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.

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!

We had so much fun on this tour. We are in our 60's and expected to drive down a few roads in…read moresearch of wildlife and views. Ken (tour operator) after giving us helmets, boots, and rain gear, took us out to test our ability on flat gravel roads. Within minutes we hit rocky, hilly, sometimes water covered terrain. What a ride! Ken stopped at photo spots and even rode ahead of us to get really great action shots. We will always remember this as a highlight of our Alaska vacation. Thanks Ken! The two hour tour left us with smiles on our faces and well worked shoulder muscles. Well worth the money! Just do it!

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!

I cannot say enough good things about Billy FitzGerald and his Denali Trekking Company. I have been…read moreon many great treks throughout the world - from Asia to South America to Europe to North America - but this was my best experience yet. While Billy deserves a ton of credit, it was really our guide, Wade, that made the trip so special. We did a five night hiking / packrafting trip of the Talkeetna Mountains. We did not encounter another individual during our trip and it was unlikely that any other hikers had been in that remote area all year. However, we did see a bald eagle and had a scary run in with a bear. The hiking and rafting were challenging but Wade was careful to make sure we weren't in unsafe situations. The river had swelled recently due to steady rainfall and we ended up rafting Class IV rapids. At times, the water got a little too big to travel safely over so we ported our rafts until we found calmer waters. The hiking was also very tough as we had 50+ pound packs on our backs, ascended some steep hills, and were traversing across dense and soggy terrain. We asked Billy and Wade for a challenging adventure and they certainly have us one. While celebrating the end of the trip at a local bar, we met two young women who had also just returned from one of Billy's trips. Their experience was very different than ours - they did a number of short and less strenuous day hikes from a single base camp - but they also had a great time. Our trip was booked at the very last minute and we had some poor weather, but Billy and Wade scrambled to make sure everything worked out. I was initially hesitant to book with Billy as I couldn't find many reviews online. He doesn't push his clients to review and probably doesn't get the same type of crowds that other tour operators get. Most of the locals in town know Billy and Wade and everyone had good things to say. Their operations might not appear as "professional" as many of the tour operators that cater to the cruise ship crowds; Billy was sometimes slow to respond to inquires as he was often in the field and the orientation is run out of his home. But despite being a small family run operation, their was a real emphasis on safety and professionalism. My only major complaint about our tour was the weather as it rained the entire week we were in Talkeetna. Not only did it make the excursion more uncomfortable, but it also made getting in and out of our locations challenging. Billy uses seaplanes to transport his guests to remote lakes and he is hesitant to fly if the conditions are unsafe. As a result of poor visibility, we pushed our departure back a day and returned a day early. We still got in a great trek, but we had to find hotel rooms for two extra nights. My advice would be to give yourself as long a window as possible in Talkeetna so you have flexibility to deal with unexpected weather delays. Overall, it was a magical experience. There is no place like Alaska and no one better to show you it's true beauty than Billy and Wade. There are other easier trips that will give you a glimpse of the state's wonders, but if you want to get off the beaten path and see the REAL Alaska, Billy and Wade are your guys.

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 can't even describe how awesome our full day ATV tour was to Knik Glacier! It is probably my…read morefavorite tour I've ever been on. Our guide Jack was particularly amazing but everyone we met at Alaska Backcountry Adventure Tours were experts in their field, extremely friendly and accommodating. The Brand new ATV's were so much fun to drive in the Alaska Countryside! The guides do a great job of stopping and sharing knowledge about everything you see along the way! Everything is Included! Not only do they include lunch, snacks and water for the entire journey, they also outfit you with all the necessary outerwear you might need. As a larger guy I was a little nervous as most places don't carry my sizes. Not only could they accommodate me easily they even had sizes up to 5x. If you are on the fence about this tour definitely pull the trigger. They will take great care of you and this tour will be the highlight of your trip!

We really had an amazing day. Everything was top notch and overall perfect experience. Our tour…read moreguides Ian and Brady were the best. Where to begin. First we have done ATV in Mexico and in Hawaii on some amazing backdrops. This by far was the best. The machines were perfect and so was the equipment. They had great gear that kept a lot of the mud, dust and water out. It can't be avoided completely but they do everything in their power. I was hesitant about having to wear a helmet but have to say it is a must. As you fly through the trails at catch an errant tree limb this takes it like a champ. We loved getting to the glacier and then getting the option to polar plunge in the glacier. They made it easy and encouraged it. The food and snacks exceeded our expectations and we had the perfect amounts of stops. We saw 3 moose and two of the three were a mother/baby pair. So cute for sure. We saw eagles fly over head too. This was just amazing and the staff made us feel a part of their family. The sand dunes were a blast in these machines. So many good things to say.

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.

Amazing Dog Sledding Experience!…read more I had an incredible time with Snowhook Adventures -- truly one of the highlights of my trip! The entire experience was well-organized, smooth, and unforgettable from start to finish. A special thank you to Lindsey, who did a fantastic job providing clear, helpful information and putting together our itinerary. Everything was easy to follow and stress-free because of her attention to detail. And huge kudos to Hannah, our musher -- she was absolutely awesome! She was knowledgeable, friendly, and very professional throughout the ride. You could genuinely see how much she loves her dogs... and how much they love her right back. That made the whole experience feel even more special and authentic. They have everything you'll need to keep you warm from suits, gloves, and shoes... AND you will also get to see the cute puppies! If you're considering dog sledding, I highly recommend Snowhook Adventures. It was an amazing, memorable adventure!

4.5 stars A super…read morefun trip! I booked a third party shuttle that drives guests back and forth from Anchorage to Snowhook. The shuttle took a little longer than expected to pick everyone up, so my tour was delayed slightly, but they made it up. Other guests that came with us were staying for several nights and doing a snowmobile tour (in addition to the dogsled tour). They were going to start off with lunch, but I hadn't booked lunch as part of my package and they were still able to accommodate me. We had a Cordon bleu grilled cheese and potato wedges, which was prepared by a Michelin star chef. It was an authentic experience to have guides that actually were in the Iditarod! Dog sledding was just fun in general and was great to actually meet the dogs beforehand. They also let you borrow any outdoor gear you might need. Overall, we were there for about 3 hours. 2025 #24

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?!

Easy to deal with, they rent nice equipment. I rented one of the new side-by-side's and a trailer…read morefor the weekend had a blast. I was looking for something fun to do for the weekend and called them up in the morning and picked up the machine that afternoon. It was a 2017 or 2018 model in great condition.

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