The National Park Service lists a $15 Denali entrance fee for visitors 16 and older (valid 7 days; 15 and under free; no per-vehicle fee), and 2026 park bus tours at $116.75 (Natural History Tour) and $144.75 (Tundra Wilderness Tour) for adults, with the entrance fee included. Because of the Pretty Rocks landslide, buses travel no further than Mile 43 of the Denali Park Road, and private vehicles may drive only the paved road as far as Savage River. The Alaska Railroad's Denali Star stops at Denali.
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best for | A national-park trip with a bus tour |
| Trade-offs | Road closed beyond Mile 43; tours are costly |
| Getting around | Park buses; Alaska Railroad to the park |
| Key places | Denali Park Road, Savage River |
| Nearby | Fairbanks, Anchorage |
What to see and do
Fees and tour prices are from the National Park Service pages (read October 17, 2026). Passes such as an America the Beautiful pass waive the entrance fee; we did not verify pass prices.
Practical notes
See transportation for the rail and ferry facts we verified and the hotels guide for how Alaska's local lodging taxes work. Hours, prices and access rules change; confirm with each venue.
Our assessment
Book the tour you want early and check road status before you go; we have not visited.