Black Diamond Treasure Hunt Excursion with Backcountry Dining
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4.9/5
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Is Black Diamond Treasure Hunt Excursion with Backcountry Dining worth booking?
Black Diamond Treasure Hunt Excursion with Backcountry Dining is a 3-hour experience in Healy, United States, from $174 per person. It scores 81 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 217 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 81 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (217)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $174 per person
Journey into the wilds of Alaska on a unique family-friendly treasure hunt aboard an off-road vehicle driven by our trained guide. Set out from Healy for this 3-hour guided adventure and work together searching for hidde
What you get
About this experience
Journey into the wilds of Alaska on a unique family-friendly treasure hunt aboard an off-road vehicle driven by our trained guide. Set out from Healy for this 3-hour guided adventure and work together searching for hidden clues, seeking out quartz and granite rocks, and exchanging geocache treasures, which results in a take-home souvenir. Learn about local history, flora, and fauna and refuel with a traditional back country meal. Please let us know when booking if you are driving yourself or if you need to be picked up at your hotel choice. The pick up time at your hotel is the listed booking time. If you are driving yourself to our location plase arrive 15 minutes later. We are located at 1.2 Mile Otto Lake Road, turn onto Otto Lake Raod at Mile 247 off the George Parks Highway.
What's included
Included
- Professional guide
- Round-trip transport from Healy lodgings (if option selected)
- Snacks
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Not included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
What you'll see and do
Black Diamond Resort Company
Enjoy complimentary transport from your Healy hotel to Black Diamond Resort Co, where you’ll embark on a family-friendly backcountry treasure hunt. After a short safety briefing, you'll hop aboard your own Polaris Ranger, outfitted with seat belts, a windshield and cover. It’s similar to a small open-air Jeep but sports the exciting flair of an ATV. Then, head out into the wilds of Alaska with your professional guide. Navigate the back country trails, searching for hidden secrets, granite rocks, and additional clues that bring you closer and closer to finding your treasure: a rustic pavilion in the woods where a camp-style meal awaits. Traverse old mining paths that spill out onto the Dry Creek River Bed, stop on a whim to take in the surrounding scenery, or walk along the tundra and travel up the side of Black Diamond Peak for spectacular views of the Healy Valley — all the while working together to strategize and plan your next moves.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Your guide also fills you in on local history, culture, flora, and fauna throughout. Soon, it’s time to reap the benefits of your treasure hunt: a delicious and hearty meal. Morning tours include a lumberjack breakfast with fresh-baked biscuits and gravy, reindeer sausage, flapjacks and more, while afternoon and evening tours feature mouthwatering ribs, steak, chicken and even fresh-caught Alaska salmon. Juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and adult beverages are also available. Your tour concludes with hotel drop-off.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Healy
Drive to mile 247 off the george parks highway, turn onto Otto Lake Road (you will see some blue and gold train cars) drive past the Denali Park hotel on Otto Lake Road and park anywhere in our parking lot and come into Black Diamond Front Desk to check in.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
Drive to mile 247 off the george parks highway, turn onto Otto Lake Road (you will see some blue and gold train cars) drive past the Denali Park hotel on Otto Lake Road and park anywhere in our parking lot and come into Black Diamond Front Desk to check in.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Black Diamond Resort Co
Know before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant seats are available; please request when booking
- No experience necessary.
- Drinking age is 21 and older
- Vegetarian food option is available; please request when booking
- The tour is wheelchair accessible, though please let us know beforehand so we can plan accordingly
- Operates rain or shine; please dress for the weather
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 215 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
215 verified traveler reviews for Black Diamond Treasure Hunt Excursion with Backcountry Dining. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Best of the Best!
This excursion was fantastic! Our guide, John, is a skilled driver with a lot of local knowledge. He showed us incomparable views. His eagle eyes pointed out a porcupine, the first either Bob or I had seen in the wild. He also found me a “wishing stone” in Dry Creek while we admired the huge moraine that is still shifting. We learned a lot and enjoyed ourselves immensely. Oh! Breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Highly recommend!!
via Tripadvisor
ATV ride and treasure hunting in the rain!
What a great experience! Ross was our driver and guide. He showed us a wild time. It rained on us the whole time, but it did not put a damper on the fun. I think Ross hit every puddle out there, and it was a blast! He was a great driver, we had great food, and we got to see a mama moose and her baby. And we found treasure! 😄 Loved every minute of it!
via Tripadvisor
Amazing sights and fantastic lunch
We enjoyed our ATV tour ‘treasure hunt’ with Caleb! The paths are rough so be prepared, but not so much to make it uncomfortable. The only wildlife we saw was 1 grouse, but with ATV’s running around that is to be expected. Lunch was amazing! Served family style and lots of variety and very tasty options!! The kitchen staff was very friendly and we enjoyed chatting with them also. Caleb showed us many sights, was a safe and entertaining guide, found the ‘treasure chest’ and we wish him the best wherever the wind blows for his next chapter.
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour
David was a terrific guide/driver. The ride was fun and he shared knowledge of the area and landscape. We had the best time with him. Highly recommend this tour
via Tripadvisor
Side by side ride
Caleb did a fantastic job guiding our side by side ride. We all had a great time.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 76
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 81
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Black Diamond Treasure Hunt Excursion with Backcountry Dining: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Healy.
How much does Black Diamond Treasure Hunt Excursion with Backcountry Dining cost?
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Prices start at $174 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Healy usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Black Diamond Treasure Hunt Excursion with Backcountry Dining take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Healy is not rushed.
Is Black Diamond Treasure Hunt Excursion with Backcountry Dining worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 81 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 217 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Healy, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Black Diamond Treasure Hunt Excursion with Backcountry Dining?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Black Diamond Treasure Hunt Excursion with Backcountry Dining suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Black Diamond Treasure Hunt Excursion with Backcountry Dining?
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Around 76 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Healy can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Healy and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Black Diamond Treasure Hunt Excursion with Backcountry Dining start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Healy within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Healy?
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On Outty we rank every Healy experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Denali Park Nature Walk (3 Hours) w/Expert Naturalist, Denali Park Zipline Adventure, 2.5-Hour Denali Wilderness ATV Adventure Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Healy?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Healy?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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