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Matanuska Glacier Hike with Lunch Summer and Winter

Join us for an unforgettable journey to the breathtaking Matanuska Glacier! Your adventure starts in downtown Anchorage, where you’ll board our comfortable van for a scenic two-hour drive north. Enjoy stunning Alaskan views and insightful commentary from your guide along the way. At the glacier, our expert guides will lead you on a two-hour trek across ancient ice, showcasing its incredible features. Learn about the glacier’s history and impact on the landscape. The moderate hike requires good balance, sturdy knees, and proper footwear. We provide all necessary glacier gear, including helmets and microspikes. After the trek, warm up with a hearty lunch at a nearby lodge with stunning glacier views. Snacks and water will be available throughout the trip. Conclude the day with a comfortable ride back to Anchorage, with drop-off at major downtown hotels. Our passionate glacier guides rely on tips to continue providing these exceptional experiences.

Matanuska Glacier Hike with Lunch Summer and Winter

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Matanuska Glacier Family Tour

It’s not every day you get the chance to hike along the base of a 26-mile-long active glacier! Join the original guiding company on the Matanuska, founded over 35 years ago, and explore the awe-inspiring beauty of one of Alaska's most accessible glaciers on foot with NOVA’s new Family Glacier Tour—perfect for all ages! Our expert guides will tailor the experience to your abilities, ensuring that everyone from kids to grandparents enjoys a memorable and fun adventure on the Matanuska Glacier. This relaxed-paced tour offers the ideal way to share the beauty of Alaska’s glaciers with your whole family. You’ll be outfitted with the necessary gear and transported by vehicle to the glacier’s terminus at the edge of the park. From there, our guides will lead you through the rocky fields of the massive terminal moraine, all the way to the stunning 'Ice Falls.' Be sure to stop by the on-site coffee shop to warm up and unwind after your adventure.

Matanuska Glacier Family Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Matanuska Glacier Tour

It’s not every day you get to hike along the base of a 26-mile-long active glacier! Join the original guiding company on Matanuska, founded over 30 years ago, and experience the awe-inspiring beauty of one of Alaska’s most accessible natural wonders on foot with NOVA’s popular Glacier Tour! This unique adventure offers an up-close look at a dynamic, ever-evolving landscape. Our expert guides will lead you through the rugged terminal moraine, sharing their knowledge of the region’s formation, natural features, and the forces that have shaped it over thousands of years. Along the way, you’ll encounter stunning ice formations, jagged seracs, deep crevasses, and flowing moulins. You’ll be outfitted with all the necessary gear and transported to the glacier’s terminus at the park. From there, you’ll hike across the moraine and into the breathtaking 'Ice Falls' area, where towering ice cascades over the rocky landscape—truly a memorable experience.

Matanuska Glacier Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Matanuska Glacier Adventure Trek

Discover hidden, hard-to-reach features away from the crowds! Join the original guiding company on the Matanuska Glacier, founded over 30 years ago, and experience the breathtaking beauty of one of Alaska’s most accessible glaciers on foot with NOVA’s Adventure Trek. Outfitted with top-of-the-line gear, the Adventure Trek is personalized with a 1:4 guide-to-client ratio, ensuring a tailored experience based on the group’s physical abilities and preferences. This challenging adventure takes hikers beyond the popular ‘Ice Falls’ area, deep into the heart of the Matanuska Glacier!

Matanuska Glacier Adventure Trek

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Anchorage's Authentic Dog Sledding Experience

• Learn about Anchorage's rich history of dog mushing. • Run on the trail system of the Tozier Track, legendary race venue. • Your dogsled ride is guided by a third-generation musher Robert Redington. His family has been involved in sled dog racing in downtown Anchorage since the 1950s, carrying on a proud tradition in the sport. His grandfather is Joe Redington Sr. who is known as the "Father of the Iditarod". • Experience real Alaskan mushing without leaving Anchorage.

