Explore the mountains just outside Denali National Park with a chance to view Denali, Mt Deborah, and local wildlife!

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Rates

• Person (ages 2+) - $259
• Lap Child (under the age of 2) - Free

Duration:

• Please set aside 1 Hour and 50 Minutes for your tour including transfers.

• Tour includes approximately 15 minutes of helicopter time and 15-20 minutes on the tundra.

• Times will vary due to weather and tundra conditions.

• Your tour time is your check in time. No need to arrive early.

Location:

1 Glacier Way Denali National Park, 99755

The Experience:

Enjoy this short helicopter ride through the peaks and valleys that make up the Alaska Range. Just moments after taking off from our riverside heliport, you will find yourself immersed deep in the Alaska backcountry. As you explore the mountains just outside of Denali National Park, look below for local wildlife or keep your eyes on the horizon for a chance to view Denali, North America’s tallest peak, or Mt. Deborah, her impressive sister to the East. You will set down on the soft, alpine tundra giving you the opportunity to step out and into this scenic landscape. With the pilot as your guide, take this opportunity to explore the local ecosystem, scan for local wildlife, snap a flurry of keepsake photos or just sink your feet into the tundra and breathe in the mountain air. Your trip concludes with a short, yet incredible flight back to our Denali heliport.

Additional Information:

Surcharge Policy:

Due to weight and balance limitations, as well as guest safety and comfort, passengers weighing 250 pounds (113kg or 18 Stone) or more will be charged an additional $100.00 to reserve adequate space onboard the helicopter. Total weight includes shoes and clothing. Surcharge must be paid at time of booking.

Baggage Policy:

TEMSCO’s policies prohibit you from taking the following items on our aircraft/tour:

• bags or cases of any kind
• iPads or tablets, tripods
• selfie sticks or other extendible items
• drones
• water bottles or liquids.

We will provide you with a secure area at our base where you may leave such items. No smoking of any kind is allowed for the duration of the tour.

Passenger Ability/Mobility:

All TEMSCO excursions are listed as “MODERATE” activity level for the following reasons:

• The distance walking from our heli base to the aircraft and the distance from the helicopters to the tundra. This is approximately 100 feet (30 meters).
• The sizeable steps that guests must navigate while getting in and out of the aircraft. These steps are approximately 18” in height.
• Due to liability reasons, our employees cannot lift guests in or out of the helicopter. TEMSCO staff will be there to lend a helping hand, though ultimately guests are responsible for navigating these steps on their own.

Aircraft Seating:

We arrange seating based on the weight, balance, and safety of the whole departure, and cannot guarantee that we will be able to keep groups together on the aircraft. Please note that we will do everything possible to keep groups together for the flight portion of the tour, but we are sometimes required to split a group between multiple helicopters. All groups will be together for the glacier portion of the tour.

Lap Children:

A child does not need their own seat if they are under 24 months old on the day that they take the tour. These children are considered a lap child and are free of charge. A parent or guardian is responsible for holding the child securely for the entire tour. Any child 24 months of age or older is required to have their own seat per FAA regulations and therefore will require a full fare ticket for our tour.

Attire:

It is very hard to predict the weather on the Alaskan Range. Expect anywhere from 10 to 20 degrees cooler on the mountain than in town, with potential for heavy winds. Dress in warm layers – hats, gloves and sunglasses are highly recommended. And don’t forget a raincoat!

Cancellation Policy:

Unfortunately, the weather in Alaska does not always cooperate and there are times when we are unable to fly. If we are unable to fly a tour due to weather, our guests will receive a full refund. In most cases, we will not make the decision to cancel a tour until within an hour of departure, as the weather can quickly change and we do not want to preemptively cancel a tour if it is at all possible it will run.

If you choose to cancel prior to the departure, there is a 10% cancellation fee up until 24 hours prior to the excursion. If you cancel within 24 hours, the tour becomes non-refundable. If we need to cancel due to weather or any unforeseen circumstance, you'll receive a 100% refund.