Matanuska Glacier
Family Tour

Expert’s on the Ice Since 1990

June 1st to September 10th

Book Your Glacier Adventure

A Perfect Family Trip at the Perfect Pace

$115 Per Person + Glacier Park Fee
2 person trip minimum to book
Adventure Level: Easy
No Experience Necessary
This Adventure is for Ages 8-75
3 Hours
Walk across a glacial lake and enjoy exploring the beautiful ice falls that make Matanuska Glacier Famous
This family-friendly tour is perfect for those who prefer a slower pace on the icy terrain

It’s not every day you get to hike along the base of a 26-mile-long advancing glacier! Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of one of Alaska’s most accessible natural wonders on foot with NOVA’s popular Glacier Tour!

Things to Know Before Booking

Glacier Access Fee

Adults (17+): $45

Teens (13-16): $25

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

Restrictions

Ages: 8 – 75 Years Old

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

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

1:30pm or 3:00pm
at 38100 W Glenn Highway, Glacier View, AK 99674

Still Have Questions? Visit Our FAQS Page!

“I went on a Glacier hike with Nova Alaska Guides in the beginning of September. They provide all essentials – boots, spikes, helmet. They start with a safety briefing, talk about the terrain, and start off with the guided hike. The glacier is beautiful, you get to see the crevasses, some formations and silt. This is a wonderful beginner’s hike, not much elevation gain but technically different since it requires spikes, would definitely recommend going on this hike with Nova.“

~ Apoorva N. 2024 Matanuska Glacier Tour

“My cousins and I came up from Texas and booked our glacier hike on Matanuska Glacier through Nova. It was such an amazing experience! The glacier was absolutely beautiful and we had a great time getting out on the ice. Our guides were Nate and Zach. Both of them were super friendly and had a great sense of humor. They took so many pictures for everyone in our group and explained many fun facts about the mountain ranges and the glacier..“

~ katherinehakeem 2024 Matanuska Glacier Tour

“We had so much fun with NOVA on our trip! First day, we booked the glacier hike and the lions head whitewater rafting combo–it was a lot of fun. We got some great pictures of the Matanuska glacier!“

~ Khue N. 2024 Matanuska Glacier Tour

“We did the glacier hike with our guides Ben and Maria and it was really great. We enjoyed hiking around on a glacier and getting a whole different perspective on and appreciation for the ice. Ben really knew his glacier stuff as well, showing us the basal ice and silt mud and making a drinking fountain and V thread. It was a bit out of our path, but definitely worth the detour.“

~ Bill M. 2024 Matanuska Glacier Tour

“We went on the 3 hour Glacier Tour with tour guides Carson and Maria, and we had an amazing experience. The tour guides were so enthusiastic and knowledgeable as well as willing to help us have the best experience out on the ice. We were able to get a beautiful view of Matanuska Glacier up close. They provided the hiking boots, spikes, and helmets which were really helpful for the hike as the ice can get quite slippery.“

~ bis_6 2024 Matanuska Glacier Tour

“We did the glacier walk tour in July 2024, it was BEAUTIFUL and very well organized. Nova is very well prepared and structured. They help you with waterproof boots and spikes that go under your/their shoes. They also help you with gloves and glasses if you’ve forgotten. We had an incredible guide and she was so careful while walking us through details of the history and facts.
It’s 2 hrs on the ice and I’d recommend you wear waterproof pants and jacket. Great experiences and best memories!“

~ Pooja J. 2024 Matanuska Glacier Tour

Images From The Matanuska Glacier Family Tour

tour group staring out at the glacier across the glacier lake

a tour group smiles for a photo in front of the ice falls

larger group reflects in the water as they hike across the glacier morraine

group exploring in the backcountry of the Matanuska Glacier

a glacier tour follows their guide across the ice on the Matanuska Glacier

group crosses over a crevasse with the help of their guide on the Matanuska Glacier

reflection of the Matanuska ice falls in water on a clear sunny day

group traveling through a glacier slot canyon in the backcountry

guide showing clients how fun it is to play with glacial silt

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

The tour guides were really what made this such a great day! We did the glacier hike and JJ, Drew, and Zack were informative, funny, and had great energy! Definitely worth checking it out, it is a beautiful drive to get there, beautiful glacier, and a unique experience! 🏔️❄️🧊

Hannah G. 2024

Our experience with Nate and Maria was absolutely amazing. We loved our glacier walk tour. It was truly a favorite of our Alaska Adventures…credit again to Nate and Maria.

Tammi B. 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

The glacier hike was a highlight of our two week Alaskan trip. And a huge part of the joy was because we had Zack as our guide. He kept us safe while we explored and he shared his knowledge. Zack’s humor was bigger than the glacier. My entire family had so much fun! Please tell Zack that Mike McNally told Bruce Springsteen about his 12-on-a-10 scale guiding, and that Bruce says, “Hi Zack!”

Mike M. 2024

We went on the glacier hike and had the most wonderful time. Our guide Ben was a rockstar and took time to explain the science behind the occurrences there. He was knowledgeable and patiently answered all our questions. Through the entire trip, Ben made sure that our safety was the first priority. Highly recommend and will definitely come back again. This was one of the best guided trips we have been on.

Shraddha P. 2024

A group of 9 of us did the glacier hike. Our three guides, Thomas, Ben and Steve were amazing. They were very knowledgeable about the area and funny too. They took us to the back country and were always checking to be sure we doing ok and stopped when we needed. Would highly recommend this experience, as it’s once in a lifetime!

Sarah. S

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