matanuska glacier tour

MATANUSKA GLACIER ACCESS

During the upcoming season, the only way to access the glacier is with a guided tour., glacier tours are available through our partners at glacier-tours.com, have questions please call us directly at  (907) 746-1696, guided glacier tours.

Tour the glacier with Matanuska Glacier Tours

Hours: Daily at 10AM, 11AM, 12PM & 2PM

Experience:  see ancient ice caves (when accessible), moulins, and crevasses up close. enjoy a hands-on adventure while having a truly alaskan experience., start:  matanuska glacier - directions, time: 2 - 3 hours, cost: see pricing, included:  all fees & equipment, provided by our partners: glacier tours, the matanuska glacier is stunning from a distance, but up close you will experience a fairytale environment of constantly changing sculptures. the changing light, infinite shades of blue, and the sounds of the ice make glacier hiking a unique experience., matanuska glacier guided tours depart every day at 10am, 11am, 12pm & 2pm., for quick service please call us directly at  (907) 746-1696, where to find us, glacier access can be found approximately 2.5 hours north of anchorage., 66500 glacier park rd - glacier access, sutton, ak 99674 usa.

Client  Words of Praise

I would highly recommend Matanuska Glacier Adventures Great day trip out onto the glacier. We went out with Matanuska Glacier Adventures. Their guides were very informative and provided a great day for me and my family. I would highly recommend these guys again. Sal

Matanuska Glacier Adventures was Absolutely fantastic! Absolutely fantastic! Unforgettable day! Thank you for introducing me to heaven. Deana D.

The Matanuska Glacier was an Amazing Adventure What an amazing adventure! The tour of the glacier is like nothing you have ever experienced. Bill was our tour guide (and amazing photographer) and he was so great at explaining all about the glacier and making sure we got to see everything. Cindy

The Matanuska Glacier was my favorite part of our trip to Alaska My favorite part of our trip! Wonderful instructor and such a beautiful experience! Krista G.

Matanuska Glacier was the highlight of our Alaska vacation We stumbled upon this place, and it was definitely the highlight of our Alaskan vacation. So great. Reasonable prices. Super fun. Kayla S.

My family of six are long-time Alaskans My family of six are long-time Alaskans. We booked a glacier tour with Matanuska Glacier Park, and were so impressed with both the professionalism of their guide and the inspiring grandeur of the glacier itself. We learned more than we ever knew about glaciers in general and the Matanuska Glacier in particular, even after years Continue Reading Meg H.

I visited the glacier on a recent trip to Alaska and it was a wonderful experience! I visited the glacier on a recent trip to Alaska and it was a wonderful experience! Our guide Bill was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to make our tour fun and entertaining. He spent a great deal of time explaining various aspects of the glacier and was willing to answer all questions. Continue Reading Kim Grose

We had a wonderful time with owner guide Bill. We had a wonderful time with owner guide Bill. There were 4 in our group and we wanted to see the caves. Bill has a great setup with custom made sleighs that he masterfully pulls with a snow machine. My wife and I are long time Alaskans and we will always remember this tour. Our Continue Reading William Marcucci

What an amazing tour! What an amazing tour! Dan and his crew were great! Very informative. This glacier is breathtaking and the views are awesome! We had a blast! Adam Crawford

Amazing experience Amazing experience for people that just want to see the glacier along with those that are more adventure seeking. 10/10 amazing views and a great time guaranteed. Peyton Ferris

Ice Fall Trek

Our most popular tour.

Your chance to walk on a glacier! No experience needed. Minimum age: 10 years. Surely an unforgettable experience.

Explore the Matanuska Glacier

Use our winter traction devices to literally “walk on water” as you hike the glacier with a professional guide.

Our most popular tour, visiting the best accessible features of the front glacier and great views of the icefall. Remember, our Guides are out there every day and know where to go!

Glacier trekking (hiking) is for virtually everyone! With proper equipment and an experienced guide, explore the hidden treasures of the Matanuska Glacier.

• Minimum age: 10 years
• No experience needed

We operate with a maximum of 8 guests on our tours but can accommodate larger, private groups.  Check out the Private Trek .  

Perfect for mixed generational families and families with kids ages 6+.

*Our Ice Fall Trek fee does not include the Glacier Park Access Fee, which must be paid upon Check In at the MICA Base. The current fee is $45 per person but is subject to change; we have no control over this access fee.*

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• 4 hours in total with an average of 3 hours on the Matanuska Glacier
• Guide narration of exciting glacial features and stunning views from a high point in the ice fall
• Instruction on proper crampon walking techniques (crampons and helmets provided)
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For the Ice Fall Trek we require you to have:

• A backpack with room for gear. If you don’t have one, we have some available for you to use!
• Hiking boots that come over the ankle. If you don’t own a pair, we have some available for you to use!

Our recommendations on clothing and gear:

• Quick dry clothing (not cotton/jeans). Usually a good pair of hiking pants works great. Ski pants and jackets are not necessary
• Rain gear, even if it isn’t raining
• Liner gloves
• Tall synthetic or wool socks
• Extra warm layers
• Snacks and water or packed lunch
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Why explore the Matanuska Glacier with us? Our Guides are out on the glacier every day, often on their days off! We know the best features and how to get you there while managing the risks of hiking on a glacier.

Guided adventures on the Matanuska Glacier since 1999. Go with the Pros!

Looking for more Advanced Tours?

Advanced trek.

More time, more adventure! Explore the glacier’s most amazing features up close and away from the crowds for unique photo opportunities and more.

Private Trek

Our popular Ice Fall Trek exclusively for your group. Your chance to walk on a glacier! No experience needed. Minimum age: 6 years.

