Self-Guided Parks Hwy Audio Drive: Anchorage to Denali
Overview
Dreaming of Denali’s towering peak or the 400-foot wall of ice at Knik Glacier? This 235-mile drive from Anchorage to Denali National Park delivers both. Enjoy Cook Inlet views from Arctic Valley Road, hike Chugach State Park to Thunderbird Falls, visit Eklutna Village Historical Park, and see the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race start at Willow Lake.
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.
What's Included
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
- Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app.
- Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
- Self-guided tour — no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Anchorage
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Arctic Valley Road
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chugach State Park
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Glenn Highway
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Eagle River
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Eklutna
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lake Eklutna
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Knik River
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Knik Glacier
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Matanuska-Susitna Valley
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Wasilla
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hatcher Pass
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Willow
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Talkeetna
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Susitna River
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Denali State Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Denali View South
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Curry Ridge Trailhead
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Byers Lake
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
K’esugi Ridge
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hurricane Gulch Bridge
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Igloo City
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cantwell
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Nenana
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Denali National Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Important Note: Due to the Pretty Rocks Landslide and the Polychrome Area Plan, the Denali Park Road closure at Mile 43 is expected to remain in place through summer 2026. If you plan to visit areas beyond this point by shuttle or separately from the tour, please check current NPS conditions before your trip.
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-259640P41
Reviews
Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 4 traveler reviews collected by Cool Alaska and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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