Eielson Excursion Tour

Please Note: The Eielson Excursion Tour will not be offered in the 2025 season.

Tour Information

Eielson Excursion Tour
Operation Dates	Not offered in 2024
Duration	8 - 9 Hours
Distance	66 miles to Eielson Visitor Center
Schedule	One (1) Eielson Excursion is offered daily had has limited availability. The Eielson Excursion departs the Denali Bus Depot at 6:10 am during the operating season. This tour does not load from area hotels. Please arrive at the Denali Bus Depot 20 minutes prior to departure.
Rates	Adult* - Child -

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

NOTE: Exact departure times are based on tour demand and will be provided to you within 48 hours of departure.

Tour Description

The Eielson Excursion is a Tundra Wilderness Tour which goes further on the Denali Park Road to the Eielson Visitor Center. This 8-9 hour tour offers wonderful diversity for visitors. Incredible scenery, a narrated history of the park road, time to explore the Eielson Visitor Center in the heart of Denali National Park, and some of the best opportunities to view the park’s wildlife inhabitants await you on this tour.

Wheelchair accessible buses are available, and all stops are wheelchair accessible.

Box Lunches Available (Recommended)

A small snack and bottled water are offered on this tour. However, we suggest you pre-book our boxed lunch for the trip. Please visit our front desk for more information. Advance reservations are highly recommended.

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National Park Pass Holders

Adult rates include the National Park Entrance Fee. Please visit Denali Bus Depot with confirmation and/or tickets, a photo ID and the National Park Pass to receive Park Entrance Fee Refund. The park pass will cover one cardholder plus three people in your party. (Total of 4 people) This refund is done only in person at the Denali Bus Depot.

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 Wilderness Access Center, up to three days prior tour departure date, and exchange it for your bus ticket and confirmed departure time.

Reservations

You can make your reservation online, over the phone, 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 907.276.7234, so we can assign you to the correct bus to meet your needs.