Frequently Asked Questions

  • Some of our tours are located in Denali National Park, while others are located just outside of it. Denali National Park itself was created for the Dall sheep rather than the scenery. We try to do our tours where we can give you the best experience - which isn't always inside the National Park. If you really care about having a tour inside the Park boundaries, book our Naturalist Walking Tour.

  • We have several tour options depending on what you want. All are day hikes, and some have a focus on Alaskan survival.

    ● Naturalist Walking Tour

    ● Wilderness Wonders Tour

    ● Into the Mountains Tour

    ● Half Day Denali Hike and Survival Tour

  • All ages are welcome for our Naturalist Walking Tour and Wilderness Wonders Tour. However, we require travelers to be ages 12 and up for our Into the Mountains Tour.

  • Our hikes are based on time instead of mileage. Each group goes at their own pace. This is so that no one ends up feeling rushed or disappointed by how long or short the hike was! The duration of each hike is listed on its tour page.

  • Make sure to bring comfortable hiking shoes, water, sunscreen, bug spray, and anything else you may need for your hike. Some tours have specific recommendations, so keep an eye out on the “What to Bring” section of your confirmation email. Keep in mind that you will be carrying whatever you have on your back; pack accordingly.

  • We provide hotel pickup included with each tour purchased. Specific pickup and drop off times will be arranged personally with your guide.

  • Our professional guides are experienced with all of the local Alaskan terrain of Denali National Park. They are also well-versed in natural navigation - feel free to ask them how they do it! In addition, they have Wilderness First Responder certifications. That means they're better prepared for a backcountry emergency than an EMT. They carry GPS and SOS devices on every tour to safely navigate through the dense forest.

  • Yes! Northern Epics has a Commercial Use Authorization agreement with the National Park Service that allows us to operate inside of the Denali National Park boundaries! However, not every tour takes place inside the National Park boundaries.