Anchorage's Authentic Dog Sledding Experience

1 hourFree Cancellation

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Summer Dog Sledding Adventure in Willow, Alaska

No need to bundle up in the snow to experience dog sledding—on this private tour, you’ll zip through the Alaskan forest on a two-person dog sled, exploring private trails the pups use for their Iditarod training. Afterward, interact with the champion dogs, ask questions, enjoy a complimentary snack, take in the view of Denali, and learn all about this timeless Alaskan tradition. (It’s the official Alaska state sport!)

Summer Dog Sledding Adventure in Willow, Alaska

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Dog Sledding and Mushing Experience in North Pole

Dog Sledding and Mushing Experience in North Pole

30 minutesFree Cancellation

The bluest blue of Matanuska Glacier

Nature lovers can spend the day exploring the Matanuska Glacier on a hiking tour that traverses the glacier’s picturesque terrain. Along the way, your guide teaches you about the dynamic glacial features including seracs, moulons, and crevasses. While it is easy to get views of the glacier on your own, a guided hike on the glacier itself provides a completely different perspective of the otherworldly landscape.

Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Through the snowy trails we go

Zip around by snowmobile on the outskirts of the North Pole during a 1-hour guided tour near Fairbanks. Your guide provides driving instructions and practice time before you head out past the Alaska Pipeline and through snow-covered forests. You'll ride in comfort on a Ski Doo luxury touring snowmobile that accommodates one or two riders, and has heated handgrips and electric start. Look for Alaska's native wildlife including moose, fox, snowshoe hare, ptarmigan, grouse, and squirrels. Includes experienced guide, and use of snowmobile and weatherproof clothing.

Guided Fairbanks Snowmobile Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

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Mush Your Own Sled Dog Team (Summer/Fall Tour)

Mush Your Own Sled Dog Team (Summer/Fall Tour)

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Musher's Camp® & Sled Dog Discovery in Juneau Alaska

Musher's Camp® & Sled Dog Discovery in Juneau Alaska

2 hours 15 minutes

Juneau Helicopter and Dogsledding with Added Glacier Landing

Pair a helicopter flight over the glaciers of Juneau Icefield with a dogsled ride, and you have the perfect Alaska experience. After flying over breathtaking scenery, land at a remote glacier camp for a ride of a lifetime: you’re pulled by Alaskan huskies across fields blanketed with snow, surrounded by towering mountains. Listen to the race stories of struggle and victory from Iditarod mushers, and get in the spirit by dressing up in original Iditarod dogsled gear for memorable photos. Please note that the shuttle will pick up one hour before listed flight time.

Juneau Helicopter and Dogsledding with Added Glacier Landing

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Alaska Helicopter and Glacier Dogsled Tour - ANCHORAGE AREA

Discover the beautiful scenery of Alaska's North Anchorage area during this helicopter and dogsled tour. Soar over the Church Range and Knik Glacier in a helicopter as you make your way to the Troublesome Glacier. Here, a team of sled dogs is waiting to transport you across the glacier for a true Alaskan experience. Keep an eye out for native animals such as moose and mountain goats throughout your tour.

Alaska Helicopter and Glacier Dogsled Tour - ANCHORAGE AREA

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Anchorage Helicopter Glacier Dogsledding Tour

Punchbowl Glacier is only accessible by helicopter—and combining an aerial approach with a dog sledding session on the snowfield below, plus the chance to drive the sled yourself, is an experience that can't be replicated independently. This tour covers the helicopter flight to the glacier, a sled dog run across the alpine snowfield, and a guide who covers the history of the Iditarod Trail throughout.

