Fly Denali or Denali Air for Flightseeing?

[McGarrett5oh]

It appears that the only fixed wing options at Denali are these 2 companies.  Fly Denali lands on the Glacier.  Denali Air stays airborne.  The price difference and time in the air is proportional.  We are trying to decide between the two for June 2024. 

 

We like the idea of the snow landing however some of our party are more comfortable that Air Denali has twin engine planes and are a bit larger vs. Fly Denali's single engine aircraft.

 

Any experiences to share?

 

PS.  We can't get to Talkeetna and don't want to fly a helicopter.

 

Thank you!

[Crew News]

I have flown Fly Denali twice, once we could not land because of fog and the second time was a thrilling landing going uphill.  The seating was very cramped with my knees in my chest on the first flight and the good fortune of the copilot seat on the second.   The glacier takeoff was downhill with nose pulled up near the bottom of incline.  Amazing excursion, second only to dogsledding.  FWIW there is a $50 refund if a landing is not possible.

 

The airport is in Healey, Alaska and a shuttle is provided to both the Princess and McKinley Lodges.

 

Here is a link to my photos:  Fly Denali