Alaska Glacier Hiking Tours
Glacier hiking, or trekking, is for just about everyone. With the proper equipment and an experienced guide you can explore a glacier in Alaska. Looking for more advanced options? Try our Ice Climbing activities or our other Helicopter Options
Quality Experiences for Over 25 years
With the wide range of glacier tours available, whether this is your first time walking on a glacier or 10th, we are confident our professional guides are the right choice for you.
We have offered guided adventures on the Matanuska Glacier since 1999!
Our professional glacier guides and dedicated helicopter team are out on the ice everyday. Even on their days off. They know the ins and outs of the glacier and where the rarest and most intricate ice features are, and want to share them with you.
MICA Guides offers the smallest group sizes on the Matanuska Glacier and do not exceed more than 8 people per Guide on our treks. Group trips are open to ages 10 and older. And don’t worry, if you’ve got a young one or a special request we have availability and accommodations to offer by booking a Private 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
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
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
Beginner or Advanced
Our signature Ice Fall Trek has been popular for over 25 years. It’s a great way to hike the glacier, get some cool photos and learn about what you’re seeing. We have the gear but more importantly, our Guides are out there every day so they know the best places to take you while managing the risks.
For the fit and adventurous, the Advanced Trek gets you to the “backcountry”. This remote area of the glacier features deep holes, big walls and beautiful blue pools away from the other visitors at the front of the glacier.
Or you can skip the hike and take a helicopter! MICA Guides is the top company offering helicopter access to the glacier. Flying conserves your energy for exploring and gets you to the coolest features we can find. And you fly in a helicopter! Check out the Helicopter Explorer for this exciting option.
Private Hiking Options
Join a group or go private
Our public group trips are a great way to make some new friends on your tour. Our tours are usually 6-8 guests with one guide and we can take children as young as 10 years on the public trips. Do you have a younger trekker that is feeling confident to explore or have a special request for your group? The Private Trek is a great option for families with children as young as 6 years or for groups of up to 20.
Private Ice Fall Trek
Hike on an Alaska GlacierThe Ice Fall Trek just for your group.
This private trip is perfect for families with children as young as 6 years.
- Hiking Access to Glacier
- 3 Hours
- Minimum Age 6 years
- $575 + Glacier Access Fee = $140/person*
- *Based on a group size of 6
Private Advanced Trek
A full day on the glacier just for your groupThe Advanced Trek just for your group.
This private trip is your day on the glacier with one of our top Guides. For everyone from beginners to more experienced adventurers.
- Hiking Access to Glacier
- 5-7 Hours
- Minimum Age 10 years
- $925 + Glacier Access Fee = $276/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