Denali Flyer Flightseeing Tour from Talkeetna
Description
Denali National Park has skyscrapers of granite and ice instead of steel. Denali, Mt. Hunter and Mt. Foraker tower above the other peaks of the Alaska Range, forming our northern horizon. Cruise up the Kahiltna glacier, right over the climbers’ base camp at 7,200 ft., and wind between these giant peaks catching breathtaking views of Denali and Denali's most popular climbing route, the West Buttress. • The mighty Kahiltna Glacier • West Ridge of Mount Hunter • Beginning of the West Buttress Route, the most climbed route on Denali • “The Great One”, Denali (20,320 ft.), Mt. Foraker (17,400 ft.) and Mt. Hunter (14,573 ft.) • Mount Frances • The North Buttress of Mount Hunter - a 4,000-foot granite technical showpiece and world class climbing objective
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Itinerary
Explore the wonders of Denali! Please check in for your flight 30 minutes before scheduled departure time or schedule a complimentary transfer from your local hotel, inn, B&B, or rail depot. Before taking flight, take part in a short safety briefing. You’ll then be off on your 1.25 hour scenic flight of Denali or 1.75 hour flight and glacier landing.
View the vertical rise of Denali starting at its base of around 2000 feet to over 20,320 feet. Explore the most-climbed, western face of Denali and an additional massive glacier system, the Kahiltna. Then fly East and take in the flowing river of the Ruth Glacier, the renowned Sheldon Amphitheater (glacier landings often done here), the Great Gorge with its mile high granite walls - the world's deepest, and the intense blue melt water pools that dot the glaciers. With a guaranteed window seat, you can sit back and relax as you enjoy the incredible views. A two way headset is provided so you can communicate with your expert pilot as he/she shares incredible commentary along the way.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check in for Tour is 30 minutes before flight.
Reviews(378)
Landing on a glacier is a Bucket List check-mark. The flight was so smooth, and the pilot did an amazing job making all of us feel safe and comfortable. The views were incredible
Amazing, once of a lifetime experience. Worth every penny. Jack was not only an awesome pilot, but super knowledgeable tour guide. The views are incredible and so serene.
Excellent experience with a great pilot/guide. Would highly recommend for anyone who wants to see Denali.
This was the highlight of our 10 days in Alaska! From takeoff to landing, we enjoyed every minute of this flight. Seeing Denali from the air was like looking down on another planet, and our pilot was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and passionate about what he does. At times, we found ourselves feeling emotional as we took in the majesty of this incredible mountain. We were also among the lucky few who got to see Denali under beautiful blue skies in all its glory. Three planes took off one after another and traveled the same route throughout the excursion. We could hear the pilots communicating with one another over the radio, and it was obvious how much they genuinely love what they do. Watching them coordinate with each other added another layer to an already incredible experience. Landing on a glacier was absolutely spectacular—a true "pinch me" moment. Everyone had a window seat in our eight-passenger plane, so there wasn't a bad view anywhere. From start to finish, this was an unforgettable experience and worth every penny we spent. We would highly recommend this excursion!
Pilot was awesome. Flight was great even though we had clouds and couldn’t land was still cool to see Denali up close.
It was great experience. The glacier landing and colours were spectacular. The weather was rainy and that made it more pleasant
This is a breathtaking adventure! The day was sunny, our pilot was informed about yhe area and mountain, and the fee was worth every penny. Would absolutely do it again.
We had a great experience with K2! We were supposed to have a glacial landing, but unfortunately the weather wasn’t cooperative, so we “just” flew (K2 refunded the difference). We did, however, get to see Denali — our pilot, Finn, did an awesome job with that. We also got to see Moose’s Tooth, glaciers, and more, and Finn explained everything we were seeing. My entire family of 4 loved it!
It was an exceptional experience. K2 operates with impressive efficiency and professionalism throughout. The views were truly stunning. My pilot, Dani, was outstanding—I cannot speak highly enough of her expertise and skill. She is extremely knowledgeable and, without a doubt, one of the best pilots I have had the pleasure of flying with. I was particularly impressed by the smoothness of her landings, both on the glacier and on the paved runway. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone considering it.
Best part of the whole trip. Unbelievable views and glacier landing!
