Matanuska Glacier Family Tour
Description
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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- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Shoe size: Min US 2 Kid, Max US 15 M
- Not recommended for travelers under 8 yrs, over 75 yrs
Reviews(3)
We had a great time on this glacier tour! The guides, Will and Liv, were knowledgeable, warm, and made it fun for everyone. The hike is easy for kids, grandparents, and those who might be a little out of shape. One thing to keep in mind that I didn't notice when booking: you have to pay an additional fee when you check in to use the road to the glacier because it is private property and that fee per adult was around $50.
Thank you Kristy! We are pumped you guys had a blast out on our glacier tour! Cheers.
I seriously screwed up by writing down the wrong tour date for our Adventure Trek, but Nova was kind and accommodating by getting us on the Family tour the next day. While it wasn't as adventurous as what we were hoping for, it was a very neat experience crossing the floating bridge and strolling on the glacier. We saw all ages of people, proving it really is possible for most family members. The guides were personable, knowledgeable and very interested in safety. While I would have loved the less crowded glacier experience offered by the Adventure Trek, our whole family agreed the Family Tour was still worth it. It's a beautiful area and definitely worth it!
Thank you for such a great review! We are glad you had fun out on the glacier. Safe travels!
So much fun and learned a lot. Not too extreme. My mom is 70 and could do it with some help from one of the tour guides. Lots of great pics.
Thank you so much!!
