Matanuska Glacier Adventure Trek
Overview
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!
What's Included
- Helmet, boots, crampons, harness
- Shuttle transportation to and from the activity.
- Professional trek guide
- Lunch
- Matanuska Glacier Park entrance fee: Teens (13-16): $25 , Adults (17+): $55 , Alaska Residents, Military and Seniors (65+): $30
- Gratuity for Guide
Meeting Location
38100 Glenn Highway
Glacier View, AK 99674, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of one of Alaska’s most accessible glaciers! For those seeking a more immersive experience, the Adventure Trek offers a longer, more extensive journey—ideal for those craving more adventure.
No prior experience is necessary, but this is one of our most challenging glacier trips and requires a certain level of physical fitness. Participants should be comfortable hiking 6+ miles over uneven ground, including areas with steep inclines, to fully enjoy this trek.
On this adventure, hikers venture beyond the main terminus ‘Ice Falls’ area, exploring the heart of the Matanuska Glacier and less-visited regions. You'll journey through a frozen ancient landscape, discovering unique features that are more difficult to access. The Adventure Trek is highly personalized with a guide-to-client ratio of 1:4, ensuring that the experience is tailored to the group's abilities and preferences.
The Matanuska Glacier is a massive 26-mile-long advancing valley glacier nestled in the rugged Chugach Mountains, just 100 miles north of Anchorage, Alaska.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers under 12 yrs, over 67 yrs
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Shoe size: Min US 5M/4.5W, Max US 14M
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-453454P3
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