FAQs

No, we do not charge any extra fees or fuel surcharges. The listed price is the price you pay. Including any applicable tax.

A shared tour means you will ride with a small group of other guests on the same departure. Our guides lead the group along the backcountry trails in Chugach State Park, and everyone receives the same safety training and riding experience.

A private tour reserves the departure exclusively for your group. This allows your guide to tailor the pace of the ride and stops along the trail to your group’s interests while exploring the Bird Valley backcountry.

Both options offer the same scenic ATV experience and are available at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM departures.

The time listed on your reservation is both your check-in time and your scheduled tour departure time.

After check-in, our guides provide a safety briefing and ATV driver training before heading out on the trail. The exact departure onto the trail can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, group readiness, and safety considerations.

Our goal is always to begin the ride as soon as everyone is safely prepared for the adventure.

Cancellations made 15 days or more before your scheduled tour will receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee.

Cancellations made 14 days or less before the scheduled tour are non-refundable. This policy also applies if a guest decides not to participate in the tour after arrival.

Because we operate small group tours with limited availability, this policy helps us manage guide scheduling and tour departures.

Yes, reservations are required to guarantee a spot on our ATV tours. Booking in advance allows us to schedule the appropriate number of guides and ensure that our groups remain small, safe, and enjoyable.

Our tours depart from the Bird Valley Trailhead in Bird Creek, located about 30 minutes south of Anchorage. Because guides travel to the trailhead specifically for scheduled tours, there may not be a guide onsite if no reservations are booked for that departure time.

Once your reservation is confirmed, we will send detailed directions and arrival instructions for the trailhead.

Yes. Children are welcome on our ATV tours as passengers. All participants must be at least 8 years old, 48 inches tall, and weigh at least 50 pounds to safely ride on the machines.

Guests who wish to drive their own ATV must be at least 16 years old, at least 60 inches tall, and weigh 100 pounds or more. Drivers must also have the physical strength and coordination required to safely operate an ATV in the backcountry.

Safety always comes first. Our guides may determine that a participant cannot continue on the tour if safety requirements are not met.

Yes. Our ATV tours operate rain or shine. The Bird Valley trail system is located within the northernmost coastal rainforest of Chugach State Park, so wet conditions are a normal part of the experience.

Guests should plan for changing weather and dress appropriately. We recommend bringing rain gear, long pants, closed-toe shoes, and a warm top layer.

If you do not have rain gear, we do have raincoats and rain pants available to borrow.

We recommend bringing rain gear, as the Bird Valley area is part of the coastal rainforest. If you do not have your own rain gear, we do have raincoats and rain pants available to borrow if needed.

Guests should wear long pants, closed-toe shoes, and a warm top layer. Because this is a backcountry adventure, you should expect to get a little dirty, so bringing extra socks or a change of shoes can be helpful.

Don’t forget to bring a camera or smartphone to capture photos of the beautiful scenery in Chugach State Park.

The Bird Valley Trailhead, where our ATV tours depart, does not have a physical street address.

To get directions, simply enter “Bird Valley Trailhead” into Google Maps or your GPS and it will guide you directly to the correct location. The trailhead is located at the end of Konikson Road in Bird Creek, Alaska, about 30 minutes south of Anchorage.

Google Map Link 

Detailed directions to the Bird Valley Trailhead will also be included in your booking confirmation.

Yes. Chugach State Park provides an outhouse-style restroom at the Bird Valley Trailhead where our tours depart.

Please note that this is a basic park facility, so guests may want to plan accordingly before arriving for their tour.

Yes. There is free parking available at the Bird Valley Trailhead, where our ATV tours depart, and there is generally plenty of space for vehicles to park and turn around.

Guests do occasionally arrive in RVs or larger vehicles, and the parking area can typically accommodate them.

Please note that overnight camping is not permitted at this location, as it is part of Chugach State Park