Alaska Cruises: Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
Located just one mile from the Denali National Park entrance, this lodge is your home base for exploration. It features vaulted ceilings, exposed timbers, 30-foot high glass windows and an expansive deck that overlooks Denali National Park and the Nenana River. You'll also find fabulous fine and casual dining options, peaceful nature trails, comfortable accommodations and unbelievable views at every turn.
Your Alaska cruisetour will include an official Denali National Park tour, operated solely by the National Park Service and the only way to venture deep into the park. Princess offers you four different tour options, ranging in legnth and depth, so you can customize your time in this wilderness treasure.
Princess also offers an array of optional land excursions, allowing you to experience the Denali area in every way imaginable, from river rafting and wildlife viewing to flightseeing, fishing and more. We even provide complimentary shuttle service between the lodge and the Denali National Park Visitors Center.
Learn about: Denali National Park tours » or Optional land excursions »
Alaska Wilderness Amenities
Your comfortable room is appointed with two double beds or one king bed, television and telephone. Relax by the rustic stone fireplace at the cozy Main Lodge, browse the gift shops and meet the friendly Princess experts at the Tour Desk.
Denali Dining
Enjoy spirits, appetizers and casual fare at the Base Camp Bistro. For wild Alaskan seafood and panoramic views, try the King Salmon Restaurant. Opt for mouth-watering pizza at Lynx Creek or lively dinner theatre, featuring a hearty Alaskan meal and a musical comedy.
Alaska Land Excursions
From our Denali lodge, you’ll have opportunities for wildlife viewing, river rafting, jet boat safaris, flightseeing and hiking. There’s even golf, the Music of Denali Dinner Theatre and much more.
Click below to view excursions that interest you most.
Nature Hikes & Scenic Tours
Helicopter & Flightseeing Tours
Denali Glacier Landing By Helicopter – Discover first-hand how glaciers continue to shape the great land as you soar over Denali National Park. Then land on massive Yanert Glacier and view the ice falls, bridges and glacial streams. Continue on to Mt. Deborah, at 12,339 feet, while watching for wildlife along the way.
Discover Denali Flightseeing – This tour offers views of glaciers of the rugged Alaska Range and the wonders of Denali National Park, including circling Mt. McKinley. This tour features professional narration, headsets and window seats for all passengers.
McKinley Glacier Landing by Plane – Stand on a glacier high on the flanks of 20,320-foot Mt. McKinley. Your plane will land squarely in the middle of Mt. McKinley and you’ll have time to hike over a glacier before your return flight.
Summit McKinley Flight Tour – Fly above North America’s highest peak, at 20,320 ft, in the comfort of a twin-engine aircraft. You’ll also enjoy fantastic views of the north and south faces of Mt. McKinley as well as glaciers and gorges with a narrator offering insights along the way.
Rafting, Fishing & Boating
Denali Fly Fishing for Arctic Grayling – Beginners and expert anglers will enjoy a chance to catch a native Arctic Grayling on a small stream near Denali. Learn the basics of fly casting, roll casting and proper catch and release techniques. All fishing gear and instruction is provided.
Jet Boat Safari – Enjoy a fun-filled adventure into the Alaska Bush with chances to view wildlife along the way. Head miles along the Nenana River and meet the people who call this land of extremes home. Pan for gold and enjoy a hearty snack at a remote camp deep in the wilderness.
Nenana Gorge Whitewater – Brace yourself for an 11-mile whitewater adventure through the Nenana River Gorge. Experienced guides will row you through a dozen major rapids. No paddling necessary; all you have to do is hang on!
Nenana River Scenic Wilderness Run – This scenic voyage traverses the upper Nenana River on the eastern border of Denali National Park. You’ll enjoy sweeping views of the Alaska Range and the region is prime habitat for moose, Dall sheep, caribou and bear.
Four-Wheel-Drive Tours
ATV Adventure – Join your guide as you drive your own ATV on an adventure that takes you through old coal mine trails and into river beds where Athabascan Indian artifacts have been found.
Black Diamond Treasure Hunt – Travel as a group into the wilds of Alaska in a Polaris ATV with your own private guide. You’ll use maps and GPS to navigate the remote trails as you follow clues that lead you to a rustic pavilion where a camp-style meal is served. Wildlife viewing abound as you travel through their natural habitat.
Denali Jeep Adventure – Take a thrilling ride in a 4WD Jeep Wrangler on a backcountry excursion along the historic Stampede Road. This historic trail was carved out by the miners who worked in the Kantishna gold fields.
Alaskan Culture & Heritage
Covered Wagon Adventure With a Backcountry Dining – Travel like the original pioneers did – by horse-drawn wagon – on a relaxing journey through the Alaska tundra with a guide entertaining you with stories of the area’s rich history and folklore, and come hungry for an authentic frontier meal.
Husky Homestead Tour – Visit the home of champion Iditarod musher Jeff King and experience the warmth of a husky homestead. Learn about the fascinating sport of sled dog racing.
Music of Denali Dinner Theatre – Discover the legend of the first expedition to the summit of Mt. McKinley in a rollicking musical comedy that will have you singing along with the cast right up to the finale.
Tundra Mountain Golfing – Enjoy a golfing excursion in the panoramic region of the northern edge of Denali National Park. Watch for wildlife on this rugged 9-hole course nestled 11miles in the Nenana River Canyon.
How to Book Princess Land Excursions
Pre-Reserving a Princess optional land excursion is simple and by doing so, you’ll ensure your spot on the tours that interest you most. Plus we take care of all the details so you get the most out of your cruisetour.
Pre-Reserving a land excursion
- Review your cruisetour itinerary in the Cruise Personalizer®. Included is a list of land excursion options that are customized to best fit your itinerary with detailed information about each excursion. You may browse through these options or create a personalized brochure of your excursion options to save, print and/or review at your leisure.
- When you are ready to pre-reserve your land excursions, have your booking number and credit card information ready to enter. A credit card must be registered for each passenger that wishes to participate on a land excursion. Although a credit card is required to reserve your excursion(s), you may pre-reserve all of your land excursions with no deposit required. An auto-charge of all pre-reserved excursions will take place two days prior to your first land excursion booking. Confirmed pre-reserved excursions can be viewed at any time in your detailed itinerary in the Cruise Personalizer.
- The Cruise Personalizer will remain open until your cruisetour departure date so you may add or cancel tours prior to the cancellation deadline without penalty. Excursions cancelled once the auto-charge has been processed are subject to a 100% penalty. Note that excursion availability is based on cruisetour date, capacity limitations, and suitable weather conditions. Excursions are subject to change at any time and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Guests are encouraged to book early as space is limited and flightseeing tours in particular may not be available for pre-reserving right up to tour departure date. Prior to travel, print your Travel Summary which will have a listing of all of your pre-reserved land excursions. You will also receive information on confirmed excursions in your Welcome Envelope upon arrival at each location.
Why choose a Princess Land Excursion?
Variety – A wide range of customized tours geared for all interests and activity levels, from less than an hour to all day immersions, so you can get the most out of your cruisetour. Availability – You can pre-reserve your tours through the Cruise Personalizer® to ensure your spot on the most popular tours. | Expertise - Each tour is led by experts, often residents of Alaska, who truly know the Great Land. Convenience - Princess organizes your tour so your time is maximized and worry-free. Peace of mind - All tours are carefully selected by Princess to ensure your safety | |||
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Mt. McKinley | Copper River | Kenai | Anchorage | Fairbanks
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