Denali Backcountry Lodge will be like nothing you’ve ever experienced before.

With the partial closure of Denali Park Road, this all-inclusive lodge is now only accessible by helicopter, providing a limited number of guests with the rare opportunity to experience this incredible part of the world in true seclusion.

Once you’ve reached the lodge — located at the historic settlement of Kantishna — you’ll be fully immersed in one of the world’s most spectacular natural landscapes where wildlife roams free.

Warm hospitality, private cabins, cozy fires and seasonal cuisine ensure absolute comfort, so you focus on simply soaking up all the tranquility, adventure and awe-inspiring views Denali National Park has to offer.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1

Anchorage to Denali National Park Entrance | Alaska Railroad

Day 2

Denali National Park Entrance to Denali Backcountry Lodge | Helicopter

Day 3 – 4

Denali Backcountry Lodge

Day 5

Denali Backcountry Lodge to Fairbanks | Helicopter + Alaska Railroad

Day 1 Anchorage to Denali National Park Entrance | Alaska RailroadEarly this morning take the Denali Star, the Alaska Railroad’s flagship train, in the Goldstar Railcar with service to Denali National Park. Watch for views of Denali and keep an eye out for wildlife. Arrive mid-afternoon; the rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy an optional activity. (Breakfast & lunch is included onboard the train today)

Day 2 Denali National Park Entrance to Denali Backcountry Lodge | HelicopterToday marks an exciting opportunity to see Denali National Park from the air as you travel by helicopter to Denali Backcountry Lodge. Check in for your flight at the Denali Cabins between 10 am and 10:30 am, then allow yourself to be whisked away to the Temsco Helicopter base to board your flight. The ride provides not only your transportation to the lodge, but a sightseeing tour where the guides narrate the trip with an interpretive tour of the Park’s landscapes and history, all while keeping an eye out for wildlife. Look out for different animal species such as bears, caribou, moose, sheep, wolves and a variety of birds as you travel within the park. (Snacks and dinner are included today).

Day 3 - 4 Denali Backcountry Lodge For the next couple of days, experience all that Denali Backcountry Lodge has to offer! After breakfast, experience activities in Denali National Park such as day hikes, photography, gold panning, botany walks and mountain biking. If you crave a day to unwind, take advantage of the unlimited sauna access, participate in yoga, or add on a therapeutic massage. After a long day, relax in the game room or lounge and unwind with a cocktail or drink of your choice at the full-service bar. Please note that while all meals are included at the lodge, alcohol is an extra charge. Also included and located at your fingertips is access to unlimited equipment and guided adventures while staying at the property.

Day 5 Denali Backcountry Lodge to Fairbanks | Helicopter + Alaska RailroadAfter breakfast, enjoy another helicopter sightseeing tour while on your way back to Temsco and soak in the scenery. Then mid-afternoon board Alaska Railroad’s Denali Star Train in the Goldstar Railcar to Fairbanks. Enjoy the late afternoon scenery as you travel north to Fairbanks where your incredible Alaskan adventure comes to an end. (Breakfast & dinner is included on board the train today)

Package Includes:

Accommodation including taxes for 4 nights
Alaska Railroad - Anchorage to Denali Goldstar Service
(Dome car seating, private outdoor viewing deck & Meals included onboard train)
Denali hotel shuttle transfer between train station & hotel
Return transfers and Helicopter Flights to Denali Backcountry Lodge
Alaska Railroad - Denali to Fairbanks Goldstar Service
(Dome car seating, private outdoor viewing deck & Meals included onboard train)
Meals as per Itinerary

Hotel & Rail Information | Moderate Grade:

Denali Park Entrance - Denali Cabins | Standard Cabins
Kantishna - Denali Backcountry Lodge | Creekside Cabin
(Included meals as per itinerary)

Hotel & Rail Information | Superior Grade:

Denali Park Entrance - Grande Denali Lodge | Standard Room
Kantishna - Denali Backcountry Lodge | Creekside Cabin
(Included meals as per itinerary)

Denali Backcountry Lodge Information

There is no cell phone service or Internet available due to the remote location. A satellite phone is available for outgoing calls.
Please note the rooms do not have electrical appliances, tele-phones, television, or Internet service

Alaska Railroad | Goldstar All our itineraries except the Glacier Discovery Train includes Gold Star Dome Service. These railcars feature large, curved glass windows that run the full length of the car, allowing excellent 360 degree viewing plus a private outdoor viewing deck. The service is inclusive of all meals that are served in the lower-level dining room.

Not Included:

Gratuities
Activities other than specified
Porterage fees
Alcoholic beverages

Luggage PolicyGuests can bring soft sided luggage up to 40 lbs per person. Any excess luggage can be stored at Denali Cabins.

Departs from Anchorage: Saturday, Tuesday & Friday(Tour Code: TRA3)

Date	Twin	Single	Triple	Child
Moderate Grade
07 Jun 24 - 10 Sep 24	$8,737	$12,536	$8,273	$8,048

Superior Grade
07 Jun 24 - 10 Sep 24	$8,795	$12,652	$8,314	$8,048

All prices are in USD$

Prices are per person and include all taxes. Child age 10 yrs & under

Denali Backcountry Lodge Explorer

Denali Backcountry Lodge will be like nothing you’ve ever experienced before.

With the partial closure of Denali Park Road, this all-inclusive lodge is now only accessible by helicopter, providing a limited number of guests with the rare opportunity to experience this incredible part of the world in true seclusion.

Once you’ve reached the lodge — located at the historic settlement of Kantishna — you’ll be fully immersed in one of the world’s most spectacular natural landscapes where wildlife roams free.

Warm hospitality, private cabins, cozy fires and seasonal cuisine ensure absolute comfort, so you focus on simply soaking up all the tranquility, adventure and awe-inspiring views Denali National Park has to offer.

Denali Backcountry Lodge

Denali Cabins

Grande Denali Lodge

Denali Backcountry Lodge Explorer

Start planning your tailor-made rail vacation in Alaska by contacting our Alaska specialists

Denali Backcountry Lodge Explorer

Denali Backcountry Lodge will be like nothing you’ve ever experienced before.

With the partial closure of Denali Park Road, this all-inclusive lodge is now only accessible by helicopter, providing a limited number of guests with the rare opportunity to experience this incredible part of the world in true seclusion.

Once you’ve reached the lodge — located at the historic settlement of Kantishna — you’ll be fully immersed in one of the world’s most spectacular natural landscapes where wildlife roams free.

Warm hospitality, private cabins, cozy fires and seasonal cuisine ensure absolute comfort, so you focus on simply soaking up all the tranquility, adventure and awe-inspiring views Denali National Park has to offer.

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