Midnight Sun ATV Adventure 2.5 Hour Tour
Description
Alaska: Land of the Midnight Sun, Land of All Night Fun! Make the best part of your day the start of your night! Novice and experienced riders, night-owls and daylight adventurers can appreciate this limited Wilderness Adventure guided tour departing at 9pm during the weeks surrounding the Summer Solstice. The Midnight Sun illuminates forest trails and prolonged sunsets bathe the mountains in rosy alpenglow. Total tour covers about 10 miles with 1½ hours on the trails.
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Itinerary
Trails are surrounded by Denali National Park on 3 sides. Your Denali ATV Tour begins with pickup at your hotel or by meeting at the Denali ATV Tour Site. You will become acquainted with your ATV and be outfitted with a helmet, goggles, and gloves. Get ready to hit the trails with your guide by first completing a safety course. All tours are group activities suitable for all riding abilities. Terrain varies from maintained dirt trails to rutted trails and even rocky creek beds. Head to multiple scenic view points and pause for pictures, history, and wildlife sightings. Once the tour is complete, guests will be returned to their hotel or meeting point. There are several types of ATVs available: single-rider ATV option, a two passenger side-by-side option (pricing based on double occupancy), three passenger option, four passenger option, and a 6 passenger side-by-side option. Each ATV is 4-wheel-drive and has automatic transmission, and the side-by-side ATVs have roofs and windshields.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Guests staying at the Denali Crow's Nest Cabins, the Denali Rainbow RV Park & Motel, the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, the Holland America Denali Lodge, and even the Denali Bluffs Hotel will find that the ATV Tour Office is within eyesight and walking distance. Limited parking is available at the Denali ATV Tour Office. If you have your own transportation, we recommend meeting at the Denali ATV Tour Site.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
- No ATV experience is necessary
- You might get muddy and be exposed to the elements, so please dress accordingly
- Must be 16 years of age or older to drive an ATV
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(65)
This was hands-down one of the highlights of our entire Alaska trip. The Midnight Sun Adventure with Denali ATV Adventures was a truly unique experience that perfectly captures the magic of summer in Alaska. Our guides, Dylan and Sera, were outstanding—friendly, knowledgeable, funny, and clearly passionate about sharing this incredible place. They made everyone feel comfortable and safe while keeping the energy high and the adventure exciting. The ride itself was spectacular. We splashed through a stream crossing, navigated scenic backcountry trails, and stopped at several breathtaking overlooks with sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. The scenery was stunning in every direction. What made the experience truly unforgettable was taking advantage of Alaska's famous midnight sun. Riding through the wilderness at 11:00 p.m. and still having broad daylight felt surreal. We stayed out until nearly midnight, surrounded by beautiful light and incredible vistas, creating memories we'll never forget. If you're visiting the Denali area during the summer, do yourself a favor and book the Midnight Sun tour. It's an amazing combination of adventure, scenery, and a once-in-a-lifetime Alaskan experience. Huge thanks again to Dylan and Sera for making it so special! Highly recommended! 🚜☀️🏔️
Had a great time on the ride with our travel group. The best part was going through all of the water and streams. The two guides did a great job.
Loved this tour! Our guides Charlie and Dillon were very knowledgeable and focused on safety. It was beautiful scenery and we would do this tour again!
Splash and Bucket were funny and took us on the tour safely. We had a great time driving around and seeing the beautiful views. I wish the tour was longer.
Our group had an amazing experience with Denali ATV Adventures! We had four adults (ages 33–47) and two teenagers (14 and 17), and every single one of us had an incredible time. It’s truly an adventure that’s enjoyable for all ages. From the moment the shuttle driver picked us up until the end of our adventure, the entire experience was flawless. Everything was organized, efficient, and ran seamlessly. For being seasonal employees, the team runs an incredibly tight ship, and that level of professionalism and attention to detail was appreciated more than they probably realize. Goose and Aiden were the perfect guides—fun, personable, and extremely knowledgeable. Throughout the ride, they shared fascinating history about the area, including the connection to Into the Wild, which made the experience even more memorable. Aiden also pointed out and explained the different types of rocks and the area’s geology, adding another layer of appreciation for the incredible landscape. The trails, scenery, and overall adventure exceeded our expectations. If you’re looking for an ATV excursion in the Denali area, don’t hesitate to book this one. Huge thanks to Goose and Aiden for making it such a memorable experience—we’d absolutely do it again in a heartbeat!
The ride was great! We were a little worried after all the rules in the rule meeting about what not to do, but the guides took us on an exciting ride! We had a rocky bumpy course with rocks and elevation changes, mud and lots of water! The guides were informative and fun! This was our most exciting tour while visiting Denali Park.
This was some of the most fun we’ve had ever had! An incredible experience — great equipment, great trail, stunning scenery. Aiden and Savvy were excellent guides!
From start to finish the guides were friendly enthusiastic and fun. Come ready to get dirty and they will give you a helmet. Our fam was able to get a 6 person vehicle so we all rode together but plenty of single riders or double riders too. We drove through mud, rushing water rocks and dirt. You get jostled around so if you have neck or back issues it’s probably not a good idea. It was right up there with whale watching although a totally different experience for sure. Thanks for the memories!
We had a great time. The guides were very knowledgeable of the area. Will worth the time.
Such a fun tour with Bucket & Splash (Jacob!). All the staff were knowledgeable, comical & knew the area well! Dress for water & dust! Wear rain boots & clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Definitely recommend the midnight tour, it was so fun on all the trails. All the machines are brand new of this season they said & worked great! Would do again!
