COVID-19 Policies

This page is for all things relating to your Denali Vacation and Covid19

CURRENT TRAVEL TO ALASKA

The State of Alaska has no special entry or travel testing requirements. Beginning June 1, 2021, at participating airports, all travelers to Alaska will be eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine.
To read the current traveler information https://covid19.alaska.gov/health-advisories/  AND the https://covid19.alaska.gov/travelers/

Covid-19 Booking & Cancellation Policy:

To book a raft tour full payment is required at the time of booking. Cancellations after time of payment will incur a 10% cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued for trips cancelled within seven days prior to the departure time.
  • Touchless prepayment in full (online or over the phone) and online waivers.
  • Denali Raft Adventures recommends guests wear masks in our office and while being transported. We highly encourage unvaccinated individuals to wear a mask per CDC recommendations or if wanted while with our company.
  • Guests of Denali Raft Adventures are in close contact with unmasked vaccinated & unvaccinated individuals while at our office, in transport and on the river. To go rafting you must agree to accept the risks that certain aspects of the tour may pose an increased risk for exposure to Covid-19.
  • If you have covid like symptoms get tested. If you test positive, provide your test results to get a refund less a 10% fee.
  • To go rafting you must agree to notify Denali Raft Adventures if a member of your group tests positive for Covid 19 in a seven-day period after your raft trip.

What kind of lodging is available in Denali?

●    Denali Cabins Summer 2022 Dates: May 20 – September 19  (Address: George Parks Highway Mile 229, ~ 7 mi from DRA) (phone #:1-800-808-8068) (https://www.alaskacollection.com/lodging/denali-cabins/)

●    Denali Bluffs  (2022 Summer Dates: May 17th – September 12th)  (https://www.denalialaska.com/)

●    Denali Backcountry Lodge (Summer 2022 Dates: June 4 – September 12) (https://www.alaskacollection.com/lodging/denali-backcountry-lodge/)

●    Mckinley Creekside (Stay Tuned) (www.mckinleycabins.com)

●    Lakeview Inn (open) (https://www.denalilakeviewinn.com/)

●    Aurora Denali lodge (open) (www.auroradenalilodge.com)

●    Denali Dome home (open) (www.denalidomehome.com)

●    Airbnb (open) (https://www.airbnb.com/denali-ak/stays)

●    Denali Hostel (Open May 27 – Sept 7 2021) (www.denalihostel.com)

●    Rainbow Village RV Park (motel, RV) (https://denalirv.com/)

●    Vacation Rental: https://www.vrbo.com/1232552

●    Denali Grizzly Bear Resorts: https://www.denaligrizzlybear.com/
 
●    Grande Denali 2022 Summer Dates: May 17th – September 12th
 
●    Denali Hostel & Cabins – May 26 – September 6

What else can I do in Denali that is open?

●       Hiking, backpacking, camping

○       Denali National Park (https://www.nps.gov/dena/index.htm)

○       Denali State Park (http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/denali1.htm)

●      Guided Hiking tours

○       Traverse Alaska (www.traversealaska.com)

●       ATV excursions

○       Denali ATV (May 18th – September 20th 2022)  (https://www.denaliatv.com/) –

●       Jeep excursions

○       Denali Jeep (https://www.denalijeep.com/)

●       Zipline

○       Denali Zipline (https://www.denalizipline.com/)

●       Mountain Bike Rental

●       Golfing

○       Black Diamond (https://www.blackdiamondtourco.com/tundra-golf.html)

●       Scenic Drives

○       https://www.alaska.org/things-to-do/scenic-drives

●       Flight Tours

○       Denali

■       Denali Air (www.denaliair.com)

●       Bus Tours

○       Denali (https://www.reservedenali.com/)

■       Denali Backcountry Adventures (stay tuned) (https://www.alaskacollection.com/day-tours/denali-backcountry-adventure/#)

●       Chena Hot Springs (https://chenahotsprings.com/)

●       Fountainhead antique auto museum (Fairbanks) (https://www.fountainheadmuseum.com/)

●       Sled Dog demonstration and tours

○       Husky Homestead (https://huskyhomestead.com/)

●       Fishing Tours

Our favorite dining options:

●     229 Parks  http://229parks.com/

●     Prospector’s Pizza

●       Panorama Pizza

●       Cafe at Creekside

●       49th state brewery

●       Healy Thai (food truck)

●       Great One Grocery Food Truck

●       Black Diamond Restaurant

●       Subway

●       The Prey (at Denali Cabins)

●       MooseAKAs

Ready to come to Denali? Here’s how you get here:

First you will need to fly into the state:

●       Anchorage (ANC) is the largest airport, located about a 4hr drive South of Denali.

●       Fairbanks (FAI) is a smaller airport with comparable fares, located only a 2hr drive north of Denali.

Pickup your rental car or taxi to the Train/Bus station

If you are not renting a car or driving yourself to the area, you can take a Train or Bus from Anchorage or Fairbanks to Denali:

●       Train (available starting July 1st) (Alaska Railroad) (https://www.alaskarailroad.com) (800-544-0552)

○       Anchorage to Denali is an appx 8hr ride

○       Fairbanks to Denali is an appx 4hr ride

○       Return trips are available to get you back to the airport

●       Bus (available starting July 1st)(Park Connection) (https://www.alaskacoach.com) (800-266-8625)

○       Anchorage to Denali is an appx 4hr ride

○       Fairbanks to Denali is an appx 2 hr ride

If you are renting a car, head 2 hours south on the George Parks Highway. Denali Raft Adventures is located at Mile Marker 238.6 on a strip of business just outside Denali National Park (Mile Marker 237.4)

If you have arrived in the area without your own transportation, most local hotels and lodges have arranged shuttles to pick up guests from the train / bus station. Unfortunately there is no taxi service in the local area and Uber / Lyft is typically unavailable. Please be sure to arrange your travel beforehand. When it comes to the day of your trip, we do offer pickup from local Denali lodging but please place this request at least a few days in advance.