Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve

Top Alaska activities

Explore by category
Explore Alaska tours

Top Alaska landmarks

Top Alaska landmarks
Top Alaska landmark tickets

Beyond Alaska

Tours in nearby places
Explore USA tours

Alaska trip ideas

Alaska travel articles
Top 15 things to do in ...

Home
Things to do in USA
Things to do in Alaska
Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve Tours

Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve

Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve

Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve Tours and Tickets

5,611 reviews

The 8.5 million acres (3.4 hectares) of land that are protected by Gates of the Arctic National Park lie north of the Arctic Circle. This massive, mountainous swath of land is larger than all of Belgium, yet scarcely more than 10,000 people visit this remote park each year. Caribou, grizzly bear, and moose roam free across hundreds of miles.

Alaska

Tours & Tickets

Tours and Tickets to Experience Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve

Nature and Wildlife Tours

Sightseeing Tours

Adventure Tours

Ports of Call Tours

When are you traveling?

Alaska Categories

All Alaska Tours

Art & Culture Classes

Architecture Tours

Archaeology Tours

Historical Tours

Photography Tours

Shows & Performances

Country and Folk Concerts

Traditional Wellness

Thermal Spas & Hot Springs

Classes & Workshops

Active & Outdoor Classes

Crossfit Classes

Cycling Classes

Fitness Classes

Gymnastics Classes

Motor Sports Classes

Art & Culture Classes

Wellness Classes

Desserts & Sweets

Chocolate Tours

Dining Experiences

Wine, Beer & Spirits

Beer & Brewery Tours

Likely To Sell Out

Outdoor Activities

Active & Outdoor Classes

Crossfit Classes

Cycling Classes

Fitness Classes

Gymnastics Classes

Motor Sports Classes

Shooting Ranges

White Water Rafting

Helicopter Tours

Nature and Wildlife Tours

Dolphin Watching

Horseback Riding

Husky Dog Tours

Natural Attractions

Northern Lights

Wildlife Encounters

Wildlife Watching

Golf Tours & Tee Times

Mountain Bike Tours

Scavenger Hunts

Shooting Ranges

Catamaran Cruises

Duck Boat Tours

Fishing Charters

Jet Boat Rentals

Sightseeing Cruises

Speed Boat Rentals

Stand Up Paddleboarding

Water Equipment Rentals

White Water Rafting

Dog Sledding/Mushing

Husky Dog Tours

Winter Sports Rentals

Seasonal & Special Occasions

Tickets & Passes

Amusement Parks

Attractions & Museums

Museum Tickets & Passes

Natural Attractions

Shows & Performances

Country and Folk Concerts

Sporting Events

Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Cruises & Sailing

Catamaran Cruises

Ports of Call Tours

Shore Excursions

Sightseeing Cruises

How to Get Around

Classic Car Tours

Duck Boat Tours

Helicopter Tours

Limousine Tours

Luxury Car Tours

Mountain Bike Tours

Self-guided Tours

Speed Boat Rentals

Vespa, Scooter & Moped Tours

Private and Luxury

Viator Exclusive Tours

Sightseeing Tours

Adventure Tours

Hop on Hop Off Buses

Private Sightseeing Tours

Sightseeing Cruises

Skip the line Tickets

Tours by Duration

Multi-day Tours

Overnight Tours

Travel & Transportation Services

Shopping Passes & Offers

Airport & Hotel Transfers

Water Transfers

Private Drivers

Transportation Rentals

Transportation Services

Unique Experiences

Time of Day

Morning

Starts before 12pm

Afternoon

Starts after 12pm

Evening and night

Starts after 5pm

Duration

Up to 1 hour

1 to 4 hours

4 hours to 1 day

1 to 3 days

Price

$0

$500+

Rating

& up

& up

Specials

Deals & Discounts

Free Cancellation

Likely to Sell Out

Skip-The-Line

39 results

Revenue may affect this sort order

2.5-Hour Denali Wilderness ATV Adventure Tour

2.5-Hour Denali Wilderness ATV Adventure Tour

Explore the Alaskan wilderness on a 2.5-hour tour by ATV from Denali. Stop to view Denali National Park landmarks such as Otto Lake, Healy Valley, and the Alaska Range, and look for wildlife such as moose. Ride either an automatic single or double ATV through rugged terrain, splashing through water (weather permitting) and traversing rocky creek beds on an ATV that can reach speeds of up to 30 mph (48 kph). Includes guide, use of equipment, and pickup and drop-off at select hotels.

