Helicopter tour at Denali National Park in Alaska

Overflight of the Alaska Range with a stop on the tundra

This helicopter flight departing from Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska lets you view the Alaska Range from the air, then make a ground stop on an alpine tundra. The experience takes place with a pilot-guide who comments on the terrain and ecosystem during the flight, with two access formats available: either you reach the meeting point on your own at 1 Glacier Way, Denali National Park and Preserve, or you choose the hotel pickup option with a time communicated after booking.

Overflight of the Alaska Range and views toward Denali / Mount Deborah

The helicopter flight lasts about 15 minutes and follows a route over ridgelines and valleys located just outside Denali Park. Depending on the weather and visibility, the pilot may point out the direction of Denali (the highest peak in North America) or Mount Deborah to the east. The overflight highlights the structure of the range, with rugged terrain and more open areas that also allow you to look for wildlife from altitude, with no guarantee of sightings.

Tundra stop: 20 minutes on foot

After the overflight, the helicopter lands in a tundra area for a stop of about 20 minutes; this step allows you to walk on the tundra ground, take photos, and look at the landscape up close, with the pilot’s explanations about vegetation and local conditions. You then fly back toward the Denali heliport. The advertised total duration of the activity is about 110 minutes, variable depending on weather and ground conditions on the tundra.