Take the shuttle and at least spend a bit of time at eielson, there is a coordinator there who can schedule on a bus back out of the park. Different kinds of buses in denali national park denali 101. But let me tell you, planning a camping trip to denali national park is a pain in the a. I was a driver in 2007 for a school bus company on the east coast, however, i have moved to oregon and am looking for something on the west coast. Denali national park road on the camper bus youtube. The denali bus trip between anchorage and denali park offers spectacular scenery as you travel the parks highway. Stuart has been driving tour buses out of denali national park and preserve for 11 years, and bob for three. The lowstress way to find your next rv transport driver job opportunity is on simplyhired. Shuttlebus etiquette its common courtesy on the shuttle bus to yell out when you see wildlife so others can see it, too. Sponsored listings 1 to 30 of 1,000 listings found that matched your search results page. Tour motorcoach drivers are responsible for all aspects involving the operation of the motorcoach. This fifth wheel is located in 33982, florida and is.
Since the park is the size of massachusetts and public vehicles are only allowed to drive 15 miles beyond the park entrance, the only way to truly experience denali is to take a tour or shuttle bus into the park and explore from there. One half mile up the road, on your right, turn into the visitor center parking lot. Things you should know about riding a bus in denali. There are over 29 rv delivery driver careers waiting for you to apply. The role of the tour motorcoach driver is to provide safe transportation for guests and their luggage throughout the interior of alaska. Seasonal bus and shuttle drivers work for tour companies and resorts. Now if you are leaving tek in the morning via bus and if your son and duaghter can make it to the first bus out of wonder lake 6.
The high point of a trip into denali national park is the shuttle bus ride. Candidates are considered for employment with aramark without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status specifically status as a disabled veteran, recently separated. My name is janis and i am interested in drive away jobs. Read the description we purchased a bus from the lsta, lets go pick it up. Discovery hikes these are a great way to get off the bus and into the park. Seasonal bus driver and shuttle driver jobs in alaska. On the green shuttle buses, you can get off along the road, spend some time hiking, and catch another bus later in the day. One of the most popular on the road, the denali is a great choice for weekenders. Camper buses pick up guests at riley creek campground bus shelter prior to going to the denali bus depot. Were looking for skilled, confident, dynamic individuals with a true innovative spirit. Yellowstone jobs yellowstone park job application, internships info. Working at a driving job work for rvers and campers.
My wife has somewhat limited mobility due to a recent knee operation. The easiest and most economic option is to fly into anchorage and take either the train or shuttle bus to denalihealy. Home view all jobs 1,947 results, order, filter 1 jobs in alaska featured jobs. The drivers provide basic park and safety information, assist you in spotting. If id have found this busdriving thing 45 years ago, id have been doing it for 45 years, said bob, who came to alaska to be a tour bus driver after his wife passed away.
You will appreciate the comfortable seating, generous legroom, and large picture windows of the custom motorcoaches. Teamster draft horse covered wagon driver healy denali park, alaska, united. She would love to get off the bus and go for a hike but that. Today travel deep into denali national park on a bus tour looking for bears, moose, caribou, and sheep. The bus driver would stop to allow everyone to capture the wildlife with their gigantic telephoto lenses. With a variety of employment opportunities, the village is a great place to work and experience denali. Drivers will help you spot wildlife from the road and answer your questions. Denali education center, a nonprofit partner of denali that promotes understanding and appreciation of the park through fun, informative, and inspiring programs that build lifelong friendships, lasting memories, and a connection to nature. Just one mile from the park entrance, the princess lodges denali serves as a base for visitors excursions into the park. Holland americaprincess offers courtesy shuttles to the national park entrance as well as shuttles to popular tours like flight seeing, horseback riding, and golfing. Organized tours in denali national park region frommers. Find your next dutchmen denali for sale from our private denali rv sellers and dutchmen dealers below.
It feels like you need a decoder ring to figure out. Unless youre lucky, most of the animals are far away. Denali bus tour, denali motorcoach tour, guided coach tour. Denali park resorts aramark parks and destinations work. Sep 28, 2016 heres hoping hell still be driving a camper bus in denali on my next visit. Current dutchmen denali travel trailers inventory find local, new and used listings from private rv owners and dealers. Sep 18, 2012 if you would like to learn more about booking the bus into denali and some of the aspects we found confusing when we were planning our alaskan trip please click the link above to my full post on. Whether its driving a ski town shuttle, sharing your knowledge and passion as a driverguide, or at the helm of a tour boat navigating otters, whales, and glaciers, you feel at home behind the wheel.
Denali national park is six million acres of beautiful, pristine alaska wilderness. Community editor and columnist kris capps is a longtime resident of fairbanks and denali park. New rv transport driver careers are added daily on. Apply to bus driver, tour representative, shuttle driver and more. The dutchman denali is a fifth wheel that is easy to haul and live in. Denali jeep does not pay for transportation to and from the denali area, but we will help you to plan your transportation. The lowstress way to find your next rv delivery driver job opportunity is on simplyhired. Im a retired commercial driver and hold a cdl class a license. I am leaning towards the shuttle bus vs the tour bus. Open may to september, our guests enjoy comfortable rooms, excellent dining and live entertainment. The denali bus depot is the starting point for nearly all nonnarrated bus trips. Borenstein has spent 20 winters at denali and worked at the park for 39 summers. Apr 06, 2015 myths versus reality driving your rv to alaska this is a guest post by fellow rv travelers and bloggers ben and rebecca of his and hers alaska. We will pick you up at the local train station or bus dropoff.
