Self-Guided Parks Hwy: Anchorage to Denali Roundtrip GPS Audio
Anchorage
About
Dreaming of Denali’s towering peak or the 400-foot wall of ice at Knik Glacier? This 235-mile drive from Anchorage to Denali National Park delivers both. Enjoy Cook Inlet views from Arctic Valley Road, hike Chugach State Park to Thunderbird Falls, visit Eklutna Village Historical Park, and see the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race start at Willow Lake.
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.
New, Lifetime...
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
This tour is NOT a ticket to any attraction or site
Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
Offline GPS-enabled route map
NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
Start on Parks Hwy (Hwy 3) near 300 Parks Hwy, AK 99755, just north of Denali National Park Airport. Head south toward Anchorage. Suggested start; we’re not affiliated, so staff won’t have tour info. Audio starts automatically—check email/text for setup, download on strong internet.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
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How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
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Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
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Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
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Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Items | Self-Guided Parks Hwy: Anchorage to Denali Roundtrip GPS Audio
Itinerary
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Anchorage
Alaska’s largest city, where rugged wilderness meets urban life. Framed by the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet, Anchorage is the gateway to glaciers, wildlife, and unforgettable road trips north toward Denali.
15 minutes
2
Arctic Valley Road
A winding mountain road climbing into the Chugach Mountains, offering sweeping views of Anchorage and Cook Inlet. In late summer, its slopes burst with wildflowers—and sometimes even blueberries along the trail edges.
15 minutes
3
Cook Inlet
One of the largest state parks in the U.S., stretching from Anchorage into wild alpine terrain. Expect towering peaks, glacier-fed lakes, roaming moose, and endless trails just minutes from the city.
15 minutes
4
Glenn Highway
A designated National Scenic Byway stretching from Anchorage toward the interior of Alaska. This dramatic route delivers glacier views, rugged mountain backdrops, and wide-open wilderness at every turn.
15 minutes
5
Eagle River
A small community just north of Anchorage, surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Chugach Mountains. Known for outdoor adventures, salmon streams, and frequent wildlife sightings, Eagle River feels worlds away while still close to the city.
15 minutes
6
Eklutna
A small Native village north of Anchorage known for its colorful Spirit Houses in the historic Russian Orthodox cemetery. Surrounded by mountains and near Eklutna Lake, it blends rich Alaska Native heritage with striking natural beauty.
10 minutes
7
Lake Eklutna
A striking turquoise glacial lake tucked inside Chugach State Park, just north of Anchorage. Popular for kayaking, biking, and lakeside walks, it’s a peaceful escape framed by dramatic mountain scenery.
15 minutes
8
Knik River
A wide, glacier-fed river flowing from the Knik Glacier into Cook Inlet. Known for its braided channels and dramatic mountain backdrop, it’s a popular spot for flightseeing, ATV tours, and epic Alaska scenery.
10 minutes
9
Knik Glacier
A massive river of ice stretching more than 25 miles from the Chugach Mountains. With towering blue ice walls and floating icebergs, Knik Glacier is one of Southcentral Alaska’s most dramatic and accessible glacier experiences.
10 minutes
10
Matanuska-Susitna Valley
Often called the Mat-Su Valley, this broad, fertile region north of Anchorage is framed by glaciers, rivers, and rugged peaks. Known for its giant vegetables, small-town charm, and sweeping mountain views, it’s a gateway to Alaska’s Interior.
10 minutes
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Wasilla
A lively town in the Mat-Su Valley known for its lakes, mountain views, and frontier spirit. Wasilla serves as a hub for outdoor adventure and a gateway to Denali, Hatcher Pass, and beyond.
10 minutes
12
Hatcher Pass
A stunning alpine mountain pass in the Talkeetna Mountains known for dramatic peaks, wildflower meadows, and sweeping tundra views. Popular for scenic drives, hiking, and fall colors, it’s one of Southcentral Alaska’s most photogenic routes.
10 minutes
13
Willow
A small, forested community along the Parks Highway best known as the official restart location of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Surrounded by lakes and wilderness, Willow offers a quiet slice of classic Alaska.
