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Denali Nature Walk: Explore Alaska's Wilderness
Join a knowledgeable nature guide and a small team of up to seven people on a moderate 3-hour stroll in the Denali region. Delve into and beyond the wilds of Denali National Park, progressively navigating the boreal forest of the Alaska Range. Opt for a morning, afternoon, or evening walk.
Join a knowledgeable nature guide and a small team of up to seven people on a moderate 3-hour stroll in the Denali region. Delve into and beyond the wilds of Denali National Park, progressively navigating the boreal forest of the Alaska Range. Opt for a morning, afternoon, or evening walk.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 238.5 Parks Hwy - Embarking on a journey with a knowledgeable local naturalist offers an exceptional opportunity to explore the intricate interplay among flora, fauna, and humans amidst the breathtaking wilderness of Alaska. As you traverse from the boreal forests at lower altitudes to the unique subarctic ecosystems such as taiga and tundra,…
- 238.5 Parks Hwy - Embarking on a journey with a knowledgeable local naturalist offers an exceptional opportunity to explore the intricate interplay among flora, fauna, and humans amidst the breathtaking wilderness of Alaska. As you traverse from the boreal forests at lower altitudes to the unique subarctic ecosystems such as taiga and tundra, you’ll encounter permafrost zones and majestic mountains that serve as habitats for species uniquely adapted to the severe climate. Your guide will pause often to provide detailed explanations.\n\nPaths can generally be characterized as moderate, featuring tree roots, uneven terrain, and occasional muddy patches. Given the Alaskan environment, it’s essential to come prepared with outdoor essentials: durable hiking footwear, water, a coat, and rain protection, not to mention a camera and a keen interest in the wonders of this vast territory. Some fundamental gear is provided, including rainwear, hydration, protective overboots, and walking sticks (available upon request).\n\nThis excursion is designed for enjoyment rather than intense physical exercise, encompassing three hours of continuous ambulation on trails that may be natural and rugged. The typical walking speed is around one mile per hour, with plenty of pauses. There will be opportunities for rest, hydration, social interaction, and even berry picking when in season.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Complimentary use of outdoor gear (includes rain gear, overboots, trekking poles, and water)
- Guided by an expert naturalist
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Complimentary use of outdoor gear (includes rain gear, overboots, trekking poles, and water)
- Guided by an expert naturalist
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Snacks
- Gratuities
- Snacks
Additional Information
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
- If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
- Not recommended for child aged 11 and under
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Trails…
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
- If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
- Not recommended for child aged 11 and under
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Trails are best described as moderate, with tree roots, hills, and mud in places. Bring your outdoor gear including sturdy walking shoes, water, jacket and rain gear. Some basic gear is available, including rain gear, overboots, trekking poles and water.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Mike
Sep 13, 2025
Well worth the time - Andy, the guide, was very knowledgeable with some interesting antedotal stories. Enjoyed it immensely. The tour was approximately 3 hrs, but not arduous.
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Yoshihide_k
Sep 13, 2025
Walking tour to experience sustainable nature - The guide will explain with deep knowledge and humor the formation of sustainable circulation loops in nature, using trees, mosses, mushrooms and fungi as subjects. You can feel the wonder and greatness of nature's work. The couple's memorable story, which the guide had stumbled upon, made me feel the depth of their love and the strength of their family connection.
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Kathleen_w
Sep 12, 2025
Don’t Look Up - I highly recommend this tour, especially after spending 2 days at Denali looking up at mountains, and scanning for animal sightings. Our guide showed us the boreal forest floor and what makes this ecosystem work for all the plants and creatures within Denali. Alex was passionate, knowledgeable and funny!
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Cathywestdale
Sep 11, 2025
Denali Naturalist Tour Highlight!! - Alex Norris took us on a Naturalist Tour in Denali National Park last week. He was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and enjoyable. Great outing. The highlight was getting to see a caribou and it's baby at the early hour of 8am just as we were starting our tour. What a delight! If you enjoy the out doors and learning about all the things that are special to a certain place, take this tour!
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Escape54622940268
Sep 8, 2025
A must do when visiting Denali - I am not a hiker, but my husband wanted to go on a hike while we were here. Our tour guide Andy, completely changed my view on hiking. He was knowledgeable and made the hike easier by periodically stopping and sharing knowledge about the plant and wildlife. We will definitely do this hike again on our next visit and hope Andy continues to come back to Alaska and do his amazing tours!
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Simone_k
Sep 7, 2025
Connor was awesome! - Excellent 3-hour easy hike with a super friendly and knowledgeable guide who kept us laughing with quick witted humor. Convenient hotel pickup and thoughtful offer to drop us at dinner made the whole experience seamless and fun.
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Beth_d
Sep 2, 2025
Don’t miss learning about this remarkable place with an expert! Great trail too. - It was a wonderful learning experience in this unique ecosystem where everything is so different. We also saw a moose cow and her calf! Alex is very knowledgeable about plants and animals as well as history and the use of the plants. I loved it and highly recommend the tour and Alex! There were only six of us as they like to make the tours personalized. It made a difference.
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Daisyartpeggy
Sep 2, 2025
Fun and interesting - Javier was a fantastic guide. He was full of knowledge and answered our questions. Kept it fun and interesting. There were beautiful mountain views and a fascinating forest experience.
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Q9425cijills
Sep 1, 2025
Great guide to start Denali vacation - Alex was a great guide, very friendly and passionate about sharing his extensive knowledge of Denali plant and animal life. Our 3-hour hike was the perfect way to begin our Denali visit because it gave us valuable insights that we can use throughout our travels in the area! We would definitely hike with him again!
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Ingrid_w
Sep 1, 2025
Must do! - I had the best time on this walk. Javier was extremely knowledgeable and took time to explain or answer any questions the group had. The area that we went showed us wonderful views, lots of berries, a snowshoe hare and very busy squirrels preparing their food source for winter. I was traveling solo, so it was a good chance to go into the backcountry and feel secure. 100% recommend a walk with a naturalist!
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