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Around The Mountain Flightseeing Tour from Talkeetna

22703 S Terminal Ave, Talkeetna, AK 99676, USA
Duration

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

5 people

Languages

English

Overview

Join us on the flight of a lifetime through the skies as you explore the stunning beauty of Denali and the massive Alaska Range. Witness breathtaking valleys, majestic glaciers, serene lakes and winding rivers from a unique aerial perspective. During our interactive small-group flight, you'll use special noise-cancelling headphones to easily communicate with your fellow passengers and our experienced mountain pilot. Engage in lively conversation and gain local insights as you soar over this awe-inspiring landscape. Finish your adventure with the optional Glacier Landing. Imagine standing on top of thousands of feet of snow and ice, surrounded by the tall peaks towering above you. A clear favorite for all ages and a place where you are sure to make memories you will never forget!

  • 3.5-hour Denali off-road tour by ATV
  • Explore the wilderness around Denali National Park
  • Drive your own ATV or ride with a friend
  • Get great photo ops of the Alaska Range and the boreal forest
  • Includes use of equipment, guide, and round-trip transport from select locations in Denali

What To Expect

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Sheldon Air Service



Arrive at our office to get checked in and take part in pre-flight information. After chatting with your experienced mountain pilot, you will together set off on your flightseeing adventure into The Alaska Range!

• Admission Ticket Free

Alaska Range



Upon takeoff from Talkeetna you will instantly be met with magnificent views of the Susitna valley and, in the distance, The Alaska Range. Our pilots are intimately familiar with this country and will point out sights on the way, as the terrain gradually changes through the foothills of the Alaska Range.

• Admission Ticket Free

Don Sheldon Amphitheater



View The Mountain House that was built here in 1960’s by our namesake Don Sheldon as a climber refuge and private retreat is a popular overnight destination to this day. On the far side of the amphitheatre you will see Mooses Tooth, Bear Tooth and Broken Tooths dramatic peaks that serve as popular climbing destinations.

To top it off you will experience the immense Ruth Gorge on the way back to Talkeetna. The Great Gorge, as it is sometimes called, is a mile deep in some places. The floor is the rugged Ruth Glacier. Watch for the brilliant pools of bright-blue glacier melt water!

• Admission Ticket Free

Denali



The Around The Mountain Adventure is perfect for anyone seeking the full beauty of the Alaska Range and Denali on a beautiful panoramic Alaskan day. View the famed North Face of Denali and the 14,000 foot high Wickersham Wall, one of the longest uninterrupted vertical rises in the world.

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Pre-flight pilot briefing
  • Live flight commentary by your experienced Alaska Range pilot.
  • Noise cancelling headsets with microphones allow you to converse and ask questions in flight.
  • Glacier overboots & sunglasses for glacier landings.
  • Gratuities

Durations

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

22703 S Terminal Ave, Talkeetna, AK 99676, USA
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