Denali in a Day Sightseeing Package
Overview
This experience includes transportation with our local team to Denali National Park and tickets aboard the official Denali National Park Transit Bus. This is NOT a fully guided private tour inside the park.
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This Denali day sightseeing package is the easiest way to experience Denali National Park when you’re short on time. We handle the logistics so you can focus on the experience.
Start with photos at the iconic Denali National Park sign, then travel into the park aboard the non-narrated East Fork Transit Bus. Watch for moose, bears, and caribou along the Denali Park Road, with binoculars included.
After the park, enjoy a meal at the popular 49th State Brewing Company (entrée included) and free time to explore downtown Denali’s “Glitter Gulch” and its nearby shops.
Perfect for travelers who want a simple, well-organized way to see Denali in a day without figuring it all out themselves.
What's Included
- Binoculars for wildlife viewing on the Denali Park bus
- One entree item included per guest
- Snacks and bottled water for the Denali Park bus ride
- Denali National Park East Fork Transit Bus ticket (4-hour scenic ride)
- All park fees and taxes
- Alcoholic beverages Any drinks, or other food items besides the offered selection, must be paid for at the restaurant.
- Gratuities
- We DO NOT pickup in Talkeetna or McKinley Princess Lodge
Meeting and Pickup
We DO NOT pickup in Talkeetna, Cantwell or McKinley Princess Lodge. Guests will be picked up from any location within 10 miles of the Denali National Park entrance at Mile 238 Parks Hwy, Denali National Park, Alaska Pickup from Fairbanks, Anchorage, Talkeetna, or Cantwell is NOT included.
What To Expect
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Denali National Park
4 hours Admission Ticket Included
Denali Visitor Center
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Magic Bus Replica
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
49th State Brewing - Denali Park
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Denali Park
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Binoculars for wildlife viewing on the Denali Park bus.
- One entree item included per guest.
- Snacks and bottled water for the Denali Park bus ride.
- Denali National Park East Fork Transit Bus ticket (4-hour scenic ride).
- All park fees and taxes.
- Alcoholic beverages. Any drinks, or other food items besides the offered selection, must be paid for at the restaurant.
- Gratuities.
- We DO NOT pickup in Talkeetna or McKinley Princess Lodge.
The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Denali in a Day Sightseeing Package is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Denali in a Day Sightseeing Package will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Binoculars for wildlife viewing on the Denali Park bus
- One entree item included per guest
- Snacks and bottled water for the Denali Park bus ride
- Denali National Park East Fork Transit Bus ticket (4-hour scenic ride)
- All park fees and taxes
- Alcoholic beveragesAny drinks, or other food items besides the offered selection, must be paid for at the restaurant.
- Gratuities
- We DO NOT pickup in Talkeetna or McKinley Princess Lodge
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