2 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation

Denali Experience Flightseeing Tour from Talkeetna

Denali Experience Flightseeing Tour from Talkeetna

View Denali from the air on this small-group flight over the Alaskan wilderness. Soar over rivers, valleys, and glaciers, and experience landing and walking on a glacier, with the optional glacier landing. Pickup, drop-off, headset, and live commentary are all included.

1 hour 30 minutes
Free Cancellation

Denali Canyon Wave

Denali Canyon Wave

Rafting on the Nenana river allows you to float along the natural boundary of Denali National Park. This allows you to peek into the Park without the traffic.

3 hours
Free Cancellation

Denali Self-Guided Jeep Adventure

Denali Self-Guided Jeep Adventure

Explore Denali on your own terms on a self-guided Jeep tour that lets you escape the crowds, avoid tour buses, and experience National Geographic Traveler’s #2 Drive of a Lifetime. While most rental car companies restrict which roads you can travel and require you to stay on paved routes, this tour encourages independent travel and lets you take your 4WD Jeep Renegade on gravel roads for a true Alaskan adventure.

4 hours

Denali National Park Walking Tour

Denali National Park Walking Tour

Few places on Earth rival the grandeur of Denali National Park. This 3-hour hike, led by a naturalist guide, is limited to just seven people for a more personalized experience. Perfect for the first-time visitor, the experience is offered in the morning, afternoon or under the midnight sun (twilight), allowing you to explore the boreal Alaska Range forest at a time that suits you best.

3 hours

Alaskan Back Country Side by Side ATV Adventure with Meal

Alaskan Back Country Side by Side ATV Adventure with Meal

Kick up your adrenaline with this guided ATV adventure in the backcountry of Denali National Park. Hop aboard a Polaris Side by Side ATV, accommodating two passengers, and rev off along the Alaska Range, speeding through stunning mountain scenery up to 25 miles per hour. On Black Diamond Peak, marvel at views of Healy Valley. After the ride, enjoy a full-service backcountry meal. Hotel transport is available for this 3.5-hour outing.

3 hours
Free Cancellation

Likely to Sell Out

3 Hour Naturalist Walking Tour in Denali National Park

3 Hour Naturalist Walking Tour in Denali National Park

This tour is a favorite for a reason! As you and your family wander through the pristine Denali taiga, your expert naturalist guide will unveil the captivating narrative of Denali's extraordinary past. You will delve deep into the world of its resilient plant life, wildlife, fungi, and lichens that thrive in this rugged climate. Your guide will help you retain the information you learn with science backed methods. They will employ all 5 senses during your tour and engage you in hands-on learning. Our goal is to help you do more than “ooh” and “aah”. We want you to actually understand the place you’ve come thousands of miles to see. By booking this tour, you sign yourself up for a National Park experience that transcends the every-day tourist traps of Denali. By the time you finish this walk, you’ll feel ready to give all of your friends their own tours of Denali.

3 hours
Free Cancellation

Likely to Sell Out

Denali Fat Truck Tours

Denali Fat Truck Tours

Venture off the beaten path in Alaska during this guided tour that takes you out in a climate-controlled search-and-rescue fat truck, ensuring your safety from the elements, bugs, and even wildlife. Embark on your ride to begin navigating steep mining trails, taking in views along the way. Plus, learn about history and the geological formations while exploring Denali National Park.

3 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation

Horse-Drawn Covered Wagon Ride with Backcountry Dining

Horse-Drawn Covered Wagon Ride with Backcountry Dining

Travel like the Alaskan pioneers did, in horse-drawn covered wagon, during this 3-hour tour from Healy. Listen to your guide's commentary about the history, culture and environmental features of the area as you travel through the Alaskan tundra. Snap photos of the mountains of Denali National Park looming nearby. Finish your tour with a family-style meal in the heart of the backcountry.

3 hours
Free Cancellation

Denali Park Zipline Adventure

Denali Park Zipline Adventure

Experience Alaska from the only zipline course in the Denali National Park region. Soar over the trees during a 3-hour ziplining experience just outside Denali National Park, with expert guides who lead you along a course with six suspension bridges and eight ziplines. Fly through the boreal forest and over the tundra on this memorable tour that promises exhilarating thrills, incredible scenery and a fun challenge.

