Top 10 Things to do Adventurous in Talkeetna, Alaska (AK)

May 6, 2022 Phylicia Berquist

An old mining village with a supply station for miners in the early 1900s.
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1. Talkeetna Air Taxi

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5.0 based on 2,464 reviews

Talkeetna Air Taxi

TAT is the #1 choice of Alaska visitors for glacier landings on Mt. McKinley in Denali National Park. See Denali up close and personal by air or view Mt. McKinley year-round on our live webcam! Trip prices range from $220 - $475 per person. The Beauty here is unbelievable.

2. K2 Aviation

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5.0 based on 2,320 reviews

K2 Aviation

Experience the wonders of Alaska and Denali National Park, and gain a new appreciation for our state's size and rugged beauty. Our location in Talkeetna provides an excellent launching point for your explorations of Denali, the Alaska Range, and Denali National Park. The K2 Aviation staff is committed to ensuring that you have the best possible experience on your flightseeing tour. Come fly with us!

3. Alaska Wilderness Adventure

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5.0 based on 319 reviews

Alaska Wilderness Adventure

On your ATV you will visit the historic remote 1959 Devore family homestead with Dennis Devore, an original family member. Learn how these hardy pioneers survived the harsh conditions of Alaskan homesteading. You can drive your own ATV or ride a comfortable ATV-drawn covered wagon as the homestead is accessible only by trail. Guests may try gold panning on the homestead quarter at Wiggle Creek. Lunch is included. Photo opportunities of Mt. McKinley.

4. Sheldon Air Service

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5.0 based on 241 reviews

Sheldon Air Service

Sheldon Air Service is a family owned and operated business located at the Talkeetna Airport. We have over 38 years experience flying from Talkeetna to the glaciers of the Alaska Range. We offer personalized flightseeing trips with glacier landings, transportation for mountain climbers and adventurers and charter service 12 months a year.

5. Denali Zipline Tours

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5.0 based on 931 reviews

Denali Zipline Tours

Ride the farthest North Zipline in Talkeetna, Alaska! Soar through the boreal forest of Talkeetna on exhilarating zips sailing down nine cables between massive trees, with a grand finale over a pond. Experience suspension bridges and aerial platforms with stunning views of Mt. McKinley while entertaining local guides sharing their knowledge of local history and plant life.

6. N2 Alaska

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5.0 based on 119 reviews

N2 Alaska

N2 Alaska is a family owned and operated Air Taxi based in Talkeetna, AK. During the summer months we operate on floats out of Christiansen Lake. Winter months will find us operating on wheel/skis. N2 Alaska offers Mt. Denali (McKinley) scenic tours, air charters and drop offs for hunting, fishing, hiking and remote cabins.

7. Alaska Off-Road Adventures

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5.0 based on 78 reviews

Alaska Off-Road Adventures

Experience Alaska on a scenic, guided ATV or ORV tour exploring the remote wilderness near Talkeetna. View wildlife, Denali and the Alaska Range along the way. Fun off-road trails with rides customizable for all experience levels.

8. Talkeetna 4x4 Adventures

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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Talkeetna 4x4 Adventures

We are a small, locally owned company offering personalized, authentic 4x4 fishing and small game hunting trips in the wilderness of the last frontier.

9. Alaska Edge Wilderness Tours

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5.0 based on 94 reviews

Alaska Edge Wilderness Tours

We provide private and custom tours and services. We have lodging available, cabins. camping and a shuttle service for transportation to and from Anchorage, Talkeetna and the Denali Park area. Salmon fishing and rainbow trout fishing are excellent in this area. Our guided fly/spin fishing tours are exceptional and include a shore lunch with the fish caught! We have gold panning at our privately owned Cache Creek mine, wildlife viewing, hiking. Off Road ATV adventures etc.

10. Mahay's Jet Boat Adventures

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4.5 based on 699 reviews

Mahay's Jet Boat Adventures

Mahay's Jet Boat Adventures is a family owned business that has been in operation for over 40 years. We are located about 2 hours north of Anchorage, just 14 miles off the Parks Highway, on your way north to Denali National Park or Fairbanks. There are 4 different tours that you can choose from, with varying lengths and adventure, each offering something different. All trips include our 1/4 mile nature walk where a Naturalist will talk with you about the early settlers in the area (the Dena'ina Indians and trappers)and show how basically and rustically they lived with the authentic replications of their dwellings. Our premier trip is the Devil's Canyon Tour where you will be able to experience Class V whitewater in the 44' jet boat, all while staying safe, dry and comfortable. There is also the Chulitna Gorge Journey, this trip heads up a braided river which offers a unique and picturesque experience. Alaska is one of 4 areas in the world that has an extensive braided river system.

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