Anchorage to Denali Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Chugach State Park

  Chugach State park isn’t just scenery on the edge of Anchorage - it’s the city’s wild backyard, saved by locals who wanted these mountains kept open for everyone. Pause here for sweeping views, easy trails, moose sightings, and that unmistakable feeling that Alaska wilderness is suddenly right within reach.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2

  Eklutna is worth a stop for its rare blend of Alaska Native culture, Russian Orthodox history, and mountain scenery. Visit the spirit houses and historic St. Nicholas Church, then continue toward nearby Eklutna Lake for a peaceful picnic, kayaking, biking, or simply soaking up the views.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Hatcher Pass

  Hatcher Pass is the kind of side trip that makes the drive feel bigger than the map - a climb into alpine tundra, gold rush history, berry-covered hillsides, and wide-open mountain views. Go for Independence Mine, the Gold Cord Lake hike, or simply that “top of Alaska” feeling that makes the detour worth it.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Knik Glacier

  Knik Glacier is impressive on its own, but its story makes it unforgettable - a massive wall of ice that once dammed a lake and unleashed dramatic summer floods through the valley below. Come for the glacier views, and leave with a sense of how powerful, unpredictable, and alive Alaska’s landscape can be.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  The Mat-Su Valley is where Alaska’s wild scale shows up in surprising ways - giant vegetables, long summer sunlight, fertile farmland, and a Depression-era colony built by families chasing a fresh start. It’s a highlight for anyone who loves the mix of big landscapes, human grit, and stories that still shape local life today.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Talkeetna

  Talkeetna is a quirky little adventure town with a big Alaska spirit. Known as a gateway for Denali climbers, it’s one of the best places for flightseeing tours over the Alaska Range, with options to land on glaciers for an unforgettable experience. With rivers, fishing, dogsledding, historic streets, and a lively local scene, Talkeetna makes a fun and memorable detour.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Thunderbird Falls

  Thunderbird Falls is one of those easy wins on an Alaska road trip - a short forest trail, a dramatic 200-foot waterfall, and a big Chugach State Park payoff without a long detour. It’s a great leg-stretcher if you have 30 to 60 minutes and want a quick taste of wild Alaska just off the highway.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8

  Mirror Lake isn’t just a pretty roadside stop between Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley — it’s the kind of quiet pause that makes the drive feel more spacious. Stop here for calm water, forested shoreline, picnic spots, and mountain reflections that live up to the lake’s name. It’s an easy, peaceful break with that classic Alaska feeling just steps from the road.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
• Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
• Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
• Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
• Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.

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