The 15 best things to do in Healy (November 2026)

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   1. Denali Naturalist Walking Tour (3 Hours)

   Outty Ranking90

   Stroll leisurely through the forest of Denali National Park. As you walk, listen to your guide talk about the plants, animals, ecology, geology, and more that make Denali unique. Taste the bounty of edible berries that p. Exceptional at 90/100, 5.0/5 from 417 traveler reviews, 3h from $142, free cancellation.

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   2. Denali Into the Mountains Hike in the Alaska Range (5 Hours)

   Outty Ranking88

   Do you like jaw-dropping views? A good workout? Learning about Denali? If you answered “no” to any of those questions, this tour isn’t for you. But if you answered yes… Ready? Leave the buses and boardwalks behind. Hike. Exceptional at 88/100, 5.0/5 from 127 traveler reviews, 5h from $189, free cancellation.

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   3. Denali Wilderness Wonders Off-Trail Hiking Adventure (4 Hours)

   Outty Ranking88

   Adventure. Authenticity. Exploration. This tour embodies these ideas. Leave the trails and cookie-cutter tours behind to go off-trail into the magical boreal forest just outside of Denali National Park. Put on your fut. Exceptional at 88/100, 5.0/5 from 160 traveler reviews, 4h from $199, free cancellation.

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   4. Black Diamond Treasure Hunt Excursion with Backcountry Dining

   Outty Ranking85

   Adventure Awaits! Work together to solve riddles as your guide leads you through Alaska’s wild landscapes. Enjoy a scenic, interactive experience for all ages, complete with a delicious meal and adult beverages. Embark o. Exceptional at 85/100, 4.9/5 from 217 traveler reviews, 3h from $194, free cancellation.

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   5. Denali Park Zipline Adventure: Denali's Highest Rated Zip Tour!

   Outty Ranking84

   Soar through the boreal forest and over Alaskan tundra on an exhilarating 3-hour zipline tour — the only one of its kind in the Denali National Park area. Zip with the #1 accredited zipline tour in Alaska, the highest ho. Exceptional at 84/100, 4.9/5 from 721 traveler reviews, 3h from $209, free cancellation.

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   6. 3 Hour Amphibious SHERP Wilderness Tour: Denali Fat Truck Tours

   Outty Ranking84

   Climb inside a legendary, amphibious SHERP vehicle - famed worldwide for its massive 5-foot tires and extreme search-and-rescue capabilities- for an unforgettable, all-weather off-road adventure through the Alaska wilder. Exceptional at 84/100, 4.9/5 from 660 traveler reviews, 3.5h from $249, free cancellation.

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   7. Denali ATV Trailblazer - Longest Guided ATV tour in Denali

   Outty Ranking82

   Get out and ride in the Alaskan Boreal Forest! Traveling at speeds up to 30 mph, maneuver through the taiga to picturesque panoramas of the Alaska Range. Observe glacial moraines and historic archaeological dig sites whi. Exceptional at 82/100, 4.8/5 from 347 traveler reviews, 3.5h from $222, free cancellation.

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   8. Alaskan Back Country Side by Side ATV Adventure with Meal

   Outty Ranking81

   See the wilds of Alaska on a Side by Side ATV with a full windshield, roof, seat belts, gas pedal, and break. This fun and fantastic machine handles the rough terrain well - all near the Denali National Park boundary in. Exceptional at 81/100, 4.8/5 from 626 traveler reviews, 3h from $184, free cancellation.

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   9. Denali Wilderness Adventure: Highest Rated Guided Denali ATV tour

   Outty Ranking81

   Get ready for an adventure in the Alaska wilderness with an ATV tour from Denali ATV Adventures. On an automatic single or side by side ATV, you'll ride along trails surrounded by Denali National Park at speeds up to 30. Exceptional at 81/100, 4.8/5 from 1,104 traveler reviews, 2.5h from $164, free cancellation.

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    10. Classic ATV Adventure with Back Country Dining

    Outty Ranking80

    Explore the rugged Alaskan wilderness on your own 4WD ATV machine. Join your guide for a personal tour of the backcountry, basking in the surrounding scenery while traversing dry creek beds and dirt paths on an off-road. Strongly Recommended at 80/100, 4.8/5 from 175 traveler reviews, 3h from $184, free cancellation.

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    11. Midnight Sun ATV Adventure - Guided ATV Tour in Denali

    Outty Ranking78

    Alaska: Land of the Midnight Sun, Land of All Night Fun! Make the best part of your day the start of your night! Novice and experienced riders, night-owls and daylight adventurers can appreciate this limited Wilderness A. Strongly Recommended at 78/100, 4.9/5 from 86 traveler reviews, 2.5h from $164, free cancellation.

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    12. Horse-Drawn Covered Wagon Ride with Backcountry Dining

    Outty Ranking77

    Journey across Alaska's tundra the way the original pioneers did, by horse-drawn covered wagon, on this 3-hour excursion from Black Diamond Resort. Set out from Healy for this wagon trip across the northern border of Den. Strongly Recommended at 77/100, 4.6/5 from 510 traveler reviews, 3h from $133, free cancellation.

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    13. Wilds of Alaska Classic ATV Adventure

    Outty Ranking76

    Discover Alaska's enigmatic wilderness on a thrilling 3-hour, 4WD adventure from Healy. Join your guide on a spectacular tour of the Alaskan wilderness. Take charge of your individual journey while driving your own ATV v. Strongly Recommended at 76/100, 4.8/5 from 84 traveler reviews, 3h from $153, free cancellation.

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    14. Denali Survival Tour - 5 Hour Easy Hiking & Survival Workshop

    Outty Ranking76

    This is one of the only fully off-trail activities in Denali, and it's the ONLY survival focused activity offered in the Denali area. It is lead by an expert survivalist guide who has survived off the land for weeks on e. Strongly Recommended at 76/100, 5.0/5 from 26 traveler reviews, 5h from $246, free cancellation.

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    15. Canyon Run Whitewater Adventure on the Nenana River

    Outty Ranking75

    Navigate the exhilarating class 3 and 4 rapids of the Nenana River Canyon on the Canyon Whitewater Run. Over the course of this 2-hour river adventure, experience iconic rapids like 'Razorback' and 'Coffee Grinder' as yo. Strongly Recommended at 75/100, 5.0/5 from 26 traveler reviews, 3h from $159, free cancellation.

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