Denali Survival Tour: Off-Trail Wilderness Experience

Embark on Denali’s only survival-focused, off-trail hike. Learn edible plants, survival skills, and experience the wild like Chris McCandless.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 238 Parks Hwy - Prepare for an extraordinary adventure. This is Alaska’s first and only survival tour. An experienced survivalist guide will collect you from your hotel and escort you to the woods near Denali National Park. As you journey into the forest, they will highlight edible plants and berries.
    Once the guide finds an ideal location, they…
What's Included
  • Binoculars
  • Trekking Poles
  • Rain Jackets
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

This is one of the few completely off-trail experiences available in Denali, and it stands as the sole survival-focused activity in the Denali region. It is led by a seasoned survivalist guide who has lived off the land for extended periods. If “Into the Wild” inspired your journey to Alaska, this is the perfect opportunity to understand what Chris…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Christina_w
Jul 17, 2025
Very beautiful area, our... - Very beautiful area, our guide Jay, was very informative and patient, my husband and my I learned a lot about how to build shelter, a fire and forage plants and berries for survival of ever in such a situation. Great experience!
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Estl2023
Jul 8, 2025
Great tour outdoors - Jason is a great guide and person, and we had lotsa fun making fires in the wild with nothing but sticks, picking different berries (including a handful of yummy wild blueberries), hiking off the beaten path and even coming across a baby moose’ skull and shoulder bones! Would recommend this tour to anyone who loves the wild
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Amy
Jun 26, 2025
Great info shared! - Our guide Jade was very knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor. We enjoyed our time with him and recommend it to anyone!
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Pollygarton
Jun 22, 2025
Best hike on our family vacation! - Jade was the best tour guide! Money well spent, the hike was very informative and so much fun! We saw great wildlife, thanks so much!
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Kathryn
Jun 21, 2025
Great hike for family - My kids and I really enjoyed our hike with Jade. He was a great guide! Highly recommend. :) Jade spent extra time showing us how to make traps and make fire along with eating certain plants. He was very friendly and likable.
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Leonea591
Jun 14, 2025
Empowering, Educational, and Unforgettable – A Must-Do Denali Adventure with Jade! - Absolutely phenomenal experience with Northern Epics on their Denali Survival Tour! Our guide, Jade Weaver, was the perfect combination of knowledgeable, confident, and humble—making survival skills approachable and engaging for beginners like us. Jade’s friendly and flexible teaching style created a welcoming environment where everyone felt encouraged to try things out, ask questions, and learn by doing. We especially appreciated the hands-on demonstrations and the chance to taste local plants—an unforgettable, immersive way to connect with the Alaskan wilderness. The tour struck a perfect balance between education and adventure. Jade didn’t just teach survival techniques; he brought them to life with real-world context and clear, easy-to-follow explanations. Whether you’re new to outdoor skills or just want a deeper appreciation of the land around Denali, this tour is a must. Highly recommend Northern Epics and Jade for an inspiring and empowering Alaska wilderness experience. Five stars all the way!
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Charlesbm3949qv
Jul 30, 2024
Living off the Land - Our family did several hikes in Alaska while visiting this week and the Survival Hike was by far the most interesting. Our guide Jade was a wilderness survival expert and his knowledge of the Denali area wilderness was superb. He explained in detail all of the edible plants we came across and we consumed pumpkin berries, different types of blueberries, other berries, alder buds, several types of leaves from various plants etc. We also learned what NOT to eat. We learned how to build a shelter and how to start fire and he explained different strategies to survive. We also learned different methods for trapping small animals. Well worth the money. Just the views from the ridges we hiked to were priceless. Jade took us through the forest at a pace and effort level appropriate for our group. I definitely recommend and would do it again. Thanks Jade for a wonderful experience.
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From $259
up to 11 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).