Takshanuk ATV Tour from Haines
Offered by Takshanuk Mountain Trail In Haines, Alaska
: $
About us
Come drive yourself on a guided ATV tour and experience some of the most pristine wilderness of Southeast Alaska! We offer a private off-road trail allowing unique access to the alpine regions of Haines, Alaska. Our ATV tour features comfortable, safe and spacious ATVs (also known as UTVs by some). Enjoy breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains, cascading waterfalls, and the local flora and fauna. A family-friendly experience where all ages are welcome. Drive yourself and your family to the top and back! Every ATV tour includes our famous beer-battered halibut and roasted chicken meal. We cater to independent travelers and cruise ship shore excursions starting in either Haines Alaska or Skagway Alaska.
What we'll do
When you arrive at the trail head your knowledgeable guide will instruct your family’s driver on how to operate the Kawasaki Mules. Don’t want to drive? No problem! We can accommodate those who want to ride along and enjoy the views! The mules are equipped with convertible tops for those traditional Southeast Alaska days and your guide can provide you with blankets, gloves and rain ponchos if necessary.
Start your journey up the trail and enjoy the lush forest and scenic views peeking through the trees. The first mile of trail has 17 switchbacks and gains the most elevation, starting at sea level and taking you to 1,100 feet in elevation for your first stop at our exclusive mountain lodge. Here you’ll take in the breathtaking views of the beautiful Lynn Canal and Coastal mountain range. You’ll also be treated to fresh baked cookies straight out of the oven along with coffee, hot chocolate, tea and lemonade.
After the lodge you’ll continue on the trail for another scenic mile, passing cascading waterfalls and crossing crystal clear mountain streams. Your guide will make a stop at a scenic alpine lake to take in the views and scan the mountain side for wildlife. The natural lake is fed by cascading waterfalls down the backside of Mt. Ripinsky. When the season is right you can pick wild Alaskan blueberries and salmon berries that are abundant in this area.
As you continue to the end of the trail at 1,500 feet, be prepared to catch your breath for the stunning vista of Chilkoot Lake and the Lutak inlet. A gorgeous alpine meadow awaits those who wish to take a short hike up the hillside to enjoy the wildflowers that soak up the sunshine at this higher elevation.
The return portion of your tour will take you back to our exclusive lodge where you will be served a deliciously prepared beer-battered halibut and roasted chicken meal. Vegetarian meals and special dietary requests are available with a 24-hour notice.
After this fantastic homemade meal and time to relax in the lodge, you will make your way back to the trail head. For those who took the Takshanuk Trail bus to the trail head, your return trip to town will include a scenic tour of Haines and Fort William H. Seward, the first permanent army base in Alaska.
Start your journey up the trail and enjoy the lush forest and scenic views peeking through the trees. The first mile of trail has 17 switchbacks and gains the most elevation, starting at sea level and taking you to 1,100 feet in elevation for your first stop at our exclusive mountain lodge. Here you’ll take in the breathtaking views of the beautiful Lynn Canal and Coastal mountain range. You’ll also be treated to fresh baked cookies straight out of the oven along with coffee, hot chocolate, tea and lemonade.
After the lodge you’ll continue on the trail for another scenic mile, passing cascading waterfalls and crossing crystal clear mountain streams. Your guide will make a stop at a scenic alpine lake to take in the views and scan the mountain side for wildlife. The natural lake is fed by cascading waterfalls down the backside of Mt. Ripinsky. When the season is right you can pick wild Alaskan blueberries and salmon berries that are abundant in this area.
As you continue to the end of the trail at 1,500 feet, be prepared to catch your breath for the stunning vista of Chilkoot Lake and the Lutak inlet. A gorgeous alpine meadow awaits those who wish to take a short hike up the hillside to enjoy the wildflowers that soak up the sunshine at this higher elevation.
The return portion of your tour will take you back to our exclusive lodge where you will be served a deliciously prepared beer-battered halibut and roasted chicken meal. Vegetarian meals and special dietary requests are available with a 24-hour notice.
After this fantastic homemade meal and time to relax in the lodge, you will make your way back to the trail head. For those who took the Takshanuk Trail bus to the trail head, your return trip to town will include a scenic tour of Haines and Fort William H. Seward, the first permanent army base in Alaska.
What to expect / what's provided
*Duration: 4 hours
What's Included:
- Transportation to/from tour site from cruise dock if requested!
- Naturalist guide
- Kawasaki Mule ATVs that hold up to 5 people
- Ability to drive your group, or hang out for the ride
- Blankets, gloves, and rain ponchos available if needed
- Scenic tour of Haines and Ft. Seward
- Fresh baked cookies, coffee, hot chocolate, tea, and lemonade
- Beer-battered halibut and roasted chicken meal
- Vegetarian meals and special dietary requests available with 24-hour notice
- Guests wishing to drive must be at least 21 years old and bring a valid driver's license.
- Each Mule is reserved for families and groups traveling together so that guests aren’t combined with other participants. Mules can accommodate up to four guests but can be extended to five to keep groups together.
- The Kawasaki Mules are easily accessible and have storage for oxygen tanks and collapsible wheelchairs. Guests must be able to take steps on and off the modes of transportation.
*Unaccompanied Minor Policy: Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
*Getting Here:
- Takshanuk Mountain Trail is located in Haines Alaska at 7 mile Lutak Rd, on the left, three miles past the Alaska Marine Highway System. If you have your own transportation our direction is “north out of Haines towards Chilkoot Lake and Campground”; you’ll pass us on the way.
- If you are visiting us by cruise ship, we provide transportation to and from the Haines dock.
- We are also able to accommodate guests visiting from Skagway via the Haines Skagway Fast Ferry. We will also pick up from hotels in town.
What's Included:
- Transportation to/from tour site from cruise dock if requested!
- Naturalist guide
- Kawasaki Mule ATVs that hold up to 5 people
- Ability to drive your group, or hang out for the ride
- Blankets, gloves, and rain ponchos available if needed
- Scenic tour of Haines and Ft. Seward
- Fresh baked cookies, coffee, hot chocolate, tea, and lemonade
- Beer-battered halibut and roasted chicken meal
- Vegetarian meals and special dietary requests available with 24-hour notice
- Guests wishing to drive must be at least 21 years old and bring a valid driver's license.
- Each Mule is reserved for families and groups traveling together so that guests aren’t combined with other participants. Mules can accommodate up to four guests but can be extended to five to keep groups together.
- The Kawasaki Mules are easily accessible and have storage for oxygen tanks and collapsible wheelchairs. Guests must be able to take steps on and off the modes of transportation.
*Unaccompanied Minor Policy: Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
*Getting Here:
- Takshanuk Mountain Trail is located in Haines Alaska at 7 mile Lutak Rd, on the left, three miles past the Alaska Marine Highway System. If you have your own transportation our direction is “north out of Haines towards Chilkoot Lake and Campground”; you’ll pass us on the way.
- If you are visiting us by cruise ship, we provide transportation to and from the Haines dock.
- We are also able to accommodate guests visiting from Skagway via the Haines Skagway Fast Ferry. We will also pick up from hotels in town.
Cancellation Policy
Rain or Shine Takshanuk Mountain Trail Operates! Should unforeseen circumstances arise, you are able to cancel through your reservation on our website up to 24 hours in advance of your tour time. Because of the work entailed with prepping for the tour we cannot offer any refund for tours cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled tour departure time.
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