Denali ATV Riding: 2-Hour Side by Side Adventure

You drive the ATV through Alaska's backcountry, not watch from a seat.

A 2-hour ATV riding experience near Denali National Park where you operate a fully enclosed Side by Side machine with a professional guide who leads you through rough terrain and backcountry trails. You stop whenever you want to photograph the scenery, and the guide adjusts the route based on weather and snow conditions. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and you'll need to bring valid ID and dress in layers for Alaska winter conditions.

The experience

You're behind the wheel of a Side by Side ATV with a full windshield, roof, seat belts and controls, not a passenger watching the landscape pass. The machine is built to handle rough terrain, and for 2 hours you navigate backcountry near the Denali National Park boundary with a personal guide who rides alongside. Stop whenever you want to take pictures or just sit with the view. The guide caters the route to your pace and interests, not a fixed itinerary.

Winter weather in Alaska shapes which roads and trails are passable that day. Light snow often means you can reach backcountry areas. Heavy snow or water can limit access, so the guide pivots to other beautiful locations nearby. Either way, the tour runs in all conditions. You'll just need to dress properly in layers, a jacket, gloves and boots. The operator provides a helmet. Hand warmers are worth bringing if you have them.

Couples, friends and families book this together, and various start times each day mean you can fit it into your schedule. Children ride along but must have an adult in the vehicle with them. Bring a valid ID if you're driving, and wear weather-appropriate clothing: Alaska's winter is harsh and cold, and staying warm is what makes the ride enjoyable instead of miserable.

What’s included

• Professional guide who leads and adjusts the route to your pace.
• use of a fully enclosed Side by Side ATV with windshield, roof, seat belts and controls.
• helmet.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Friday and SaturdayDepartures at 10:45 and 14:30Last departure this season: 29 Oct

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (under 16)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availableNot for back problems

Operated by Black Diamond Resort Co

Is this one for you?The 2-hour ride asks you to dress warmly and be ready for rough terrain, but you control the pace and stop whenever you want: ideal if you want to explore backcountry without following a fixed schedule or relying on someone else to drive.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 16).

What is a Side by Side ATV and how is it different from a regular ATV?

A Side by Side is an enclosed vehicle with a full windshield, roof, seat belts and dual controls for driver and passenger, built to handle rough backcountry terrain. It protects you from wind and weather while you operate it yourself, unlike a single-rider ATV or a tour where someone else drives.

Can I really stop whenever I want during the 2-hour ride?

Yes. The guide leads you through backcountry, but you stop for photos and to take in the scenery whenever you want. The route is personal, not a fixed schedule with set stops.

What happens if the weather is bad or there's too much snow?

The tour runs in all weather conditions. Heavy snow or water can limit which backcountry trails are passable, so the guide takes you to other beautiful locations nearby instead. Light snow usually means you can reach the backcountry areas you came for.

Do I need a driver's license to operate the Side by Side?

Yes, you must bring a valid ID. The operator requires it for anyone driving the machine.

What should I wear for a winter ATV ride in Alaska?

Dress in lots of layers, bring a jacket, gloves and boots: winter in Alaska is harsh and cold. The operator provides a helmet. Hand warmers are a good idea if you have them, and weather-appropriate clothing is essential to stay comfortable during the 2-hour ride.