Self-Guided Parks Hwy Audio Drive: Anchorage to Denali
Overview
Dreaming of Denali’s towering peak or the 400-foot wall of ice at Knik Glacier? This 235-mile drive from Anchorage to Denali National Park delivers both. Enjoy Cook Inlet views from Arctic Valley Road, hike Chugach State Park to Thunderbird Falls, visit Eklutna Village Historical Park, and see the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race start at Willow Lake.
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.
What's Included
- Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
- Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
- Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
- This tour is NOT a ticket to any attraction or site
- Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
- Offline GPS-enabled route map
- NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
- This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
- Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Anchorage
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Arctic Valley Road
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chugach State Park
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Glenn Highway
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Eagle River
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Eklutna
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lake Eklutna
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Knik River
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Knik Glacier
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Matanuska-Susitna Valley
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Wasilla
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hatcher Pass
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Willow
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Talkeetna
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Susitna River
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Denali State Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Denali View South
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Curry Ridge Trailhead
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Byers Lake
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
K’esugi Ridge
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hurricane Gulch Bridge
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Igloo City
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cantwell
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Nenana
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Denali National Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
- The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
- Important Note: Due to the Pretty Rocks Landslide and the Polychrome Area Plan, the Denali Park Road closure at Mile 43 is expected to remain in place through summer 2026. If you plan to visit areas beyond this point by shuttle or separately from the tour, please check current NPS conditions before your trip.
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-259640P41
Reviews
Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 3 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor
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