By Carl Pruit
If you are visiting Alaska and want some excitement and adventure, consider taking a tour of Denali National Park. As the home of Mount McKinley, the highest peak in North America, the park is filled with magnificent scenery and wildlife, such as caribou, moose, grizzly bears and many others. There are several tours available to help you discover this majestic place.
Natural History Tour (AM)
Take a short morning tour of the Denali National Park with Alaska Tour and Travel. This bus tour is great for the person who is short on time, but wants to experience the beauty of the park. The tour takes approximately five hours and covers 19 miles of the park. You will be led by an experienced guide and learn about the landscape and history of the park. This is a very convenient way to explore the park for those who prefer not to hike, and you will have several opportunities for taking photographs. There are rest stops along the route and refreshments are provided during your tour for your comfort.
Alaska Tour and Travel
(800) 208-0200
alaskatravel.com/denali-park/natural-history-tour-am.html
Tundra Wildlife Tour
Explore the back country of the Denali wilderness on a Tundra Wildlife Tour. You can choose the morning or afternoon tour, which take you approximately 50 miles into the park. On the seven to nine hour tour, you will discover sights like native Dall sheep and other wildlife, witness the desert terrain of a sub-arctic climate and learn about the history of the region, including the native people who live in this part of Alaska. You will be transported through the wilderness area in a comfortable coach bus and rest stops will occur approximately every 90 minutes. For your convenience, refreshments are provided along the tour. It is recommended that you make your reservations early and bring a camera to take home some special memories and personal photographs of your favorite scenes in the park.
Tundra Wildlife Bus Tour
(866) 875-8456
nationalparkreservations.com/denali_bus.htm
Wildlife Viewing Adventure Trip
Venture deep into the back country of the Denali National Park when you choose the Wildlife Viewing Adventure trip. You will travel by coach bus on restricted access roads of the park to the very heart of the wilderness, where you will be treated to a buffet lunch at the Denali National Park's private lodge. This all-day excursion will cover over 180 miles of scenery round-trip and show you the real beauty of this rugged wilderness. You will see animals and birds in their native habitat, like eagles, black bears, mountain goats and more. You will also have several chances to view the wildlife and take pictures if you desire. You will have a guide who is knowledgeable about the area and can help you locate where the animals can be found.
Alaska Denali Tours
(877) 376-1992
alaskadenalitours.com/denali_national_park/denali_backcountry_adventure.html
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About the Author:
Carl Pruit has been a freelance writer since 2005, specializing in service journalism and travel. His work has appeared on various websites. Born and raised in California, Pruit attended Contra Costa Community College in San Pablo, Calif. and received an associate degree in the administration of justice.