10 minutes
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Talkeetna
A quirky, historic town with colorful storefronts and big mountain views. On clear days, it’s one of the best places to spot Denali rising above the Alaska Range, making it a favorite stop along the Parks Highway.
10 minutes
15
Susitna River
One of Alaska’s longest rivers, flowing nearly 300 miles from the Alaska Range to Cook Inlet. Famous for salmon runs and wide, braided channels, it’s a lifeline for wildlife and a scenic highlight along the Parks Highway.
10 minutes
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Denali State Park
A vast, rugged wilderness area in southcentral Alaska straddling the Parks Highway between the Talkeetna Mountains and the Alaska Range. It offers wild rivers, alpine ridges, lakes, hiking trails, campgrounds, and stunning views of Denali and surrounding peaks.
10 minutes
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Denali View South
A scenic roadside wayside in Denali State Park where, on clear days, you can see Denali rising above the Alaska Range just off the Parks Highway. It’s an easy stop with parking and viewpoints perfect for photos and soaking in the mountain panorama.
10 minutes
18
Curry Ridge Trailhead
A scenic ridge hike in Denali State Park offering sweeping views of the Alaska Range and, on clear days, Denali itself. The trail climbs through tundra and alpine terrain, rewarding hikers with wide-open mountain panoramas.
10 minutes
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Byers Lake
A peaceful, glacier-fed lake in Denali State Park known for its mirror-like reflections of the Alaska Range. An easy loop trail circles the shoreline, making it a favorite stop for hiking, paddling, and soaking in the scenery.
10 minutes
20
K’esugi Ridge
A spectacular alpine ridge in Denali State Park offering some of the best sustained views of Denali outside the national park. Rolling tundra, sweeping ridgelines, and vast open skies make it a favorite for hikers and backpackers seeking true Alaska wilderness.
10 minutes
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Hurricane Gulch Bridge
A dramatic steel bridge spanning a 300-foot-deep gorge along the Parks Highway. Originally built for the Alaska Railroad, it’s an impressive sight—especially when a train crosses high above the rushing waters of Hurricane Creek below.
15 minutes
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Igloo City
An abandoned four-story concrete “igloo” along the Parks Highway near Cantwell. Built in the 1970s as a novelty hotel that never opened, it’s now one of Alaska’s quirkiest and most photographed roadside landmarks.
10 minutes
23
Cantwell
A small crossroads community at the junction of the Parks Highway and Denali Highway. Surrounded by tundra and mountain views, Cantwell serves as a quiet gateway to Interior Alaska and Denali’s wild landscapes.
10 minutes
24
Nenana
A scenic pull-off along the Parks Highway overlooking the powerful Nenana River as it cuts through a rugged canyon. It’s a great spot to pause, take photos, and watch the glacial waters rush below.
10 minutes
25
Denali National Park
A vast wilderness area in interior Alaska dominated by Mount Denali, North America’s tallest peak and iconic landmark. The park’s rugged tundra, glaciers, and forests are prime for wildlife viewing and backcountry exploration along its scenic park road.
10 minutes
Self-Guided Parks Hwy: Anchorage to Denali Roundtrip GPS Audio
Anchorage
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About
Dreaming of Denali’s towering peak or the 400-foot wall of ice at Knik Glacier? This 235-mile drive from Anchorage to Denali National Park delivers both. Enjoy Cook Inlet views from Arctic Valley Road, hike Chugach State Park to Thunderbird Falls, visit Eklutna Village Historical Park, and see the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race start at Willow Lake.
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.
New, Lifetime...
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
This tour is NOT a ticket to any attraction or site
Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
Offline GPS-enabled route map
NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
Start on Parks Hwy (Hwy 3) near 300 Parks Hwy, AK 99755, just north of Denali National Park Airport. Head south toward Anchorage. Suggested start; we’re not affiliated, so staff won’t have tour info. Audio starts automatically—check email/text for setup, download on strong internet.