Helicopter Explorer

Want more adventure on the Matanuska Glacier? Helicopter to the best of the glacier with one of our highly trained Guides for a half day of exploring.

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Matanuska Glacier Tour

Glacier | glacier day trips, matanuska glacier, 3 hour tour, $115/person.

+ Glacier Entrance Fee

Adventure Level

Trip minimum, reservation minimum.

*Singles please call our office for availability.

Hicks Creek Facility

38100 W Glenn Highway, Glacier View, AK 99674 *Mile 96.5

June 1 – September 10

Ages 9 – 72, max. size/weight, 250 lbs, girth 50 inches, min. shoe size, 5 us men/ 6 us women.

(to fit our provided boots and gear properly.)

Check-in Time

9:30am, 10:30am and 2:30pm.

Approximately 2+ Hours on the glacier and 3+ Hours total.

Trip Highlights

• No experience necessary!
• Family friendly!
• Great for photos!
• Easy hiking terrain.
• Exposure to the Ice-Falls.
• Walk across a Glacial Lake.

TRIP DESCRIPTION

No experience necessary.

It’s not every day one can take a leisurely hike along the base of a 26-mile long advancing valley glacier. See the wonder and marvel of one of Alaska’s most accessible glaciers by foot with NOVA’s popular Glacier Tour. You’ll be outfitted with the necessary gear and transported by vehicle to the glacier terminus at the front of the park. Our experienced guides will inform and guide you through the rock fields of the large terminal moraine and on to the impressive ‘Ice Falls’ area of the Matanuska Glacier. This expanse of dense glacier ice naturally falls over the submerged rock deposit underneath it and reflects back up, creating jagged upward spire formations otherwise known as seracs. There is a small lake at the front of the ‘Ice Falls’ that is the creation point for the water that feeds a powerful river just downstream. Along the way, there are constant views and evolving glacier features to check out. Erratics, flowing moulins and deep crevasses of this glacier create an ever evolving landscape with active geology all around. This is a fantastic tour for families or groups with mixed abilities and comforts.

Depending on the group’s abilities, fitness and relationship. The Glacier Tour is usually a 1:10 guide-to-client ratio, with multiple guides on larger tours. This is an easy rudimentary walk/hike with basic variable glacier terrain and features such as slippery rocks and ice. For those wanting more of a challenge on the glacier, check out our ‘Adventure Trek’ tour. Be sure to bring your water bottle to fill and drink some Glacier water! Along with a camera, jacket and sunglasses!

NOVA provides all glacier tours and equipment based on your physical abilities, condition and desire to walk or hike. See below for details on equipment.

NOVA has small metal chain link traction devices called ‘creepers’ that can also be used with your own (above ankle support) rigid sole hiking boots by attaching to the bottom with rubber. We can provide groups with hiking boots for those without them.

• Waterways and weather can sometimes be cold in Alaska. Please, dress appropriately or bring along some warm synthetic layers and socks for your tour comfort. Cotton layers are not preferred in cold environments or when wet. This is Alaska.
• Please bring a raincoat and your own warm comfortable layers for out on the ice. Once you are traveling on the glacier, restroom breaks are difficult to accommodate, please consider facilities pre-trip.

Glacier Park fee

*glacier park entrance fee.

Matanuska Glacier Park is privately owned and charges per person every time you go through the gate; Alaska State passes do not apply. This outfit has a NO DRONE policy in place for the glacier.

• Teens (13-16): $25
• Adults (17+): $45
• Alaska Residents, Military and Seniors (65+): $30

Cancellation Policy

Please consider the fact that Nova Alaska Guides is a small company in remote Alaska with only 100 days in the year to make our living. It will simply be too late for us to fill the spaces that we have set aside for you. 

CANCELLATION POLICY: Day trip cancellations made at least 5 days in advance will receive a full deposit refund. Groups of 10+ need to provide a 14-day notice for a full deposit refund. Multi-Day trips require 30 days’ notice for a full deposit refund. In the event NOVA cancels, you will receive a full refund of your payments. Any absence of a booked tour that is operating or If cancellations are not made within the timeframes given Nova retains the deposit made. All Nova trips require a 50% deposit except for SIX MILE CREEK which due to high demand requires a 100% deposit. Unless Nova cancels your trip, for all cancellations by customers who booked using our online platform you will be required to cover the 1.9% booking fee cost.

Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign Nova's trip waiver. 

If you are late for your trip there is a chance we will have to leave without you. If so, we will do our best to reschedule your trip at no additional cost. If you are not interested in rescheduling then missing your trip is considered an absence, resulting in no refund.

This applies to but is not limited to unforeseen circumstances such as unexpected illness or emergencies. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, excellent customer service, and the best guided trips in Alaska. All we ask is that you show up on time for check-in.

Lastly, please make sure your party meets our trip limitations stated on our website. If anyone is outside these limitations, please email our office so we can evaluate the information provided since we know each person is their own unique individual. 

Thank you - Nova team

Inherent Risks

There are inherent risks associated with glacier travel and outdoor activities that everyone must accept and understand. Variable terrain, sharp rocks, slippery ice, and changing weather are common. Some safety hazards will always exist and are beyond human control. Such as major cleaving and shifting, falling ceracs, open crevasses and draining moulins can be dangerous and deadly. Rescue in these environments and features is not only technical and difficult but in some cases not possible at all. Safety standards are in place for these reasons and must be followed. Guides manage risk by interpreting terrain and recognizing hazards that average hikers and guests are unaware of. Many traveling on the ice have a false sense of security because of the friendly inviting nature of the glacier and its moraines. Individuals traveling on the glacier without guides should possess the proper knowledge, experience, and equipment.

