Tundra Wilderness Tour

Tour Information

Tundra Wilderness Tour
Operation Dates	May 20, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Turnaround	43 Miles to East Fork River
Duration	5 - 5.5 Hours
Rates	Adult* - $144.50 Child - $64.75

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

Child Rates apply to children 15 years old and younger.

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.

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Tour Description

The Tundra Wilderness Tour is the premier tour of Denali National Park and Preserve! This tour offers wonderful diversity for visitors. Incredible scenery, a narrated history of the park road, and some of the best opportunities to view the park’s wildlife inhabitants await you on this tour.

The Tundra Wilderness Tour will guide you along the spectacular road corridor, promising different experiences every day, as Denali’s wildlife moves at its own pace and according to the seasons. Travel to the Murie Cabin near the East Fork River to experience where Adolf Murie lived while conducting his famous research inside what was then known as Mount McKinley National Park!

Tour Overview

Tour Duration	5 - 5 1/2 hours, depending on weather and road conditions
Morning Tour	NOTE: There are several departure times. Exact departure times can be any time between 5:00 am and 11:00 am in the morning.
Afternoon Tour	NOTE: There are several departure times. Exact departure times can be any time between 12:30 pm and 4:30 pm in the afternoon.
Departure Time	Visitors must check the actual departure time up to 48 hours prior to the departure date. You may check your departure time at the front desk, online, or call at 907-683-8900.
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)

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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Know Before You Go

Suggested Items	Warm clothes, rain gear, camera, 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.

National Park Pass Holders

Adult rates include the National Park Service 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.

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.