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• Sherp Tour

  Tanya r,Mar 31, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Great tour guides! This was a blast, both fun and also learned a ton about Alaska history, wildlife and geology. Highly recommend this tour and tour guides.

• The sherp tour is amazing, its like no other !

  Marcus D,Mar 31, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  GET READY, its AWESOME ! The guides are A1 … the views are 100++++. The sherps are amazing !!!! The sherp stays warm from start to finish, but.. be sure you wear warm clothes and shoes for the stops in the forest. This tour is well worth the cost ! An amazing tour..extra kudos for the sherp operators !!!!

• Unforgettable Wilderness Adventure in Healy

  128renur,Mar 29, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Oh, what an experience! This 3-hour SHERP tour gave us a front-row seat to the raw, snow-covered wilderness of Alaska—something no other activity quite captures the same way. Our guide was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and patient. He shared fascinating stories about old Alaskan wilderness life, which made the entire journey even more engaging and fun. He also gave us time to just be kids—playing in the fresh snow, climbing little snow-covered hills, and sliding back down. Those moments made it extra special. They went above and beyond by capturing photos and videos for us throughout the tour. They even included drone footage at the beginning and end, and later shared a beautifully put-together video of the entire experience. The company was incredibly accommodating and even created a custom 2 PM tour slot that fit perfectly with our schedule. Length of visit: Plan for about 3 hours for the tour, plus an additional ~15 minutes for the pre-tour briefing. Atmosphere: Relaxed, fun, and immersive. Crowd size: Our group had 5 people, though the vehicle can likely accommodate one more. Staff: Friendly, professional, and very attentive throughout the experience. Best for: Everyone and all age groups. The only requirement is being able to climb about 4 steps to get into the truck—beyond that, there’s no physical activity involved. Highly recommend this experience if you’re visiting Healy. We’re already excited to come back and do it again in the summer when the landscape is lush and green and the rivers are flowing!

• The best day

  Kristi H,Mar 28, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  So beautiful! The trucks are fun and all the guys are great and nice! We were in Tim’s truck and he had the best knowledge and stories. The drone was a surprise and Can’t stop looking at the videos from it. Enjoyed every second!

• Awesome!!!

  S5477BFbrandonk,Mar 27, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Had an awesome tour with the team. They made it super fun and kept it safe. Took lots of pictures and made it a great time. If you’re on the fence about booking, just do it… it was so worth the drive and cost.

  

  

  

• Great trip

  173jaquesh,Mar 25, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Amazing guide and really fun trip. The guide had so many cool stories and helpful tips. Lots of time for photo breaks and never rushed. You can tell they want you to have fun and enjoy the day. They do all they can to make that happen.

  

• Good time by all

  ladyv0l,Mar 19, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Omg you must do this tour. Joel, Tim, and Mark go out of their way to make sure you have the best time. Very knowledgeable and very personable.

  

• Best thing we did in Alaska!

  Pamela R,Mar 19, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  The Fat Truck tour was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had in my life! It was fun, educational, and breathtaking! We went in March 2026. Even though the temperature outside was -17 F, it was nice and toasty in the Sherp. (Note: In the fall, winter, and early spring, wear winter boots, extra socks and buy foot warmers because heat rises, and your feet WILL get cold. But other than that, you’ll stay warm with proper Winter gear.) My one critique for Fat Truck (since I’m confident that they read these reviews) is to tell their guests in the text they send the night before to only bring water, as that is the only beverage allowed in the Sherps. The main priority of the Fat Truck group was safety, and I felt that throughout the tour. I was a bit nervous about driving out on a frozen lake and frozen creek, but they explained how they choose the sites they do, and they know which areas of the lake and river to avoid for safety reasons. We saw 3 moose (a mom and baby and a singular female) and a snowshoe hare on our trip. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, but they did their absolute best to find them. They sent out a drone to get some great pictures of them - better than what we could get from the Sherp. The best part was that the drone video they make is included in the purchase! The video by itself was worth every penny we paid! They did a great job of balancing footage of us, the scenery, and the wildlife we saw to really recap our experience very well. We also went inside a small homestead cabin to experience what it would have been like to homestead in Alaska in the early to mid 1900s. While yes, the tour is expensive, it was well worth it! The men running the business were knowledgeable, professional, and safety-minded. We had a wonderful time!

  

  

  

• Guides were fun and knowledgeable

  700nathanr,Mar 18, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Initially we weren't certain we wanted to do this tour because it's on the expensive side, so we called and spoke with Joel, the owner, about what the tour entails, safety concerns, likelihood of seeing wildlife,etc. He spent over 30 minutes chatting with us about the tour, his experience as a search & rescue worker and really put our mind at ease. Then we came to Alaska and spent 3 days in the Fairbanks area without seeing any wildlife. I drove around Healy...beautiful mountains, but still no wildlife. To be clear, there's never a guarantee of seeing animals in the wild, Joel was very clear on this point, but Joel, Tim, and Mark did everything to increase our chances and they delivered! Between two simultaneous Sherp vehicles and multiple drones scouting ahead for wildlife, we saw 2 adult moose and a cub. We also saw a snowshoe hare. We also saw beautiful mountain ranges from a perspective you won't see from the roadway, even if you visit Denali National Park. We got to ride over frozen rivers and lakes and see a historic WW2 era cabin and hear the unique history of it, as well as Alaska in general. The guides went out of their way to make the trip fun, safe, and informative. In the end, the tour was expensive, but a fantastic value for what you get. I highly recommend it for anyone visiting the area.

• Absolutely a must do. Great staff and lots of history and stories of the area.

  Don C,Mar 11, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Great way to get off the beaten path. The Sherp vehicle is comfortable and provides a smooth ride out into the country. The staff is great. They made a video with a drone and sent it out to everyone. A great example of a small business sharing their experience and stories of the area.

  
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