Reviews for Rod's Alaskan Guide Service
650 reviews
Great place to visit in Fairbanks! Everything about it was so well-organized and exciting, but what really made it special was Laura, our dog sledding marshal. She was absolutely amazing—so enthusiastic and knowledgeable, and you could see how much she truly cared for the dogs. Watching her interact with them was heartwarming; they clearly adore her just as much as she loves them. She made the whole adventure feel personal and fun, and I learned so much from her along the way. Highly recommended!
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Awesome!
We had the BEST time snowmobiling with Victoria! She was an awesome guide and our whole family had so much fun! We are already talking about our next trip and snowmobiling will be a must! Thank you Rods!
Product: Guided Fairbanks Snowmobile Tour
Awesome Experience!
This was one of our favorite experiences in Fairbanks! My family of 4 went out with Jimmy and Matt and we all had the best time! Both mushers took awesome care of their dogs and made the experience so much fun for my kids (7 and 9). Jimmy and Matt were also very kind to answer any and all questions we had. Highly recommend the dog sledding experience and know you will love the experience! Looking forward to going again! Days later, my kids are still talking about the dogs!
Product: Dog Sledding and Mushing Experience in North Pole
Trevor was a very...
Trevor was a very knowledgeable and experienced fishing guide. With his help, we fished in a cozy warm cabin and on the lake. Trevor shared his fishing and hunting experience in Alaska and took good care of us. At the end of the day, the group caught more than enough fish to share with everyone in the cabin. It’s a nice way to experience Alaskan life.
Product: Fairbanks Ice Fishing Expedition in a Heated Cabin with Fish Cookout
A fantastic experience
The dog sledding was unforgettable, and the tour guide made it even more awesome. The guide her name is Lora, originally from Wisconsin Milwaukee, has been in Alaska for around 17 years. During the tour, she patiently introduced each of her dogs, and taught us basic commands like turning right or left. In a big u-turn, she considerably stopped, so I could take a picture of my family on the other sled when they were following up. She also has a beautiful smile, and full thumbs up for the fantastic tour.
Product: Dog Sledding and Mushing Experience in North Pole
Ice Fishing Fun!
We had a great time fishing with Rods! Our guide, Noah, was very helpful and made the day fun. We have a family of 4 and we all had a great time! We got to eat our catch, and also were fed Reindeer sausages for lunch. They were delicious! We also had the option of fishing in the heated cabin or fishing outside. The heated cabin was a very nice retreat from the -20° weather outside, but both were a lot of fun!
Product: Fairbanks Ice Fishing Expedition in a Heated Cabin with Fish Cookout
FANTASTIC Experience with Dog Mushing Tour for a Family of 5
My family and I went dog mushing with three excellent guides through Rod's Alaskan Guide Service. To begi, Rod and his operation were VERY easy to deal with. Scheduling the tour was all through an easy and informative website. Payment and confirmation of our date and time were equally simple and transparent. We arrived ~15 min early, as requested, and prepared for our adventure in Rod's *excellent* facility. It's warm, well-lighted, and filled with attentive staff members. Knowing we were going out into ~5F weather, the staff verified we all had sufficiently warm gear and offered us the use of loaner gear if we needed it. They were both friendly and forehanded in making sure we'd be comfortable during our rides with the dogs. Once it was time for us to go, our group of five were assigned to three separate sleds: Jimmy, Kristen, and Jonah. ALL of these mushers were EXCELLENT! They clearly love what they do, and they love sharing it with guests. We were up to 2 people per sled, and the accommodations on the sleds were comfortable. The ride itself took place after sunset in our case, and all I can say is WOW!! It was wonderful. We even had time to meet and take pictures with the dogs, and our guides took the pictures. After we returned, since it was the last run of the evening, we got to help out in giving the dogs an end-of-day snack before we said goodbye. All in all, it was a wonderful and I'd do it again tomorrow if I could. Strongly recommend giving Rod and his mushers a chance if dogsledding is anywhere on your list of things to do.
Product: Dog Sledding and Mushing Experience in North Pole
Nice experience!
So much fun, and so many cute pictures with the dogs! Definitely worth it. The staff there made a detailed check on our layers and made sure that we would be warm during the entire process. They even helped us to store our camera behind the counter.
Product: Dog Sledding and Mushing Experience in North Pole
Fun in the snowy countryside
Perfect trip length for the weather. We were glad we brought our ski goggles. Lots of fun. The ride is a bit bumpy so you are prepared and the dogs are fast.
Product: Dog Sledding and Mushing Experience in North Pole
Rod's has a great business model! They provide cold weather gear and set up like ski rental resort, but the loaner clothes are free.
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Awesome experience ice fishing, it was -35 outside but our fishing cabin was very comfortable, got lucky with aurora sightings both early around 10pm and again just before 3am as we were wrapping up. Fishing experience was great for a first time ice fisherman, not a lot of fish biting that night but still caught one each in my group and they cooked them up for us as a great warm snack around 2am. Mike was an awesome guide and all around good dude to chat with throughout the night.
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Dog Sledding for our Family of 12
This dog sledding experience was phenomenal! Lindsay and her beautiful dog team made the experience so very special. We highly recommend making this part of your Alaskan trip. Our family of 12 had an amazing time with Rod’s and his staff. ALL of the staff are engaging, helpful, and so kind. The facilities are beautiful, comfortable, well maintained, and clean. Loved our experience with Rod’s!
Product: Dog Sledding and Mushing Experience in North Pole
A great day on the ice!
My wife and I had a great experience with Noah. He was friendly and knowledgeable and made it an enjoyable day fishing, not to mention all the salmon we caught (and ate). Even my wife had fun and she was hesitant to even come along in the first place. Would definitely recommend to anyone else looking for such an experience.
Product: Fairbanks Ice Fishing Expedition in a Heated Cabin with Fish Cookout
Family of 12 AWESOME Experience!
Our snow mobile guide was Josh and made this amazing experience SO much fun! Thank you for being such gracious hosts and for making this experience with our family of 12 such a fabulous one! PS: Your staff were ALL so helpful and friendly and your facilities and restrooms were clean and inviting. Thank you!!
Product: Guided Fairbanks Snowmobile Tour
A must do!
The staff was so friendly and helpful. They made sure everyone was equipped with the proper attire for the sub zero temps. Matt Hall who finished 2nd in the Iditarod was our guide. He was very informative and answered all our questions with enthusiasm. The dogs were full of energy and excited to hit the trails….what a fun experience! A must do to complete your Alaskan vacation!
Product: Dog Sledding and Mushing Experience in North Pole
Unbelievable
This was an awesome experience! There were amazing views, and the musher was very friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely try to come back and experience this again
Product: Dog Sledding and Mushing Experience in North Pole
Victoria Forrester is the GOAT
Victoria Forrester was a fantastic guide! It was so beautiful and so much fun! Our group had a great time and felt so safe for the whole ride
Product: Guided Fairbanks Snowmobile Tour
We loved it
We had a great time in the heated cabin. We caught three types of fish and they were also delicious! Cody was knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. Memories were made for sure!
Product: Fairbanks Ice Fishing Expedition in a Heated Cabin with Fish Cookout
If you are looking for THE BEST experience while in Fairbanks, do yourself a favor and book your experiences with Rod's Alaskan Guide Service. The staff is super friendly and professional. The experiences are AMAZING, well scheduled and fun. Definitely worth every penny. The snowmobile machines are new, well maintained and run great, the tour itself is fantastic.
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