Arctic ATV Tours

Below are some of the more common questions we receive. Additional questions and responses will be added over time. Do you have a question? Send your question(s) to us via email to info@arcticatvtours.com!

Question
What wildlife should we expect to see on the ATV tour?

Answer
You never know! Sometimes we see one moose sometimes a dozen! One day you may see a black bear along a hillside or a wolf loping across the high tundra. Alaska's wildlife is truly amazing and you really never know when you will see some of these animals. It is possible to see many different species though, including: moose, ptarmigan, grouse, song birds (like chickadees), raptors (like eagles and hawks), fox, coyote, wolf, black bear, grizzly bear, caribou, marten, wolverine, voles, hare, ermine, and more! Our tours are not visits to the zoo... there is no guarantee you will see the wildlife you want to because you will be visiting wilderness areas and habitat where wildlife are free to roam. Keep your eyes open and binoculars and camera handy though because you never know what may be around that next corner!

Question
What gear do I need to bring?

Answer
Here is a list of things you should have/bring with you for your tour:
camera, hiking boots (no tennis shoes or open-toed shoes allowed), clothing in layers... dress in layers for all weather conditions i.e., comfortable long pants for lounging with a light weight set of thermal underwear – both shirt and pants; and light wool socks (depending on the season), rain gear, sunglasses or safety glasses, hat, gloves, chapstick, sun screen, bug repellent, light backpack (can be strapped to ATV for a relaxing ride), warm jacket for all weather conditions, binoculars, drinking water in a packable water bottle.

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What if I am not an experienced ATV rider, is this the tour for me?

Answer
Yes, we offer ATV tours for riders of all skill levels. You do not need to be an experienced ATV rider to enjoy our tours. We will go through safety training and a ride orientation with you before we set out. Beginner riders will have the opportunity to practice before riding out on the trails. Riders do need to be able to steer and maneuver an ATV and have some body mobility. For advance riders, we can provide tours on more challenging trails. Please keep in mind that for insurance purposes all riders must be 16 years of age or older and riders younger than 18 must have parental consent.