Review # 12 for 2026 and my 1000th review!…read more We booked the 2 hour summer Matanuska Glacier hike during our trip to Alaska and we loved it from start to finish! We had a group of 4 adults plus a 14 month old. Booking was super easy, you just texted the phone number and pay on site. I see now that they have an online book system. I think when we did the tour last year it was $150/adult and $30/child. Make sure you program your GPS properly as the signal out there is not reliable. You drive down a drink road and check in at one building, then continue to drive to another building for the hike. There are bathrooms at both building for you to use. Our guide was super chill and easy to talk to. Just dress properly and they provide the gear needed. You are given helmets and crampons to walk in the snow/ice. Also, if you have a baby, they are SUPER child friendly!! We were a bit concerned as we did not bring our hiking backpack for our little guy as we already brought so much for the trip. We decided to just gamble with this hike. They had hiking backpacks galore for the little ones!!! There were so many!! And they were completely free to use during the hike also!! There were different sizes, different colors, different weights!! It would be our little guys first time in one so we did not know how he would like it. He started off hating being put in it... then when my husband stood up with him in it and started walking, he loved it!! It was a lifesaver for this hike!! At 14 months old, our little guy didn't understand how to walk in the ice and all, although they did have kids crampons, he was just too small to fit them at that time, but our guide tried to help us fit it on his show as much as he could. The hike was gorgeous!! Hiking on a glacier was definitely on my bucket list! Some people complain about having a guide and paying them and all, but me personally as someone not used to that type of environment; I felt much more safe on the hike with a guide. I do not know anything about this type of environment and the hidden dangers in the ice and snow! There were many highlights on our trip and this was definitely one of them. Would I do this again? I definitely would!! This activity was pretty affordable as far as Alaska activities are concerned. The hike was so beautiful!! The water is soooo blue. Also, now that my boy is getting older and with how much he loves the outdoors, this is something my husband and I will have to do again if we find ourselves out back in Alaska. Hopefully we will be back again soon! I recommend everyone going to Alaska to book a Matanuska Glacier hike with them!!

My family of five did the 2 hours glacier tour. (2 adults and 3 teenage boys) The tour exceeded our…read moreexpectations. Our guide was knowledgeable and taught us much about the glacier. It was a cool experience to walk on the glacier. All employees we encountered with this company were incredibly kind and friendly.

My wife and I went on the 3 hour Matanuska Glacier Family Tour and it was incredible…read more Our tour guide, Liv, was very nice and very knowledgeable and made sure everyone on the tour was safe and that we understood the safety instructions. The glacier was beautiful and the tour was the perfect length to enjoy and not become overtired. I highly recommend this tour.

A must do tour if the Matanuska Glacier. Nova Alaska guide (Jackson) was well versed with the…read moreglacier and helped with the do's and don'ts for our group. An amazing experience in all. We all loved it.

This place is SPECIAL! The accommodations are amazing and the service is something very unique…read more From the coffee, to the breakfast and the fresh linens. All the details have been covered and it's truly a one of a kind experience. You can't understand until you stay here and experience it for yourself. Thank you to the wonderful Alpenglow staff for making this a vacation to always remember.

What a fun little local getaway! Mandy is a joy to work with too! Upon arrival, Mandy met us to…read morewelcome us to the location and give us a brief, but thorough tour of the grounds. All spaces were clean and easy to get to. We stayed in one of the Forrest Tents that is a short walk away, but still felt completely isolated from other tents. Breakfast is served (with French press coffee) every morning and it's DELICIOUS! Freshly made breakfast casserole and homemade granola with yogurt! There's a sign up sheet for the hot tub. The hot tub is great for relaxing with a great view. The showers are HOT HOT HOT! There's an outhouse - flushing toilets a short walk away too.

This is one of the best and bucket list experiences of my lifetime!! Here's a quick breakdown of…read moreour tour: What we booked: Private ice fall tour with a tour guide as we had a toddler with us. Pricing: Their website is very transparent about pricing of the tour and also mentions about the extra glacier access fee ($55 adult, $44 kid in year 2026) because the only access to glacier via land is on privately owned land. Also, I loved that they never insisted on tipping, just mentioned that if one would like to, they may refer a board they had for Venmo QR codes. Check in: 30 mins prior. Waiver signs. Easy breezy and good dos and donts. You also do your hiking boot fitting if you don't have one and your spike and helmet fitting and pick up. Our guide: CASSIDY, YOU WERE BEST THING ABOUT OUR TOUR!! To the person reading this review, if you get Cassidy, you can be rest assured you will be super well taken care of. I was initially nervous having a young kiddo in tow but having Cassidy by our side, I immediately relaxed into it. She is also soooooooo good with kids, I kid you not!! My little one is a talker and tends to get distracted a bit but Cassidy always had her eye on kiddo all the time! She is also so knowledgeable and was able to answer all our queries. Even the endless questions coming from our little one! Bottom line, Cassidy is a wonderful guide and we consider ourselves very lucky to land her. It shows in her dedication and efforts that she absolutely loves what she does and definitely enjoys it and makes it a point to educate herself really well. We love her! Tour: Bus takes you to the point where you need to put on your spikes and helmet. You walk a little on the mud flats, the floating bridges before you land on ice. Once on the ice, it's a wonder trip!! We went through ups and downs of the ice, the bends, black ice, blue ice and we crossed several crevices. Cassidy was so fun helping us with some glacier water and ice pieces, my kids were stoked!! The trail we did is like a loop trail before we head back to the check in and gear hut. Facilities & equipments: Very well kept facility and very good and reliable equipments. They are quality ones! Finally, the coffee shop opposite is a wonderful way to end your trek with a hot cuppa made with love by Lucy! Thanks Lucy! All in all, stellar! If I could give more than 10 stars I would! Highly recommend, sign up with them right now for a lifetime memory. Cheers! Happy trails!

