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All About Optional Land Excursions

and Sightseeing Tours.  

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

 2012    

Raye & Marty Trencher

Editors and Publishers

Cruise Traveler Magazine

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Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

Bordering the south side of Denali National Park near the Chulitna River, the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge® is a splendid wilderness retreat, with cozy places to unwind with friends, nature trails, gift shops and authentic dining venues like 20,320 Alaskan Grill, named for the elevation of Mt. McKinley, North America’s tallest peak.

The lodge’s spacious Great Room and outside wood deck provide the perfect setting to unwind and look out on majestic Mt. McKinley. And there are a variety of ways to explore the inviting wilderness up close on optional land excursions, like flightseeing, river rafting and fishing.

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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From the moment you arrive at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, you know you're somewhere special.

Couple on the Lodge's deck

Wilderness Amenities

You accommodations include a comfortable guest room with lofty, nine-foot ceilings with fans and a sitting area to relax. The Great Room truly lives up to its name with an impressive stone fireplace, cozy sofas and chairs, and enormous floor-to-ceiling windows to soak in the dramatic scenery.

Fine dining at the Mt. McKinley Lodge

Alaskan Dining

Anytime you travel with Princess Cruises, you're sure to sample outstanding cuisine in remarkable settings. The Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge carries on that tradition with a dining experience for every taste. Enjoy sophisticated cuisine and panoramic views in the Mountain View Restaurant or casual fare in the Grizzly Lounge. Try the Twenty-320 Alaskan Grill, named after the elevation of Mt McKinley, for a casual atmosphere.

Air tours of Mt. McKinley

Land Excursions

At our Mt. McKinley lodge, it’s all about the mountain. You can soar over this towering peak on a flightseeing tour and even land on a glacier. Or explore Denali by horseback, ATV, boat, helicopter or by foot.

Click below to view excursions that interest you most.

Nature Hikes & Scenic Tours

 

Byers Lake Nature Walk – Experience Alaska’s incredible beauty on a two-mile nature walk in Denali State Park, with magnificent views of Byers Lake and perhaps even Mt. McKinley. Learn about the flora and fauna from an expert naturalist and explore the historic log cabin of a wilderness family.

McKinley Wilderness Trail Ride – Enjoy a guided horseback ride through the Alaska wilderness on mountain trails as a guide directs you to majestic views of Mt. McKinley, glaciers and the surrounding peaks of the Alaska Range.

Helicopter & Flightseeing Tours

 

Glacier Landing Explorer Tour – Your amazing flightseeing tour of the Alaska Range is highlighted by a spectacular landing on the Ruth Glacier in Sheldon Amphitheater. You’ll be awe-struck by the views, 5,600 feet above sea level.

McKinley Discovery Tour – Soar to places you can only imagine. Fly by the south face of Mt. McKinley, Mt. Foraker and Mt. Hunter before crossing over the Kahiltna Glacier, the longest glacier in Denali National Park. Descend into immense Sheldon Amphitheater through Great Gorge, the deepest gorge in the world.

Rafting, Fishing & Boating

 

Alaska Sportfishing – Board a jet boat or raft and travel to a secluded spot to fish in the shadow of Mt. McKinley for salmon, trout, grayling and more. Your guide will offer fishing instruction and tips and take you to the best fishing holes in the area.

Chulitna River Rafting – This four-hour rafting adventure floats through 20 miles of untouched wilderness in search of wildlife. You’ll float past active eagle nests and through the habitat of bear, moose, wolf and beaver with Mt. McKinley and the Alaska Range in view.

Devil’s Canyon Adventure – This tour takes you 130 miles into the National Wild River Park of “Devil’s Gorge,” where you’ll experience the unforgettable thrill of an Alaska river experience on a fully enclosed vessel. Along the way, you will visit an authentic trapper’s cabin, learn about early Alaskan Indians and enjoy lunch on the river.

Talkeetna River Float Trip – Take a leisurely two-hour float on the Talkeetna River, gliding though the serene wilderness as your guide points out bear, moose, beaver and spectacular Mt. McKinley and the Alaska Range.

Three Rivers Tour – Board the McKinley Queen Jet boat for a thrilling 60-mile river cruise on the Talkeetna, Susitna and Chulitna Rivers en route to Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. You’ll enjoy spectacular views of Mt. McKinley, visit an authentic trapper’s cabin and Native Alaskan encampment.

Wilderness Jet Boat Adventure – Board the 55-passenger Talkeetna Queen and speed 200 miles into the Alaska wilderness in comfort while looking for wildlife and spectacular scenery. You’ll also enjoy a nature hike and a visit to an authentic trapper cabin to learn how early Alaskans lived in the “bush.”

Four-Wheel-Drive Tours

  Black Bear ATV Adventures – Drive an all-terrain vehicle as you follow a local guide through the Alaska wilderness, learning about the plants and wildlife in the area. Beginners are welcome as operating and safety instruction is included.

Alaskan Culture & Heritage

Historical Gold Panning Adventure – Visit the Trapper Creek Museum and learn how to pan for gold as you travel down the historic corridor of South Denali. You’ll meet modern-day gold miners and learn about mining and its storied history.

Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride – Experience the only horse-drawn covered wagon ride that provides spectacular views of Mt. McKinley and the Alaska Range. You learn about the history and geology of the area at an open-pit bonfire, get a chance to gold pan and visit with reindeer.

Iditarod Sled Dog Kennel Tour – Discover everything you’ve always wanted to know about the grueling Iditarod. Meet musher Bill Hall for an in-depth look at the sport and see a demonstration by a team of sled dogs, as well as receive sled dog souvenirs.

Sun Dog Kennels – Learn about the history of Talkeetna and sled dog racing as you visit the rustic log home of champion sprint musher Kathleen Holden and Iditarod musher Gerald Sousa. You’ll learn about the training program and see a demonstration by a team of sled dogs.

Trapper Creek Homestead Tour – Visit an authentic homestead for a glimpse at the lifestyle of early settlers in untamed Alaska. Take a walking tour to see the garden and livestock areas and visit with an original homestead family.

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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