Denali Highway Jeep Excursion

TOUR DESCRIPTION

Don’t miss the Denali Highway, the #2 “Drive of a Lifetime” by National Geographic Traveler magazine! Once the gateway to Denali National Park, this 135-mile gravel road is surrounded by pristine nature & is a photographer’s paradise.

Snow-capped mountains, icy glaciers & panoramic vistas flank the Denali Highway. During your casually guided 100+ mile round trip Denali Highway Jeep tour, there are opportunities to see Denali & other giants of the Alaska Range, weather permitting.

New, 4-door Jeeps hug the dirt road, while comfortably seating four adults who can trade off driving. Each Jeep has a CB radio for communicating with the guide so stops can be made whenever desired. As driving the Denali Highway is prohibited by most rental vehicle companies, this exclusive excursion provides access to more of Alaska’s spectacular scenery and wildlife & is a great alternative to crowded bus trips.

Snacks & drinks provided. Car and booster seats are available.

Highlights

Explore the #2 “Drive of a Lifetime” as ranked by National Geographic Traveler magazine on the scenic Denali Highway, a gravel road through untouched wilderness, offering breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains, icy glaciers, and panoramic vistas.
Enjoy a 100+ mile round-trip excursion in the comfort of a new, 4-door Jeep, perfectly suited for the rugged terrain and equipped with CB radios for communication with your guide, ensuring a personalized and flexible adventure.
Seize the chance to witness Alaska’s natural wonders, including potential sightings of Denali and other majestic peaks of the Alaska Range, all while navigating through some of the state’s most spectacular scenery and wildlife habitats.
Since the Denali Highway is restricted for most rental cars and RVs, this tour offers a unique opportunity to explore more of Alaska’s incredible landscapes without crowds.

Details

TOUR LENGTH: Plan to be with us for 4 hours, not including transfers.
DAILY DEPARTURES:
– 7:30 am: 5/16/25 – 9/15/25
– 6:30 pm: 5/16/25 – 8/2/25
– 5:30 pm: 8/3/25 – 9/15/25
TOUR LOCATION: The tour operates on the Denali Highway, just outside the national park.
AGE REQUIREMENTS: Drivers must be at least 25 years of age. Passengers can be of any age. We have forward-facing car and booster seats available for young children. Due to the nature and length of our tour, consider whether this is suitable for your young children.
DRIVING THE JEEPS: Each party of 2 or more will have their own Jeep and someone will need to drive the Jeep. We stop several times during the tour so driving can be shared. The Jeeps have automatic transmissions. If you are not able to drive, please contact our office and we’ll try to place you in the guide Jeep, if space is available.

Need to Know

COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE SERVICE: We offer complimentary transportation to and from most Denali area accommodations. See our shuttle schedule for locations and pick-up times.
RESTROOM AVAILABILITY: There are portable toilets available before and after your tour. There is one restroom stop during the tour at the Brushkana Creek Campground – See on the map here.
WEATHER POLICY: Tours depart and continue rain or shine. The tour covers 100+ miles and spans several microclimates. Weather changes unexpectedly. Views of Denali, glaciers, and wildlife can be weather-dependent.
CANCELLATION POLICY: We require a 48-hour (2-day) notice for cancellations and rescheduling of tours. We will work with you to reschedule another more appropriate date. Under 48 hours, changing the reservation day or time will incur a fee, 25% of the total tour bill. If you need to cancel entirely, we will provide a full refund with a 48-hour (2-day) notice.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Denali Highway is extremely remote. Please consult your doctor if you have any health-related concerns. The Denali Highway is a public road loosely maintained by the state of Alaska. All driving laws must be followed. Participation agreement must be signed prior to tour departure.

OPTIONS

Jeep Tour Details

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Details

4 door Jeeps provide ample space in the back seat
Comfortable seating for 4 adults, maximum of 5 per Jeep
4×4 and traction control if needed
Heat and Air Conditioning for comfort
Automatic transmission and easy to drive

Guided and Narrated Tour

Guides will lead the way along the Denali Highway in their own Jeep
All Jeeps are equipped with CB radios for two-way communication
Have a question or want to stop – jump on the CB and ask your guide
Stops made for wildlife sightings and at scenic overlooks
Informational facts shared about the Denali Highway and Denali area

Mountains, Glaciers, Wildlife, and more

Amazing views of Denali, the Alaska Range, and glaciers – weather dependent
Scenic vistas, rivers, lakes, and creeks throughout the excursion
Keep an eye out for wildlife – moose, bears, caribou, eagles, and more
Use our binoculars and don’t forget to bring your camera
Conditions and viewings change with the spring, summer, and fall seasons

The Denali Highway

Not the Denali Park Road but the original access to Denali National Park
Runs along the southside of the Alaska Range with views of Denali, glaciers, & more
State maintained gravel road with little to no services
Ranked the “#2 Drive of a Lifetime” by National Geographic Traveler magazine
More information about the Denali Highway here

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REVIEWS

Hear What Our Riders Say About Denali Jeep

			
							Great tour! Tommy, our guide, was wonderful and extremely knowledgeable. Really enjoyed the CB Radio interaction. Tommy shared so many stories and explained the areas as we passed them also enjoyed hearing the jokes everyone on the tour shared on the radio. You could tell Tommy really loves the areas and does his research as he was able to answer every question asked by everyone on the tour. Highly recommend this if you ever have the chance. I know I will do it again in a heartbeat.			

