Tours and Adventures

NOVA Alaska Guides A long-standing family-owned company offering a mix of whitewater rafting on glacial rivers and trekking tours on the Matanuska Glacier. They cater to a wide range of skill levels.

Tandemonium Paragliding School offers tandem paragliding flights with USHPA-certified instructors, providing an opportunity for passengers to control, turn, and soar during their experience. In addition to these tandem flights, they provides comprehensive instruction in both paragliding and paramotoring.

MICA Guides Based in Glacier View, they are among the most experienced outfitters for the Matanuska Glacier. They offer guided glacier treks (ranging from beginner to advanced), ice climbing instruction, and overnight “glacier glamping” experiences.

Knik Glacier Tours Specializes in a signature 3-hour day tour that combines rugged overland travel with a water-based adventure to bring guests to the face of the Knik Glacier.

Glacier View Adventures Famous for their zipline tours in Glacier View, offering a high-adrenaline way to view the surrounding mountain and glacier scenery.

Alaska Tours A trusted local expert for over 30 years, specializing in creating stress-free, customizable vacation packages that help travelers experience the best of Alaska.

Alaska Glacier Tours on Matanuska provides guided, year-round glacier walks near Wasilla offering an otherworldly “ice planet” experience for visitors of all ages and abilities. We include professional guidance, essential gear like crampons, and educational insights.

Sheep Mountain Lodge offers a diverse range of year-round outdoor adventures. Summer activities include helicopter flightseeing, ATV tours, gold panning, river rafting, wildlife viewing, and self-guided hiking or mountain biking on surrounding trails. During the winter they do guided snowmobile tours, helicopter landings to explore ice caves, and on-site cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on groomed trails.

Alaska’s Gold Buckle Tours offers year-round, small-group wilderness excursions focused on the Knik Glacier and Chugach Mountains. Using a fleet of heated, fully enclosed side-by-side UTVs, they provide a variety of adventures ranging from quick scenic rides to immersive full-day expeditions and dedicated wildlife viewing tours. The company emphasizes a safe and comfortable experience for all ages, featuring expert local guide and, pro-grade optics for spotting wildlife.

Glacier View Adventures offers thrilling ways to explore the Matanuska Glacier and the surrounding Alaskan wilderness. Their diverse experiences include the longest and fastest ziplines within an 800-mile radius, guided backcountry ATV tours, and scenic helicopter flights that provide a breathtaking aerial perspective. Visitors can also extend their stay under the stars with on-site luxury camping.

Alaska’s Gold Buckle Tours offers guided, off-road side-by-side (UTV) adventures through the Chugach Mountains to the massive Knik Glacier in Alaska. Operating out of Palmer, the company features a premium fleet of fully enclosed, climate-controlled Kawasaki vehicles that ensure a comfortable, all-weather VIP experience for families and groups. Their offerings range from quick 1-hour river view rides to immersive, full-day 10-hour tundra expeditions complete with pro-grade wildlife optics and hot lunches, alongside tailored highway vehicle tours between Seward and Whittier.

Drill Team Six Fishing Excursions, LLC is a veteran-owned and operated guide service based in Wasilla, that provides year-round, customizable fishing trips. They cater to all ages and experience levels, offering both open-water charters for species like Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Northern Pike, as well as ice fishing adventures equipped with heated shelters. They offer a 10% discount to veterans and first responders.

Berg’s Frontier Fishing Guides, based in Wasilla, offers year-round, professional fishing charters across the Matanuska-Susitna Valley. With over 25 years of experience, they provide guided boat trips for all five species of Alaska salmon and trout, as well as seasonal, heated ice fishing excursions, supplying all necessary gear for anglers of every skill level.

iFishAlaska Guide Service, based in Willow, Alaska, provides family-friendly, guided salmon fishing charters on rivers in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, located about 90 minutes from Anchorage. Their excursions feature jet-powered river boats and target species like King and Silver salmon, alongside seasonal Hooligan charters, with all trips led by USCG-licensed and insured professional guides.

Miller’s Riverboat Service is a long-standing, family-operated fishing guide service based in Southcentral Alaska that provides expert-led salmon and trout fishing charters on the Susitna River tributaries and the Little Susitna River. Catering to anglers of all levels, they offer half-day, full-day, and multi-day trips utilizing both powerboats and rafts, with options for both conventional gear and fly fishing. The company is known for its experienced guides and the use of high-quality equipment, including custom-built rods.

