Talkeetna Tours

Talkeetna Tours

Talkeetna, which means the “meeting of three rivers,” was an important trading community in the early pioneer days. Natives, trappers, and merchants used the rivers for transportation by boat in the summer and dog sleds in the winter.

Today, Talkeetna is the base camp for climbers testing their skills against Denali, as well as zipline adventures, river float trips, wilderness trail rides plus many more excursions.

Talkeetna tours and activities are a great way to experience the area. Gray Line Alaska offers a variety of things to do below. For more ideas, check out of list of the best things to do in Talkeetna.

Special Interests

  • Wilderness Gold Panning Adventure

    Your adventure starts with Denali Gold Tours along the Parks Highway. Hear stories depicting the life of Alaska’s homesteaders, gold rush miners and trapping pioneers. Next, you will be outfitted with a rain poncho,…

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  • Sun Dog Kennels

    Just 35 miles north of Iditarod headquarters and the sled dog capital of the world, Talkeetna is at the heart of the home training ground for mushers and their racing…

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  • Alaska Sportfishing

    Experience Alaska sportfishing at its finest aboard a specialized jet boat or raft for a tranquil day of fishing amid some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. On…

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Activities & Adventures

  • Wilderness Jet Boat Adventure

    Experience the rivers of Alaska in a technologically advanced environmentally controlled jet boat, created to safely local navigate rivers. This gentle ride takes you 20 miles up and back on…

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  • Chulitna Gorge

    Your journey aboard the fully-enclosed jet boat includes an awe-inspiring 60-mile river adventure that glides along three rivers that offers panoramic views of Denali (formerly Mt. McKinley). As the jet…

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  • Talkeetna Zipline Adventure

    Your exciting zip line adventure begins with a safety briefing session. Your guide will lead you on a short hike to the course entrance where you will climb a staircase…

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  • Talkeetna River Float

    Enjoy an eco-friendly scenic float trip down the Talkeetna River. Meet with your guide for a brief safety lecture before launching and floating down six miles of pristine river. Your…

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  • River, Rail & Trail Adventure

    Enjoy a trip aboard two of Alaska’s greatest forms of transportation and learn local history along the way. You will begin your trip in Talkeetna, where you will board the…

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  • Horse Drawn Wagon Ride

    Discover Alaska the way pioneers and gold prospectors did back in the days—by a horse-drawn covered wagon! The excitement begins when the wagon picks you up right outside the Mt.

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  • Devil’s Canyon Adventure

    Embark on an incredible adventure that offers the unimaginable beauty of Alaska’s vast and remote wilderness. Designed for the adventurer who seeks the ultimate Alaskan river experience. Traveling in an…

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  • Denali Wilderness Hike

    Explore Alaska’s spectacular wilderness on an exhilarating trek with an experienced naturalist guide. Start your hike through challenging terrain on park trails through lush vegetation along forested trails while your…

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  • Chulitna River Rafting

    Float through the stunning Chulitna Canyon, which ends 19 miles downstream in the historic town of Talkeetna. Be sure to have your camera ready to catch a glimpse of Denali’s…

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  • Denali Kayak Tour

    Come see the beauty of Byers Lake as you glide through tranquil waters on single or tandem sit-on-top kayaks. Start your tour with brief and easy paddle instructions then embark…

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Nature & Wildlife

  • Byers Lake Nature Walk

    Take an easy stroll around the pristine and tranquil Byers Lake in Denali State Park. This crystal clear lake is tucked between the Talkeetna Mountains and the Alaska Range giving…

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