Top 20 Experiences in Healy
2.5-Hour Denali Wilderness ATV Adventure Tour
Get ready for an adventure in the Alaskan wilderness with an ATV tour from Denali. On an automatic single or double ATV, you'll ride along trails surrounded by Denali National Park at speeds up to 30 mph (48 kph), and make stops to enjoy 360-degree views of the Alaska Range, Otto Lake, and the Healy Valley. Traverse rocky creek beds and splash through the water (weather permitting) as a guide leads you through the rugged terrain and provides opportunities for photography. Wildlife is abundant, so watch for moose on the trail. When booking, select from several departure times and decide whether you want a single or 2-passenger side-by-side ATV.
Denali Fat Truck Tours
Come explore the Alaska Wilderness off the road. Explore in a guided and climate controlled Search & Rescue Fat Truck/Sherp while staying safe from the weather, bugs, and the occasional wild animal. This 2.5+ hour tour takes you off road up steep mining trails to vista views, teaches you about the local history, and geological formations near Denali National Park in an adventurous off road Fat Truck search & rescue vehicle. (Plan on about 3.5 hours if using the the hotel shuttle service from select hotels during the summer season)
Alaskan Back Country Side by Side ATV Adventure with Meal
See the wilds of Alaska on a Side by Side ATV with a full windshield, roof, seat belts, gas pedal, and break. This fun and fantastic machine handles the rough terrain well - all near the Denali National Park boundary in the heart of Alaska. This is a great tour for couples, friends, and families. All ages are welcome with various start times each day and personal guides to cater to your needs. Photo opportunities abound on this 3 hour tour and a full service back country meal is provided. Please allow 3 1/2 hours if we are picking you up at your hotel.
Horse-Drawn Covered Wagon Ride with Backcountry Dining
Journey across Alaska's tundra the way the original pioneers did, by horse-drawn covered wagon, on this 3-hour excursion from Black Diamond Resort. Set out from Healy for this wagon trip across the northern border of Denali National Park, which takes you back through time to learn about the area’s historic and natural treasures. Bask in mountain scenery and then stop to enjoy a delicious back-country dining experience. Choose from several day and evening departure times, and relish the convenience of round-trip transport.
5-Hour Mountain Hiking Tour in Denali
This hike will get you up above the treeline, where you will experience epic panoramic views, rocky outcroppings, and alpine tundra ecosystems. As you hike, your expert guide will fill you in about all the fascinating plants and animals you come across, as well as the cultural, geological, and ecological history of the area. By the time you finish the tour, you will have your camera roll stuffed with photos that will make your friends gasp and enough knowledge to take THEM on a guided tour yourself. Can you really say you’ve been to Denali and the Alaska Range without actually being up in the mountains?
3 Hour Naturalist Walking Tour in Denali National Park
This tour is a favorite for a reason! As you and your family wander through the pristine Denali taiga, your expert naturalist guide will unveil the captivating narrative of Denali's extraordinary past. You will delve deep into the world of its resilient plant life, wildlife, fungi, and lichens that thrive in this rugged climate. Your guide will help you retain the information you learn with science backed methods. They will employ all 5 senses during your tour and engage you in hands-on learning. Our goal is to help you do more than “ooh” and “aah”. We want you to actually understand the place you’ve come thousands of miles to see. By booking this tour, you sign yourself up for a National Park experience that transcends the every-day tourist traps of Denali. By the time you finish this walk, you’ll feel ready to give all of your friends their own tours of Denali.
Classic ATV Adventure with Back Country Dining
Explore the rugged Alaskan wilderness on your own 4WD ATV machine. Join your guide for a personal tour of the backcountry, basking in the surrounding scenery while traversing dry creek beds and dirt paths on an off-road adventure. Your 3-hour excursion includes a hearty meal — the perfect refuel before you hop back on board the ATV for a thrilling return to your starting point. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Healy are included.
Denali-in-a-Day Sightseeing Experience
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Denali National Park and its conservation efforts in the comfort of a private vehicle with your group. Begin with a memorable photo opportunity at the iconic entrance sign, followed by a visit to the Denali Visitor Center to learn about the park and its history. Then, stroll through Downtown Denali, also known as "Glitter Gulch," where you'll find unique Alaskan-themed souvenirs and snacks. Next, we'll take you to the small town of Healy, home to only 1,000 year-round residents. There, you can sit back and relax at the 49th State Brewpub with delicious food and craft beers.
Denali ATV Trailblazer 3.5 Hour Tour
Get out and ride in the Alaskan Boreal Forest! Traveling at speeds up to 30 mph, maneuver through the taiga to picturesque panoramas of the Alaska Range. Observe glacial moraines and historic archaeological dig sites while navigating tree rutted trails, mountain-fed creek beds, and boggy tundra. Spend more time riding on the trail than any other Denali area off-road adventure tour. You may learn how to make fireweed tea, leave with a blueberry smile, or even chat about survival. Periodic stops are made for photography and wildlife sightings. Tackle the terrain in a single-rider ATV or share the thrill in a multi-passenger side-by-side ATV. Trails are challenging for all experience levels. Total tour covers about 20 miles with 2½ hours on the trails.