Wanted to do some sort of glacier activity in Alaska, and hiking Matanuska Glacier was highly…read moresuggested online, so we decided to try it out. Definitely recommend booking well in advance because most spots were filled up about two weeks out in June. We chose MICA Guides because of the small group size of 6 and the high reviews. We booked the 3.5 hour Ice Fall Trek for the 2:30pm slot on a Tuesday. The activity itself was about $146, and there was an additional $55 glacier access fee upon arrival. Our guides were Jack and Augie and there were 5 people in the group. We started with a small safety talk, and gear like helmets, jackets, shoes, and microspikes were provided. The guides were friendly, helped us put everything on, and they made us feel very safe throughout the hike. After that, there was a 15- 20 minute ride to the start of the glacier, which goes through an unpaved bumpy road. While walking on the glacier, Jack and Augie pointed out different features, like crevasses, and answered questions we had. It was interesting learning about glaciers, but I did feel like there could have been more explanation throughout the tour. On top of that, it was also a bit difficult hearing the guides sometimes because they would talk while we were walking in a single-file line and we were in the back, so I had to ask them to repeat themselves at times. The hike itself is only about 2-2.5 hours, and even with that, I felt like we mostly saw similar things throughout the activity, mainly different crevasses. For the price of the tour, it would have been nice to have professional photos included. Our guides took a few pictures on their phones, but most pictures we took ourselves and/or asked them to take for us. After the activity, we received a link to a photo album, but the pictures were not from our tour and I didn't think they were worth paying $15 for since they were just smartphone photos. Overall, it was a cool experience, and I'm glad I can check hiking on a glacier off my bucket list. The guides were kind and made us feel safe, but I was a bit underwhelmed, especially considering the price point. I'm glad I did it once, but personally I wouldn't consider it a must-do activity in Alaska. I would maybe recommend it if this is something you have always wanted to do and it fits well into your itinerary + budget.

Had an extra day before my business mtg in Anchorage and drove up to Glacier View AK. (Map shows…read moreSutton AK). Booked an ATV tour online. Very friendly guide, Tom, took a small group of us through trails to the top of one of the mountains. Trip lasted 3 hours and the scenery we drove through was amazing. Spotted several moose crossing our trail and had incredible views of the Matanuska Glacier. If you're not up to handling an ATV by yourself, you can ride in their off-road vehicle that seats up to six. ATV can be a little strenuous, and maybe a bit challenging if you having been off-road before. Highly recommend the goggles they offer (along with a helmet for ATV), and next time I'll bring a bandana to keep the dust off my face. I looked like the high plains drifter after a day is horse ride. Didn't get a chance to do ziplining, but that view is also outstanding. This place is 90 miles or so from the Anchorage airport. Waze stopped 30 miles short, but Google maps found it. Cell coverage fades as you get closer, so just stay on Glenn highway until you see the ATV, Zipline, and Pizza signs

We had a lovely stay at the Glacier View cabin! Colleen was very warm and welcoming. Such a quaint…read morecabin on beautifully kept grounds. The view did not disappoint. The inside of the cabin was super clean and well kept - very cozy as well.

This place is like a slice of heaven literally in the middle of nowhere…read more Keep going west bound on glenn highway , around 10 miles ahead of Matanuska glacier there is a sign to the side road that leads to the cottages, The cottages overlook the Matanuska glacier(see photos). We were sipping on some tea sitting on the porch after the tiring day while staring at that magnificent glacier. The cottages themselves are also pretty awesome. Clean, comfy, cosy...everything you expect out of a cottage in the woods and more. The views from the porch and the windows are astounding. Also we didn't expect high speed wifi in this oblivion but there it was. All in all beautiful cozy little place in the lap of nature....Very highly recommended.

