Why choose this Alaska tour ?
Talkeetna 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 above and Denali’s most popular climbing route, the West Buttress Route below.
• The mighty and stunning Kahiltna Glacier (2 miles wide and 45 miles long)
• 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 formally known as “Bergchen,” German slang for “Little mountain”
• The North Buttress of Mount Hunter – a 4,000-foot granite technical showpiece and world class climbing objective
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What makes Denali Flyer Flightseeing Tour from Talkeetna a unique experience ?
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.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check in for Tour is 30 minutes before flight.
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Denali Flyer Flightseeing Tour from Talkeetna Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (within 6 miles of the K2 Airport Office at the Talkeetna State Airport)
- Live commentary on board
- Flight video (available to purchase)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by K2 Aviation.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Anchorage.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 345 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Check in for your flight 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Please contact K2 Aviation upon booking to schedule your exact departure time and provide weights. You can also request a local Talkeetna hotel transfer at this time, We offer ground transportation within 5 miles of the Talkeetna Airport. We can be reached at +1 907 733 2291.
During the summer season, May through September 15, we encourage you to layer your clothing, bring a light jacket and wear long pants. In addition, it is a very good idea to have comfortable, closed toe shoes and sunglasses. We provide glacier overboots for landings. During the shoulder seasons: It is a good idea to bring a heavier coat, gloves/mittens, a hat and boots.
Remember to bring sunglasses, a camera, a charged battery and a memory card or film.
• If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times may vary slightly.
All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.
