The Denali Peak Experience Flight

This flight tour offers the most comprehensive and breathtaking views of Denali, providing an unforgettable perspective of the mountain and surrounding Alaska Range. Weather permitting, the flight path takes guests up to around and within half a mile of Denali along the famous Wickersham Wall, the north face feature where many clients feel as if they could reach out and touch the mountain. Flights depart from a private airstrip ten miles south of the park entrance, allowing for easy access to both sides of the range and the ability to meander along the spine for optimal visibility. Guests are treated to sweeping views of the Muldrow Glacier, which spans thirty-nine miles and has been observed surging at four feet per hour, a rare phenomenon not seen for over sixty-four years.

The tour continues to the south side of the mountain, passing by the famous climbing route to Denalis summit and offering glimpses of climber activity along the way. All seats are window seats aboard twin-engine Piper Navajo and Chieftain aircraft seating six to eight passengers, ensuring every guest has excellent views. Individual one-way headsets provide pre-recorded narration supplemented by the pilot, delivering detailed insights into the mountain and its features. Highly experienced pilots averaging over ten thousand hours of flight time guide the journey, with complimentary shuttle transport from your hotel included for added convenience. This tour combines dramatic scenery, educational narration, and unmatched access to create a truly remarkable Denali experience.