Warning this will be a long post…read more.. One word to describe this place is amazing. Our travel agent from Homer booked us Matsukana Lodge because we needed a stop between the long drive from Valdez to Seward. I looked at the website and was impressed by the best site of any B&B we looked at for the whole state (after complimenting Brenda on her website she said her niece who is a Web designer helped her). When we pulled in right after the 100 mile marker we were greeted by the majestic lodge. We were welcomed in by all their dogs which were super friendly and shown to the Glacier Room. The pictures don't do the place justice, the room was huge and beautifully decorated and appointed. We were given complimentary reusable aluminum bottles as well as luggage tags. The private bathroom was huge with a whirlpool bath and a separate shower. It was easily nicer than a $300+ boutique hotel you would get back in California. Not only was our room spectacular, we were told there was a mini gym and pool table in the garage. As we were on vacation I chose not to partake in the gym but the pool table was in an awesome game room above the garage. I absolutely loved the nice touch of Monopoly cards painted into the walls. The tour didn't end their, we were also shown the hot tub with majestic views of the private lake and surrounding mountains. Additionally there was a pool house with a kayak you could use on the lake. Basically I will close by saying Matsukana Lodge is a mini 5-star resort in the middle of rural Alaska. It will blow your mind and make you disappointed at any other B&B you ever go to again. I don't think I'll ever be able to top my one night stay here and look forward to coming back again to stay longer! Pro tip: the 2 downstairs rooms have more privacy but we loved the layout of the Glacier Room. You can't go wrong with any room.

This place is fantastic. I chose this place because I was going to do a glacier hike and this was…read morevery close to where I needed to be. All in all- great decision. Price- not bad at all. I paid $169 per night and the Sheraton in anchorage was also the same rate. Pretty good considering it saved me time for my hike and breakfast was included. Quality- This lodge has a lot of character and personality of the owner. Lots of color and some pretty cool amenities: private bathrooms, jacuzzi and walking access to a nearby river. Quantity- HUGE ROOMS. Atmosphere- very cute. Also three dogs running around provides additional love. I also saw a moose in the backyard. Staff- The ladies are great. They are very warm and did anything they could to accommodate. For instance, I got in super late and they kept the light on for me to make everything easy for when I arrived. If you want to be outdoors in Alaska, but not camp, this is the place. Note: the lodge is located between mile marker 100 and 101.

A couple hours northeast of Anchorage lies a stretch of highway that has become one of our happy…read moreplaces! Majestic Valley Wilderness Lodge has become another reason for this! Nestled in the trees, you turn off the road into a little slice of Eden. The lodge is a spectacular log cabin style building with a huge deck overlooking the valley below - one that houses a spectacular river flowing from the Matanuska glacier. The days included sleeping in very comfortable beds, first in a solo cabin and then in one of the rooms within one of the larger lodges which have a few room inside. The lodge was nicer, but we liked the solo cabin a bit better. The common area in the lodge was nicer however. Very potato/potahto. They have a dining area and a full service restaurant/bar in the main building and it's a delight! Many meals are buffet style, and they have single to order items available as well. The Cioppino one evening was spectacular! In addition to the comfortable beds, they have a massive hot tub available for adults to use, a huge deck off the back of the main building and a rec room type building with a large TV and a big table for meeting up. The small refrigerators are located in the rec building and the lodges. It's enough room for snacks and a night of leftovers. One evening we were all sitting outside of the deck chatting around 10:30/11:00 and because the sun never sets, we saw a lovely rainbow just before heading to bed. Staff are great, there are tons of hiking/walking trails in the area and the place is even graced a couple dogs who love to keep you company! We'll be here again! In their little slice of the wilderness, it's a big piece of heaven!

Terribly noisy in the basement of the main lodge. Owners should try to sleep in room 9 when the…read morelodge is full. It's like a megaphone from guests upstairs. Sounded like thumping furniture, past midnight. If you stay here book a cabin or try the adventure lodge rooms.

This was the greatest chicken fried steak not even an exaggeration. I was tempted to order the PBJ…read morebut my cheapness got the best of me. Do not leave without a slice of pie. The service is amazing even in a crowded restaurant. Also 25¢ coffee is a nice touch like a soft memory of a time long long gone.

This is a fascinating place. It's in a building all by itself off the Glenn Highway in between the…read moreGlacierview community and Glennallen. It's a combination of a gas station, lodge, and old-fashioned All-American comfort food restaurant. The kind of restaurant where they bring you water when you sit down, pay at the register, and have a candy counter there. I had the chicken fried steak with fries, salad, and garlic toast. Homemade banana cream pie for dessert. It was very good, not outstanding, but for Alaska I'm grateful there is a place. Anyway, I'd recommend this as a roadside diner for breakfast or lunch if you're traveling in the state on the Glenn Hwy.

If you need a peaceful escape or a home base for outdoor adventures, this is the place. They are…read morebeyond friendly, pricing is super reasonable and the rooms are clean. This is not a fancy place, but it is clearly well cared for. The staff are local experts and tell you all the places to go for food and fun.

I have stayed at Nelchina Lodge a few times. Always super welcoming. Very relaxed environment and I…read morewill stay there again in the future