**All participants on all our tours must follow our guidelines, procedures and sign a waiver. Only parents or legal guardians may sign for youth minors. We do not allow infants on our tours. We do not allow pets on our tours.

Local Alaskans with proof of State issued ID at tour check-in receive a 10% single discount off the individual tour price.

Make it a COMBO: Add a whitewater rafting trip and save 10% off the highest cost trip!. Add a Matanuska Glacier adventure and save 10% off the highest cost trip! This glacier tour is located in the same area of Alaska as our ‘Lionshead’ rafting tour, great for same day combos.

**Discounts only apply to clients participating on both trips

**Discounts applied at trip check-in with the balance due

ADDITIONAL INFO

• NOVA is an advocate and steward for keeping wild places in Alaska wild. Please follow responsible travel and ‘leave no trace’ ethics when visiting these amazing places.
• NOVA tours operate regardless of most weather conditions, we go rain or shine in Alaska. Glaciers and weather can sometimes be cold in Alaska. Please, dress appropriately or bring along a raincoat with warm synthetic layers and socks for your tour comfort. Cotton layers are not preferred in cold environments or when wet.
• NOVA does not offer any tours that travel through or under ice caves in the warm summer months.
• Glaciers are very active in summer and caves are unsafe and should be avoided for potential cave collapse. Caves are not always present or accessible and should only be approached with caution, preferably in winter when they are the most stable.
• Once you are traveling on the glacier, restroom breaks are difficult to accommodate so please consider facilities pre-trip.

DEPARTS FROM: HICKS CREEK, MAT-SU VALLEY

38100 W Glenn Highway, Glacier View, AK 99674

Located 96.5 miles north of Anchorage, this is the staging area for all Matanuska glacier and river trips.

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Rave reviews, testimonials.

We had a very pleasant and informative hike with Mattie and Carson on the Matanuska glacier. The glacier was awe-inspiring and made more interesting by the information provided by our Nova Guides. Taking a guided hike to the glacier is definitely the way to see it!

Gregory M.  | Trip date: July 2020

We loved our 3-hour glacier hike with the amazing guide, Maddie. We had the glacier to ourselves as we were the only group out on the glacier at 7 PM. Maddie shared interesting facts about the glacier, taking us to different parts. The ice cave was definitely a surprise and highlight of our trip. Highly recommended when in Alaska!

Race | Trip date: July 2019

Best ever! Arnie and Maddie were beyond fantastic; experienced, knowledgeable, and fun. We hiked further into the glacier than expected and saw amazing views, while learning and laughing! Highly recommend!

Flynn T.  | Trip date:  September 2020

Matanuska Glacier Summer Tour

Book This Adventure

The Matanuska Glacier, located two hours northeast of Anchorage, is Alaska’s most accessible glacier, and a popular destination for visitors. With an experienced local guide, walk on the amazing blue ice of this massive glacier, capture incredible photos as you explore the area in a small group of no more than six adventurers per group in our Matanuska Glacier Tour.

Includes round-trip transportation from Anchorage.

Trip Highlights

• Walk on the ice with an experienced glacier guide!
• Discover wonderful photo opportunities of the stunning blue ice.
• All trips are grouped for six adventurers per guide.
• All glacier hiking equipment is provided
• Hotel pick up and drop off is included from Anchorage

What's Included

• Fully-guided glacier tour
• Professional Alaska tour guide
• Transportation from Anchorage in a clean and comfortable vehicle
• All glacier equipment
• Lunch, snacks, and water

Departure Time

• Departure time: between 7:30-8 a.m. Your guide will contact you between 7-7:30 a.m. with an exact pick up time.
• Duration: 8 Hours

NOT INCLUDED: Guide gratuity (10% of tour price per person recommended)

Important Information:

• Minimum age to join the Matanuska Glacier Tour is eight years old. For those with younger individuals, explore our Private Matanuska Glacier tour option.
• All participants should wear sturdy, stiff-soled footwear for this tour. No exceptions.
• Pick up is only available at Anchorage hotels. We do not pick up at private residences, vacation rentals (i.e. Airbnb or VRBO), or from Alyeska Resort. Guests at these locations may meet at our midtown headquarters (854 E 36th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503), or from the nearest hotel. Please contact us for further information (phone 907-980-8179).
• $325 per person + taxes & fees

Best Price Guarantee

*Book direct with confidence. We guarantee you will receive the best price when booking directly on our website or we will refund the difference + $10! Must show proof of a lower price found elsewhere for the same product and the same departure. Offer valid for tours operated by Greatland Adventures only. Offer not valid for 3rd party products.

Your daylong experience will start with a scenic drive along the Glenn Highway from Anchorage, with magnificent views of the Chugach and Talkeetna mountain ranges. Your guide will provide opportunities for photo stops, and share the interesting history and geology of this stunning area.

Upon arrival at the Matanuska Glacier, your guide will assist you in donning ice cleats and a helmet and give some safety instructions before heading out on the glacier’s icy surface to begin our explorations. Generally, tours cover up to three miles of terrain and involve walking on uneven ground, stepping up and over obstacles, and navigating small streams. Your guide will explain in detail the origins of these rivers of ice, and point out the ever-changing ice formations that dominate the landscape.

After your hike, enjoy lunch at a local eatery with plenty of time to relax and share stories of your day spent on the glacier.

Each tour is customized to suit the interests and abilities of guests. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to walk on a glacier!

Interested in a private experience? Learn more about planning a private Anchorage tour for your close friends and family. This experience is also available as a public Matanuska Glacier Winter Tour .

