Explore Denali – Denali Highway & National Park

7 days / 6 nights, from/to Fairbanks

Explore Denali in depth! Enjoy a real wilderness scenery on the Denali Highway, a true northern gravel road leading through breathtaking tundra. Afterwards discover what Denali National Park has to offer – there’s more than the mountain – endless landscapes, abundant and diverse wildlife, solitude, tranquility and wilderness. Explore Denali!

Day 1 Fairbanks

Arrival in Fairbanks, the Golden Heart City. Visit the state of the art visitors bureau situated at the Chena River. Go for a leisurely stroll along the river or opt for a guided river cruise on the sternwheeler.

Day 2 Fairbanks to MacLaren River Lodge (217 miles)

Leave Fairbanks on the Richardson Highway. You will get some close views of the famous Alaska pipeline that goes from Prudhoe Bay at the Arctic Ocean to Valdez at the end of the Richardson Highway. Enjoy the fantastic scenery on the way South, before you turn right and start your adventure on the Denali Highway. Driving this rough gravel road feels like a true expedition into wilderness, with amazing scenery, vast tundra, views of breathtaking snow-covered mountains.

Day 3 Denali Highway, MacLaren River Lodge

Enjoy a day in the wilderness on the Denali Highway. Whether you want to go hiking, fishing or canoeing. You will for sure have some amazing experiences.

Day 4 MacLaren River Lodge to Denali (121 miles)

On you go on this amazing rough road with million dollar views. From Cantwell you head north to Denali National Park.

Day 5 Denali National Park

Today your adventure in Denali National Park begins. Take the park’s transit bus to East Fork Bridge (4.5 hours), jump of the bus for a hike and start exploring. After your tour you may want to explore the entrance area on your own or add another activity – see our suggestions.

Day 6 Denali to Fairbanks  (121 miles)

Enjoy the morning with more adventures in the park or surroundings.
A short, scenic drive on the Parks Highway takes you back to Fairbanks.

Day 7 Fairbanks

End of your tour. Return your SUV at the same time as picked up.

MacLaren River Lodge

Maclaren Lodge is situated between the Parks and the Richardson Highway, 40 miles from Paxson near the base of the Maclaren Glacier. The Lodge offers comfortable, clean, rustic lodging for individuals or groups. 8 new Alpine Glow Cabins with private ¾ bath and two queen beds were built recently. A full service restaurant is onsite and the common area is equipped with satellite TV and wireless internet. The hosts also offer guided paddle, hiking and fishing trips which must be inquired in advance.

Customize your adventure

  • Denali ATV Adventure – starting at $139 per person
  • Denali Zip Line Tour – $ 159 per person
  • Upgrade to guided Tundra Wilderness Tour – $110 per person

RATES 2025 WITH GONORTH SUV

Available from June 1 to August 31.

From/to Fairbanks

Room Per Person Booking Code
Double $1850 GON2009
Single $3640 GON2008
Triple $1285 GON2010

INCLUDING

  • All overnight accommodations including tax
  • GoNorth 5-passenger SUV 4×4 with unlimited miles, standard Collision Damage Waiver*
  • Gravel road permission
  • Denali National Park Transit Bus (National Park fee to be paid on the spot)
  • Detailed itinerary in English or German

*CDW reduces responsibility for damage to the rental unit up to USD 2000.00 per incident. A security deposit of USD 2000.00 will be charged upon pick up

CANCELLATION POLICY

Up to 31 days before departure date 30%
30 – 21 days before departure date 50%
20 – 14 days before departure date 75%
13 – 0 days before departure date 100 %

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If you want to extend your stay in Alaska, we do have some great add-ons for you!

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