Ice Fall Trek:
Our most popular guided Matanuska Glacier tour! If you are able to walk at a very moderate pace for 3 hours or so, this is the trip for you. Take the guesswork out of your glacier experience with our well trained and professional glacier guides. With multiple time slots per day, our Ice Fall Trek fits well into any Alaska vacation.
Since 1999, we’ve helped thousands of visitors explore the Matanuska Glacier on our Ice Fall Trek.
Ice Fall Trek
Hike on an Alaska GlacierOur most popular tour.
This trip is great for families that want to experience a glacier instead of just look at it from a boat or plane.
- Small Group Size, no more than 8 participants
- Hiking Access to Glacier
- 3 Hours
- Minimum Age 10 years (6 years on Private Treks)
- $115 + Glacier Access Fee = $160/person
Advanced Trek:
This trip is appropriate for adventurous travelers seeking a full day of glacial exploration. Our experienced guides will take you to a remote area of the glacier and use a variety of rope and anchor systems to safely access some of the most spectacular features on the Matanuska Glacier! Features may include moulins, crevasses, and blue pools.
No previous glacier experience required, although a moderate level of fitness is required.
Skip the hike and take a helicopter with the Heli Explorer.
Helicopter Explorer
See the best of the GlacierFly into an Advanced Trek.
Take a helicopter to the “Backcountry” for an Advanced Trek using ropes to access the coolest features on the ice.
- Helicopter Access to Glacier
- 3 Hours
- Minimum Age 12 years
- $349/person
Advanced Trek
Fast paced adventureGo further. Go higher.
This adventurous trip gets you out to the spectacular features of the “Backcountry” of the glacier.
- Hiking Access to Glacier
- 5-6 Hours
- Minimum Age 12 years
- $225 + Glacier Access Fee = $270/person
Ice Climbing:
A day of Ice Climbing with MICA Guides consists of a progression catered to the skills and endurance of the group. Our professional guides will teach you the basic skills needed to climb on moderate ice slopes, and then help you refine your climbing techniques to move towards more challenging and spectacular terrain throughout the day. No previous climbing experience is necessary, although a strong level of physical fitness is required. This trip is best suited for people looking for the most challenging and technical Matanuska Glacier experience.
Skip the hike and take a helicopter with the Ultimate Heli.
Ultimate Helicopter Adventure
Exclusive Glacier ExperienceThe best of the Matanuska Glacier.
This private experience flys you to the most spectacular features of the glacier with one of our top Guides. Climb and explore, the day is yours.
- Helicopter Access to Glacier
- 6-7 Hours
- Minimum Age 8 years
- $500/person*
- *Based on a group size of 4
Ice Climbing
Learn to climb vertical walls of iceYou can do it.
We’ve been teaching beginners to ice climb since 1999. Our step by step instruction will get you climbing.. and get some awesome photos.
- Hiking Access to Glacier
- 8 Hours
- Minimum Age 12 years
- $249+ Glacier Access Fee = $294/person
Helicopter Ice Climbing
Fly out to prime Matanuska Glacier Ice ClimbingFly over the Glacier to Ice Climbing
Take a helicopter through the mountains and over the river to arrive on a prime Matanuska Glacier Ice Climbing location.
- Helicopter Access (Direct flight)
- 6 Hours
- Minimum Age 12 years
- $499/person
“Glacier Glamping” Overnight Adventure Tour:
Let us help you experience Matanuska Glacier overnight. Have an unforgettable night out under the Alpenglow. Add in ice climbing or exploring the best features of the Matanuska for the Ultimate Alaska glacier experience.
Matanuska Glacier Overnight Adventure
Glacier GlampingExperience luxury camping on a glacier.
Fly to our remote glacier camp for this unforgettable experience. Cozy tents, great meals and exploring or climbing adventures.
- Helicopter Access to Glacier
- Overnight
- Minimum Age 12 years
- $500/person*
- *Based on two person occupancy
Helicopter Glacier Tours:
Enjoy the Features from Above, and Land on the Glacier. If you choose to do a Matanuska Glacier helicopter landing, you can even schedule a Helicopter Explorer to do a back country Advanced Trek. You could even do the Ultimate Helicopter Adventure to add a more customized, private, ice climbing adventure.
Helicopter Explorer
See the best of the GlacierFly into an Advanced Trek.
Take a helicopter to the “Backcountry” for an Advanced Trek using ropes to access the coolest features on the ice.
- Helicopter Access to Glacier
- 3 Hours
- Minimum Age 12 years
- $349/person
Helicopter Ice Climbing
Fly out to prime Matanuska Glacier Ice ClimbingFly over the Glacier to Ice Climbing
Take a helicopter through the mountains and over the river to arrive on a prime Matanuska Glacier Ice Climbing location.
- Helicopter Access (Direct flight)
- 6 Hours
- Minimum Age 12 years
- $499/person
Ultimate Helicopter Adventure
Exclusive Glacier ExperienceThe best of the Matanuska Glacier.
This private experience flys you to the most spectacular features of the glacier with one of our top Guides. Climb and explore, the day is yours.
- Helicopter Access to Glacier
- 6-7 Hours
- Minimum Age 8 years
- $500/person*
- *Based on a group size of 4
Private Heli Explorer
Experience customized for your groupExplore. Take photos. Elope.
This private trip gets your group to one of the most spectacular locations on the glacier for the Advanced Trek, a photo shoot or a wedding!
- Helicopter Access to Glacier
- 3 Hours
- Minimum Age 8 years
- $350/person*
- *Based on a group size of 4
Your responsibilities
We do not take infants on any of our trips under any conditions (backpacks, strollers, or carried in arms).
Please call us in advance if pregnant.
All participants on our trips must follow our procedures and sign a waiver. Only parents or legal guardians may sign for minors. You may preview this document and learn much more about our risk management at Your Safety on the Matanuska Glacier.