In an effort to reduce our footprint, we are no longer providing single-use plastic water bottles. Please bring a reusable water bottle! Fresh Alaskan water will be available to you throughout your tour.

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What do I need to wear?

We provide the necessary equipment for all tours. Please come prepared with the necessary layers and sturdy footwear.

Do you offer hotel pick up and drop off?

We include Anchorage hotel pick up on all tours that we operate.

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• Bev As a solo traveler I usually veer towards group tours and make my decisions based on ratings. Greatland Adventures definitely lived up to their high ratings and awesome reviews. I have booked several tours with them. From the beginning it was a pleasurable experience with Steve and Rochelle who have excellent communication with their clients and ensure you are fully accommodated for your tour. I did the northern lights tour with Mike who is an excellent guide! Very knowledgeable and he captured some excellent photos of me! I completed the glacier tour with Bill who is also very knowledgeable and ensured we had a great experience at the glacier by getting us there before others arrived and allowing us to safe explore all the accessible crevasses. I absolutely recommend this tour company they are amazing!
• Jane I want to sincerely applaud the members of Greatland Adventures! They made me and my friend's trip to Anchorage one of the most amazing experiences ever in our lives... We were all well educated about the lights before we got there and even had a chance to have a pitstop at a gas station to use the toilet and grab a coffee. We even saw the lights that night TWICE! Thank you, Steve! The memories we made will last a lifetime and we are so happy we chose Greatland Adventures. I am telling any and everyone that plans to visit Anchorage to book through them. No question!

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Matanuska Glacier Hike 1-Day Tour

Take a once-in-a-lifetime walk on a river of ice!  A true "bucket list" adventure

Offered Year Round

$299/person - includes FREE hotel pickup

Activity Level: Moderate

Departs: 8:30AM

What You'll See and Do:

Travel the scenic Glenn Highway through the spectacular Matanuska Valley.

Spend 2.5 to 3 hours exploring the face of the Matanuska Glacier with an expert glacier guide.

Have amazing photo opportunities!

What's Included: 

Hotel pickup (a $40 value!)

Fully-guided tour

Safety equipment 

Water and snacks

What's not included:

Gratuities ($10 - $20 per person per guide)

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Worry-Free Booking & Cancellation Policy!

Lori is grrrreat!! We walked out on the glacier today and it was spectacular!! Thank you Lori for an amazing Alaska adventure!!

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIO NS ​

Are there any special requirements to participate in this tour?

You will be required to sign two liability releases - one for 907 Tours and one for the Matanuska Glacier Park. Parents of children under 18 will be required to complete a waiver for their child.

Is there an age requirement for the Matanuska Glacier Day Hike?

Children must be 8 years of age to participate in the Matanuska Glacier Day Hike. A parent or guardian will need to sign the child’s liability release. 

How long is the trip to the glacier?

Drive time to the glacier is 2-hours. We'll make a brief rest stop about half way there.

Will there be a lunch stop?

After your glacier hike we will stop at a nearby rustic Alaskan lodge where you can purchase a variety of lunch and dessert items. Lunch is not included in the tour price.

How difficult is the hike? You will be on the glacier approximately 2.5 to 3 hours and walk around 2 to 3 miles (4.8 km). The tour requires walking on a slippery, uneven surfaces. The guides at the glacier will provide micro-spikes for more secure footing. These spikes stretch to fit over your boots. You will be walking and stopping to listen to the guides.

What's the weather like? What should I wear?   Summer temperatures can range from 45 to 80 F (7 - 27 C). Dress in layers. Bring a light wind/rain jacket or fleece jacket and a hat. Long pants rather than shorts are recommended. Always bring more layers than fewer. Remember sunglasses and sunscreen. There is plenty of room for back packs and you can always leave things in the van when you go out onto the ice. See our Winter glacier hike page for information on how to dress in winter.

What kind of shoes should I wear? We recommend light hiking boots for maximum comfort. Tennis shoes/sneakers are also OK in summer, though they may get wet. You will be outfitted with microspikes that slip over your shoes so no heels, please! Absolutely no flip flops or sandals. 

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Salmon Berry Travel & Tours

Explore Alaska with the Experts

Matanuska Glacier Tour

Hike on Alaska’s largest road-accessible glacier with our trained Glacier Guides!

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Our Glacier Hike was featured on CNN! See it here:

“ An Alaskan glacier hike through uncompromising beauty ”

Take a hike on the Matanuska glacier, Alaska’s largest road-accessible glacier located two hours north of Anchorage. Salmon Berry Tours supplies transportation and all necessary glacier gear, with local guides trained in Wilderness First Aid and Glacier  Rescue. Our 6:1 guest-to-guide ratio offers you a small-group experience with the maximum level of safety and best photo opportunities of this glacier valley and it’s incredible glacier features. A late lunch is included at a lodge overlooking the glacier.

Try our most popular tour! Journey two hours north of Anchorage and explore the Matanuska glacier’s incredible features and sweeping views of this scenic valley. This is considered a moderate activity – guests should have good knees, good back and good balance to join us on the glacier hike. Elevation gain is the equivalent of walking up 3-4 flights of stairs unassisted.

The Matanuska glacier is a frozen 27-mile river of ancient ice. Thousands of years old, this massive glacier is tucked at the head of the Matanuska valley. You will spend two hours trekking the ice with our expert guides, learning how the Matanuska glacier was born and how it shaped the surrounding landscape.

