Denali National Park, a land of Adventur... Read More
Denali National Park, a land of Adventur... Read More
Denali National Park, a land of Adventur... Read More
Denali National Park, a land of Adventur... Read More
Denali Fat Trucks provide visitors to the Denali area with a unique new adventure for exploring the Alaskan wilderness just beyond the boundary of Denali National Park.
The extremely capable Fat Trucks can go just about anywhere and cover virtually any terrain, easily treading over land and water, snow, ice and mud. Crawling over boulders, crossing rivers and driving on lake surfaces.
Denali Fat Truck tours provide guests a unique opportunity to explore the Alaskan Backcountry in total comfort, free from the worry of harsh and unpredictable weather, wildlife, or annoying bugs and insects.
Several tour options are available depending on your schedule and quest for adventure.
The free shuttle service is only available from local hotels north of the National Park entrance from May through September.
Explore the backcountry wilderness in style and comfort on this 3 hour tour.
Call to Book:
855-245-1289
Otto Lake / Dry Creek
Venture into the untamed Alaska Wilderness on an off-road expedition. Experience the rugged terrain in a guided and climate-controlled Search & Rescue Fat Truck or Sherp, offering a safe and comfortable journey away from roads, shielded from the elements, insects, and wildlife. This exhilarating 3-hour tour climbs steep mining trails to reach panoramic vista points, providing insights into the local history and geological formations near Denali National Park within an adventurous SHERP Rescue Vehicle. (Allow approximately 3.5-4 hours if utilizing the hotel shuttle service from designated locations during the summer.)
This off-road adventure begins with pickup at local hotels or arrival at the trailhead. Guests will meet their guide for a vehicle familiarization and safety briefing before embarking on a ride to various lookout points, culminating at the Upper Lookout for photos, drone footage (weather permitting), and informative insights. The journey continues to the Dry Creek Riverbed to explore the cliffs and learn about the area's geology, followed by a ride to Otto Lake for an amphibious experience on the water or a visit to the ice-covered lake in winter (with ice cleats provided). The tour concludes with a return to the trailhead, where drone video download (if applicable) and a visit to the gift shop are offered before departure via shuttle or personal vehicle. Experience the real Alaska in the world's most capable and comfortable ATV, ensuring comfort and safety in any weather from -40 to 90 degrees. This family-run business, led by local guides with lifelong Alaskan experience, provides a private and exceptional exploration.
| 3 Hour SHERP Excursion Denali Fat Truck Tours | $249.00 per person |
| Maximum 18 people | |
| 3 Hour Tour: | |
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| Summer Tours (May 1 - Sept 30): | Tours run Monday through Saturday at 9:00am / 1:00pm / 5:00pm |
| Winter Tours (Oct 1 - Dec 20) - (Jan 5 - April 30) : | Tours run Monday through Saturday at 11:00am / 1:00pm |
| No tours on Sunday. Closed from December 22 to January 4. | |
Full amount due at time of booking.
Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows or cancellations inside 24 hours will be charged the full price.
Call to Book:
855-245-1289
Experience a thrilling 3-hour 4x4 ride through scenic Alaska mining roads and learn to pan for your own local gold to take home!
Call to Book:
855-245-1289
Healy Creek
Embark on a 3-hour adventure led by local guides, delving into local history and the thrill of finding your own Alaska gold! Enjoy a scenic 4x4 ride along historic mining roads and trails before learning the art of gold panning in comfortable warm water. Every participant is guaranteed to take home real gold in a keepsake vial, with options to have it set into a pendant, necklace, or earrings by on-site mini-miners (additional cost for settings). Meet directly at the panning site or take advantage of a specially built 4x4 off-road shuttle pickup from your hotel near Denali National Park. Experience heated panning stations and work through some of the Denali area's most productive pay dirt for a truly memorable and rewarding experience.
Embark on an exciting journey that begins with a beautiful drive along the Nenana River and into the historic Healy Creek watershed, the only permitted tour to explore these active and reclaimed mining areas! Let your imagination soar as you step back in time, picturing yourself as a pioneering gold prospector over a century ago, venturing through the wilderness in search of fortune. Engaging guides will bring the past to life with captivating tales of the region's history and the intrepid individuals who ignited the Coal Rush. Discover the fascinating geology of the land and the secrets of gold formation before trying your hand at panning for real gold at a warm-water site, guaranteed to yield your very own sparkling treasure – be warned, the thrill of discovery might just give you a touch of gold fever!
| 3 Hour Alaska Gold Panning Experience | $149.00 per person |
| Maximum 12 people | |
| 3 Hour Tour: | |
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| Summer Tours (May 1 - Sept 18): | Tours run Monday through Saturday at 8:00am / 12:00pm / 4:00pm |
| No tours on Sunday. | |
Full amount due at time of booking.
Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows or cancellations inside 24 hours will be charged the full price.
Call to Book:
855-245-1289
Embark on a full-day winter adventure from Fairbanks to Denali National Park and back, experiencing extraordinary sights in comfort.
Call to Book:
855-245-1289
Fairbanks to Denali
Embark on a full-day adventure from Fairbanks to Denali National Park and back, traveling in safe, comfortable vehicles with knowledgeable Alaskan guides for an extraordinary experience. Shuttle pickup is available from Fairbanks hotels, local B&Bs, or Fairbanks International Airport. Commercial Drone Pilot skills are utilized for wildlife spotting, photography, and video sharing of this unique adventure with your friends and family, weather permitting (see examples in the web gallery). This tour includes the captivating 3-hour SHERP Excursion.
Experience a full-day winter adventure from Fairbanks to Denali National Park and back, traveling in comfort and safety with knowledgeable Alaskan guides. This 10-12 hour tour, running from October to April, includes convenient hotel and airport pickup in Fairbanks. The journey south offers potential views of Denali (weather permitting) en route to Denali National Park's Visitor Center, where guests can get their passport stamped, take photos, and meet park rangers (park entrance fee included for non-pass holders). A stop for lunch in Healy precedes an exciting 2.5-hour off-road Denali Fat Truck tour in a heated and enclosed SHERP vehicle, exploring old mining trails to scenic lookouts, the Dry Creek area with its frozen palisades, and Otto Lake for an amphibious experience or ice travel (seasonal). The return trip includes a visit to the historic Coghills Store/Trading Post in Nenana before drop-off at Fairbanks hotels, the airport, or a preferred restaurant around 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. This extraordinary experience also offers the unique perspective of commercial drone footage for wildlife spotting and sharing the adventure (weather permitting), and includes the captivating 3-hour SHERP Excursion. If you are Flying out of Alaska later in the evening, please do not schedule flights departing before 9:00pm.
| Full Day Fairbanks to Denali Winter Adventure Tour | $499.00 per person |
| Maximum 12 people | |
| Full Day Tour (10-12) Hours: | |
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| Winter Tours (October 1 - April 30): | Tours run Monday through Saturday at 8:00am |
| No tours on Sunday. Closed from December 22 to January 4 and February 1 to February 22. | |
Full amount due at time of booking.
Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows or cancellations inside 24 hours will be charged the full price.
Call to Book:
855-245-1289
