A trip to Alaska is no small undertaking, it takes a lot of time and money. For most people, Alaska is a dream vacation that they plan for years, thinking about every detail. They want to make sure they don’t miss out on anything.
Denali ✓ Salmon Bake ✓ Coastal Cruise ✓ Combat Fishing ✓
But, to really experience all that Alaska has to offer, you need to get off the beaten track.
One of the absolute best ways to experience the overwhelming beauty of Alaska is to literally go off road. An Alaska ATV adventure will get you further into the vast wilderness than you would be able to reach on your own.
Experience Alaska at it’s most wild.
Top 10 ATV Tours In Alaska
1) Multi-Day ATV in Eureka – 2-5 Days
Alaska Backcountry Adventure Tours
Palmer AK – 50 minutes from Anchorage
Tour Company Website: Alaska Backcountry Adventure Tours
- Price:
- 2 Days, 1 Night – $895
- 3 Days, 2 Nights – $1790
- 4 Days, 3 Nights – $2685
- 5 Days, 4 Nights – $3580
- Your Ride: ATV / SxS (2 and 4 seaters)
- Pickup/Drop off Shuttle: Yes, they can help you arrange one
- Total Duration: Multi-day trip
- Ride Time: As arranged
- Pick Up Times: As arranged
Trip Highlights
- Family owned and run
- Travel the backcountry trails of the “Glacier Highway” of Alaska
- Customize your dream trip
- Surrounded by rugged mountain in all directions
- Glaciers, pristine partially frozen lakes, meadows, and rugged tundra
- Abundant wildlife
- Lodging at Sheep Mountain Lodge
- Comfortable modern accommodations in a natural setting
- Lodge has an onsite restaurant
- Helicopter tours also available at the lodge
- Experience remote central Alaska
Multi-Day ATV in Eureka – 2-5 Days
2) Knik Glacier ATV Tour – 1 Day (6-8 Hours)
Alaska Backcountry Adventure Tours
Palmer AK – 50 minutes from Anchorage
Tour Company Website: Alaska Backcountry Adventure Tours
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- Price:
- $389 – Driver
- $249 – Passenger
- Your Ride: ATV / SxS (2 and 4 seaters)
- Pickup/Drop off Shuttle: Yes, they can help you arrange one
- Total Duration: N/A
- Ride Time: 6- 8 hours
- Pick Up Times: As arranged
Trip Highlights
- Family owned and run
- Visit Knik Glacier – one of the most popular ATV tours in Alaska
- Remote, glaciated, backcountry valley
- Meadows, streams, scenic mountains and waterfalls, dense forest
- Old claim routes for mining
- Glaciers, pristine partially frozen lakes, meadows, and rugged tundra
- Abundant wildlife
- Experience remote central Alaska
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3) Half-Way Knik Adventure (Half Day)
49th State Motor Tour
Palmer, 45 minutes from downtown Anchorage
Tour Company Website: 49th State Motor Tours
- Price:
- $245 – ATV
- $395 – SxS
- $45 – $125 – Additional Passengers
- Your Ride: ATV, SxS
- Pickup/Drop off Shuttle: No
- Total Duration: 3 – 4+ hours
- Ride Time: N/A
- Pick Up Times: N/A
Trip Highlights
- Stunning mountain views
- Views of Knik Glacier in the distance
- Moose, bald eagles and plenty of other wildlife
- Fun varied easy to moderate terrain
- Ride next to the Knick River
- Wet and dry creek crossings
- Ideal for visitors who don’t have time for the full day trip to Knik Glacier
- Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign a release and accompany them on the tour
- Must be 18 or older to drive ATVs
- Guests who are 16 or 17 can drive on some parts of the trail with parental permission and guide approval
- Year round riding available
4) Knik Adventure (Full Day)
49th State Motor Tour
Palmer, 45 minutes from downtown Anchorage
Tour Company Website: 49th State Motor Tours
- Price:
- $380 – ATVs
- $655 – SxS
- $75 – $200 – Additional Passengers
- Your Ride: ATV, SxS
- Pickup/Drop off Shuttle: Yes
- Total Duration: 6 – 7+ hours
- Ride Time: NA
- Pick Up Times: As arranged
Trip Highlights
- Downtown Anchorage shuttle available from June – August
- Includes a hot meal (dietary needs/allergies can be accommodated with advance notice)
- Summer: World famous Wild Alaskan Salmon Quesadillas
Winter: Campfire-grilled Alaskan Dawg Buffet
- Summer: World famous Wild Alaskan Salmon Quesadillas
- Breath-taking scenery
- Water crossings, dirt and mud
- Dramatic mountain views
- Up-close glacier views
- Moose, wolves, Dall Sheep, rabbits, bald eagles, and other wildlife
- Getting wet and muddy in the summer
- Spectacular blue glacier ice in the winter
- Exciting adventurous riding rated as moderate
- Full day adventure for the whole family
- Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign a release and accompany them on the tour
- Must be 18 or older to drive ATVs
- Guests who are 16 or 17 can drive on some parts of the trail with parental permission and guide approval
- Year round riding available
5) Chugach State Park – Backcountry ATV Excursion
Alaska ATV Adventures
Less than 30 minutes from Anchorage
Tour Company Website: Alaska ATV Adventures
- Price:
- $220 single ATV
- $400 double ATV
- Your Ride: Single or double ATV
- Pickup/Drop off Shuttle: No
- Total Duration: 3 hours
- Ride Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Pick Up Times: N/A
Trip Highlights
- 20 Years in business
- Visit a “secret”, less traveled section of Chugach State Park
- Tour the northern reaches of the Pacific Coastal Temperate Rainforest
- True Alaskan backcountry riding experience
- Hike to a stunning waterfall to see spawning salmon
- Good chance of seeing bears feed on spawning Salmon mid-June – September
- Half way between Anchorage and Girdwood
- Tour usually runs twice a day – mornings and afternoons
- Focused on tours for small groups
- May 24 – September 16
- Ages 8+
- Granola bar/snack/water provided
Chugach State Park – Backcountry ATV Excursion
6) Black Diamond Resort ATV Tour
Black Diamond Resort ATV Tours
Healy Alaska – 20 minutes from Denali National Park
Tour Company Website: Black Diamond Resort Co.
