One of the most popular tours we offer is FLIGHT-SEEING. The best local deal is a $360 flight that holds up to 3 people (charged by the flight, not per person) with a long-time Alaskan, Ray Atkins. Ray gives you a 'baker's hour.' The flight circles Denali, or Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America, and is a breathtaking way to see the area. Ray is not generally available for flightseeing trips after August 8 due to hunting season obligations. When that is the case, or at anytime we can book you on one of the other flight-seeing tours. It is necessary to have your own vehicle to get to Ray’s place, which is 14 miles south of the hostel in Cantwell. It is sometimes possible to hook up with other guests of ours with a car and share costs. Reservations in this event can be made upon arrival here at the hostel.

Cancellations: The weather doesn't always cooperate. Therefore, we do offer refunds the day of the flight for weather problems or if for any reason the flight can't occur. Otherwise, a 48 hour notice is required. Mountain Morning charges $5 or 5%, whichever is greater, on all cancelled reservations.

Another provider offers this:

This provider offers multiple departures each day for your convenience. Courtesy transportation is available from local hotels, with pick up times approx 1 hour before flight time. Your 6 or 8 passenger plane will depart from our private airstrip located eight miles south of the park entrance and fly along the Alaska Range into the heart of Denali Park. All seats are window seats, and the tour is fully narrated. Weather permitting, we'll take you all the way around Mt. McKinley itself. Bring plenty of film, photo opportunities abound on the flight! The flight is about 1 hour.

Last minute reservations are also welcome when space is available. The trip cost is $295 for adults and $150 for children ages two through twelve. Lap babies under two are free.

Seeing Mt. McKinley is never a sure thing as it is located ninety miles from the park entrance, and conditions constantly change. However, the best opportunity is from an airplane. About 90% of Denali Air passengers see 'The Great One'. We'd love the opportunity to show it to you.

FLIGHT TIMES:

Daily flights depart every even hour from 8am to 8pm. Pick up time is approximately one hour earlier, and they will pick up at the hostel.

Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance. Flight routes are flexible due to weather; flights can be re-scheduled or refunded if we are unable to fly due to inclement weather. Don't forget that weather over the road may be very different from what we are seeing on the tour. Mountain Morning charges $5 or 5%, whichever is greater, on all cancellations.

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