10 Hours Denali Winter Drive in Alaska

We took this tour with Jim and he was great. I’m so glad we did this tour instead of driving our rental car to the park. Jim was a wealth of interesting information and knew all the good turn outs and stopping points to give us great views of the mountain, wildlife viewing and historic locations. Jim made sure we were comfortable during the drive and his enthusiasm for Denali really made the trip fun and exciting. I would definitely recommend the tour.

We were guided by Norm, who was very knowledgeable and friendly. He answered everyone's questions and wore a mic so the people in the back of the van could hear. There were nine of us so everyone got to know each other. Norm pointed out different animal tracks along the way and even stopped to look at a moose along the highway. We stopped frequently for the bathroom/snacks, which was nice. The weather wasn't the best going into Denali, but once we entered the park the scenery changed in such a magical way. We didn't get to see Denali itself, but the park was beautiful. My favorite part was getting to visit the Canine Rangers aka the dogs that pull the sleds in Denali. There was about an hour of waiting in the van for some of the other passengers' train to arrive. I feel like we were rushed a bit through the park and then all of a sudden we were waiting at the train station. I couldn't do anything but take a nap until their train arrived. I do wish we were able to split off in some way to make the most of our time, but I also understand the safety aspects. I genuinely feel like I could've been in the park for much longer. Also the windows in the back of the van were frozen/foggy the entire way, so couldn't look outside, hopefully there's some way to combat this for future travelers. Overall, it was a nice trip with fantastic views, was grateful we got dropped back off at our hotel. I'm hoping my concerns get addressed for other people that book in the future, but would still recommend the tour regardless.

It was a cold day in Denali but a great day. Our guide Robert told wonderful stories and gave us a lot of information about the area. He made sure we were comfortable in the extreme weather. The stop in Nanana is a great chance to see a local village. If you are looking to spend an enjoyable day, we highly recommend this tour. It is a lot of time in the car but worth it to see the Alaska landscape

Had a delightful time on this tour to Denali. I wanted a day activity in between nights out for auroras. This was perfect. Weather was great - cold, but sunny. Our tour guide, young gal, now I don't remember her name. But she was engaging, provided history and nature highlights along the way. Our stop in Nenana - the general store provided good sandwiches and we filled in with snacks and water we bought there. The info about the Nenana Ice Break Up Lottery - very interesting; now I'm in for 3 tickets, thanks to this tour - a fun souvenir. Maybe I'll win! On to Denali, the mountain was 'out' - visible and in the sun. A rare sight. We also saw moose on our short hike. We lunched in the enclosed picnic shelter. The scenery was great! Two of our group had arranged to take the Aurora Train back to Fairbanks from Denali. I didn't realize the train made a stop there. It was great photo op, too. All in all a nice group to travel with - I felt included even though going solo. Highly recommend this tour, and this company.

We go with Tim today, our tour guide and driver. Even though the weather was bad - it was snowing all day, Tim was very patient and extremely knowledgeable. He made the trip educational for us, he knows a lot of things, you can ask him basically anything🙌🏻 Although we did not see Denali peak due to the weather, we had a great time walking in the trail and also saw a moose and a showshoe hare! Tim made sure we are all safe, and we are super grateful for being in his team!☺️

Tim was a wonderful guide. He is well informed, entertaining, and covered a wide range of topics from history of Alaska as a territory, then as a a US State, the creation of the Park, the Trans Alaska Pipeline, the oil industry, details about the landscape, the permafrost, the animals, and Fairbanks. We thoroughly enjoyed his commentary! What beautiful landscape traveling to and from Denali! We had several photo opportunities along the way. We stopped to view the wildlife, went to the visitors center, and took a 0.6 mile nature hike. Tim even let us try out some snow shoes! Ha! My family and I truly enjoyed this experience and I would highly recommend it!!

Very informative! Multiple stops along the way to Denali to show different animals, rivers, the very important town of Nenana. Small little walk through the Boreal forest was breathtakingly beautiful. Unfortunately, we did not get to see Denali because it was snowing the day we were there. But the overall experience was absolutely amazing! Sarah was our tour guide and she was phenomenal! Really enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend it!

Review for John – Denali Tour Guide We had an incredible experience on our Denali tour with John! From the start, he was friendly, caring, and extremely knowledgeable. He shared fascinating insights about Denali and Alaska in general, giving us a deeper appreciation for the area’s history, wildlife, and people. John was patient and engaging, answering all of our questions with enthusiasm. During our hike, he went the extra mile by providing cleats for our boots, ensuring we had secure footing on the trails. Afterward, he treated us to warm beverages, which was a thoughtful and much-appreciated touch. The entire day was well-organized and thoroughly enjoyable. We left with a greater understanding of Denali and wonderful memories of our time there. If you’re looking for a top-notch guide who truly cares about his guests’ experience, we highly recommend John!

They overbooked my bus and three of us were crammed into seats for two people. Despite plenty of empty spaces, they refused to let us park in their lot and plug in to avoid engine freeze. Management is purely profit driven and has no sense of customer service. It’s a scam and a pricey one at that

Great trip! Perfect day to go Denali. Not a cloud in the sky! Gorgeous views of the mountains and a nice nature walk. Norm was a very informative guide. I would highly recommend this tour!