Denali Flightseeing - South Face McKinley

Soar high above remarkable granite peaks and cascading ice falls in the unspoiled wilderness of Denali National Park. See the world's deepest gorge, filled with a 4,000 foot (1,220 meter) thick river of ice. This is a breathtaking journey into the real Alaska!

You'll fly over the lush Susitna Valley and enter the ice age world of the Alaska Range. See Mt. McKinley, the Ruth Gorge, deepest in the world and filled with a 4,000 foot (1,220 meter) thick river of ice. Experience the Don Sheldon amphitheater surrounded by granite peaks and cascading ice falls. Your pilot narrates the tour pointing out wildlife and geological interests.

Your flightseeing trip begins at the unique hexagonal log building in Talkeetna, a small Alaskan town big on character and rich in history located about 115 miles (185km) north of Anchorage.

After meeting your pilot/guide, you'll be seated comfortably in one of the ski-equipped aircraft and provided with voice activated headphones which allows conversation between passengers and pilot. Everyone has a window seat. As you set out to the mountains, your pilot will describe the history and geology of the area and point out gold mining areas and wildlife.

Glacier Landing Add On: Land on a glacier at the base of Mt. McKinley and experience the excitement of standing among the great peaks, the immense scale will astound you. Enjoy the sun, snow and the unique sounds of the glacier. Bring lots of film and your sunglasses. This is an unsurpassed photo opportunity.

Duration: 1 Hour or 1.5 hours with Glacier Landing.

This tour is seasonal and only operates from May through to September