Denali National Park and Preserve

Get to know Alaska as few ever do. Those who have the foresight to journey to Denali National Park and Preserve with Holland America Line will be rewarded with an incomparable experience. This is a park of international significance. It was designated a Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations in 1976 and is home to a spectacular array of flora and fauna. More than two million acres have been in protected status since 1917, making it the largest continually protected natural ecosystem in the world. Holland America Line is proud to support the preservation of this important national park. On many of our cruisetours, we're generous with the time you spend at Denali so that you can experience its magnificent diversity. Every turn on the Park Road brings a new wonder as you journey miles into this astounding wilderness preserve with your knowledgeable driver/guide. Watch for ptarmigan, Alaska's state bird, in the open valleys. See golden eagles patrolling the higher elevations and ridge tops. And listen to ravens, magpies and gray jays chattering in the brush. With any luck, you’ll see grizzlies crossing braided streams, Dall sheep traversing rugged cliffs and moose foraging in upland meadows. And this unfolding adventure leads to the lofty, isolated grandeur of the Mt. McKinley massif - a wonder unto itself.

For Thrill-Seekers
Soar in a helicopter above Denali National Park. Watch for moose, sheep, caribou and bear and marvel at massive icefields. Land on a glacier to see ice falls, moraines, ice bridges and glacier streams. This is a life-changing experience you'll be talking about for years.

For the Adventurous
Here's your chance to paddle class III and IV rapids through breathtaking Canyon Run. You'll bond with your expert guide and your raft-mates as the Nenana River takes you on a wild ride through breathtaking wilderness.

For the Outdoor Enthusiast
Saddle up for a wilderness horseback adventure. Or ride a jet boat along the Nenana River, visit a trapper's work camp, pan for gold.

For Independent Exploration
Visit www.nps.gov/dena then click on the in-depth section to learn how you can explore Denali independently, make the best use of the Park's Shuttle Bus system, hike with a park ranger, or attend one of the many activities the Park Service has to offer.