Wilderness Wonders Tour – 4 Hour Off Trail Interpretive Nature Walk

• Expert Naturalist and Navigator to Guide You
• Trekking Poles
• Rain Jackets
• Optional Drinking Water
• Shuttle (Within 20 Miles of the Park Entrance)

• Leave the trails behind and explore Denali's untouched boreal forest.
• Experience a true off trail adventure led by an expert local guide.
• Discover hidden areas that most visitors never get to see.
• Taste fresh wild blueberries and learn about the local ecosystem.
• Encounter wildlife in its natural habitat, with the flexibility to follow where nature leads.
• Enjoy a small group experience focused on exploration and discovery.
• Every tour is unique, shaped by the landscape, wildlife, and season.
• Gain insight into Denali's plants, animals, and natural history from an experienced guide.
• Escape crowded, cookie cutter tours for a more authentic wilderness experience.
• Limited availability due to the specialized skills required to lead off trail adventures.

Adventure. Authenticity. Exploration. These three ideas define this tour. Leave the trails and cookie-cutter experiences behind. Venture off trail through Denali's magical boreal forest on a guided nature walk. Leave the navigation to your guide. They know the landscape like the back of their hand.

Now, imagine yourself in that moment. Your feet sink into the thick peat moss blanketing the forest floor. Your guide hands you a fistful of wild blueberries. They taste far better than anything you've ever bought at the store. Rich, complex flavors fill your palate as your guide shares their nutritional benefits. Then, out of the corner of your eye, you notice movement. A snowshoe hare. It hasn't completely shed its ivory-white winter coat. Your guide smiles and decides to follow it. Why not? You're not confined to a trail.

That moment, the taste of wild blueberries, the soft moss beneath your feet, and the thrill of following wildlife, is exactly what we want you to experience. The Wilderness Wonders Tour was designed to create moments like these. The scene you just imagined is not an exception. The magic begins the moment you leave the trail.

Because guiding tours like this requires a high level of skill and experience, very few companies offer them. Opportunities like this are rare. Don't let yours slip away. Availability is limited and bookings are accepted on a first come, first served basis, so don't wait for someone else to determine the course of your vacation.

• 8:00 am
• 1:00 pm
• 5:00 pm

Adults (ages 13 & up): $199

Children (ages 12 & under): $159

• Food/snacks (most guides carry some snacks, but we encourage you to bring your own.)
• Rain pants if you want them.

1. You complete your booking.
2. You receive a phone call from one of our team members to offer assistance with planning and to answer any questions you may have.
3. You get a text from your guide the day before your tour confirming details and pick up.
4. Your guide picks you up from your hotel (or an agreed upon meeting location) and takes you to the boreal forest.
5. The Tour! Enjoy a beautiful walk through the boreal forest, learning everything there is to know about the plants, animals, and more of Denali.
6. Your guide drops you back at your hotel, or anywhere else you'd like to be dropped off.
7. You impress your friends with your new knowledge of Alaska. They'll be shocked when you point to a clearing and can tell them what kinds of tasty berries will be growing there.

You'll get a text from your guide the day before your tour instructing you on exactly what time they'll be picking you up. It won't be more than 30 minutes before the tour departure time.

We recommend getting there a few minutes early just in case.

• Long sleeves/pants for mosquito and brush protection
• Bug spray (your guide will have some, but more never hurts)
• Water (we can provide it, but we recommend you bring your own)
• Comfortable hiking shoes (likely to get wet if it's raining)
• Food/snacks