49th State Motor Tours

Head out into the Alaskan wilderness on this exciting ATV adventure, driving through woods and splashing through rivers on your way to a gorgeous glacial moraine surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks.

Your Wilderness Adventure

49th State Motor Tours is conveniently located just 45 minutes north of Anchorage in beautiful Palmer, Alaska & provides breathtaking off-road adventures for groups of all ages and skill levels! You'll have opportunities to see local wildlife, ride forest trails, sand dunes & cross lots of water on this fun adventure!.

No prior offroad experience necessary; you’ll be with knowledgeable guides who know how to combine the laid-back vibe of Alaska with the thrill of adventure.

Get ready to ride up the Knik River Valley with stunning views where you’ll enjoy stunning views of the Chugach Mountains & the Knik Glacier as you kick up mud and ford rivers on a heart-pounding adventure that will truly give you a new perspective on this land.

Two Awesome Tours to Choose From

The Alaska outdoors is the passion of the team at 49th State Motor Tours. Whether you're a thrill-seeker looking for adventure or a family group looking for a day trip to remember, they aim to provide a truly unique and authentic Alaska experience. Choose from one of their two tours:

Knik Glacier ATV Tour

This popular full day adventure usually runs 6 to 8 hours long as you ride 20+ miles up the Knik River Valley to the iceberg filled lake at the toe of the Knik Glacier.

After an orientation on your easy-to drive ATVs or easy to drive UTV; you’ll head out on the trail. You’ll start at the Jim Creek trailhead and ride along the river up to the Knik Glacier, going through sand dunes and crossing over creeks and ponds, stopping to take photos along the way.

Look for moose, eagles, and keep an eye out for Dall Sheep when you reach the cliffs at Wolf Point. You’ll then break out into an open area on a big glacial gravel bed as you approach the glacier moraine. There, you’ll enjoy a hot lunch of local Reindeer dogs cooked onsite or ask in advance for a meal tailored to your dietary needs.

You’ll spend 45 to 60 minutes at the glacier before starting the adventure back to the trailhead.

Knik River Trail Adventure

This 1.5 Hour Adventure is perfect for those looking to for a fun, quick introduction to Alaska offroading! You’ll ride up the Knik River Valley & enjoy a variety of terrain; forested paths, water crossings, mud bogs, small hill climbs and more.

Come get your feet wet on this fast paced adventure & still have plenty of time for other activities in the Matsu Valley!