Talkeetna: Day tours
The town of Talkeetna is located approximately 115 road miles north of Anchorage, about 14 miles off the Parks Highway at the end of the Talkeetna Spur Road. This small distinctive community of less then 500 is often said to be the inspiration behind the television series “Northern Exposure”. The town is also the main staging area for climbers waiting to start their Mt. McKinley ascents, and the Talkeetna area is probably the best location on the rail system to view “the Mountain”. Talkeetna is really worth seeing don't miss out on a true Alaskan town

View of Mt. McKinley from Talkeetna

Board the Talkeetna Queen and explore ten miles of river watching for nesting bald eagles, beaver activity, moose, and bear along the way. Upon arriving at your safari site, you'll enjoy a 1/4 mile nature walk to visit an authentic trapper's cabin where you'll learn about living in "bush" Alaska at the turn of the century. [more information]

Experience high excitement and whitewater with Mahay's Talkeetna Canyon Tour aboard the Talkeetna Queen! You will travel 50 miles roundtrip through the entirety of the lower Talkeetna Canyon. [more information]

Don't miss the Scenic Three-Rivers Tour! Your exciting trip will begin aboard the Talkeetna Queen as it whisks you into the heart of the wilderness in comfort. These are the most technologically advanced river jetboats in Alaska designed to safely navigate rivers that were previously inaccessible. They are glass-domed, environmentally controlled, and have an onboard restroom for your comfort. [more information]

5 or 8 hours with experienced guides that will take you fising on the Susitna and Talkeetna rivers. With the exception of your fishing license, food and beverages, and raingear, everything's included. [more information]

Our rafting trips will take you through the remote wilderness of Denali State Park, just a stone’s throw away from Denali National Park’s wild south side, with breathtaking views of glacial moraines, boulder fields, granite canyons and sparkling hematite beaches. The float trip explores the lower end of the Talkeetna River and will take you 19 miles through the glacier-fed Chulitna River. It is quite common to see eagles, bears, fox, wolf, lynx, beavers, moose, as well as many species of birds and fish.. [more information]

This gentle raft trip is popular for all ages. The breathtaking views of Mt. McKinley and the Alaska Range are unsurpassed (weather permitting). [more information] ak