After driving so much to get to Denali, I was concerned that the kids would not like the bus trip, but I was sooo wrong! We went on the 6am trip to Eielson Visitor Center. It was just under $40 each. It had just opened up on June 8 and we were there on June 16. The trip is 8... more

We spent a few days in Denali, and during that time, we took both the Tundra Wilderness Tour and the shuttle bus out to the new Eielson Visitor Center. For the difference in money, I would suggest taking the shuttle bus and save the extra $80 for the tour. While the tour does include a box lunch of reindeer sausage,... more

Took 13-hour tour to end of Park roadway. Wildlife was magnificent - saw 13 grizzly bears, including 2 cubs; moose with babies, caribou, fox, eagles. Ride is on old school bus, so can be uncomfortable sitting. And unlike Park shuttle bus, you stay on the bus the entire trip to end of raodway except for BR breaks. Now, the terrifying... more

This was the trip of a lifetime for us. We saw moose, bears (quite a few coming out of hibernation at this time of the year), caribou, owls, various birds, a porcupine, mountain goats, dall sheep, huge rabbits, and the ever elusive denali wolf. And equally elusive--Mt. McKinley. Take the tour bus for sure, the bus drivers are very knowledgeable... more

We went to Denali in late May, so the road was only open to the Toklat River. However, we saw SO much wildlife on our bus ride! Grizzly bears, Dall Sheep, mountain goats, horned owls, caribou, snow shoe hares, lots of birds. We also got off the bus and hiked around the park a little. The trip was fantastic despite... more

This review is based on having a nice sunshiny day for the 8 hour roundtrip. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If it rains your screwed. more