Denali Mountaineer Adventure with Glacier Landing

The Base Camp Tour offers an unforgettable opportunity to witness some of Alaska’s most breathtaking natural wonders, including up-close views of Mount Hunter, the vast Kahiltna Glacier—the largest glacier in Denali—and the iconic Kahiltna Base Camp, where most climbers begin their ascent of Denali at 7,200 feet. Departing from Talkeetna, the flight takes you over expansive river and forest landscapes rich with wildlife such as black bears and moose, and dotted with remote lakeside lodges accessible only by float plane. As you soar deeper into the Alaska Range, you’ll pass over Little Switzerland, an area celebrated for its steep, rocky peaks reminiscent of the European Alps and popular among climbers seeking technical challenges. This flight also includes all the major highlights of the Don Sheldon Mountain House Tour, providing sweeping views of rugged terrain, towering peaks, and glacier-carved valleys.

The journey continues as you ascend over the mighty Kahiltna Glacier, tracing its flow toward Denali before approaching the historic landing area established by Don Sheldon—Base Camp, the gateway to Denali’s legendary climbing routes. Weather permitting and at the pilot’s discretion, the tour includes a glacier landing on the magnificent Ruth Glacier, offering the rare chance to step out onto a glacier and fully absorb the scale and majesty of the surrounding mountains. From there, the route leads through a high pass into the Don Sheldon Amphitheater, where you’ll see iconic peaks such as Mooses Tooth, Bear Tooth, and Broken Tooth. The return flight showcases the dramatic Ruth Gorge, also known as the Great Gorge, with its mile-deep walls and brilliant blue meltwater pools scattered across the Ruth Glacier. As you make your way back to Talkeetna, keep watch for wildlife along the Tokositna River region, completing a spectacular and immersive Alaskan flightseeing adventure.