Walking on ice is slippery fun, so we provide our guests with helmets, a trekking pole (walking stick) and microspikes that attach to your shoes. We require our guests to bring sturdy footwear (stiff-soled hiking boots or shoes, and in the winter a warm pack-boot rated to -20F or colder) and suggest an extra pair of socks to change into after the tour. Don’t be surprised if your shoes get covered with “flour,” the glacial till of finely-ground rock with a texture like talcum powder (it makes for great facials, but doesn’t clean off of your shoes easily).

This all-inclusive tour allows you to warm up with hot beverages and a hearty lunch (provided) at a local lodge as well as complimentary snacks and water in the vehicle.

Conclude your adventures with transportation back to your Anchorage hotel.

Need additional outdoor winter gear for your tour? By request at the time of booking, Salmon Berry Tours can provide snow pants, boots, and gloves from our lending closet, if available.

Special Notes: This is a “soft adventure” day trip experience. If interested in a more adventurous glacier tour, we would be happy to put you in touch with one of our local partners for more strenuous glacier hiking or ice climbing.

Glaciers present an inherently dangerous environment, and Matanuska glacier is no exception. Salmon Berry Tours has been in business since 2005, and we have been trekking on Matanuska glacier since 2011. We are fully-insured for glacier trekking. The company never uses novice guides for our glacier trips, and we take our training very seriously, with twice-annual crevasse rescue training. We operate in small groups, for additional safety, with one glacier guide for every six guests; guaranteeing two guides per tour.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED

• Local Alaska guides
• Narration provided by a CDL-certified, English-speaking, local-Alaskan guide
• Certified Wilderness Aid and Glacier Trekking/Rescue
• Up to 12 guests in our clean and comfortable Sprinter vans
• 1 to 6 guide-to-guest ratio while on the glacier
• Admission to Matanuska Glacier Park
• Two hours of guided hiking to and on the Matanuska glacier
• Lunch at a local lodge overlooking the glacier
• An assortment of complimentary snacks and water are available in the touring vehicle to and from the glacier
• Glacier gear (helmets, trekking pole, and microspikes) provided to each guest
• Access to our gently-used gear (boots, snowpants, winter coats, raincoats, mittens, hats, etc.) is available
• *Gear must be requested at time of booking to assure gear available during your tour
• Pick up available from major hotels located within Anchorage
• *Please note that we do limit pick ups to 3 hotels per tour. BOOK NOW TO CONFIRM YOUR PICK UP
• Conveniently located in downtown Anchorage
• *Please select “Meet at Salmon Berry Tours Office” at time of booking to confirm
• Drop off is available at major hotels located within Anchorage
• *Drop off at Anchorage’s Ted Stevens International Airport may be available if requested in advance

NOT INCLUDED

• Basic guide gratuity for this tour starts at $20.00 per guest to be shared by both glacier guides.
• Guests coming with Salmon Berry Tours are not allowed to fly drones on the Matanuska Glacier. Please reach out to Matanuska Glacier Park Adventures to purchase a permit. Please organize a rental car or private transportation to/from the glacier if you have a permit to fly a drone over the glacier.
• While we don’t offer ice climbing, we can book a reservation for you with one of our trusted local partners

Day Tour Cancellation Policy

For direct bookings, cancellations outside 7 days before your tour, a 10% fee will be withheld. For cancellations inside 7 days, no refund applies.

Salmon Berry Travel & Tours recommends travel insurance provided by TravelSafe Insurance . Our recommendation is based on positive guest feedback. In particular, the experience of one Salmon Berry guest is instructive:

• Our guest had booked the vacation of a lifetime and the ultimate Alaska package. She had to cancel the trip a week before it began due to unfortunate circumstances.
• She later told us that within ten minutes of phone time her claim was processed in full. She was very pleased with TravelSafe Insurance’s immediate and empathetic response. Getting a refund for her trip was the last thing she wanted to think about, and TravelSafe Insurance took care of her needs and concerns immediately.

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Matanuska Glacier Tours

Tours are not being offered this season due to full time engagement with a special science project.       

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Location: 66500 South Glacier Park Rd, Sutton, AK 99674

Dr. Sarah completed her PhD researching the Matanuska Glacier and offers 20+ years of professional science experience

Dr. Sarah provides specialized tours tailored for people excited to discover Alaska with a scientist.  She has been working in Alaska since 1995 where she completed her PhD studying Alaska's stunning glaciers, raging rivers, snow capped mountains, and amazing geology.  She has decades of experience conducting research in Alaska and around the world resulting in 59 publications.  She loves sharing her knowledge with people seeking adventure and discovery in Alaska!

Matanuska Interview on Glacier Melting (NBC)

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Matanuska Glacier Helicopters offers Helicopter Tours from Sheep Mountain Air, with Glacier Landing Activities from MICA Guides. Ranging from Relaxed Aerial Glacier Sightseeing to an Advanced Fly-In Trekking or Ice Climbing Expedition, the  choice is yours.  Matanuska Glacier Helicopters helps you see the Matanuska Valley in all of it’s glory.  The Matanuska Glacier stretches 27 miles into the mountain, and we don’t want you to miss out on an inch of it.  From the air you can see the glacier, the surrounding mountain passes, and Alaska’s majestic wildlife.  Matanuska Glacier Helicopters brings together the highly trained guides from MICA Guides and the best Alaska helicopter professionals from Sheep Mountain Air to make these tours a must do when traveling to Glacier View, about 2 hours NE of Anchorage. We also offer Winter Tour Options

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Glacier overnight adventure.

Spend the night out on a glacier in luxury.  Fly out and camp in comfort and style.

Helicopter Explorer

Take a Helicopter to the Glacier.  3 hours on white ice.

Ultimate Helicopter Glacier Tour

Spend 6-7 hours on ice, after taking a scenic flight out on a Helicopter.

