a wheelchair seat on your tour, please call 866.761.6631
Reservations	Check Availability

Box Lunches Available (Recommended)

We suggest you pre-book a boxed lunch for the trip, as there are no concessions available in the wilderness of Denali National Park. Pre-booking your boxed lunches can be done at Denali Park Village Lodge. Advance reservations are highly recommended.

View Options (PDF)

Know Before You Go

Box Lunches (Recommended)	We suggest you pre-book a boxed lunch for the trip, as there are no concessions available in the wilderness of Denali National Park.
Suggested Items	Warm clothes, rain gear, camera and film or memory card, binoculars and personal medication as necessary.
Smoking & Alcoholic Beverages	Smoking or consumption of alcoholic beverages is not permitted on tour buses.
Traveling with Children	If you’re traveling with children, please take a moment to review the Alaska Car Seat Laws
Traveling to Denali from Fairbanks	If you are traveling to Denali from Fairbanks by train or coach, we recommend the afternoon tour. This will allow you to travel to Denali and take our tour all in the same day. If you are traveling to Fairbanks by train or coach in the afternoon, our morning tour works well for an afternoon departure from the park.

Important Information about your Pick-Up Time

There are two general departure times daily: the morning departures leaving generally between 5:30am and 7:30 am are designed to get you back for the afternoon train to Fairbanks, while the afternoon departures allow you to arrive on the noon train from Fairbanks, departing generally between 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm. Tour Times and Pickup Locations are assigned approximately 48 hours prior to actual tour date. Your actual pickup location may vary, please reconfirm with your Hotel Front Desk or the Wilderness Access Center upon arrival.

Electronic Tickets

After completing an online reservation, you will be sent an electronic ticket, which lists your departure date and either morning or afternoon tour. Once you arrive at Denali National Park, you can take this electronic ticket to the Denali Bus Depot, up to three days prior tour departure date, and exchange it for your bus ticket and confirmed departure time.

National Park Pass Holders

Adult rates include the National Park Service Entrance Fee. All pass holders prepaying the National Park Service Fee will be entitled to a refund. Along with confirmation and/or tickets, please present photo ID with pass to obtain National Park Service Entrance Fee Refund. Please visit the Denali Bus Depot in the National Park to receive your refund.

Reservations

You can make your reservation online or in person at the Denali Bus Depot. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged.

Wheelchair Requests

If you have a need for a wheelchair seat on your tour, please call us at 866.761.6631 or 866.761.6629, so we can assign you to the correct bus to meet your needs.