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Complete Wilderness Lodge Package for Denali National Park Visitors
How do I book a trip on the Alaska Railroad?
You can book your Alaska Railroad trip through Alaska Denali Tours. The Alaska Railroad schedule for summer 2007 is as follows:
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Northbound: |
Depart Anchorage at 8:15 a.m. and Arrive Denali at 3:45 p.m.* |
| Depart Denali at 3:45 p.m. and Arrive Fairbanks at 8:00 p.m. | |
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Southbound: |
Depart Fairbanks at 8:15 a.m. and Arrive Denali at 12:15 p.m. |
| Depart Denali at 12:15 p.m. and Arrive Anchorage at 8:00 p.m. |
* Please note: If you are traveling from Fairbanks to Denali, the Alaska Railroad makes timely connections with our lodge bus. However, guests traveling northbound from Anchorage by train will require a stay at the Denali National Park entrance the night before coming to the lodge.
Alaska Travel Tip: If traveling round trip to and from Denali National Park, consider dividing your round trip transportation to and from Denali National Park between the Alaska Railroad and the Denali Motorcoach Service in order to better experience the full range of Alaska scenery and viewing experiences.
Can I rent a car at the Park entrance?
At this time, there are no car rental agencies at the Park
entrance. Cars can be rented at most major cities and large
towns in Alaska. You can
book your Alaska rental car in Anchorage with Avis
through Alaska Denali Tours.
If I'm driving, how long does it take to get to Denali and where do I park my vehicle?
The entrance of Denali National Park is at Milepost 237.3 on the George Parks Highway #3. The driving distance from Anchorage is 240 miles, and the usual driving time is approximately 5 hours. The distance from Fairbanks is 120 miles, and the trip takes approximately 2½ hours. You will also want to allow time for photo stops, lunch, and construction delays that can occur throughout the summer. When you arrive at Denali National Park, park your vehicle at our sister property Denali Cabins which is located 8 miles south of the Denali Park Entrance at Milepost 229 on George Parks Highway (Hwy 3). Our lodge bus stops there and departs at 12:45 PM.
Can I book a flight to or from the lodge?
Though most visitors at the lodge arrive and depart by our private bus, some choose to ride the bus one direction and fly the other. If you are thinking of traveling by plane to or from our lodge, please contact us for more information regarding flights.
Packing List
(Please note that laundry facilities are not available at the lodge.)
RAIN GEAR: A good quality two-piece rainsuit with a hood is a must. It should be made of coated nylon, with factory-sealed seams. The expensive "Gore-tex" variety is not really necessary; however, you may opt for this if you think you may have use for it again. Please do not bring a plastic poncho or vinyl rainsuit because this type tears too easily and quickly becomes non-functional.
