Just Yaks
All ages! • 1 hour • Meet & greet, hands-on educational yak experience!
About
Just Yaks: During this off-grid yak farm tour you will meet, greet, pet, feed, and learn about majestic yaks. Have you ever seen a yak before? Learn where they originate and how they ended up in Alaska, what makes them special, and perfect animals for farms in our environment. You will be able to pet, feed, and take photos with the yaks. For this experience, you will transport yourself to our farm in the Chena River Valley. Enjoy a scenic drive into the rural community of Two Rivers nestled near the Tanana State Forest and Chena Recreation Area. There may even be an appearance from the great Mammut, the dog the farm is named for!
When you arrive at our farm, you will be greeted by the farm owner and guide. Be prepared for about a 5-minute trail walk through the birch forest to an authentic Alaskan-made wall tent, similar to those used during the Gold Rush. Enjoy a complimentary beverage and snack while getting prepared to meet the yaks. The yaks will be waiting for you in their hand-built pen outside the wall-tent.
If the walk is something that may be difficult for you, please call to request accommodations.
Highlights
Hand feed yaks! Get a yak kiss on the nose! Try a demo drop spindle with yak wool! Check out yak related gifts and yarn!
What's included
Hands on experience with yaks. Refreshments. Bug spray.
Cancellation
Cancellation Policy:
nA full refund will be issued if the cancellation is received before 7 days of the tour. A 20% cancellation fee will be charged to cancellations inside 7 days. No refunds will be issued if the cancellation is less than 24 hours prior to the tour. Day of booking cancellations will not be refunded. No shows will be charged in full.
nOverdue Arrivals: Guests arriving 15 minutes late are subject to an altered tour to ensure guides remain on the schedule (this could result in a shorter trail time or less interaction with the yaks). Guests arriving in excess of 15 minutes late for a day tour will forfeit their tour and be charged in full.
Emergency & Covid Cancellations: If guests have an emergent case, please notify us immediately to explain the situation. (Examples of emergent cases include emergency hospitalization or car accident; examples of non-emergent cases include failure to secure appropriate transportation, getting lost, previously known/mitigatable health etc). Proof may be requested to receive a full refund. A positive covid test result with the date is required to issue a full refund. If no contact is made prior to the tour start time, no refunds will be issued.
nCancellations by guide: If unforeseen safety or health concerns arise that require a guide to cancel a tour, guests will be notified as soon as possible of the change. Guests will be given an option to reschedule or receive a full refund.
nTour Conditions: I agree to follow the conditions and rules outlined below to ensure safety for myself, guide, and animals. Failure to uphold these conditions may result in the guide determining that proceeding with the tour will be unsafe. At the time the tour will be concluded and no refunds will be issued.
nDo NOT open any gates.
nFollow guides instructions on how to pet and handle yaks. Proceed with handling only after the guide has instructed you to do so.
nStay in the human designated areas. Do NOT climb on or over fencing.
nRemain in designated tour areas. Do NOT wander onto private property.
nGuests will respond quickly and respectfully to any additional instructions provided by the guide.
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