MCKINLEY, TALKEETNA SIGHTSEEING TOURS

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Chulitna Gorge

Duration

Approximately 3 hours


Daily Departures:

May 25 -September 10

consult tour desk for departure times


Price from

Adult - $169.95

Child - $117.95

  • Snack Included
  • Moderate Activity Level
  • Off the Beaten Path
  • Shopping Opportunities

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 boat cruises through the natural wonderland of spruce, birch and cottonwood trees, be sure to keep your eyes open and camera ready for the occasional birds and animals that call this area home. Alaska is one of four areas in the world that has an extensive braided river system! While on the Chulitna River, enjoy the uniqueness of a braided river that has no definitive delta and changes daily, with gravel bars scattered all about, as well as the beauty of a picturesque rock wall canyon. Next, stop ashore and take a leisurely ¼-mile stroll to an authentic trapper’s cabin and a historically accurate encampment of the region’s original inhabitants, the Dena’ina Indians. Your river adventure concludes on the banks of the Chulitna River just one mile from the lodge.

Special Note

Tour departs from Talkeetna. Transportation to excursion provided by the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Talkeetna Shuttle. Guests will be dropped off at the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge upon completion of the tour. During heavy fog or inclement weather, this will be a round-trip Talkeetna tour requiring you to take the Talkeetna Shuttle back to the lodge. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Dress in warm layers. Bring a camera. Wildlife sightings are likely but not guaranteed. Tour will operate rain or shine.

This tour can only be booked in conjunction with a Gray Line Alaska package. To add this tour to your package, please call 1-888-425-1737.