Helicopter Ice Climbing

Spend 3-4 hours on ice, while taking a direct flight to the climbing.

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Glacier Helicopter Landing

Take the express lane to Matanuska Glacier. 30 minutes in the air and 15 minutes on ice.

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Fly out and Hike the Matanuska Glacier for 45 minutes.

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Matanuska Glacier Helicopters and Hikes

Let Matanuska Glacier Helicopters coordinate an aerial view of the Matanuska Glacier, the Matanuska River, and the Peaks of the Surrounding Mountain Range.  Book your Tour, and prepare to be in awe. We are a short drive from Anchorage, with a beautiful scenic drive the whole way here. Sheep Mountain Air can take you up for 25 minute flights, or land you on the glacier to join MICA Guides for an incredible hiking experience.  We want to make this flight one of the best experiences of your life, so Book Online or call us at  (907) 351-7587

Guided by MICA Guides, Flown by Alaska Professionals

MICA Guides is part of the Exposure Alaska family of companies providing a variety of Guided Tours in Alaska, including Glacier Hiking, Ice Climbing, Trekking Expeditions, Kayaking Trips, Zipline Adventures, and more.  MICA Guides accommodates all levels of tours, from Scenic Hikes to Multi-Week Expeditions through the wilderness.

We only fly with the best!  The most experienced pilots with the best helicopters.  We may partner with different flight operators depending on the location and the mission but they’re all licensed, insured, and experienced in Alaska aviation.

We want you to see the Matanuska Valley the right way, from the sky.  The immense scale of the glacier can only be truly realized from the seat of our helicopters.  Guided by MICA Guides , one of the most popular Guiding companies in Alaska, our helicopter tours have the best local information from people experienced in hiking, climbing and mountaineering. All of our guides and pilots are rigorously trained and prepared to make your tour as good as it gets.

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Kicking off another season at Glacier Camp

By Caroline | 2023-12-25T17:48:13-08:00 April 22nd, 2023 | Categories: Alaska Camping , Alaska Glacier Tours , Alaska Guided Tours , Alaska Holidays , Exploring Alaska , Glacier View Activities , Matanuska Glacier Guides , Matanuska Glacier Helicopters | Tags: Alaska building projects with helicopters , Alaska Camping , Alaska glacier camping , camping on the Matanuska , Glacier View glacier tours , helicopter glacier tours , luxury camping on a glacier , Matanuska Valley stays , unique glacier experiences |

The Experience of a Lifetime In the summer of 2020 with the help and expertise of MICA Guides, Alpenglow Luxury Camping, and Matanuska Glacier Helicopters, the Glacier Overnight Adventure was created. This is a truly unique way to experience Alaska and the Matanuska Glacier. The Glacier Overnight Adventure is a remote, fly-in camp set up a few miles back on the Matanuska Glacier. 2023 Glacier Camp Bell Tent When it all started a few years back there were backpacking tents set up on the ice. By year 3, we had three platform canvas bell tents with queen-sized [...]

Wildlife Viewing: Helicopter Edition

By Caroline | 2022-12-19T01:11:45-08:00 December 19th, 2022 | Categories: Alaska Glacier Tours , Alaska Guided Tours , Alaska Photography Tours , Exploring Alaska , Glacier View Activities , Matanuska Glacier Helicopters , Matanuska Glacier Information , Matanuska Glacier Wildlife | Tags: Alaska Wildlife , Helicopter Tours |

Alaskan Wildlife Alaska is well known for its spectacular wildlife both big and small.  People come from all over the world to experience the wild and grandeur of the Alaskan terrain. One of the best ways to see some of Alaska's most sought after wildlife is via helicopter. Helicopter tours provide a unique aerial view covering more ground than you could on foot or by car. View from helicopter flight through the Matanuska Valley Many parts of Alaska remain untouched and in their purest natural form making it a haven for outdoor lovers everywhere. Whether you are [...]

An Eye for Glaciers

By Ali | 2022-03-02T16:41:01-08:00 February 17th, 2022 | Categories: Alaska Glacier Tours , Alaska Guided Tours , Alaska Photography Tours , Exploring Alaska | Tags: glacier photography tours , glacier photography tours near Anchorage , Photography and trekking on Alaska glacier , photography tours Matanuska Glacier , private Matanuska Glacier tour |

Glacier Photography Tours Heading out onto the 27-mile long Matanuska Glacier provides an opportunity to catch those beautiful sunny days and superb lighting. Often, the sun is shining, the blue ice glimmers, and the adventure is boundless. It only makes sense that you would want to capture the perspective of these breath taking elements as you explore. Finding those perfect shots on a glacier can come with some hurdles. Now, you can take those challenges in stride, capture great photos and videos, and have a fun time exploring the ice. Take out some hassle and have [...]

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Summer Glacier Tours on the Matanuska

Day tour of the matanuska glacier, daily departures: 10am, 11am, 1pm, & 2pm. please contact us directly via text 24/7 at (907) 232-9046 or call (907) 745-2534 . calls and texts will be answered 10am-5pm ast..

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All fees & equipment including crampons, helmets, and hiking sticks (if needed).

Our crampons fit sizes from youth size 1 through adult men’s size 16.

2 to 3 hours (depending on conditions)

What to Bring:

During Summer months, we suggest you dress in light to medium layers as it can get very warm on the ice, especially during sunny days.

We recommend bringing sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, water-resistant hiking shoes or boots, and rain gear (weather on the glacier can change in a matter of minutes, the more prepared you are, the better).

A light backpack will be enough to store your rain gear, water bottle, snacks if needed, and sunscreen.

Be sure to check the weather before your trek and dress appropriately. Call the office if needed.

