Hiking in Denali National Park

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Fall in love with the untamed beauty of Alaska on this six-day walking and hiking trip that loops you inland from coastal Anchorage to the spectacular Denali National Park – home to the tallest mountain on the continent, Denali. Hike tundra trails that weave through wildflowers and maybe even spot some wildlife living among the landscape (is that a grizzly bear?). Walk across a massive glacier of ancient ice and choose your own hiking adventure with leader-led walks through the park. By the end of your trip, you’ll understand why, in the Indigenous Aleut language, Alaska means ‘The Great Land.’

Availability

From 09/06/2024 to 06/09/2024

Departure dates & prices

Dates Availability Price
  • Jun Sun 09 2024 to Jun Fri 14 2024
    Available
    From
    $4,720*
  • Jun Sun 16 2024 to Jun Fri 21 2024
    Limited Availability
    From
    $4,860*
  • Jun Sun 30 2024 to Jul Fri 05 2024
    Sold Out
    From
    $5,195*
  • Jul Sun 07 2024 to Jul Fri 12 2024
    Available
    From
    $4,815*
  • Jul Sun 28 2024 to Aug Fri 02 2024
    Available
    From
    $4,750*
  • Aug Sun 11 2024 to Aug Fri 16 2024
    Available
    From
    $4,750*
  • Aug Sun 18 2024 to Aug Fri 23 2024
    Available
    From
    $5,000*
  • Aug Sun 25 2024 to Aug Fri 30 2024
    Available
    From
    $5,000*
  • Sep Sun 01 2024 to Sep Fri 06 2024
    Available
    From
    $4,815*

What's included

Experience the rugged beauty of Denali National Park – home to the tallest peak in North America and starring some of the most scenic photo ops you’ll find anywhere in the USA.
Walk atop the ice of the largest car-accessible glacier in Alaska – the Matanuska – on an educational tour led by a local Alaskan guide and glacier expert (with all technical gear provided).
Hike the North Face Hiking Trail in Girdwood and reach the mountaintop for epic views across the Chugach range and the surrounding glaciers.
Take in the sweeping view of Matanuska Valley as you ascend The Butte, surrounded by pine forests and snowcapped mountains.
Then, enjoy a beer tasting and group dinner at a local brewery in Talkeetna.
Trek on customized trails that your leader chooses specifically for your group and look out for diverse wildlife including various birds, grizzly bears, wolves, moose, caribou and sheep.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, the Grand Canyon Conservancy.
Donations help them protect Grand Canyon National Park and support trail restoration, conservation of native plants and wildlife, and educational programs.
Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
Breakfasts Included: 2.
Lunches Included: 2.
Dinners Included: 1.
Hotel (5 nights).
Private Van.
Age: min 15.
Group Size: 1 - 11.
Girdwood - Mt.
Alyeska Hike & Aerial Tram.
Matanuska - Guided glacier trek.
Palmer - Bodenburg Butte Hike.
Talkeetna - Denali Brewpub Pizza & Beer Dinner.
Talkeetna - Leader-Led walk.
Denali National Park - Leader-led hike.
Denali - Triple Lakes hike.
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Itinerary

  • 1 - Anchorage Welcome to Alaska! Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 9 am this morning in Anchorage. It's recommended you arrive early, as after the meeting, you'll head out and drive the scenic Seward Highway along Turnagain Arm to the charming ski resort town of Girdwood. Stop along the way for photo ops and then arrive at Alyeska ski resort, where you'll go on your first hike in Alaska. Take the North Face Hiking Trail and start by hiking up the mountain to the top, where you'll get incredible views over the Chugach Range and a whopping seven glaciers. You'll start nearly at sea level, so you don't need to worry about acclimatising to the altitude. There will be time at the top to grab a bite to eat at the caf? for lunch, perched on the mountain top, before taking the Aerial Tram back down. Tonight, head out on an optional group dinner in Anchorage to celebrate your first hike together.
  • 2 - Matanuska Valley - Glacier Hike Embark on a scenic drive along the Glenn Highway towards the town of Palmer this morning - a trip that's packed with gorgeous mountain vistas and plenty of time for photo ops. You'll eventually reach the famed Matanuska Glacier - Alaska's largest road-access glacier. It's a jaw-dropping 27 miles long and 4 miles wide and has some of the most accessible walking areas of any glacier in the state! Don your ice cleats and helmet (included) and begin exploring the glacier on foot with the help of an Alaskan guide and glacier expert. Marvel at the ice that formed thousands of years ago, high in the Chugach Mountains. Amazingly, every day is unique at Matanuska, due to the dynamic nature of the glacier. Similarly, your tour will be customised to suit your group's interests. After, enjoy a picnic lunch with stunning glacier views and surrounding scenery before heading to Wasilla for the night.
  • 3 - Talkeetna This morning, you'll do a short ascent of The Butte (as the locals call it) for some incredible views over the mountain-fringed Matanuska Valley. Enjoy the gorgeous scenery along the way of local farms and the Knik River below as you walk among pine trees surrounded by snow-capped mountain peaks and birdlife. Then, continue to Talkeetna, where you'll head out on a leader-led orientation walk. After checking in to your hotel, you'll have some free time to do an optional hike, or perhaps book a scenic flight. This evening, head out for a beer tasting at a local brewing company, followed by a delicious group dinner - what a great way to fuel up and get ready for your Denali National Park hikes in the coming days!
  • 4 - Denali National Park Today, hit the road for the gorgeous Denali National Park - a park and preserve with six million acres of Alaskan wilderness featuring North America's tallest peak - Denali. This park is Alaska's most popular land attraction, as its diverse landscape of tundra, mountains, spruce forests and glaciers are home to various wildlife, including grizzly bears, wolves, moose, caribou and sheep. When you arrive, your leader will choose a hike in the park based on the group's abilities and interests to warm you up for tomorrow's full-day hike. Take in the scenery and enjoy a night off at your accommodation.
  • 5 - Denali National Park - Triple Lakes Hike Today you'll set out for the trip's most challenging (and rewarding) hike - the full-day Triple Lakes Trail. You'll start by the Denali Visitor Centre and then trek through spruce forests, hillsides, mountainous landscapes and the three lakes where the trail gets its name. Walk along Riley Creek and ascend for beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. Along the way, you'll stop for a picnic lunch with the group and enjoy a breather while you listen to the sounds of nature. Look out for the birdlife that calls this park home (this is a popular trail for birdwatching) and spot the bright colours of local flora. After the hike, unwind and reset at your accommodation or enjoy a group dinner to swap stories, highlights and photos.
  • 6 - Anchorage Make the most of your time in Denali National Park by squeezing in some free time in Denali where you might join a ranger-led hike or check out a sled dog demonstration. Head back to Anchorage this afternoon, arriving by 3 pm, where your trip comes to an end. If you'd like to extend your stay in Alaska, just speak to your booking agent.
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