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Old Jan 2nd, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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Juneau to Denali & return?

What is the best way to go from Juneau to Denali Park and back? The trip our cruise line offers is incredibly expensive and it is only for one day. I keep wondering, if I lived in Juneau and wanted to visit Denali, how would I do it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Old Jan 2nd, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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Denali is a long way from Juneau! There are no roads from Juneau. The only way out is by plane or boat. I can't imagine a cruise ship is offering a one-day to Denali....It's 1069 road miles from Skagway to Denali, and I'd guess Juneau is another 100 miles or so....
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Old Jan 3rd, 2008 | 12:08 AM
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Perhaps it is so expensive because they fly you in?
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Old Jan 3rd, 2008 | 07:21 AM
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Flying is the only option, and it's a one hour (jet) flight to Anchorage, followed by a 5 hour drive or 2 hour light plane ride to Denali, never mind touring the park, so pretty much impossible for a day trip, barring chartered business jets or something.

Are you sure this is offered by the cruise line?
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Old Jan 3rd, 2008 | 07:50 AM
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What cruise line is this?

If you want to see Denali, you're much better off with a Whittier or Seward itinerary than an Inside Passage route.

That's a long, long day ... even with air-only and even in the long days of an Alaskan summer.
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