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Matanuska Glacier Adventures offers guided glacier tours to the terminus of the glacier.

Spend the day exploring basal and blue ice , in addition to learning about the history and glaciology of the Matanuska Valley of Southcentral Alaska.

Enjoy a hands-on adventure while having a truly Alaskan experience.

The recessional moraine leads to the terminus, where you and your guide will venture into a wondrous world of glacial features including moulins, crevasses, open water streams, and conduits.

Keep in mind, glaciers are actively moving and nothing stays the same.

We cannot promise you will see every single one of these features, but rest assured our guides will take you on an adventure you will never forget.

With 34+ years of operation, and trained glacier guides, please have confidence that we will take great care of your family while you explore this unique landscape.

Each guided trip is custom-tailored to the group’s physical abilities and interests.

With this in mind, you can expect a one of a kind, truly unique glacier experience.

Just a two-hour drive northeast of Anchorage, along the nationally designated scenic byway of the Glenn Highway, the trip offers breathtaking views of the Chugach and Talkeetna mountain ranges.

Read our post on Things To Do Near Anchorage, Alaska , and make it a fun and exciting Alaska day trip for the whole family!

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Cool as ice: Here’s how to get up close to glaciers in Southcentral Alaska

Matanuska Glacier is one of the most accessible glaciers in Southcentral Alaska. (Loren Holmes / ADN)

Whether you live in Alaska or are visiting, glaciers are one of the state’s most awe-inspiring and unique attractions.

Home to the most glaciers in the United States, Alaska offers incredible glacier experiences for people of all ages and abilities. We narrowed the trips on this list down to those under 150 miles — or a two- to three-hour drive — from Anchorage.

But before planning your next adventure, let’s talk briefly about glacier safety.

How to enjoy glaciers and stay safe

All visitors to glacial areas will benefit from bringing warm, layered clothes, sturdy shoes or boots, and a windbreak layer. Glaciers are colder than surrounding areas and often breezy.

Walking on glaciers can be dangerous unless — and sometimes even if — you have proper training and equipment.

Crevasses and moulins (deep holes) form in the glacier, some of which aren’t always visible. Only experienced outdoors people with extensive knowledge should trek the surface of a glacier by themselves; otherwise, hire a guide to lead you safely.

Glacier safety while kayaking and boating is crucial. Tidewater glaciers can calve at any moment, causing powerful waves that can overwhelm kayaks and nearby shoreline.

“Sudden waves from calving ice … can hit the shore with surprising power,” the National Park Service writes on the Kenai Fjords National Park website .

Stay at least a half-mile away from the glacier when kayaking or on a boat, the park service recommends. Don’t try to paddle between two large icebergs, and remain as far away from an iceberg as twice its width or height. The same formula applies when walking around the glacier’s terminus, or toe. Maintain awareness of your surroundings.

One last note: Some of Alaska’s glaciers may be hard to access due to certain seasonal conditions. Make sure to contact local visitors centers for current information.

Got it? Phew. Now for the fun stuff.

Disclaimer: This list explores some of the most popular glaciers, but for brevity’s sake does not include many of the tour operators offering hikes, boat trips, scenic flights, kayaking and more. Information about tours can be found with a simple online search.

Portage Valley: Accessible for all ages

About an hour’s drive from Anchorage on the Seward Highway is Portage Valley and the Begich, Boggs Visitor Center . Two glaciers are easily accessible in the valley.

Byron Glacier is considered highly accessible for all ages. The 1.4-mile trail to the glacier is a flat, easy walk. The first half is well-maintained with a wide path. The second half is rocky, and to get closer to the glacier, visitors must cross boulders and small streams. The trail can get especially buggy in the summer, so be prepared.

Then there’s Portage Glacier. The glacier has receded out of view from the visitor center, but in the summer there’s a daily cruise and a pull-off where you can see the glacier from the road. A little farther down the road, Portage Pass trail is a 4-mile round-trip hike with glacier views.

During the winter, frozen Portage Lake is a popular spot for skiers and bikers traveling to the toe of the glacier. There are no park rangers around in case of emergency, though, so traverse the ice at your own risk.

According to the Begich, Boggs Visitor Center website , the center will open in May 2024. Be sure to check ahead for current information about operating hours and fees.

Cyclists appraoch Portage Glacier as the sun breaks through the clouds on April 7, 2023. (Marc Lester / ADN)

Whittier and Prince William Sound: Tidewater glacier tours

Continue down Portage Glacier Road another few miles — including a trip through the 2.5-mile-long Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel — and you wind up in the town of Whittier.

Whittier is the launching point for many cruises in Prince William Sound, which boasts more tidewater glaciers than any other region in North America. (Valdez is another launching spot, about a five-hour drive from Anchorage.)

Columbia, Meares and Blackstone glaciers are just three of the oft-visited glaciers in the area. There are many different types of tours, kayaking opportunities and public-use cabins in Prince William Sound.

Cary Serack of Calgary, Alberta takes a selfie during a glacier tour with Major Marine Tours out of Whittier on Prince William Sound. (Tara Young / ADN archive)

Spencer Glacier: Take a train ride to a glacier

About 60 miles southeast of Anchorage, Spencer Glacier is only accessible via the Alaska Railroad’s Glacier Discovery Train , which runs daily from May 25 through Sept. 15 in 2024.

Visitors enjoy a scenic ride from Anchorage, getting off the train at Spencer Whistle Stop in Chugach National Forest at 1:45 p.m. Hike about 1.3 miles one way to the glacier viewing platform, or another 1.7 miles to the edge of the glacier (but be mindful of getting back to the train in time for the 4:30 p.m. pickup). Hike on your own or enjoy a hike guided by a U.S. Forest Service ranger.

