I'm a little surprised by all the glowing reviews. This was an okay tour but we were a little…read moredisappointed. It felt like we were playing follow the leader for 5 mi up and 5 mi back on a largely straight trail. The endpoint is a lovely home with a picturesque stream but we were expecting that once we got there we'd actually be able to freestyle on the ATVs a bit. This was simply our expectations, there's nothing in their advertising that says this will happen. Even so, if you're hoping to have an exciting ride, this was kind of tame. We never really got above 15 mph on the trail. The guides were great, nothing against them. Just really missed our expectations. Based on the other reviews, most people seem to love it.

Overall a good experience. The guides were excellent and very knowledgeable about the history of…read morethe area and the layout of the land. Dennis's cabin where you drive to is a sweet piece of the backwoods. Nice, clean, lunch was a really good, although it's a 1/2 sandwich. Shooting the guns were fun. The only negative is you go as fast as the slowest person in the group. Our party of 5 was put together with a party of 4 70+ year olds, needless to stay a real downer. When you go to the original homestead, it is mosquito ridden make sure you use the deet offered or pay the consequences.

I really can't say enough about this ATV adventure with Alaska off-road adventures. The trip…read morestarted out where we got all of our instruction and gear including helmets that fit each family member and then we got a short explanation about how to drive each of the Honda four wheelers for my two daughters they got a automatic transmission version as well as a two seat version which was helpful. We started up with Ken and he made sure to watch us so that we didn't fall too far behind or miss a turn. He also took every opportunity to shoot photos where there were good scenic viewpoints. We also crossed a stream. And he shot a video of us crossing the stream. If you are looking for a good ATV adventure I would say don't go any further and book this excursion. The trails are difficult enough to make it fun for everybody and then not so difficult where it becomes overwhelming.

Alaska Off-Road Adventures…read more What a ride! This was hands-down one of the best experiences we had while visiting Alaska; it's an incredibly unique way to get out and see the amazing mountain views and Alaskan terrain. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced ATV rider, Alaska Off-Road Adventures has something for everyone. Ken took the time to get us acquainted with the vehicles and then led us on a fun ride over many varying terrain elements. He had a wonderful personality and really made this trip feel special. We had 4 drivers and 1 rider with varying degrees of ATV-familiarity and by the end of the tour every single one of us had grins from ear-to-ear (and just the right amount of mud splattered on us!). Ken's ATV tour is something that my family still talks about months after our trip. If you're choosing between activities while visiting, or passing through, Talkeetna, I can't recommend this tour enough! It blows your run-of-the-mill tour out of the water!

I have been on ATV tours in Vermont that involve twists and turns, steep up and down hills and more…read moredrama. This is not that kind of tour. You drive 5 miles out on a public straight dirt road to the owners house. It had just rain, so there were many puddles to splash through which was fun. My guess on why there is limited variety to the route is because everything around here is private land: Nevertheless, this was a fun quirky trip that seems to be made for Alaska and we had a good time. You ride on these four wheel ATVs with big cushion seats. So, no issues with your hemorrhoids flaring up! They provide waterproof boots and head to toe rain gear plus helmets. You should use their stuff so that your clothes don't get muddy and you will need the water proof boots for the gold panning. You can't take pictures while driving, but if you have a GoPro, you can attach it to a helmet with a head strap. I put mine facing backwards and had the kids drive behind me. There are big containers attached to the ATVs where you can put your stuff. On the trail, you parallel the train tracks, and seeing the Alaskan train pass by was neat. You get to the owner's house and he is super hospitable. You are basically having lunch in his house, with overstaffed, easy chairs, family pictures on the walls and stacks of National Geographic magazines. The guides were very nice and helpful, and they were open carry pistols. Don't tell me that was in case we were to see a bear, as the ATVs noise would've scared off a herd of elephants. The food is nothing special, though he does accommodate what you need. If you have food sensitivities or allergies, bring your own food to be safe. Then you do some gold panning in a nearby creek. That was fun although I didn't find any gold (there goes my college tuition plan). Finally, you shoot an assault weapon AR-15, which was interesting and something I haven't done before. I did manage to get a higher score than my kids. I'm knocking the score down because the ATV riding was non adventurous, the food was meh and I think it's overpriced.