Come work just 1 mile from denali national park in alaska we offer many jobs. Originele vw t2 westfalia camper ons prachtige oldtimer volkswagen busje huren. The next morning at about 7 am, i got on the earliest camper bus for the 4 hour ride to eielson visitor center to begin my hike. I work as a denali national park bus driver, i take people into the park, my day is long and i work many days off because it is a seasonal job, 4 months, so you may not see me, unless your on my bus in the park or in the garden watering, sorry. Tour motorcoach driver tour driver premier alaska jobs. There is ample parking at the center, though the lots do get somewhat full, so arrive at least 20 minutes early to make sure you can park and walk into the building. The buses run often, but the first bus you flag down may be full. Rv transport drivers are needed to drive motorhomes cross. Things you should know about riding a bus in denali national park. New or used dutchmen denali rvs for sale camping world rv sales.
New or used dutchmen denali rvs for sale camping world. Jan 16, 2018 read the description we purchased a bus from the lsta, lets go pick it up. This is where you can buy a ticket and catch a shuttle bus. Alaska geographic, a nonprofit partner of denali and all other national parks in alaska. Denali princess wilderness lodge is a seasonal property located approximately two hours south of fairbanks and four hours north of anchorage and is open from midmay to midseptember. I always thought the cdl allowed you to get a job driving in any state. Unity is second nature to teamster drivers at denali national park.
I stayed two nights at wonder lake campground 910 and 911 night. Its an inexpensive wildlife safari and an easy way to get. Notify me with new listings that match this search. If you would like to learn more about booking the bus into denali and some of the aspects we found confusing when we were planning our alaskan trip please click the link above to. The alaska explorer tour is a oneway, guided group bus tour, ideal for a precruise adventure in alaska. Shuttle buses vs tour buses denali national park and preserve forum. After the training she returned to denali, where she was mentored by wilbert, who gary borenstein recalls fondly. Apply to bus driver, operator, millwright and more. Camper bus schedule denali national park and preserve. The shuttle buses and the camper buses all operate off of the printed schedule but there are only a few camper buses each day. We saw a couple of moose and a mama bear and two cubs from the bus. The camper bus is a green shuttle bus that takes campers back into the park either to tent campsites in campgrounds or for wilderness backpacking adventures. Automobile and rv access to the interior of denali national park is limited, so the national park service has contracted with a concessionaire to provide bus service along the parks one road.
I have even had a driver do quite a bit of narrating on the camper bus. It feels like you need a decoder ring to figure out the different buses, campgrounds, reservations and fees. Aug 03, 2015 stuart has been driving tour buses out of denali national park and preserve for 11 years, and bob for three. Myths versus reality driving your rv to alaska kristin.
When planning your hike, allow plenty of time to catch a ride back. I applied for a job driving a bus at disney world when they were badly in need of drivers. During this 6 to 8 hour bus tour there are several opportunities for views of denali, the tallest mountain in north america, when the weather is clear. Its a shining example of preservation and solitude. I realize that the bent on this board is for the denali shuttle bus vs the tour bus, but i have some questions. If you dont want to ride the bus, you shouldnt go to the park. How is your experience with bus driver in denali np. Front desk assistant manager denali park village denali national park, alaska featured jobs. The camper bus is a green shuttle bus that takes campers back into the park. Camper buses are included the larger transit bus schedule. It always departs 5 minutes before the scheduled hour, 6. Camper buses proceed to denali visitor center dvc bus stop after departing denali bus depot.
But if you do ride the bus, you stand a good chance of experiencing a remarkable wildlife safari unlike anything else in the national park system. Planes, trains, boats or auto you feel free and alive when youre on the move. You can carry big packs, gear and even bikes into the park on a camper bus. In addition to expert commentary by your tour leader, in fairbanks, a visit of the university of alaska is included to provide even further insights to alaskas unique history and wildlife. Myths versus reality driving your rv to alaska this is a guest post by fellow rv travelers and bloggers ben and rebecca of his and hers alaska. Rick sinnott is a former alaska department of fish and game wildlife biologist.
Shuttle drivers are usually limited to dropping off and picking up guests for activities like fishing and hiking, while tour bus drivers are responsible for taking guests on tours of alaskas countryside, often providing information as well as driving services. Now if you are waiting for them at tek to return from the. No food or drink is available once you depart the denali bus depot. Denali bus is the daily park connection bus between anchorage and denali national park. Your visit to denali will likely revolve around a ride on the shuttle bus into the park to see the wildlife and to stop for a walk in the wilderness. Dutchmen denali travel trailers rvs for sale on rvt. Denali national park is a six million acre wilderness that can be explored on bus tours, shuttles or on foot. Travel by van or bus with a interesting group of international clients from anchorage to denali national park while enjoying the scenery, abundant wildlife and great company.
Denali park resorts aramark parks and destinations. Behind the wheel with the bus drivers of gray line alaska. Find out about the jobs available, how and when to apply. D slam that like button if you enjoyed, leave a comment and the best part. Shuttle buses vs tour buses denali national park and.
Having moved to seward, alaska a few years ago from the lower 48, their willingness to share their experiences and advice has been instrumental in helping us plan our own trip up there this summer. Heres hoping hell still be driving a camper bus in denali on my next visit. Shuttle bus etiquette its common courtesy on the shuttle bus to yell out when you see wildlife so others can see it, too. Collared pika, coyotes, golden eagles, hoary marmot, lynx, porcupine, red fox, snowshoe hare, wolverines, and more. With a huge selection of vehicles to choose from, you can easily shop for a new or used denali travel trailers from dutchmen. Knowing the camper bus drivers generalky dont give mujch commentary if you think gary is bad you dont want to meet dick.
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