				Courtney O.			

							The song by Eddie Vedder Hard Sun from the film Into the Wild starts playing in my mind while viewing this amazing scenery! These Luxurious Jeeps and Fun Friendly and Professional Tour operators and Guides to Take us into The Wild, the Last Frontier. Reflection Lake, hoofs of Moose, bouncy grass due to Permafrost only inches under the surface, the most beautiful scenery of Wild outback Alaska and magical looking poisonous mushrooms. I had an amazing day and highly recommended.			

				Lillie A.			

							Fabulous tour! The scenic views were spectacular. It was so much fun driving on the historic Denali Highway and listening to Bradley and DJ share their knowledge of the area and Alaska. They were extremely informative and interesting. Thanks to the two of them, we had a blast! I highly recommend this tour!			

				Patti M.			

							We had an amazing time with the crew on the Denali highway tour. I would highly recommend it, especially the tour guides Joe and Patrick were amazing and knowledgeable about the terrain, The mountain ranges, history of Alaska, animal facts, population facts and everything around it. They took really good care of the convoy as well as making sure we stopped at the right spots and made us all feel safe. It makes a lot of sense not to try and take your own vehicle given the harsh road. These guys rock!			

				Kamil A.			

							My daughter and I really didn’t know what to expect with this tour.  We were a bit tired after other activities and had booked the 4-hour excursion, and it was amazing!  Everyone travels in a caravan in their own jeep with a guide at the front and back talking with you via CB Radio.  It was beautiful and took us places we wouldn’t have driven on our own.  Bradley and JC were perfect tour guides with stories about everything we were seeing and experiencing.  Highly recommend!  We had a blast and saw so much!			

				Kim V.			

							My husband and I did this excursion yesterday as part of our land part of our Alaskan cruise. Don and Bailey were great guides and took us to some beautiful sites. It was fun to drive the jeeps too! They both love their job based on how much they enjoyed sharing information with the group! I would highly recommend this activity!!!			

				Mary-Beth B.			

							My husband and I went on the denali jeep adventure. To be honest I was worried that I would not be very happy with the trip. It was AMAZING. Bradley and DJ were so informative and full of information. When we stopped,  they would be volunteering to take pictures and knew exactly how and where we needed to stand to get the most out of the shot. I have a bit of a disability in walking and Bradley stepped up and helped me so I was able to walk around at all the stops. I would highly recommend this excursion to everyone that is staying in Denali. Thank you again for a fantastic drive through the back roads of Alaskas mountains.			

				Mary G.			

							My family of 7 had the most amazing time. Even though it was raining, it barely affected our view of all the mountains and scenery around us. The jeeps were in good condition, our tour guides, Tommy and Noah were both very funny and told great stories as we drove. We learned so much about Alaska and just made it a very good experience. We saw a ton of wildlife too such as eagles, moose, beavers, and a porcupine! Of course seeing wildlife is not guaranteed, but we went on the tour that leaves at 6:30 and got very lucky with wildlife seeing. Totally recommend this tour.			

				Katie L.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Will I have my own Jeep?

Yes, all parties of two or more will have their own Jeep. Parties of 1 will be placed with other parties of 1 or with our guide. For larger parties (4+ guests), we fill the Jeeps with a maximum of 4 passengers, then add additional Jeeps.

Can I ride with the guide?

We have limited space in our guide Jeeps. Parties of 1 or those who are unable to drive have priority.

Do we go into Denali National Park?

No. Private vehicles are not allowed past Mile 15 (Savage River) in the National Park. In order to get into the Park, you will have to reserve space on the park buses. The Denali Highway runs east along the Alaska Mountain Range and the DNP Road runs west along the same mountain range. Before the Parks Highway was completed, the Denali Highway was the only way to get into the park. Along the Denali Highway you will get a park experience same mountains, same animals, same taiga and tundra! Glaciers are easily seen from the road and Denali is often visible (weather permitting.)

Can we see Denali from the trail?

Weather permitting, Denali is visible along the Parks Highway as the tour heads south to Cantwell and onto the Denali Highway. Denali is also visible along the first several miles of the Denali Highway. Since the tour is out and back, this provides an additional chance to see Denali.

Which is the better tour? Morning or evening?

With almost 24 hours of daylight during most of our summer tours, there is no difference between the morning and evening departure! Choose which one fits into your schedule best. Animals usually prefer the cool of the morning and evening to the heat of the middle of the day. Both our tours have similar chances of seeing wildlife.

Will we see wildlife?

Yes! Maybe! No! This is not a zoo, so animals are not guaranteed – Moose, fox, porcupines, snowshoe hares, caribou, and occasionally sheep and bears. Morning and late afternoon are typically best times. The Jeep tours get back further into the Alaska wilderness offering better changes to see wildlife.

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