Year-Round and Perfect for Cruise Line Travelers! Complimentary round-trip shuttle transportation is available directly from major Denali area cruise lodges, including Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge and Holland America Denali Lodge.
Shuttle Pickup & Dropoff available May to Sept from all local hotels north of the Denali National Park Entrance road. Shuttle pickup time is usually 30 minutes prior to tour start time, we will coordinate exact shuttle pickup times with you the day before your tour. Contact tour provider for shuttle arrangements.
Climb inside a legendary, amphibious SHERP vehicle - famed worldwide for its massive 5-foot tires and extreme search-and-rescue capabilities- for an unforgettable, all-weather off-road adventure through the Alaska wilderness.
This 3 Hour tour takes you off-road up steep mining trails to vista views, teaches you about the local history, and geological formations near Denali National Park in an adventurous off road search & rescue vehicle. (Tour lasts 3 hours, Plan on about 3.5-4 hours if using the hotel shuttle service from select hotels during the summer season)
Souvenir Drone Video packages available for purchase (Complimentary video packages are exclusively provided for direct tour provider bookings through Denali Fat Truck Tours, not though third party resellers such as Get Your Guide).
Tour Itinerary:
Following a safety briefing; Your tour begins as you ride up a valley area with viewpoints and then ascend an old mining trail, where stunning panoramic views await at the "upper lookout." Learn about the area’s rich history and fascinating geological formations from your expert guide as you explore this remote region.
Next, travel through a Boreal Forest to Dry Creek River Bed and the mesmerizing Frozen Palisades, a lateral glacial moraine, where towering frozen rock cliffs seem to defy gravity. As you journey in the climate-controlled SHERP, you’ll enjoy breathtaking scenery while staying warm, safe, and comfortable. This off-road vehicle is designed for Alaska’s toughest terrains.
In the summer you will experience the thrill of the amphibious capabilities as it floats on the waters of Otto Lake. During winter, feel the excitement as the truck glides across the frozen lake ice, showcasing its versatility. This tour offers adventure for all ages, with each season offering its own unique twist on the experience.
Wildlife viewing is common, but they are wild and sometimes we see them and sometimes we don't. Statistically; we see primarily moose (on about 50% of our tours), and less frequently seen are caribou, bears, fox, coyote, hares, and wolves.
These tours are small and personal, with a maximum of 6 guests per vehicle, each of our guides were raised in Alaska, or have lived in Alaska most their lives, and they will answer your questions and share with you their personal experiences and stories living in Alaska, the Last Frontier.
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