Arrive via the train from Fairbanks* to the Denali National Park Entrance by 12:30 this day. Meet the buses to Camp Denali Lodge in the train depot parking area. Depart on the buses for the 7 hour drive into the heart of the park to the lodges. Your naturalist guide introduces you to the taiga and tundra ecosystems of the Far North with pauses to enjoy spectacular views and observe wildlife. Stop along the banks of the East Fork River for a picnic dinner and arrive to the lodge around 8 PM this evening. Enjoy dessert and a brief orientation before settling in for the evening.

* Buses leave from the park entrance promptly at 12:30 pm based on the train's arrival from Fairbanks.  A motorcoach service from Anchorage can also be arranged this day as well as train from Anchorage or Talkeetna, but it will require an additional night at the park entrance the day before to meet with the bus transportation.

Join naturalist guides to remote valleys and tundra-covered ridges where you can take the time to observe the tundra and wildlife of the region. Learn about the ecosystem here, including its biology, geology, sub-arctic ecology, birdlife and history. Each morning a complementary set of guided excursions for differing levels of ability. Hike a nearby summit ridgeline, or try to spot ground-nesting birds and flowers in a valley. Each day visits a different region of the park, offering varied scenery and experiences each day you are here. Necessary physical requirements are an ability to walk uneven ground and a hearty spirit of adventure for walking rain or shine!

Rise early for breakfast before boarding the buses back to the park entrance. Arrive a little before noon and connect with your train either back to Fairbanks or on to Anchorage.