3 hours
Free Cancellation

Dog Sledding Adventure in Willow, Alaska

Dog Sledding Adventure in Willow, Alaska

Willow, Alaska is famed for its association with the Iditarod. This private tour gives you a taste of life on the trail, without the hard work. At the family-owned and operated kennel, you'll meet the huskies, help harness the team and enjoy views of Denali as a musher leads your pack along private trails.

1 hour 30 minutes
Free Cancellation

Likely to Sell Out

5-Hour Mountain Hiking Tour in Denali

5-Hour Mountain Hiking Tour in Denali

This hike will get you up above the treeline, where you will experience epic panoramic views, rocky outcroppings, and alpine tundra ecosystems. As you hike, your expert guide will fill you in about all the fascinating plants and animals you come across, as well as the cultural, geological, and ecological history of the area. By the time you finish the tour, you will have your camera roll stuffed with photos that will make your friends gasp and enough knowledge to take THEM on a guided tour yourself. Can you really say you’ve been to Denali and the Alaska Range without actually being up in the mountains?

5 hours
Free Cancellation

Denali-in-a-Day Sightseeing Tour

Denali-in-a-Day Sightseeing Tour

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Alaska and its conservation efforts on a half-day sightseeing tour highlighting the best sites surrounding Denali National Park. • Stop for photo ops in front of the iconic park entrance sign and the Magic Bus from the movie "Into the Wild." • Visit the Denali Visitor Center to learn about the park's history. • Shop for unique Alaskan-themed souvenirs and snacks in Downtown Denali. • Experience local life in the small town of Healy, home to only 1,000 year-round residents. The tour includes a professional guide and roundtrip transportation to and from select hotels. Food and drinks are not included.

2 to 5 hours
Free Cancellation

Denali Peak Sightseeing by Plane

Denali Peak Sightseeing by Plane

Get a closer look at Alaska’s majestic Denali from the comfortable window seat of a small aircraft. Slip on your provided headset to hear commentary from your guide as you fly over the snow-covered peaks, jagged ridgelines, and glacier carved valleys of Denali National Park, and get within half a mile of the mountain peak. Plus, choose from multiple times to easily fit this sightseeing flight tour into your schedule.

1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes
Free Cancellation

Aurora Quest from Denali

Aurora Quest from Denali

While Alaska is among the top places in the world to catch the northern lights, the elusive natural phenomenon can be difficult to spot on your own. Luckily, with a local tour guide to take you to the best spots in the Denali area, you can greatly increase your chances of witnessing the light show. Plus, along the way, your guide breaks down the mysterious science behind the northern lights.

3 hours

Black Diamond Treasure Hunt Excursion with Backcountry Dining

Black Diamond Treasure Hunt Excursion with Backcountry Dining

Embark on a treasure hunt through the Alaskan wilderness during this 3-hour ATV tour from Healy. Go off-road searching for hidden views, secret sights, quartz and granite rocks and coal with your adventure guide. End up at a backcountry pavilion for a hearty camp-style meal, over which you can rehash your treasure hunt victories and examine the spoils. This family-friendly adventure includes all safety gear; round-trip transportation from Healy hotels is available.

3 hours
Free Cancellation

Denali Grand Flightseeing Tour from Talkeetna

Denali Grand Flightseeing Tour from Talkeetna

Admire comprehensive aerial views of Denali Mountain (formerly Mt McKinley) on this 1.5-hour flightseeing tour from Talkeetna. On this small-group tour limited to six passengers only, view the Wickersham Wall — approximately 14,000 feet of continuous rock and ice — as well as Kahiltna Glacier, Climber’s Base Camp, and Kahiltna Pass. Snap shots of the famous West Buttress Climbing Route and fly over the Alaska Range, full of alpine tundras. Upgrade to land on a glacier for a walkabout in one of more remote spots in the world.

2 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation

Classic ATV Adventure with Back Country Dining

Classic ATV Adventure with Back Country Dining

Drive your own ATV off–road during a fun 3-hour experience in the wilderness of Alaska. Enjoy a thrilling ride, breathtaking scenery and a delicious backcountry meal. Your guide provides ATV instructions then leads you on a memorable spin down dirt roads and through dry creek beds. Stop for photo ops of the Alaska Range and look for wildlife, then celebrate with a full breakfast, lunch or dinner before returning to Healy.

