About This Tour
It’s not every day you get the chance to hike along the base of a 26-mile-long active glacier! Join the original guiding company on the Matanuska, founded over 35 years ago, and explore the awe-inspiring beauty of one of Alaska's most accessible glaciers on foot with NOVA’s new Family Glacier Tour—perfect for all ages! Our expert guides will tailor the experience to your abilities, ensuring that everyone from kids to grandparents enjoys a memorable and fun adventure on the Matanuska Glacier. This relaxed-paced tour offers the ideal way to share the beauty of Alaska’s glaciers with your whole family. You’ll be outfitted with the necessary gear and transported by vehicle to the glacier’s terminus at the edge of the park. From there, our guides will lead you through the rocky fields of the massive terminal moraine, all the way to the stunning 'Ice Falls.' Be sure to stop by the on-site coffee shop to warm up and unwind after your adventure.
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Meeting Point
Mile 96.5 Glenn Hwy. At Hick's Creek bridge turn into Trailhead Rd. Follow the driveway under the bridge and proceed to our camp check-in location.
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*GLACIER PARK FEE: All Glacier clients are required to pay the additional Glacier Park entrance fee due at trip check-in. 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. Regular entry fee at MGP gate is $45 per person. Teens (13-16): $25 Adults (17+): $45 Alaska Residents, Military and Seniors (65+): $30 Please remember that Alaskan highways can cause delays with road construction, motor homes, and vehicle accidents. Please plan on these potential delays and leave early enough to make sure your party is not late for trip check-in time! We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to sign Nova's trip waiver. Please make sure you meet our trip limitations stated on our website. If anyone is outside these limitations, please email our office so we can evaluate the information. What to Wear on the Glacier: Long pants, no shorts. Hiking boots that come over the ankle. Boots Provided if needed. Small Backpack. Snacks and Water bottle. Sunglasses! Rain gear, even if it is not raining. Light gloves. Warm Hat Clothing made of Synthetic material versus cotton. Tall synthetic or wool socks. Sunscreen, lipstick with sun protection. Please have your booking confirmation # prepared at trip check-in. See our website for more trip details. www.novalaska.com. Thank you! Nova team
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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NOVA Alaska Guides, Whitewater Rafting & Glacier Tours
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