Beyond mile 14 of the park road, you 'll need to be on a bus, a bicycle or your own two feet (most folks opt for a bus). Riding a bus enhances your chances of spotting wildlife. You are sitting higher than if you were in a car and there are many pairs of eyes watching.

There are primarily two bus systems operating in the park. These concessioner-operated buses are provided by Denali Park Resorts. The following information compares the two systems.

You may see other buses along the road. There are businesses at Kantishna, an inholding north of Wonder Lake, which offer bus transportation for guests staying or dining at their private facilities.

Shuttle Bus

Shuttle buses feature wildlife and scenic viewing. Visitors wishing to dayhike, camp, backpack, or picnic in the park should use the shuttle buses. Shuttle buses allow passengers to get off and on different shuttle or camper buses on a space available basis. Bring snacks, lunch, beverages which fit underneath the seat or overhead rack.

Advanced reservations are available by calling 1-800-622-7275 (PARK). From Anchorage call locally at 272-7275. From outside the U.S. dial 1-907-272-7275. Reservation requests can also be faxed to (907) 264-4684 or mailed to:

Denali Park Resorts
Visitor Transportation System
241 West Ship Creek Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501

Phone reservations can be made every day up to the day before travel. Faxes must be received two days before the date of travel. Reservations that are mailed in must be received 30 days prior to departure. Approximately 40% of the seats are released for sale via the reservation system. The remaining 60% are released for sale two days prior to the date of travel. Tickets are also available, by walk-in, at the Denali National Park and Preserve Visitor Center two days before the day of travel.

Shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible - please advise when making reservation.

Tour Bus

Tour buses feature a narrated bus tour and wildlife viewing. Visitors cannot get on and off to switch buses. Snack or box lunch provided.

Advanced reservations are available, call 1-800-276-7234. From Anchorage call locally at 276-7234. From outside the U.S. dial 1-907-276-7234. Reservations can be made until 2 days in advance of travel. Within two days of departure call Denali Park Hotel at 1-907-683-2215, for advance purchase.

Tour buses are wheelchair accessible - please advise when making reservation.

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