3 hours
Free Cancellation

Wilds of Alaska Classic ATV Adventure

Wilds of Alaska Classic ATV Adventure

Experience Alaska as it was meant to be experienced: rough and wild. During this 3-hour ATV adventure from, pilot your own all-terrain vehicle through the Alaskan tundra to get deep into the backcountry. Stop for photos and views of spectacular scenery, including views from Black Diamond Peak and a course through the Dry Creek Riverbed. Round-trip transportation from Healy hotels and use of all equipment are included.

3 hours
Free Cancellation

Denali Highway Jeep Excursion

Denali Highway Jeep Excursion

Spot natural wonders along the Denali Highway in Alaska. This 4-hour guided Jeep excursion was named #2 on 'National Geographic Traveler' magazine’s ‘Drive of a Lifetime’ list. Ride along the 135-mile (217.261-km) gravel road, and enjoy the scenic views of Denali, the Alaska Range, and glaciers.

4 hours
Free Cancellation

Black Diamond Tundra Golfing Package

Black Diamond Tundra Golfing Package

Yell 'fore!' on the Alaskan tundra during this round of golf on the Black Diamond Golf Course. In the shadows of looming mountains, play an 9-hole course with hazards such as a moose track and a fox that might steal your ball off the 2nd green. Choose to walk or drive a power cart during your round.

3 hours
Free Cancellation

Summit Flight Tour

Summit Flight Tour

Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Denali National Park on this small-group flight from Talkeetna. Soar over the park’s summits and get a unique perspective of the United States’ tallest mountain range. Take in the surrounding beauty before landing on a glacier and learning about the area’s natural history from your pilot. During the summer months, you may even see climbers attempting to reach Denali’s summit.

1 hour 30 minutes
Free Cancellation

Denali Flyer Flightseeing Tour from Talkeetna

Denali Flyer Flightseeing Tour from Talkeetna

Soar over the Denali National Park’s Alaska Range on this 1.25-hour flightseeing tour from Talkeetna. Fly over the towering mountains of Denali (formerly McKinley), Hunter, and Foraker. Cruise up the Kahiltna glacier, right over the climbers’ base camp at 7,200 feet, and wind between these peaks for breathtaking views of Denali above and the West Buttress Route below. Upgrade to land on a glacier for a walkabout in one of more remote spots in the world.

2 hours
Free Cancellation

Midnight Sun ATV Adventure 2.5 Hour Tour

Midnight Sun ATV Adventure 2.5 Hour Tour

Alaska: Land of the Midnight Sun, Land of All Night Fun! Make the best part of your day the start of your night! Novice and experienced riders, night-owls and daylight adventurers can appreciate this limited Wilderness Adventure guided tour departing at 9pm during the weeks surrounding the Summer Solstice. The Midnight Sun illuminates forest trails and prolonged sunsets bathe the mountains in rosy alpenglow. Total tour covers about 10 miles with 1½ hours on the trails.

2 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What's the best way to experience Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve?

A:

The best ways to experience Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve are:

2.5-Hour Denali Wilderness ATV Adventure Tour
Denali Experience Flightseeing Tour from Talkeetna
Denali Canyon Wave
Denali Self-Guided Jeep Adventure

More Tours in Alaska

Art & Culture
Audio Guides
Classes & Workshops
Food & Drink
Kid-Friendly
Likely To Sell Out
Outdoor Activities
Seasonal & Special Occasions
Tickets & Passes
Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises
Travel & Transportation Services
Unique Experiences

Things to do near Alaska

Things to do in Anchorage
Things to do in British Columbia
Things to do in Alberta
Things to do in Washington
Things to do in Vancouver Island
Things to do in Sunshine Coast
Things to do in Whistler
Things to do in Vancouver
Things to do in Victoria
Things to do in Oregon
Things to do in Wyoming
Things to do in Nevada
Things to do in California
Things to do in Utah
Things to do in Colorado

More attractions near Alaska

Dalton Highway

Trending attractions

Colosseum
Eiffel Tower
Louvre
Hoover Dam
Sagrada Familia
Statue of Liberty
Acropolis
Burj Khalifa
St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco)
French Quarter
Roman Forum (Foro Romano)
Florence Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria dei Fiori)
Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina)
Edinburgh Castle
Na Pali Coast
Vatican Museums (Musei Vaticani)
Milan Duomo
Stanley Park
Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell'Accademia)
Molokini Crater

Help Center Customer Care Privacy and Cookies Statement About Viator News Viator blog

© 1997-2024 Viator, Inc.

Terms & Conditions