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Talkeetna Air Tours

Narrated flightseeing tour over Denali and the Alaska Range from Talkeetna

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Talkeetna Air Tours is a narrated flightseeing excursion over Denali and the Alaska Range, operated by Talkeetna Air Taxi and sold through Alaska Railroad. Three tiers are available: a 1-hour Southside Explorer Tour, a 1.5-hour Southside Explorer with a glacier landing, and a 2-hour Summit Flight with a glacier landing that climbs above 20,000 feet and requires supplemental oxygen for a short time. All three view the Great Gorge of the Ruth Glacier and the Don Sheldon amphitheater. The flights depart from Talkeetna, and round-trip rail from Anchorage or Wasilla can be added separately in GoldStar Service or Adventure Class. This suits travelers who want an aerial view of Denali without a hike.

What to know before you look closer

  • Round-trip rail from Anchorage or Wasilla is a separate optional add-on in GoldStar Service or Adventure Class, not included in the base flightseeing price.
  • The Summit Flight tier requires supplemental oxygen for a short time because it climbs above 20,000 feet.
  • The evidence does not list specific operating dates or season for these flights; confirm current availability with the operator before booking.

Included

  • Narrated flightseeing tour of Denali and the Alaska Range

Questions travellers ask

Is round-trip rail included in the price?
No. Round-trip rail from Anchorage or Wasilla is offered as an optional add-on in GoldStar Service or Adventure Class, separate from the flightseeing price.
Who operates the flight?
The flights are operated by Talkeetna Air Taxi and are narrated by the pilot.
What are the tour options?
Three tiers are offered: the 1-hour Southside Explorer Tour ($304), the 1.5-hour Southside Explorer with Glacier Landing ($442), and the 2-hour Summit Flight with Glacier Landing ($686).
Does the Summit Flight require anything special?
Yes. Because it flies above 20,000 feet, supplemental oxygen is required for a short time.
What will I see?
The flights view Denali, the Alaska Range, the Great Gorge of the Ruth Glacier, and the Don Sheldon amphitheater.

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