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Park Information
Denali National Park Reservation Information
To make online reservation and/or get fax form for shuttle bus log onto www.nps.gov/dena
Doyon/Aramark Reservations
800 622 7275 (Nationwide)
907 272 7275 (International)
907 264 4684 (fax – must be received no less than
2 days before Travel)
Mailing Address
Doyon/Aramark VTS
241 West Ship Creek Ave.
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
(Must be received 30 days prior to travel date)
Hours (Alaska
Time) Tour Buses: 7am-5pm Phone Reservations
- 7am-8pm Park Visitor Center -
1 800 276 7234 (Nationwide)
Payment Methods
Credit Cards (Visa, Amex, Master Card, or Discover),
Check or Money Order
For Additional
Information
Call or write
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Superintendent |
Office
(907) 683-2294 Fax (907) 683-9612 e-mail denali_infl@nps.gov |
The bus transportation and reservation system in Denali National Park and Preserve are operated and managed by Doyon/Armark Joint Venture, as an authorized concessionaire of the National Park Service.
Shuttle Buses: The shuttle bus system (green buses) are designed to provide access to visitors wishing to view remote areas of the park, access a campground or deboard and go for a hike. Shuttle buses provide access to Toklat (6 hours roundtrip), Fish Creek Visitor Center (8 hour roundtrip), and Wonder Lake (11 hour roundtrip).
Trips on the shuttle bus are informal. The drivers will assist you in spotting wildlife along the road and provide informal interpretation to help answer questions. Rest stops along the park road are spaced at approximately one-hour intervals. It is important to remember to bring along beverages and food, as none will be available once your trip begins.
Approximately 65% of the seats for the shuttle
bus system are available by advance reservations on starting in December. The remaining tickets are available by advance reservation
two days before the travel date. Only eight tickets may be purchased
with each phone call or faxed reservation.
Fax and mail-in service begins in December. Fax forms are available on the NPS website. www.nps.gov/dena When faxing or mailing reservation requests, please remember to include the names and ages of each passenger. It is helpful to include alternative dates and times for your trip (in case your first choice is booked). Credit card numbers, along with expiration dates, must be included with a fax request. Either a credit card number or check can be included with mail-in reservation request.
The reservation phone lines open on February 15. Tickets may be obtained by phoning 800 622 7275 from anywhere in the US or 907 272 7275 locally in Anchorage or outside the US. Tickets can be purchased by phone up until the day before your bus trip. Reservation requests can also be faxed to 907 264 4684 or mailed to Doyon/Aramark address.
Tickets are also
available, by walk-in, at the Denali National Park visitor center beginning
two days before the travel date. In order to receive a refund,
cancellations, must be made at least 2 hours prior to the bus
departure.
When planning your bus tours please remember that all tours take the same road in and out of the park. The difference is the distance you go. This applies to all tours private or park shuttles.
The most popular
tour is the Fish Creek 8 hour tour. You will most likely
see most of the animals that the park has to offer and the beauty of
the surrounding wilderness. Naturally the choice is yours.
2007 Shuttle Fees
Destination and Adult Fairs: (Age 18 and over) Single Trip:
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Toklat Youth $9.75 |
Fish Creek Youth $12.50 |
WonderLake Youth $17.25 |
Entrance Fees: Please include an entrance fee of $10.00 per individual or $20.00 per family when mailing or faxing reservation requests.
Refund Policy: There is a $4.00 cancellation fee for each bus seat. This fee will also apply to any changes made to existing reservations, but will not apply to cancellations of reservations for children 14 and under.
Cancellations may be made up to seven (7) days prior to schedualed departure in order to recieve a refund. Cancellation fees may apply. There will be no refund if cancellation occurs within seven days of schedualed departure.
Wildlife: Please remember to talk softly and avoid leaning out of the windows when viewing wildlife from bus. Please do not feed the animals or leave scraps of food where animals can get them
Shuttle System Specifics
In order to make
the best use of the system, visitors should be aware of the following
points:
· Reservations are required for all westbound
boardings except as noted below.
· Passengers may get off along the park
road and re-board later bussed (west of mile 20) on a space-available
basis with a ticket valid for that day.
· Visitors may board eastbound on a space
available basis. Please keep your ticket stub for the driver’s
inspection.
· Expect to one hour wait before re-boarding
buses along the park road.
· The Teklanika pass is for campers staying
at the Teklanika campground only. It is good for confirmed space
on the first complete day of the visitor’s stay, and space available
thereafter.
Entrance Area Transportation
The Front Country Shuttle provides free service between the Riley Creek Campground, Riley Creek Mercantile, Visitor Center, and Railroad Depot. Buses run every half-hour, leaving the Riley Creek bus stop on the hour and half-hour.
The Savage River Shuttle provides free service from the Visitor Center to the Savage River Bridge every other hour. Check at the Visitor Center for schedule and pick-up locations.
Free service is also provided to the dog sled demonstrations from the Visitor Center. Please check at the Visitor Center for departure times.
What to Bring
Weather and temperatures are always unpredictable.
It is always good to bring warm clothing and raingear. Binoculars
are recommended for wildlife viewing.
Food and beverages are not provided on the shuttle
buses and are not available for purchase once aboard the bus.
Bring enough food and beverages for the whole day.
DENALI HAS THREE PRIVATE TOURS AVAILABLE.
The Kantishna
Wilderness Trails:
It is a 12 hr. tour, the trip includes refreshments
in route, and lunch served at the roadhouse and interpretive activities
that relate to the history of the Kantishna district. For information
call 800-942-7420.
Tundra Wilderness
Tour:
This tour is through the Denali Park resorts and
departs from the Denali Chateau Hotel. It is around 6 to
6 1/2 hr. tour to just a little past Toklat (mile 53). they have
very early morning tours or early afternoon tours. the tour is
narrated and provides a snack box and drinks. For information
and prices go to www.nps.gov/dena.
Same company has
the Natural History Tour:
This tour departs for the east end of the park
and turns around near mile 17 (Primrose) on the park road. Snacks
and beverages are provided to the passengers. For information and prices
call 907 276 7234
We would be happy to make the reservation for you. When you make your reservations with us just let us know what tour you would like and at what time you would like to take the tour. All tours above will require your credit card number and must be paid in full. A charge of $4.00 per ticket for any changes or cancellations. Please be very sure of your dates before making your reservations. Have a second time available in case we can't get your first choice. And let us know if you want the tickets sent to your home or sent here.
Denali Wilderness
Lodging
Touch Of Wilderness B&B Inn
P.O. Box 397
Denali Park, Alaska 99743
1 (907) 683 2459 in USA 1 (800) 683 2459
Fax: 1(907) 683 2455
E-mail:
info@touchofwildernessbb.com
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