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98 DENALI & TALKEETNA ACCOMMODATION & TOURING / Yukon and Alaska Denali Bluffs Hotel Outdoor adventure and true Alaskan hospitality await you at the Denali Bluffs Hotel, located on the gentle lower slopes of Sugarloaf Mountain. Ideally located, guests are close to area attractions while surrounded by wilderness splendour. All 112 rooms have exterior entrances and are cozy and comfortable. Standard rooms include two double beds, coffee makers, hair-dryers, Wi-Fi and flat screen TVs. Guests can request a room with one king bed. Guest laundry is available on-site. The Mountaineer Grill and Bar is open for breakfast and dinner and features great Alaskan BBQ, which pairs well with the outstanding assortment of beverages. Perky Moose Espresso, located off the lobby, features coffee drinks, fresh fruit, soups, panini sandwiches and other grab-to-go items. It's the perfect spot to get your morning started and grab lunch to go. A courtesy shuttle operates daily with service to shops, Denali National Park Visitor Center, the Alaska Railroad Depot and sister property, the Grande Denali Lodge. Most tour activities pick up at the front door. From $149 Moderate Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge Set on a ridge above the small community of Talkeetna, enjoy panoramic views of Denali and the Alaska Range just minutes from adventures of a lifetime. View the commanding scenery while relaxing next to the 46-foot river rock fireplace in the main lobby or at the restaurants and lounge. Three room types are available: the Guest Lodge accommodations in cozy satellite buildings across the courtyard from the Main Lodge building, the Main Lodge rooms with standard forest views and deluxe Mountain View rooms that afford guests beautiful views of Denali on a clear day. On-site casual or fine dining features Alaska specialties, fresh seafood, local brews and the finest wine selection in the neighbourhood. Activities include flightseeing Denali National Park, fishing, zip-lining, rafting and more. Explore during the day, relax in luxurious comfort at night. Free parking is available for guests, as well as a complimentary shuttle that runs throughout the day into town so you can do some shopping or grab a bite at one of the charming local eateries. If you want to shop on-site, the Tokosha Coffee & Gift Shop may have just what you're looking for! From $219 Superior Denali Raft Adventures Denali Raft Adventures, established in 1974, is the first company to raft commercially on the Nenana River. It is located at the entrance of Denali National Park, Alaska. You can choose wild white water, scenic mild water rafting or both. You can paddle or let the guide do all the work in an oar raft while you hold on and enjoy. Every effort is made to provide you with exciting outdoor adventure, laughter and fun to make a memory that will last for a lifetime. In order to provide you with an enjoyable raft trip, Denali Raft supplies knowledgeable guides, durable Avon and Sotar rafts as well as all the gear you need, including Gore-Tex dry suits, which are the most comfortable to wear over your warm clothes. Come experience a true Alaskan adventure with Denali Raft Adventures. Try it for fun! From $123 ANDERSON VACATIONS From prices for accommodation are ‘per room’ and sightseeing are ‘per person’. Prices do not include applicable taxes.