Matanuska Glacier Tour
Recommended by 92% of travelers
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Alaska, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover more of Alaska—and explore parts of the landscape you’d otherwise miss—on this hiking tour of Matanuska Glacier. Gear up in the provided helmet, boots and microspikes, travel to the trailhead, and follow a route designed to get close to the ice. Follow your guide across rugged terrain, see ice formations and deep crevasses up close, and learn about the glacier’s formation and natural features along the way.
- Skip the hassle and hike Matanuska Glacier with all equipment provided
- Follow a route designed for sightseeing at the base of an active glacier
- Explore the Ice Falls area and get close to crevasses, seracs, and moulins
- Go beyond the guidebook with plenty of stories and insights along the way
What's Included
- Helmet, Boots & Micro spikes
- Professional tour guide
- Shuttle to the glacier terminus
- Entrance fee - Matanuska Glacier Park entrance fee: Teens (13-16): $25 , Adults (17+): $55 , Alaska Residents, Military and Seniors (65+): $30$55.00 per person
- Gratuity for Guide
- Transportation from Anchorage
- Food & drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- NOVA Alaska Guides38100 Glenn Hwy, Chickaloon, AK 99674, USA
At Hick's Creek bridge turn into Trailhead Rd. Please allow an extra 30 minutes to ensure you arrive on time. Construction, summer traffic, and motor homes on the Glenn Highway may cause delays, and guests should arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled trip time for check-in and waivers.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
1
Matanuska Glacier Scenic Drive
2
Matanuska Glacier State Recreational Site
3
Matanuska Valley
4
Alaska
5
Glenn Highway
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Shoe size limit: US Men 5, Women 6
- Not recommended for travelers under 10 yrs, over 73 yrs
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Annette_F
Maya and Tyler were excellent, knowledgeable guides and were very friendly and patient. The glacier was stunning and it was easy to traverse. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
Reviews
4.7
based on 36 reviews
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Steven_Z, Sep 2026
Wonderful trip with excellent experience with NOVA. we arrived 10 mins later than expected check in time, and the team were patiently waiting and helped us went through the documents and equipment. And the glacier girl were very experienced and nice. We had a great time there.
Kim_W, Aug 2026
It was really cool to see the glacier up close and actually walk through it - so much more impactful than just seeing it from afar! The guides were great and I learned a lot. And we lucked out with a warm sunny day (in August) and several people in our group were in short sleeves!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We love such great feedback! Thank you so much, Kim!
Donna_B, Aug 2026
We had a great time. Be prepared to pay a park fee when you sign your waiver. Also, allow for about 3 1/2 hours to get equipment, ride to the glacier, time on the glacier and return. We had two great guides who made our experience fun, safe and educational. We highly recommend.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the review! Safe travels!
Jon_B, Aug 2026
Tour guides were excellent. they were knowledgeable and helped out my family with a more accommodating path on glacier.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Glad to hear it, Jon! Thank you!
Amanda_W, Jul 2026
We had a great time. The glacier was so cool. The information was great and the experience was fun, unique, engaging, and just neat! So happy with the engagement and information from the guides and overall just so cool. Will and Nord were great.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We are very happy you had such a great time out there with Will and Nord! Thank you for the great review!
dan_d, Jul 2026
Carson(sp?) was great and very informative A bit longer walk than told but incredible beauty and even a sighting of a cow moose on return to offices
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Awesome! Thanks Dan!
Daniel_C, Jul 2026
This tour felt other-worldly for this Florida girl. It was so surreal to traverse the glacier with our very knowledgeable guide, Maya. We loved every minute. Seeing the blue color in the ice layers and the different formations was incredible. It started out cloudy but that was perfect to see the colors in the ice. I give this tour 5+++ stars. Go do it!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Right on! We are stoked you loved the tour out there with Maya. Thank you for the nice review!
PaulPam_J, Jul 2026
What an incredible experience! Maya and Drew did a fantastic job of taking us around the glacier. They're very knowledgeable and safety conscious. There is so much more to a glacier than just snow and ice. Definitely check out Nova Alaska Guides!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Awesome! We are pumped you had a great experience with us out on the ice. Thank you!
Pnam_M, Jul 2026
It was amazing experience and strongly recommend. NOVA has good guides and they were very friendly and knowledgeable. We had great time learning about different features and activities that happens in the glacier and we loved the hike.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Love to hear this! Thank you so much!
Andy_A, Jul 2026
We barely got onto the glacier - the entire hike was within 300 yards of the entry point. The guide was very good and professional but the hike was well below expectations.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your feedback Andy. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your guide. Our Glacier Tour is designed as an introductory glacier experience and isn't intended to be one of our more exploratory adventures like the Adventure Trek or Ice Climb. We appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you back for one of those experiences in the future. Safe travels!
Seryna_J, Jun 2026
Experience was amazing. I’ll be doing this one again. Our tour guild Jackson was so nice and helpful throughout the whole hike.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Jackson is the man! Thanks for the nice review and we hope to see you again soon! Cheers.
Aninda_S, Jun 2026
The guides were experienced, knowledgeable and funny as well. Overall experience is very good, highly recommended.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We are stoked you had an amazing time out on the glacier tour with our guides! Thanks for the great review! Cheers.
Raul_S, Jun 2026
Great excursion need to prepare for all types of weather. We wore layered clothing however it was a warm day and had to remove the thermals we had on. Tour guides were very knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We are thrilled you guys had an awesome time out on the glacier with us! Thank you Raul! Safe travels.
Lisa_T, Jun 2026
It is awesome experience for us first time walking on glacier. The tour leader Karsyn is very knowledgeable and she made the tour is a great memorial event. Jackson the sweeper is very kind and helpful.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Karsyn and Jackson are two of the best! We are happy you guys had a blast out on the ice with them! Thank you so much.
James_R, Sep 2025
We took a short ride over from the meetup point to the glacier. After a short bridge walk we equipped our spikes on our boots and started roaming on top of the glacier! The guides were both very knowledgeable and attentive for our safety. On the walk back it started to drizzle, so be sure to be prepared!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the nice review and for choosing NOVA for your Matanuska Glacier Tour experience! Cheers!
Annette_F, Aug 2025
Maya and Tyler were excellent, knowledgeable guides and were very friendly and patient. The glacier was stunning and it was easy to traverse. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We are very pleased you had an awesome time on the Matanuska Glacier with us! Thank you!!
Steve_M, Jul 2025
Outstanding experience with this company & their staff! Our guide (Nate) was personable, engaged, funny and very knowledgeable. We recommend this company highly, without any reservations.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Love to hear this! Thank you for such a nice review!
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