Matanuska Glacier
Adventure Trek

Expert’s on the Ice Since 1990

June 1st to September 10th

Book Your Glacier Trek

Explore the Unique Wonders of the Matanuska

family admires the deep glacier blue of a crevasse

women stares up at the immense walls on the glacier

$225 Per Person + Glacier Park Fee
2 person trip minimum to book
Adventure Level: Moderate
No Experience Necessary
This Adventure is for Ages 12-65
6 Hours
Travel beyond the ‘Ice-Falls’ to explore less traveled, more remote parts the glacier
Reveal hidden, stunning features away from the crowds!

Engage with the majesty of one of Alaska’s most iconic glaciers! The Adventure Trek offers a longer, more immersive experience of the glacier’s remarkable landscape, with awe-inspiring ice formations and panoramic views of this frozen world.

Things to Know Before Booking

Glacier Access Fee

Adults (17+): $45

Teens (13-16): $25

Alaska Residents, Military and Seniors (65+): $30

Restrictions

Ages: 12 – 65 Years Old

Minimum Shoe Size: 5 US Men / 6 US Women (to fit our boots and micro spikes)

Max. Weight: 250 lbs.
Min. Weight: 100 lbs.

Max Girth: 50 inches

Arrive Early

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

Cancellation Policy

All day trips will receive a full refund* when cancellations are made at least 48 hours in advance

Check-In Information

9:00am or 1:30pm
at 38100 W Glenn Highway, Glacier View, AK 99674

Still Have Questions? Visit Our FAQS Page!

“The roughly 4mi glacier adventure trek was an unforgettable experience. Our guide, Ben, was courteous, professional, and worked hard to ensure our safety and enjoyment. He was also very knowledgeable about the local geology. Definitely recommend this trip.”

~ Max S. 2024 Matanuska Glacier Backcountry Trek

“I highly recommend this glacier trekking tour by NOVA Alaska Guides. We saw a lot of glaciers during our cruise, but walking on the blue ice was something very special and different, and we enjoyed every single moment of it. The view was just amazing!“

~ Satoko Y. 2024 Matanuska Glacier Backcountry Trek

“Amazing glacier trek! A highlight of our trip. Our guide, David, helped us customize the tour and did a great job. A guided trip with nova will make your trip!”

~ Jack M. 2024 Matanuska Glacier Backcountry Trek

“One of the best experiences ever. Our guide Steven took us on an exhilarating and informative trek into the glacial back country. He showed us some incredible features in the glacier and ensured that we were safe the entire trek. We even roped up to traverse over some incredible crevasses. 10 stars for this adventure!!“

~ John E. Matanuska Glacier Backcountry Trek

“So much fun!! We did two different adventures with NOVA on our Alaska vacation—the Lionshead River Rafting and the Mantuska Glacier Trek.
5 stars for both!!“

~ Paige H. 2024 Matanuska Glacier Backcountry Trek

Images From The Matanuska Glacier Adventure Trek

group hiking on the Matanuska Glacier to go ice climb

clients take photos of the glacier blue ice

client rappelling on the Matanuska Glacier with a NOVA Gudie

client smiles big while exploring glacier blue slot canyons on the Matanuska Glacier

group listens to their guide before hikin gup a steep section on the glacier

couple smiling while hiking in the backcountry on the Matanuska glacier

group hiking in on the moraine trail to the Matanuska Glacier

guide and clients talking white on the white ice during an adventure trek

guides look in a deep moulin forming on the Matanuska Glacier

group trekking across the Matanuska Glacier with a guide

client and guide stare into a moulin during an adventure trek

Two Adventures Are Better Than One!

Combine Multiple Adventures & Save 10%

Valid on Any Combination of Matanuska Glacier Tours & River Trips

To receive your 10% discount, simply add a second trip from the options below the checkout cart, and the discount will be applied automatically!

Getting to Your Glacier Tour

Location Information

All of our Matanuska Glacier Tours check in at the main Nova building in Glacier View, Alaska.

Matanuska Glacier Tours

38100 W Glenn Highway, Glacier View, AK 99674

Nova Alaska Guides

With NOVA, you can expect to have an unforgettable experience exploring Alaska. Our trips focus on wilderness, scenic and cultural areas that are not impacted by industrial tourism.

Our goal is to enrich your appreciation of Alaska’s wild and special places while experiencing the thrill of active outdoor activities.

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Reviews from Real Adventurers

BEST DAY EVER!! Our family of 5 did the Adventure Trek! Our guides, Nate and Thomas, went over and above for us.. always making sure we were safe, having fun… and answering our many questions about the glacier. We hiked, climbed, repelled down a glacier wall, drank glacier water… the whole day was perfect! Thanks guys for an incredible experience!!!

Hannah G. 2024

We booked the longer glacier trek, and it did not disappoint. Ben was an amazing guide. He made sure we were safe at all times, provided knowledge about glaciers and climbing and took the time to show us all the “cool things” in the back country. Highly, highly recommend for anyone looking for an adventure!

Sarah E. 2024

My wife and I had the pleasure of going on a Glacier hike with Maria, she was great at explaining the in formation about the glacier and took us to some amazing spots. I would highly recommend this tour if you are in Alaska, it was breath taking to see and be on the glacier.

Tom G. 2024

We took the glacier adventure trek and we were the only group that morning. Our guide Ben is great! He is very knowledgeable and a chill guy! Plus we had very nice weather that day so it one of the best days in our trip. Definitely recommend this place.

Jinyu X. 2024

My family did the adventure trek onto the glacier. We got to go out into the backcountry of the glacier. It’s amazing to think the beginning part which just looks like rocks and silt is actually just a thin layer on top of the glacier. The guides were extremely friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and safety conscious!! Once and a lifetime experience, would highly recommend! Thank you to our guides Thomas, Ben and Steven!!

Nick. 2024

Took my teenage son on an Alaskan Adventure tour and started the trip with the most incredible glacier trek, on the most beautiful day, and with the greatest guide. We can’t thank Drew and Nova enough for making the start of our Adventure so fantastic and the thing we kept trying to beat. We cannot wait to go back…and we will bring others!

Christy S.

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