Southside Explorer Flightseeing tour from Talkeetna

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Alaska, USA

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1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

See North America’s tallest peak and the explore the Alaska Range on this small-group flightseeing tour. Board your ski-equipped aircraft at Talkeetna State Airport and head into a landscape of towering mountains, including Denali, rivers of ice, and otherworldly glaciers. Learn about the region’s natural history from your guide. Prebooking guarantees your spot on the flight day you prefer.

Fly over Denali's highlights such as Ruth Glacier's Great Gorge
Enjoy narration along the flight from your pilot who knows the area well
A small group makes for an intimate experience
A short tour duration makes this ideal for travelers short on time

What's Included

Live narration from your expert pilot
Local Taxes

Gratuities
Entrance fees to Denali National Park (only if Glacier Landing option selected; USD$ 15 per person)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

14212 E Second St, Talkeetna, AK 99676, USA
We are located at 14212 East Second St. All of our flights depart from our office.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Talkeetna Air Taxi

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Local transfers are available within Talkeetna to the airport. Please call to arrange your pick up location and time. Passengers who are outside a 3 mile radius of Talkeetna must come to the Talkeetna airport where our office is located. Physical address is 14212 E. Second Street, Talkeetna AK, 99676
Stroller accessible

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Alyssa_P

They were so friendly, organized, and let me just say! I live in Alaska and have done a lot of cool things. These views were some of the most surreal and crazy views I've seen here. You really get up in there.

Reviews

4.8

based on 55 reviews

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Live Up Here and Still Wowwed!!

Alyssa_P, Jul 2025

Well worth it

Cynthia_M, Jul 2025

Make sure your party sits on both sides of the plane so you all get to see the pictures. Those seated on the right side had better views. You don’t realize how big Denali is till you see from the air.

AWESOME!

Judith_F, Jun 2024

It was absolutely WONDERFUL! Beautiful views of Denali and all the mountains! One of my favorite highlights of my Alaskan adventure!

Enjoyable

Bertilda_C, Jun 2024

My husband was nerves at first but enjoyed it. We all had great time not bumpy I you would this again. Don’t miss out!

Up close and personal experience!

David_D, Aug 2023

Absolutely the best part of our trip to Alaska. The pilot took us up close to Denali. Make sure you reserve the package with the glacier landing. The extra money is well worth it. This outfit is first class and highly recommended.

Viator’s description of this flight is misleading!

Johnn_B, Aug 2022

Viator over sold this flightseeing trip. Go directly through Talkeetna Air Taxi and book one of their longer flights… this is the shortest flight time and lowest elevation flight and does not include a glacier landing even though the description states that you could purchase an upgrade to do so. After I booked the flight there was no upgrade available. The folks at Talkeetna Air Taxi were wonderful and they informed me that they are not responsible for the Viator advertisement. Viator should make it clear that the “Southern” route is the shortest flight offered and that unless you purchase a flight that specifically includes landing on a glacier, there is no availability for an upgrade.

Great Pilot Narration

Lonn_P, Jul 2022

Our pilot was very informative and we learned many new things about the glaciers and history of the area.

Glorious Glacier Flight

Robert_H, May 2022

Skilled pilot, gorgeous views, felt very safe! From the front desk personnel to the pilot, very courteous and knowledgeable! Would highly recommend!

Gorgeous flight!

Diana_D, May 2021

Absolutely amazing. I got really lucky and was upgraded to the flight with the stop on the glacier, and I am so glad I did. It was breathtaking. If you’re debating taking this one or upgrading to the one with the stop on the glacier... trust me it is well worth the upgrade!!!!!

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