This was so disappointing. My friends and I love ATV riding but this was such a joke. Don't go…read morehere. Nice people but it was a really dusty, straight ride out along the railroad tracks to this guy's house. So boring I thought I was going to go mental. Save your money. I wouldn't have paid $20 for this experience (if you can even call it that). I can't believe that I'm in the middle of Alaska and I we were riding single file slowly along train tracks. The destination which is the house is just a house. This was the only bad part of our trip. They should be ashamed of advertising this as an adventure. Show some imagination, knowledge of the local geography, and respect for people's money!

I don't think that I can say enough good things about Ute and Billy FitzGerald, the good folks who…read moreown and operate Denali Trekking Company. The New Wife and I are active hikers and adventurers. When it came time to decide on a honeymoon location Alaska was top of the list. As a matter of fact, it was the ONLY locale on the list! A little research sent us north of Anchorage to the great little hamlet of Talkeetna. We booked a 3 day base camp hiking adventure with Denali Trekking Company. Several months in advance we had contacted Billy via email. He responded promptly asking for a good time to call us. The New Wife spoke with Billy for about 45 minutes. She then turned to me and said "We have found our guy!" Just read the "about us" section of their website to learn about the FitzGeralds. They are not just active in Talkeetna, they are the people who make up the heart and soul of the place. The Trip: After a couple of days in Talkeetna we contacted Billy to let him know we had arrived. He invited us to his cabin to meet and discuss our trip. We spent an hour talking about our lives, local politics and Alaska. We were pumped for the adventure! The trip was delayed one day due to rain, rain, rain and low ceilings. Great call on Billy's part. It would not have been safe or enjoyable. Day One: Rain and low ceilings still. Billy called and said to come out to his place. We met our guide Wade. Homemade Blueberry brownies passed the time. We went to a little cafe for a some lunch and then checked with the local float plane dock regarding the weather. Cleared to go a 4 seater loaded us up and off we went to the campsite. We made it out sans any issues, set up camp and the rain and wind started again. Time to hunker down in the Honeymoon Suite with amazing moose spaghetti made for us by Wade. I woke up at 3 am and looked out of the tent. The payoff was there! Crystal clear skies with more stars than you can imagine! Days Two and Three: More clear skies! Wade had coffee and breakfast for us. Off we went for nice hikes. The views were fantastic. Wade made it very enjoyable by pointing out everything from birds to wildlife to plant life. Bald Eagles, Osprey, a Golden Eagle!, Loons and caribou were checked off of the "seen it" list. After a great day 3 hike Wade called in the transportation. Billy landed on the lake next to the campsite in his beauty of a Piper Super Cub. The Super Cub is one of the finest little 2 seaters ever to grace the sky. The New Wife went in first. About 40 minutes later I was loaded up and had an enjoyable ride back to the dock where our car was waiting. We are still smiling. Tips: This is not a trail hiking adventure. It's "path of least resistance" hiking. The tundra is mossy and soft. Come ready. Get In Shape!! It will make all the difference. Bring quality gear. Hiking sucks if your feet are wet and hurting. LISTEN TO YOUR GUIDE! They know more than you and will keep you safe. I'd trust Wade to lead me into any back country Alaskan adventure. He was professional, friendly and never condescending. Thanks to Denali Trekking Company, to Billy and to Wade for a great honeymoon adventure!

In our ten days in Alaska we did ice climbing, sea kayaking, mountain biking, ATV touring, and…read morehiking in various locations. But undoubtedly, the most meaningful experience was with Denali Trekking Company. The three days we spent in the Talkeetna highlands were truly a wilderness experience. No roads, telephone polls, trails, garbage; just beautiful tundra, animals, and us. The flight in with Billy was a great experience by itself. We landed on a small lake that just recently thawed. Our guide Galen flew in first, and had already set up the camp. Galen was a pleasure to be with for the next three days. Smart, knowledgeable, kind, and knows the area amazingly well. We mostly hiked during the day. There are no trails, so you look around, see something interesting (a peak, a beaver dam, a small lake with swans) and you try to find a way to get there. We did a quarter mile slide down a snow field on our butts (more fun than walking in the snow). Saw lots of wildlife, and even though it was raining a lot, just enjoyed every minute. I highly recommend Denali Trekking. Billy will make sure you will have a great experience.

