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Matanuska Glacier Adventure Trek

New To The Site! Alaska, USA

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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

  • Professional trek guide
  • Helmet, boots, crampons, harness
  • Shuttle transportation to and from the activity.
  • All Fees and Taxes

Meeting Location

Meeting point

NOVA Alaska Guides, 38100 Glenn Hwy, Glacier View, AK 99674, USA

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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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Shoe size: Min US 5M/6W
  • Not recommended for travelers under 12 yrs, over 67 yrs

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-453454P3


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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).

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