Off-Road Arctic Thrill
Full Day Winter Tour
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$499 USD
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All Ages
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9–10 Hours
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Denali, Alaska
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Healy
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- Hotel Pickup
- Off-Road SHERP Tour
- Scenic Drive
- National Park Access
- Historic Trading Post
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• Fairbanks hotel pickup & drop-off | • Denali National Park entry fees | • Heated enclosed SHERP vehicle | • Guided off-road adventure | • Visit to Nenana Trading Post | • Photo stops at scenic overlooks
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• Weather-appropriate winter clothing | • Boots suitable for snow/ice | • Hat and gloves | • Camera | • Water bottle | • Small backpack
Full Day: Fairbanks to Denali Winter Adventure & SHERP Tour Features
Denali Day Adventure
Travel from Fairbanks to Denali on a full-day winter expedition featuring an enclosed SHERP vehicle ride through frozen trails and lakes.
Denali Visitor Center
Explore the park and meet rangers.
Full Day: Fairbanks to Denali Winter Adventure & SHERP Tour Details
- Highlights
- Description
- Itinerary
- Price & Availability
- Food & Drink
- Instructions
- Restrictions
- Transportation
Highlights
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Healy Lunch Stop
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Refuel at a local eatery.
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SHERP Off-Road Trek
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Climb trails and frozen creeks.
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Frozen Palisades
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See dramatic winter cliffs.
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Otto Lake Amphibious Ride
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Float or drive across the lake.
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Nenana Trading Post
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Visit historic 100-year-old shop.
Description
This full-day adventure takes you from Fairbanks deep into Denali National Park during its most dramatic season. Begin with a hotel pick-up and a scenic drive south through the Alaska Range, with Denali itself visible on clear days. After a stop at the Visitor Center to stamp your National Park Passport and meet rangers, enjoy lunch in the small town of Healy before boarding your SHERP—an all-terrain, heated rescue vehicle built for extreme conditions. Journey off-road up mining trails to the upper lookout, where sweeping views and frozen cliffs showcase Alaska’s raw beauty. Continue to Dry Creek and the Frozen Palisades before testing the SHERP’s amphibious power on Otto Lake—floating in warmer months or rolling across the frozen surface in winter. On the return north, pause at Nenana’s historic Coghills Store, a trading post over a century old. End the day back in Fairbanks by early evening, with enough time to catch a late flight or enjoy dinner in town. Rugged, thrilling, and safe, this tour blends comfort with true Alaskan adventure.
Itinerary
8:00 AM — Pick-up from Fairbanks hotels
9:00 AM — Scenic drive south toward Alaska Range
11:00 AM — Arrive Denali Visitor Center for photos & ranger meet
12:00 PM — Lunch stop in Healy
1:00 PM — Begin SHERP off-road adventure through Denali trails
3:30 PM — Continue to Frozen Palisades & Otto Lake
4:30 PM — Drive north to Nenana
5:00 PM — Visit Coghills Store/Trading Post
6:00 PM — Return to Fairbanks hotels or airport
7:00 PM — Drop-off complete
Price & Availability
$499 per person. Price includes Fairbanks transfers, Denali Visitor Center stop, SHERP off-road experience, and Nenana visit. Lunch not included (estimate $15–25 pp). Free cancellation with 24 hours’ notice.
Food & Drink
Lunch not included. Guests purchase their own meal in Healy.
Instructions
Meet at your Fairbanks hotel lobby. Pickup details confirmed at booking.
Restrictions
Return drop-off available to hotels, airport, or Fairbanks restaurants.
Transportation
All ages welcome. Tour involves riding in enclosed SHERP; not wheelchair accessible. Flights should not be scheduled before 9 PM on same day.
Frequently Asked Questions
CONTACT US
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National Park Tours
700 Rochelle Cir
Fort Collins, CO 80526 -
Meeting locations vary for each tour: You will be sent a meeting location after you book