Anchorage Helicopter Glacier Dogsledding Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Wilderness Dog Sled Ride and Tour in Seward

Wilderness Dog Sled Ride and Tour in Seward

1 hour 30 minutes

Let's go fishing

Fairbanks Ice Fishing Expedition in a Heated Cabin with Fish Cookout

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Sled Dog Adventure and Pan for Gold in the Yukon

Explore White Pass and take a dog sled ride on a tour from Skagway. Head up to 3,292 feet (1,003 meters) of elevation at White Pass and take in views that extend all the way to the Yukon. See towering waterfalls, glaciers, alpine valleys, huge lakes, and snow-capped mountains. Then ride in a dog sled, meet the puppies, and learn about a musher's life in a remote part of Canada. You also pan for gold, hear stories from your guide about the gold rush in Alaska, and have a chance to spot wildlife. Includes activities, transportation, guide, and pickup and drop-off at the ship dock in Skagway.

Sled Dog Adventure and Pan for Gold in the Yukon

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Husky Homestead Tour

Discover the heart of Alaska through this experience, where you can meet and interact with champion sled dogs and adorable puppies. Home of four-time Iditarod winner Jeff King, this tour offers a unique insight into the sport of mushing and the care of these incredible animals. Engage in informative presentations filled with stories from the Iditarod, while enjoying the opportunity to hold and socialize with the puppies. Perfect for families, dog lovers, and adventure seekers, this experience showcases the passion and dedication behind dog sledding in a fun and friendly atmosphere. - Meet and greet with sled dogs and puppies - Learn from Iditarod veterans - Engage in interactive presentations about dog care and training - Suitable for families and animal lovers, with a focus on education and fun

Husky Homestead Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Free Pickup/Drop off: Dog Sledding with Free Photo in Fairbanks

Take part in a quintessential Alaskan outdoor pursuit with this dog sledding and mushing experience, without the hassle of planning logistics. Get acquainted with the huskies and malamutes with just your guide and a small group for company. Learn basic commands and take part in a dog-sledding experience along a 2-5 mile trail, with guided commentary on dog mushing history. Walk away with souvenir photos delivered online at no extra charge.

Free Pickup/Drop off: Dog Sledding with Free Photo in Fairbanks

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Doing some exploring

This exclusive, small-group hike on the Matanuska Glacier is a once-in-a-lifetime experience which will leave you with a greater appreciation for one of nature’s most fascinating phenomena. Discover your inner glaciologist as you traverse across ice fields, hearing the cracking sounds of the glacier moving, and learn about the makings of the glacier in detail from your expert guide. Round off the adventure with local honey and wine tasting.

Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Musher's Camp® & Sled Dog Adventure in Skagway

This is not a run-of-the-mill sled excursion—it packs in several fun activities and concludes with a treat that’s hard not to love. Follow your guide on a short tour of downtown Skagway, hop on a Unimog—a multipurpose, all-wheel drive vehicle—for a ride up a mountain, and then take a sled ride with Alaskan huskies through Tongass National Park. Afterward, get a chance to spend time with husky puppies.

Musher's Camp® & Sled Dog Adventure in Skagway

3 hours 30 minutes

Matanuska Glacier Backcountry Ice Climb

Discover the thrill of Backcountry Ice Climbing with NOVA’s expert guides! Whether you're a beginner or looking to try something new, our introductory ice climbing experience offers an accessible and exciting way to challenge yourself in the stunning surroundings of the Matanuska Glacier. No prior experience is necessary—just a sense of adventure and a willingness to learn! Join the original guiding company on the Matanuska Glacier, founded over 30 years ago, and experience the awe-inspiring beauty of one of Alaska’s most accessible glaciers. You’ll be outfitted with top-of-the-line gear, and our expert guides will provide all the instruction you need to safely learn the fundamentals of ice climbing. Explore the glacier’s frozen landscape as you climb its ice walls, gaining new skills while taking in breathtaking views of this natural wonder. Let’s go—reach new heights and experience the thrill of ice climbing on the Matanuska Glacier!

Matanuska Glacier Backcountry Ice Climb

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Sluice Box Kennel & Husky Life Experience

Sluice Box Kennel & Husky Life Experience

Helicopter Glacier Dogsled + Knik Glacier Landing- Anchorage Area

Helicopter Glacier Dogsled + Knik Glacier Landing- Anchorage Area

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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