Contact provider for price	3 Days	May-September
Comfort accommodations		Exertion level: 3
Operator: Backcountry Safaris		12 people max

This tour can also be done in the reverse order starting from or ending in Seward or Whittier and makes a great for a pre- or post-cruise ship Denali tour package.

Getting to Denali, sit back and relax your bus trip on the way to Denali features some of the best views of Denali (Mt. McKinley) in the state, weather permitting. During your trip you will appreciate the comfortable seating, generous legroom, and large picture windows of the custom bus. Your knowledgeable driver-guide will offer tour highlights along the route, and ample photo and restroom stops will be made. All photo stops are made at the discretion of the driver, weather and time permitting.

Lunch stop at the Anchorage Museum. The Museum features a fabulous cafe if you would like to enjoy lunch on your own. You'll also have time to visit the Anchorage Museum if you choose.

Day 2. The Denali Park Bus tour is a full-day narrated bus tour along the Denali National Park Road to a Denali Lodge in Kantishna, returning to the Denali Park entrance in the evening. This Denali Park Bus tour into Denali travels the entire length of the restricted 95-mile Denali Park Road to Kantishna in a private bus. A trained naturalist Guide/Driver provides natural history interpretation along the way, helping guests search for bears, moose, caribou and other wildlife while pointing out the biology and geology of the region. You'll stop along the way for photos and take several rest stops where guests can stretch their legs. Snacks, drinks and lunch are provided.

Lunch is served at an exclusive Denali Lodge in Kantishna. Dietary restrictions are accommodated with advance notice, and there is always a vegetarian option. Lunch consists of a sandwich bar, soups, fruits, snacks, fresh baked goods and drinks.

Denali is a minimum 3 day trip from Anchorage, Seward or Fairbanks. Adding a day or two can greatly enhance a Denali experience, and gives you a free day to be spontaneous and do some park activities on your own or we can add some additional guided activities to your tour package. Some additional Denali add-ons we offer include river rafting on the Nenana River, ATV guided tour, dog mushing tour, heli-hike featuring a scenic helicopter flight and guided nature hike, flight seeing, and a guided Interpretive jet boat tour on the Nenana River.

For your return back to Anchorage you'll be traveling first-class aboard the Alaska Railroads custom built Gold Star double-deck luxury dome railcar. The Gold Star dome car features unobstructed views and an exclusive private Gold Star open air viewing deck making this the perfect way to enhance your Denali train experience and to experience the grandeur of Alaska.

The Gold Star dome cars are lavishly appointed cars featuring custom-designed interiors highlighted with original Alaska art, savvy rail travelers will be delighted with the features. The dome-level features a full-time bar attendant for those looking for libations. and the lower level features a dining area with 36 dining room seats with views through large picture windows. There is no better way to enjoy a meal than dining on the Alaska Railroad; the scenic views are spectacular. View the menu.