Scenic Flight – Air Tour from Fairbanks
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Book a scenic air tour from Fairbanks (PAFA) to the US. Available daily with window seats, commentary, and panoramic views. Departures within 100 nautical miles from Fairbanks International Airport.
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Enjoy this short helicopter ride through the peaks and valleys that make up the Alaska Range. Just moments after taking off from our riverside heliport, you will find yourself immersed deep in the Alaska backcountry. As you explore the mountains just outside of Denali National Park, look below for local wildlife or keep your eyes on the horizon for a chance to view Denali, North America’s tallest peak, or Mt. Deborah, her impressive sister to the East. You will set down on the soft, alpine tundra giving you the opportunity to step out and into this scenic landscape. With the pilot as your guide, take this opportunity to explore the local ecosystem, scan for local wildlife, snap a flurry of keepsake photos or just sink your feet into the tundra and breathe in the mountain air. Your trip concludes with a short, yet incredible flight back to our Denali heliport.
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Walk upon an ancient glacier tucked away deep in the Alaska Range. Your adventure begins at our private heliport. Immediately upon lift off, you will be immersed in the vastness of the Denali National Preserve. On your way to the massive Yanert Glacier, your pilot will serve as your guide through this unique glacially-carved environment. Soar over the rolling tundra, keeping an eye out for local residents, caribou, moose, bear, and Dall sheep. Snow capped peaks and glaciers abound on this journey before you set down on a river of ice. Enjoy 15-20 minutes of glacial exploration with endless photo opportunities.
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- Fly north from Fairbanks and wonder at the story of the vast and remote land below... the traditional peoples that continue to sustain their lifestyles and cultures in the expansive Yukon River Valley as they have for thousands of years... the gold mining activity that continues nearly 100 years after the yellow metal first brought newcomers rushing north... the Trans Alaska Pipeline symbolizing the immense changes brought to Alaska's Arctic by the discovery of oil just over 30 years ago.
- Thrill at the excitement of crossing the Arctic Circle.
- Experience the rugged and magnificent Brooks Mountain Range. The flight route passes just east of the Gates of the Arctic National Park, the wild and pristine jewel of the National Park System.
- Participate in a ceremonious Arctic Circle landing 60 miles north of the Arctic Circle at the Brooks Mountain Range community of Coldfoot. Receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate. Enjoy an orientation and learn the fascinating story of the surrounding Brooks Range wilderness.
- Enjoy your return flight to Fairbanks, with a second aerial glimpse of Alaska's Arctic.
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Once you touch down safely and smoothly, thanks to our expert pilots, enjoy a 20-30 minute stay only a mere 11 miles away from the top of Denali, North America’s highest peak! Here you can enjoy views of the infamous Don Sheldon Mountain House, relax while breathing in the fresh, alpine air, or start a friendly snowball fight with family members or fellow passengers! Remember our pilots double as photographers so don’t be afraid to ask for a quick family pic or an action shot!
Our primary landing strip (Sheldon Mountain House) sits near the Great Gorge of the Ruth Glacier, the world’s deepest gorge, where you will truly feel the size and scale of the massive mountain peaks looming above! Fly between the rocky cliffs of the Moose’s Tooth and Mt. Dickey before making your final approach over deep crevasses into the Ruth Amphitheater.
Once you touch down safely and smoothly, thanks to our expert pilots, enjoy a 20-30 minute stay only a mere 11 miles away from the top of Denali, North America’s highest peak! Here you can enjoy views of the infamous Don Sheldon Mountain House, relax while breathing in the fresh, alpine air, or start a friendly snowball fight with family members or fellow passengers! Remember our pilots double as photographers so don’t be afraid to ask for a quick family pic or an action shot!
After an exciting departure off of the glacier and out of the Ruth Amphitheater, we will make our way back to our airport over the park for one last glimpse of the grandeur you can only witness by airplane. Fly Denali is proud to say that we overfly more of Denali National Park than any other operator in the area. We mean it when we say “Once in a lifetime…four times a day
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