Black Diamond Treasure Hunt Excursion with Backcountry Dining
Journey into the wilds of Alaska on a unique family-friendly treasure hunt aboard an off-road vehicle driven by our trained guide. Set out from Healy for this 3-hour guided adventure and work together searching for hidden clues, seeking out quartz and granite rocks, and exchanging geocache treasures, which results in a take-home souvenir. Learn about local history, flora, and fauna and refuel with a traditional back country meal. Please let us know when booking if you are driving yourself or if you need to be picked up at your hotel choice. The pick up time at your hotel is the listed booking time. If you are driving yourself to our location plase arrive 15 minutes later. We are located at 1.2 Mile Otto Lake Road, turn onto Otto Lake Raod at Mile 247 off the George Parks Highway.
Denali Highway Jeep Excursion
Come explore the Denali Highway with us! Drive a new 4-door Jeep Wrangler or ride as a passenger, all while experiencing scenic views of Denali, the Alaska Range, and glaciers! 4 hours in length, not including lodging transfer. Open seasonally May through September.
Midnight Sun ATV Adventure 2.5 Hour Tour
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.
Aurora Quest from Denali
Search the skies for the Northern Lights on a guided 3 hour tour in the Denali area. The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) are one of the world’s most spectacular natural phenomenons, and Alaska is one of the best places in the world for viewing. The area around Denali makes an ideal spot for stargazing and catching the sometimes elusive Aurora Borealis. Your Alaskan guide will provide commentary and conversation on the area’s unique history, formidable climate, dynamic geography, and separate scientific facts from fictional myth. Learn all about Mother Nature’s fireworks display from a local guide, sip a warm drink, and learn how the Lights are the result of collisions between gaseous particles in the Earth's atmosphere. This bucket list experience lets you hop out at select locations with your camera in hand with pointers from your guide. The Northern Lights are visible only during the winter months (September to April) and sightings are not guaranteed.
Wilds of Alaska Classic ATV Adventure
Discover Alaska's enigmatic wilderness on a thrilling 3-hour, 4WD adventure from Healy. Join your guide on a spectacular tour of the Alaskan wilderness. Take charge of your individual journey while driving your own ATV vehicle, enjoying stunning natural scenery as you go. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Healy are included.
Denali to Fairbanks Shuttle Service
This shuttle service is the fastest and the most convenient way to transfer between Denali National Park and Fairbanks. Enjoy hassle-free transfers with pick-up and drop-off at your hotel. Discover interesting facts and stories about Alaska along the way.
Black Diamond Tundra Golfing Package
Enjoy a truly unique golfing experience with a 9-hole course on the Alaskan tundra. Bask in the beauty of the surrounding mountains while keeping an eye out for natural hazards, including moose footprints that act as makeshift traps and a resident fox known for stealing balls. Book a power cart or enjoy a leisurely walk between holes on this Black Diamond Resort course — one of the northern-most golf courses in the world. This course is a very rough Alaskan course built on no top soil on Alaskan Tundra. Prepare for a unique golf expereince like no other. The package includes everything you need to golf from clubs, balls, tees, ball markers, logo ball, towel, greens frees, and pull or power cart.
Half-Day ATV Experience
Take a guided ATV tour through dry river beds and alpine forests, followed by dinner at the famous 49th State Brewing Company, where you can savor delicious Alaskan cuisine and craft beers.
4 Hour Off-Trail Wilderness Wonders Hiking Tour in Denali
Adventure. Authenticity. Exploration. One-of-a-kind experience. Our Wilderness Wonders Tour embodies these ideas. Leave the trails and cookie-cutter tours behind. Venture off-trail through Denali’s magical boreal forest. Put your present self into your future shoes for a moment. Your feet sink into the deep peat moss that carpets the forest floor. Your guide hands you a cluster wild blueberries. They’re tastier than those you bought at the store. The complex flavors wash over your palette as your guide tells you about their nutritional benefits. From the corner of your eye you spot movement! A snowshoe hare. It hasn’t fully lost its ivory-white winter coat yet. Your guide decides to change course and follow the hare. Why not? You’re not on a trail. Now drag yourself back to the present. Did that sound like something you want to experience on your Denali vacation? If so, the Wilderness Wonders Tour was designed for you. The magic starts when you leave the trail.
Self Guided ATV Rental in Alaska
Discover the freedom of independent exploration in the stunning Denali region. Traverse winding trails through the enchanting boreal forest, cruise along the mesmerizing taiga's edge, and conquer silty waterways. Venture around Healy's mining community and grab a bite to eat at a local food truck along the way! Say goodbye to guided tours and embrace the spontaneity of last-minute adventures, family gatherings, and weekend getaways with our individual rental packages. Rest easy knowing that our Polaris ATVs are all from the latest model year and come equipped with GPS and trail maps for your peace of mind. Our mission is to provide everyone with a thrilling, enjoyable, and secure opportunity to immerse themselves in the breathtaking Denali backcountry.
8 Hour Survival Workshop in Denali National Park and Preserve
This is one of the only fully off-trail activities in Denali, and it's the ONLY survival-focused activity offered in Alaska. It is led by an expert survivalist guide who has survived off the land alone for weeks on end. If "Into the Wild" is part of what brought you to Alaska, this is the best way to get an idea of what Chris McCandless's life was really like in the Denali backcountry. Eat the edible plants that he ate and learn the not-so-edible ones he ate that resulted in his demise. This is not something to be missed.