Fairbanks · FAIRBANKS ATV & SIDE-BY-SIDE ADVENTURES
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The trails around Fairbanks and out toward Denali are made for wheels. Below are the best ATV and side-by-side adventures in the interior: which climb up onto the ridge for the long view, which stick to the flats, how long each runs, and what it costs to drive your own machine rather than ride along.
2.5 hours of Denali backcountry ATV riding with hotel pickup, guides, and mud, water, and big views.
“Great tour! Tour guides Cat & Bailey were wonderful and high energy. Saw beautiful landscapes, highly recommend. & Andy our bus driver was great too!”
Guided Polaris side-by-side ATV in Denali with Black Diamond Peak views and a full backcountry meal, plus hotel pickup option.
“It was more than we could have hoped for, challenging ride, great guides and awesome food! Highly recommend this when in Denali.”
3.5-hour Denali ATV backcountry tour with hotel pickup, provided gear, and off-limits access. Expect mud, dust, and big Alaska Range views.
“Awesome experience being able to drive an ATV at the base of Denali . Highly recommend this for anyone seeking adventure”
3-hour ATV ride from Healy to Black Diamond Peak plus backcountry dining. Polaris coaching, family-style meals, and Alaskan views.
“Riding around the back country of Denali was awesome and dinner was delicious. Marcel was an awesome guide.”
Drive a 2020 Can-Am Maverick in Fairbanks at dusk on 32 miles of guided trails, with pickup, gear, and midnight-sun light.
“Great machines and a challenging trail with beautiful views. They had everything we needed for the night ride.”
A small-group Fairbanks morning ATV ride with hotel pickup, 32 miles of trail, and serious safety gear for muddy wilderness fun.
“Great guides. Amazing sites and trails. So much fun. What a terrific experience to see Alaska in its purest form. Highly recommend!”
A guided 3-hour ATV ride from Healy with Polaris machines, tundra trails, history stops, and big Alaska Range views at Black Diamond Peak.
“This was an amazing experience! Our guides were knowledgeable, capable, and entertaining. I had never operated an atv prior to this tour but was able to pick it up very easily after instructions from my guide. My only negative was the size of our group. There were about 15 of us accompanied by 3 guides. Most of the hiccups surrounding this were not the fault of our guides, as they conducted themselves in a very respectful and professional way when a few guests in our group caused some delays. That said, I think the experience would have been amplified had the guides split us into smaller groups; however, it was…”
Denali midnight sun ATV at 9 pm: ride 2.5 hours with pros, see mountain overlooks and creek splashes, pickup included, $145.99.
“So much fun! My husband and I very much enjoyed the Midnight Sun ride with Aiden & Kat. They were fantastic guides, very knowledgeable, and overall just made it a great experience.”
A beginner-friendly side-by-side ATV ride near Fairbanks with safety-first guides, real off-road trails, mud splashes, and fall views.
“This was a fun and scenic ride through beautiful fall trees. However, it was also cold and muddy. We were under-dressed because the forecast was 50 and partly cloudy but it was colder, windy and raining. The ATVs were easy to drive. Oh, did I mention mud? We were wet muddy and cold at the end of this fun ride.”
Fairbanks dog mushing in fall colors. Ride a UTV side-by-side pulled by huskies, sip hot drinks, spot wildlife, learn mushing.
“The guide Chase was a great! He was very knowledgeable, and had passion for the dogs. He loves the sport. Chase was very personal, and made us feel very comfortable. He even stopped at a beaver pond and took our pictures and also with the dogs. This was a awesome outdoor adventure that we very much enjoyed.”
