Published: Jan 01, 2021
Last Updated: Dec 07, 2023
Not every traveler likes to stick to the straight and narrow, opting for a rowdier look at Alaska. If you have an adventurous spirit and like to get down to the nitty gritty, how about throwing a little mud on the tires? Give yourself an adrenaline kick with any of these off-road ATV excursions.
Whether you are in a group or self-guided, ATV’s are a super fun way to get off the beaten path, see wildlife, and catch a view of those eagles, bears, moose, and deer that make the Alaska such a unique destination. Warning - you will get wet. You will get dirty. You will have the time of your life!!
Read on for our picks for the best Alaska ATV tours:
1. Ketchikan Mahoney Lake UTV Off Road Safari
Port: Ketchikan
Points of Interest: Mahoney Lake, Mahoney Falls, George Inlet Fjord, White River
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2. Ketchikan Adventure Kart Expedition
Port: Ketchikan
Points of Interest: Tongass National Forest, Inside Passage, Behm Canal, Obstacle Course
When your journey finds you in Ketchikan, hop on with Ketchikan Adventure Kart Expedition and feel the rush of adrenaline as you start this tour with a fun and challenging obstacle course in a custom designed Tomcar. As your ride carries you on to the remaining wilderness, a comfortable pace is maintained as you thread your way around steep curves, climbing to unparalleled views of the Tongass National Forest, Behm Canal and Alaska's fabled Inside Passage. In other words, get ready for a fun ride fit for just about anyone.
3. Denali ATV Wilderness Adventures
Port: Denali
Points of Interest: Denali National Park, Alaska Range, Otto Lake, Healy Valley
In Denali, you are surrounded by six million acres of wild land, bisected by one ribbon of road. Given this vast expanse and just a single road, one might think possibilities are limited, but Denali is all about the ATV action! The Denali ATV Wilderness Adventure takes visitors on a 2.5 hour exhilarating ride through trails surrounded by the Denali National Park. You will splash through creek beds, and even through some deeper waters if Mother Nature is permitting.
This adventure leads you to breathtaking 360-degree overlook stops with views of the Alaska Range, Otto Lake and the Healy Valley. Rumor has it, there are often moose on the trail, giving you an up-close-and-personal Bullwinkle experience. Flying squirrels not included.
4. Denali ATV Midnight Sun Tour
Port: Denali
Points of Interest: Denali National Park
Distance: 10 miles of ATV trails and 1.5 hours of driving
If the expanse of the sun sinking into the horizon is your ideal way to end a day of adventure, the Denali ATV Midnight Sun Tour will make all of your hopes and dreams come true! Departing evenings at 9pm in June and July, riders cruise through 10 miles of illuminated forest trails as the prolonged sunsets bathe the mountains in rosy alpenglow. You can go ahead and let out that romantic sigh now. Bring your sweetie, or treat yourself to something really special. Maybe even a sunset proposal...
5. Anchorage Knik River Valley Half Day ATV Excursion
Port: Anchorage
Points of Interest: Knik Valley, Knik River, Pioneer Peak, Friday Creek
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