Awesome time!! Had family in town and we decided to give this a try. The guided tour was so fun,…read morebeautiful and perfect length. We winded up the trail and thru some parts of the river. Threw snowballs around up too and enjoyed some hot chocolate then made our way back. Great time l! Will definitely do this again!

From the owner: We provide a wholesome family adventure exploring Alaska's Back Country. We offer Guide Driven and…read moreDrive your own ATV tours at Eklutna Lake. The ride in a UTV Tour is great for Seniors or parents with small children and you can book tours in conjunction so some can ride and some can drive. See waterfalls, glaciers, wildlife, a beautiful lake and tons of awesome scenery.

I did a tour with these guys eight years ago and it was phenomenal and I just did another one and…read moreit was even better. I would highly recommend. the guides did a great job. The scenery was beautiful and I cannot believe some of the terrain they took us through

We did the Knik Glacier ATV Tour with 2 ATVs and 1 Side by Side. Our group had an amazing time and…read moreHailey was a wonderful guide! She was knowledgeable, skillful at navigating the terrain, and incredibly kind. The ATV tour to the glacier was a highlight of our trip to Alaska and a memory we'll cherish forever. We highly recommend this fun outing while you're in Alaska.

This was so much fun. Picked this company because we wanted to see Denali and to explore ok snow…read moremobiles without having to be in a tour. We grew up in the desert knowing how to read trails so this was easy to find our way around as they mark their trails really well.

WOW! Just wow! This was one of the most incredible adventures our family has ever experienced. If…read moreyou're visiting Alaska, this is an absolute must! We started with the UTV trail ride, which was an absolute blast. The course took us through water crossings and a variety of on and off trail terrain, making for an exciting and unforgettable ride. Then we experienced the sled dogs, which was equally amazing. We got to meet the dogs, learn about the sport, and see their enthusiasm and team work in action! The staff were outstanding from start to finish. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience fun, safe, and memorable for our whole family. We are already planning to come back because there are several other adventures we didn't have time to try. Snowhook Adventures is 10/10!

Amazing UTV experience. Our guide was patient and knowledgeable about foliage and the mining…read morehistory of the area. We drove through streams and across rivers and generally abused the UTV as much as possible. The 3 hour ride was more than enough and the wet gear they provided was needed in rainy Alaska.

Wow! Talk about amazing service and great rental equipment. The owner and office worker were…read moreincredibly helpful. They gave us tips for the trail to Knik Glacier. They also let us know that they had marked the trail which made us so much more confident when driving through streams. They were kind and knowledgeable as to which side-by-side would be best for us. We were the second people to use their Commander-it was in tip top shape. We even ran into the owner while on the trail. Great guy, amazing business! Don't go anywhere else! They didn't push anything on us and were so helpful. We will be returning! We highly recommend using them. We were even able to rent a trailer from them which made it half the price of getting it delivered, but how great is it that they deliver?!

Folks at this location were very accommodating and friendly. They had us out the door with a…read moretrailered bunch of ATV's in about 15 minutes. Equally pleasant when dropping off- the only challenge we had is finding a location to clean off the ATV's when we were done...perhaps some recommendations of local car washes that can accommodate the truck and trailer. There weren't many out there.

Planned an Alaska girls trip and came across this site for guided ATV tours. It was easy to book…read morethrough their website, communication was clear and quick, Joe was our guide and was very friendly, took safety seriously, captured awesome photos for us. We had such a fun time on our ride, perfect day! Highly recommend this for all ages!

From the owner: We offer Atv back country tours for the whole family! Small groups!read more