Mt. McKinley Excursions

Discover Alaska the way pioneers and gold prospectors did back in the days—by a horse-drawn covered wagon! The excitement begins when the wagon picks you up right outside the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. Climb onboard and meet the beautiful teams of horses that will take you on a pleasant, unhurried journey offering exceptional views of Denali, the surrounding peaks and glaciers of the Alaska Range. As you ride into the wilderness, immerse yourself in the rugged and tranquil wonders of nature and keep your eyes open for wildlife that inhabit the area such as foxes, martens, lynx, hawks and golden eagles. Next, you’ll stop for a chance to stretch your legs, sit around an old-fashioned campfire, roast s’mores and learn about Alaskan geology and history. Your guide will share stories about the gold rush days of the 1870s. You’ll even get the chance to strike it rich by panning for a little gold yourself.

Special Note

Dress in warm layers. Children under 5 are free. Blankets will be provided. Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed. Tour will operate rain or shine. Time on wagon is approximately 1 hour.

HOW TO BOOK

An array of optional tours are available at the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. To add an activity to your stay, please visit the Tour Desk upon arrival at the lodge.  If you are booked on a Denali rail tour, you may call 1-800-426-0500 to book an excursion in advance.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Alaska Land Excursions, purchased through the Cruise Personalizer, may be cancelled up to three days prior to travel without any cancellation fees. Land Excursions cancelled prior to the cancellation deadline will be refunded to the credit card that you provided in the Cruise Personalizer to purchase your tours. Excursions cancelled within three (3) days prior travel are subject to a 100% cancellation fee, unless the operator, at their sole discretion, is unable to operate the program due to unforeseen circumstances. All sales of tours booked while on your land tour are considered final at the time of purchase and are 100% non-refundable except in the case of an operator approved cancellation.