NPL01 Kantishna Roadhouse – Wilderness Lodge in Denali National Park

NPL01 Kantishna Roadhouse – Wilderness Lodge in Denali National Park

Welcome to Kantishna Roadhouse in the heart of Denali National Park. The native-owned, full service lodge is located deep in the heart of Alaska's majestic Denali National Park & Preserve at the end of the 90-mile long park road in Kantishna. We invite you to spend your days viewing Denali's abundant wildlife and breathtaking wilderness while relaxing in the evenings in our beautiful and unique lodge, with all the comforts of home. The lodge has a long-standing Alaskan tradition of hospitality, native heritage and history. The original Kantishna Roadhouse was built in the early 1900s, serving as a private residence, a community center, a post office, and informal accommodations for those who came visiting the Kantishna area. Through years of hard work, the roadhouse has evolved from a gold miner's tent camp into a modern Alaskan resort with a rustic flavor. The 32 full-service cabins were built in 1993 constructed of freshly stripped and shiny varnished Sitka spruce logs overlooking Moose Creek. The first building entering the property is a lovely, historic cabin built in 1906, complete with a sod roof garden of wildflowers growing on top. This was the official State recorder's log cabin where miners recorded their claims. The beautiful main lodge features the dining area, a new library resource room, a hand-crafted bar, and a spacious lobby.  Your stay will include a private bus transfer to the heart of Denali Park, luxurious log cabin accommodation, meals, various day activities, hiking, nature study programs and the opportunity to observe the local wildlife in the breathtaking scenery of Denali Park. Come and experience true Alaska hospitality in this historic and comfortable lodge.

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Anchorage – Denali National Park | by Railroad ( Overnight: Denali Village )

Morning transfer to the railroad station where you'll board the train to Denali National Park. Choose between the standard rail car or the glass-dome compartments with large panorama windows ensuring unobstructed views of snowcapped mountain ranges, pristine scenery and abundant wildlife. Enjoy the comfortable ride as the train takes you via the Matanuska Valley towards the Alaska Range and Mt. Denali. Onboard services feature a restaurant, gift shop and snack bar. Arrive at Denali Village late afternoon. Transfer to your hotel and check into your room. Once you settled take a stroll through Denali Village, join a flightseeing tour, wildwater rafting trip or visit Jeff King’s Husky Homestead Kennel for a personal tour with four-time Iditarod champion Jeff King and his sled dogs.

Denali Village – Kantishna Roadhouse ( Overnight: Kantishna Roadhouse )

Morning at leisure. Transfer to the Denali Train Depot at 12:30 PM where you'll board the bus for the scenic motorcoach journey through Denali National Park to Kantishna Roadhouse. During your travel to and from the Kantishna Roadhouse you will have excellent opportunities to see wildlife in their natural habitat. The experienced Driver/Guides are expert wildlife spotters and will stop the bus whenever an animal or view of Mt. Denali comes into range. Binoculars and cameras will be put to great use as you enjoy the amazing landscapes and animals of Denali. Arrive at the lodge, located at the end of the Park Road at 8 PM. Take advantage of the long daylight hours to stroll around the area or participate in the evening programs about Alaska and its wildlife.

Kantishna Roadhouse ( Overnight: Kantishna Roadhouse )

After a delicious breakfast enjoy the entire day exploring Denali National Park. Kantishna Roadhouse features an abundance of unique opportunities for you to explore the wonders of Denali’s wilderness. Each evening, our guide staff will help you plan your activities for the following day. Join us on our popular daily walking and hiking excursions - ranging from two to six hours. They offer excellent opportunities to explore the Kantishna area and learn about the wildlife and flora of the Kantishna Hills. If mountain biking is your favorite outdoor activity, then take one of our mountain bikes and spend some time exploring the countryside. You may take our shuttle to Wonder Lake for a view of the "Great One". Additional activities are gold panning, fly fishing and our dog team presentation.

Kantishna Roadhouse ( Overnight: Kantishna Roadhouse )

Enjoy another full day at Kantishna Roadhouse, in the heart of Denali National Park. At Kantishna Roadhouse, we specialize in learning vacations for active travelers who seek more than a brief introduction to Denali National Park. If you want to hike Denali’s backcountry, to observe its wildlife, and to understand more about the sub-arctic, we aim to exceed your expectations. Our guides are naturalists and educators, each with a depth of general natural history knowledge and a particular interest of their own. They are experienced backcountry travelers and skilled leaders. You don't have to be capable of scaling Denali to enjoy our hikes from our lodge. All you need are good hiking boots, an enthusiasm for walking, rain or shine, and a spirit of adventure.

Kantishna Roadhouse – Denali Village – Anchorage | by Railroad ( Overnight: Kantishna Roadhouse )

Board the bus at 6:20 AM for a scenic ride from Kantishna to the Denali Park Depot. The height of the bus and its large sliding windows provide the perfect viewing platform as you meander through Denali Park. Enjoy the views of braided rivers, scenic valleys, majestic mountains, lush forests, and plains of tundra. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife like bears, moose, and wolves along Denali Park Road. Arrive at Denai Park Depot at 11:30 AM, in time to catch the Alaska Railroad train to Anchorage. Just south of Denali National Park you will be passing the small town of Cantwell and then enter Broad Pass, offering majestic views of the Alaska Range in all directions. The tour ends with the arrival at the Anchorage Train Station at 8 PM. Please contact us for a tour extension.

Rates in US $ / per Person
Comfort Hotel Category Single Double Triple Quad Child
June 4 - August 31 $7422 $7168 $5782 $7058 $0
September 1 - September 12 $7338 $7084 $5698 $6974 $0
First Class Hotel Category Single Double Triple Quad Child
June 4 - August 31 $7784 $7518 $6129 $7402 $0
September 1 - September 12 $7672 $7406 $6017 $7290 $0

What’s included

1 Nights Comfort or First-Class Hotel Denali Village

3 Nights at Kantishna Roadhouse

Hotel and State Taxes

Denali National Park Fee

Round trip bus transportation to/from Kantishna Roadhouse

All meals during your stay at Kantishna

Guided Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Mountain Biking, Fishing Equipment

Evening Excursions to Wonder Lake

Denali Railroad Station Transfers

Tour Documentation

Sightseeing Information

Railroad Transportation Anchorage – Denali National Park

Railroad Transportation Denali National Park – Anchorage

Comfort Hotel Category includes Reserved Seats in Standard Adventure Class Train
( upgrade to Dome Car Train is available upon request )

First Class Hotel Category includes Reserved Seats in Upper Level Panorama Dome Car Train,
Priority Check-in & Boarding, Use of Private Outdoor Viewing Platform,
Priority Dining Room Seating, Enhanced Reclining Seats

--- UPDATE: Due to repair work on the Denali Park Road, guests can only fly in and out of the lodge from the Denali Park Entrance.
The round trip flight is part of the package --- 

Tour Departures

Every Friday from June 4  – September 14

Judith, MN: My family enjoyed a three-day stay at Kantishna Roadhouse deep in Denali National Park Alaska. This is the place to see the big five. The food, service and guided tours and hikes... best part are the amazing views of Mt. Denali at Wonder Lake...the views, the northern lights and the abundance of Blueberries on the tundra all add to the special quality of this lodge.