The route then continues past Spencer Glacier to Grandview, revealing views of Bartlett Glacier and Trail Glacier. After a 20-minute stop, the train heads back to Portage. From there, visitors take a motorcoach back to the Anchorage train depot, arriving around 6:45 p.m.

Campsites and a cabin can be reserved via recreation.gov , but spots fill up fast. Tour operators offer guided kayaking, ice climbing or trips down the Placer River.

Eklutna Glacier and Lake Campground

About an hour northeast of Anchorage is Eklutna Lake, which provides most of the drinking water for Alaska’s largest city. Part of Chugach State Park, Eklutna Lake Campground has a large campsite, bike and kayak rentals, and a trail system that leads out to Eklutna Glacier.

Glacier access is a bit of a journey — to get up close, take the Eklutna Lakeside Trail, 12.9 miles one way. The path follows the shore of the lake, then to the river and glacier. Alternatively, the Bold Ridge Trail is about 4 miles long with a steep 3,600-foot elevation gain that rewards you with glacier views.

Matanuska Glacier, one of the world’s major ice sheets

Matanuska Glacier is about a two-hour drive on the Glenn Highway northeast of Anchorage. It’s touted as one of the few major ice sheets in the world that visitors can drive to and explore on foot. The glacier itself is gigantic — about 26 miles long and 4 miles wide at its terminus.

The Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Area has 12 campsites, and it’s a 20-minute walk to glacier-viewing platforms, but there’s no direct access to the glacier.

The only road-accessible route direct to the glacier face is through property owned by Matanuska Glacier Park LLC . Tours are sold out of a gift shop and information center. Then, it’s a short drive and hike to reach the glacier.

Glacier Park only allows access via guided tours . The cost is $150 for out-of-state visitors, $30 for children 14 and under, and $50 for Alaska residents and military members.

South Fork Valley Trail: Backcountry hiking

The South Fork Valley Trail is an easy- to moderate-level hike to Eagle and Symphony Lakes in Eagle River, about half an hour northeast of Anchorage. The hike is about 12 miles round-trip. Flute Glacier can be reached by hiking to Eagle Lake, then heading another 4 miles up valley to the toe of the glacier — which isn’t a very common destination among visitors due to the amount of backcountry travel involved.

From left, the Yentna, Lacuna, and Kahiltna Glaciers are visible on a flight from Anchorage to Kotzebue on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. Mount Foraker is at left and Denali is center. (Emily Mesner / ADN)

Talkeetna: Glacier flightseeing in the Alaska Range

A little over two hours north of Anchorage, the town of Talkeetna is the staging point for climbers heading to Denali. It also has flightseeing options for those who want to bask in the splendor of North America’s tallest peak without climbing it.

There are hundreds of unnamed glaciers on Denali, and 40 named ones, according to the National Park Service. The longest ones — Ruth, Kahiltna and Muldrow — each span more than 30 miles.

Multiple Talkeetna air taxi operators offer trips around the mountain. Some land on glaciers.

Seward and Kenai Fjords National Park

Exit Glacier is the only glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park accessible by road.

The Exit Glacier Nature Center is the starting point for a system of trails leading to the glacier. Those wanting more can make the strenuous 8.2-mile round-trip hike up the Harding Icefield Trail for spectacular views of the massive ice field.

There’s also a 12-site, tents-only campground near the nature center.

Exit Glacier Road is only open to cars during the summer, usually mid-May. In the winter, snowmachines, skiers, dog sleds and fat bikes are still allowed on the road. Check the park’s website for current conditions.

Then, there’s the rest of Kenai Fjords National Park. The National Park Service highlights Bear Glacier Lagoon and boat tours that take visitors along the park’s tidewater glaciers.

Hikers pause to take in a view of Exit Glacier from a spot a few miles into the Harding Icefield Trail. (Marc Lester / ADN)

Knik River tours and flightseeing

Excursions to Knik Glacier in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough have exploded in popularity during the winter , with fat-tire bikers taking a northern route that crosses a river.

Summer access comes by way of Knik Glacier Trail. There’s an 8-mile trail starting from Knik Glacier Tours that requires river crossings. Biking and boating are common. Tours are offered through nearby lodges.

There’s also flightseeing available to Knik Glacier and Colony Glacier.

Crow Pass Trail: A hike to Raven Glacier

Raven Glacier can be seen along on the historic 21-mile Crow Pass Trail , which has trailheads at Girdwood (40 miles from Anchorage on the Seward Highway) and the Eagle River Nature Center (about 26 miles east of Anchorage). This hike is recommended from late June to early September due to snow and avalanche danger.

For a glacier view with an 8-mile round trip, start from Girdwood’s Crow Creek trailhead. Hikers follow a series of switchbacks uphill, passing Jewel Glacier to the east of Crow Pass Cabin, and eventually arrive at Crow Pass and Raven Glacier. Hikers can continue on past the glacier, or turn around.

Daniel Bausch passes Raven Glacier during the Crow Pass Crossing backcountry marathon on July 24, 2021. (Marc Lester / ADN)

Hatcher Pass: Backcountry hiking to Mint Glacier

About 80 minutes north of Anchorage is the Hatcher Pass Management Area , a popular recreation area.

The Gold Mint Trail is a 16-mile round-trip journey that follows the Little Susitna River to the Mint Glacier Valley, where at the end, hikers can follow a fairly undeveloped trail up to Mint Glacier. There’s also good glacier viewing — and traversing — on the multiday Mint-Bomber Traverse for more advanced outdoor explorers.