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All About Optional Land Excursions

and Sightseeing Tours.  

Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge

 2012    

Raye & Marty Trencher

Editors and Publishers

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Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge

Located just one mile from the Denali National Park entrance, this lodge is your home base for exploration. It features vaulted ceilings, exposed timbers, 30-foot high glass windows and an expansive deck that overlooks Denali National Park and the Nenana River. You'll also find fabulous fine and casual dining options, peaceful nature trails, comfortable accommodations and unbelievable views at every turn.

Your cruisetour will include an official Denali National Park tour, operated solely by the National Park Service and the only way to venture deep into the park. Princess offers you four different tour options, ranging in legnth and depth, so you can customize your time in this wilderness treasure.

Princess also offers an array of optional land excursions, allowing you to experience the Denali area in every way imaginable, from river rafting and wildlife viewing to flightseeing, fishing and more. We even provide complimentary shuttle service between the lodge and the Denali National Park Visitors Center.

Click on the locations below to view all excursions available:
Denali | Mt. McKinley | Copper River | Kenai | Anchorage | Fairbanks


  • Denali Explorer
    The most popular option includes multiple nights at Denali, exclusive Princess rail service, sightseeing activities and more
  • On Your Own
    Starting from just $299 more than a 7-day cruise, these options give you the flexibility to create your own adventure at Denali
  • Off the Beaten Path
    Visit Wrangell–St. Elias National Park, the Kenai Peninsula or Prudhoe Bay, plus dazzling Denali
  • Connoisseur
    Deluxe escorted options that include a tour director, most meals and multiple days at Denali and beyond

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Lodge hot tub

Wilderness Amenities

Your comfortable room is appointed with two double beds or one king bed, television and telephone. Relax by the rustic stone fireplace at the cozy Main Lodge, browse the gift shops and meet the friendly Princess experts at the Tour Desk.

Fine dining at the Denali Lodge

Denali Dining

Enjoy spirits, appetizers and casual fare at the Base Camp Bistro. For wild Alaskan seafood and panoramic views, try the King Salmon Restaurant. Opt for mouth-watering pizza at Lynx Creek or lively dinner theatre, featuring a hearty Alaskan meal and a musical comedy.

Whitewater rafting

Land Excursions

From our Denali lodge, you’ll have opportunities for wildlife viewing, river rafting, jet boat safaris, flightseeing and hiking. There’s even golf, the Music of Denali Dinner Theatre and much more. 

Click below to view excursions that interest you most.

Nature Hikes & Scenic Tours

  Alaska Adventure Walking Tour – Enjoy a three-hour walk through the Alaska landscape with a naturalist to help you learn about the flora and fauna of the region. You will walk through boreal forest to taiga, the evergreen forest and reach alpine terrain depending on the ability of the group.

Helicopter & Flightseeing Tours

 

Denali Glacier Landing By Helicopter – Discover first-hand how glaciers continue to shape the great land as you soar over Denali National Park. Then land on massive Yanert Glacier and view the ice falls, bridges and glacial streams. Continue on to Mt. Deborah, at 12,339 feet, while watching for wildlife along the way.

Discover Denali Flightseeing – This tour offers views of glaciers of the rugged Alaska Range and the wonders of Denali National Park, including circling Mt. McKinley. This tour features professional narration, headsets and window seats for all passengers.

McKinley Glacier Landing by Plane – Stand on a glacier high on the flanks of 20,320-foot Mt. McKinley. Your plane will land squarely in the middle of Mt. McKinley and you’ll have time to hike over a glacier before your return flight.

Summit McKinley Flight Tour – Fly above North America’s highest peak, at 20,320 ft, in the comfort of a twin-engine aircraft. You’ll also enjoy fantastic views of the north and south faces of Mt. McKinley as well as glaciers and gorges with a narrator offering insights along the way.

Rafting, Fishing & Boating

 

Denali Fly Fishing for Arctic Grayling – Beginners and expert anglers will enjoy a chance to catch a native Arctic Grayling on a small stream near Denali. Learn the basics of fly casting, roll casting and proper catch and release techniques. All fishing gear and instruction is provided.

Jet Boat Safari – Enjoy a fun-filled adventure into the Alaska Bush with chances to view wildlife along the way. Head miles along the Nenana River and meet the people who call this land of extremes home. Pan for gold and enjoy a hearty snack at a remote camp deep in the wilderness.

Nenana Gorge Whitewater – Brace yourself for an 11-mile whitewater adventure through the Nenana River Gorge. Experienced guides will row you through a dozen major rapids. No paddling necessary; all you have to do is hang on!

Nenana River Scenic Wilderness Run – This scenic voyage traverses the upper Nenana River on the eastern border of Denali National Park. You’ll enjoy sweeping views of the Alaska Range and the region is prime habitat for moose, Dall sheep, caribou and bear.

Four-Wheel-Drive Tours

 

ATV Adventure – Join your guide as you drive your own ATV on an adventure that takes you through old coal mine trails and into river beds where Athabascan Indian artifacts have been found.

Black Diamond Treasure Hunt – Travel as a group into the wilds of Alaska in a Polaris ATV with your own private guide. You’ll use maps and GPS to navigate the remote trails as you follow clues that lead you to a rustic pavilion where a camp-style meal is served. Wildlife viewing abound as you travel through their natural habitat.

Denali Jeep Adventure – Take a thrilling ride in a 4WD Jeep Wrangler on a backcountry excursion along the historic Stampede Road. This historic trail was carved out by the miners who worked in the Kantishna gold fields.

Alaskan Culture & Heritage

 

Covered Wagon Adventure With a Backcountry Dining – Travel like the original pioneers did – by horse-drawn wagon – on a relaxing journey through the Alaska tundra with a guide entertaining you with stories of the area’s rich history and folklore, and come hungry for an authentic frontier meal.

Husky Homestead Tour – Visit the home of champion Iditarod musher Jeff King and experience the warmth of a husky homestead. Learn about the fascinating sport of sled dog racing.

Music of Denali Dinner Theatre – Discover the legend of the first expedition to the summit of Mt. McKinley in a rollicking musical comedy that will have you singing along with the cast right up to the finale.

Tundra Mountain Golfing – Enjoy a golfing excursion in the panoramic region of the northern edge of Denali National Park. Watch for wildlife on this rugged 9-hole course nestled 11miles in the Nenana River Canyon.

Click on the locations below to view all excursions available:
Denali | Mt. McKinley | Copper River | Kenai | Anchorage | Fairbanks


Visit the official National Park Service web site to learn

more about Denali National Park

 
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