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Our Tours
Three ways to experience the Knik River Valley and Knik Glacier area. Every tour combines Alaska’s backcountry with the comfort of fully enclosed, heated and air-conditioned UTVs, with Gold Buckle guides leading the way.
One Hour Tour
A quick introduction to Alaska’s backcountry. Cruise carefully through the riverbed willows, keep an eye out for moose, and experience the Knik River Valley from the trail.
Terrain
Riverbed willows · Backcountry trails
GREAT for
Guests short on time · Families · First-time UTV adventurers
Adventure & Glacier View Tour
Ride deeper into Alaska’s backcountry to Friday Creek, where you’ll stop, stretch your legs, skip rocks, and take in distant views of Knik Glacier. Binoculars and spotting scopes help you take a closer look at the landscape and wildlife along the way.
Terrain
Sand · Creeks · River crossings · Backcountry trails
GREAT for
Guests wanting more trail time and glacier views without committing to the full Glacier Experience
Glacier Experience Tour
Go deeper into Alaska’s backcountry on the full Glacier Experience, traveling to the Knik Glacier area for views of the glacier and floating icebergs from the lakeshore. Enjoy a hot lunch, explore the area, and, if you’re feeling adventurous, take an optional polar plunge.
Terrain
Backcountry trails · River crossings · Dry cobble riverbeds · Glacier area
GREAT for
Guests ready for Gold Buckle’s fullest Alaska adventure and a full day in the backcountry