- Price:
- Adults (Ages 16+) – $119.95
- Children (Ages 0-15) – $49.95
- Your Ride: ATV / SxS
- Pickup/Drop off Shuttle: Yes
- Total Duration: 3.5 hours
- Ride Time: 3 hours
- Pick Up Times: As arranged
Trip Highlights
- A variety of family friendly adventures available at this resort:
- ATV/SxS Tour
- Family friendly ATV Treasure Hunt
- Golf
- Draft Horse Covered Wagon Tour
- Guided Hiking Tour
- Easy getaway with little to no planning needed
- Family friendly options
- Spectacular scenery
- Wild backcountry experience
Black Diamond Resort ATV Tours
7) Denali ATV Trailblazer
Denali ATV Adventures
1/2 Mile from Denali National Park Entrance
Tour Company Website: Denali ATV Adventures
- Price:
- $175 1 Rider
- $275 2 Riders
- $350 3 Riders
- $450 4 Riders
- 5-6 Riders $600
- Your Ride:
- Kodiak ATV (1 rider)
- Wolverine SxS (2 riders)
- Viking SxS (3 riders)
- Wolverine (4 riders)
- Viking VI Crew SxS (5 – 6 riders)
- Pickup/Drop off Shuttle: N/A
- Total Duration: 3.5 hours
- Ride Time: 2.5+ hours
- Pick Up Times: N/A
Trip Highlights
- Longest ATV tour available in the Denali region
- Ride the Denali backcountry
- May 22 – Sept 8, 10 am daily
- Explore the Boreal Forest of the region
- Picturesque panoramas, historic archaeological dig sites
- Varied terrain for fun: occasional obstacles, creek beds, rocky trails
- Stops for photography and wildlife sightings
- All skill levels welcome
8) Midnight Sun Adventure
Denali ATV Adventures
1/2 Mile from Denali National Park Entrance
Tour Company Website: Denali ATV Adventures
- Price:
- $115 Single Rider ATV
- $190 Two Rider SxS
- $235 Three Rider SxS
- $315 Four Riders in the Viking VI Crew
- 5th & 6th Riders $45 Each
- Your Ride:
- Kodiak ATV (single rider)
- Wolverine SxS (two riders)
- Viking SxS (three riders)
- Viking VI Crew SxS (4 – 6 riders)
- Pickup/Drop off Shuttle: N/A
- Total Duration: 2.5 hours
- Ride Time: 2+ hours
- Pick Up Times: N/A
Trip Highlights
- Budget friendly
- Short sweet ATV tour to experience the Midnight Sun
- A unique one of a kind Alaska adventure
- Enjoy Summer Solstice on the trail
- Watch the sun slowly descend below the mountains, bathing the land in a rosy glow
- One of the very few evening ATV tours in Alaska
- Great for all skill levels
- June 5 – Aug 8, 9 pm daily
9) Gunsight Mountain ATV Tour
Glacier View ATV Tours
Chickaloon, AK – 1 hour 30 minutes from Anchorage
Tour Company Website: Glacier View ATV Tours
- Price:
- $229 Single ATVs (Ages 16+)
- $249 2 Person ATV (Ages 16+)
- $149 Adult Passenger (Ages 13+)
- $99 Child Passenger (Ages 0-12)
- $249 Drivers – 4 Person SxS (Ages 16+)
- $149 Adult Passenger – 4 Person SxS (Ages 13+)
- $99 Child Passenger – 4 Person SxS (Ages 0-12)
- Your Ride:
- ATV
- SxS
- Pickup/Drop off Shuttle: N/A
- Total Duration: 2.5 hours
- Ride Time: NA
- Pick Up Times: N/A
Trip Highlights
- Explore the Matanuska-Sususitna region
- Rugged trails through one of the most beautiful regions of Alaska
- Convenient to Anchorage, but like a world away
- Family friendly
- Guides will safely drive anyone who doesn’t want to ride their own ATV. Just relax and enjoy the scenery – perfect for children & older adventurers
- Experienced certified guides will make sure you have a great trip
- Must be 16+ to drive
10) Anchor Point Beach Tour Special
Pure Fun Alaska
Anchor Point – 17 miles from Homer Alaska
Tour Company Website: Pure Fun Alaska
- Price:
- $100 – 1 Single ATV Ages 16+ (1 hour)
- $300 – 2 Single ATVs / 2 Drivers Ages 16+ (2 hours)
- $275 2 Drivers + 1 Rider (1 hour)
- $600 4+ people (2 hours)
- $75 for passengers
- $100 per person Polaris General SxS (2 person minimum)
- Your Ride:
- Can-Am 570 single seat or passenger ATV
- Polaris General SxS
- Pickup/Drop off Shuttle: N/A
- Total Duration: 2-3 hours
- Ride Time: NA
- Pick Up Times: N/A
Trip Highlights
- Support a small local business
- Tours are led by the business owner, a 23 year Alaska resident
- Off the “tourist track” – see the real Alaska
- Ocean front beach ATV riding
- Opportunity to spot wildlife including otters, seals, birds and lots of bald eagles
- Beautiful ocean and mountain scenery
- Must be 16 to drive
Anchor Point Beach Tour Special
ATV Tours In Alaska
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