The Cast Frontier LLC, based in Willow, Alaska, offers personalized, guided fly fishing float trips targeting wild Rainbow trout, salmon, and Arctic grayling. Catering to all skill levels, they provide fully outfitted rafts and premium, professional-grade fishing gear while focusing on water-reading instruction, conservation-minded stewardship, and a relaxed, educational experience on pristine local rivers.

Bear Paw River Guides LLC, based in Willow, Alaska, is a family-owned guide service with over 15 years of experience providing private, customized fly fishing and conventional fishing trips. They specialize in guided raft float trips and walk-in excursions, offering all necessary high-quality gear while focusing on providing personalized, world-class fishing experiences in remote, wilderness settings.

Hidden Alaska Guides & Outfitters is a veteran-led guide service offering premium, one-on-one big game hunting adventures in the remote Alaskan backcountry. Specializing in fair-chase hunts for species including Dall sheep, moose, grizzly/brown bear, black bear, caribou, wolf, and wolverine, they provide diverse field experiences ranging from fly-in lodge stays and spike camps to adventurous river float hunts. With over 40 years of experience, the company caters to both rifle and bow hunters looking for guided, multi-day wilderness expeditions.

Rosser Outfitters is a specialized guide service based in Alaska that offers professionally led hunting and fishing adventures. With over 15 years of experience, they provide guided excursions for species such as brown bear, black bear, moose, caribou, and waterfowl, alongside world-class salmon fishing and specialized “cast and blast” trips. Catering to outdoor enthusiasts, they emphasize remote, high-quality wilderness experiences, often partnering with comfortable lodges to provide comprehensive, all-inclusive packages.

Black River Hunting Camps, based in Wasilla, is a family-run guide service led by Master Guide Jake Jefferson that specializes in custom, high-quality big game hunting adventures. They offer guided hunts for grizzly and black bear, dall sheep, Sitka black-tailed deer, and various combination packages across diverse landscapes ranging from the Talkeetna Mountains to Kodiak Island. Known for providing personalized attention to one client at a time, the company emphasizes a dedicated, professional experience in remote Alaskan wilderness settings.

Northern Lights Elk Ranch of Alaska is an all-inclusive, guided hunting destination near Palmer, that specializes in guaranteed, custom-tailored trophy Rocky Mountain Elk hunts for both bow and rifle enthusiasts. Operating on private, fenced acreage, the ranch provides a premium, license-free hunting experience.

Talkeetna Air Taxi Long established in Talkeetna, they are iconic for their flightseeing tours around Denali and the Alaska Range. They offer various landing tours that allow you to step onto glaciers in remote, inaccessible areas.

Outbound Heli Adventures Based in Palmer, they coordinate comprehensive helicopter-supported excursions, including glacier trekking, ice climbing, kayaking, and heli-hiking, priding themselves on maximizing flight time.

Susitna Air Service LLC provides guided bear-viewing excursions based out of Willow, Alaska, offering both half-day and full-day tours that include scenic flights and several hours of time on the ground with bears. They cater to travelers in Anchorage, Wasilla, Talkeetna, and Willow, with all tours including lunch.

Alaska Floatplane Company is a family-owned, Talkeetna-based service that provides unforgettable flightseeing tours of Denali National Park and customizable charter flights across Alaska. Using high-winged aircraft to ensure every passenger has a window seat, they offer a personal, expert-led experience to view the region’s glaciers, mountains, and wildlife from the air.

Revel Treks and Tours Specializes in small-group, guided walking and hiking tours throughout the Palmer and Hatcher Pass areas. They are known for their “hike & brew” tours and town tours that focus on the history and culture of the Valley.

The Musk Ox Farm in Palmer, Alaska, is a non-profit organization that offers daily guided public tours focused on education, gentle musk ox husbandry, and qiviut production. Visitors have the unique opportunity to get up close with the resident herd, observe the animals’ behaviors, and even see the season’s newest calves!

Salmon Berry Travel & Tours offers guided tours at Independence Mine State Historical Park, located in Hatcher Pass. They focus on the rich history of one of Alaska’s largest gold mining camps. Guests can explore the original assay office to get a first hand look at what it was to live and work there, learn about traditional mining techniques, and even try their hand at panning for gold.

Alaskan Tour Guides Focusing on intimate group sizes and customizable itineraries, they provide fully inclusive land tours across Alaska. Led by resident experts with over 25 years of experience, their multi-day vacation packages prioritize authentic, low-impact travel through national parks, glacier excursions, wildlife viewing, sled dog kennel tours and scenic railroad trips.

Alaska Backcountry Adventure Tours, based in Palmer, offers year-round, guided off-road excursions through the Matanuska Valley. Guests explore rugged wilderness via a modern fleet of ATVs, UTVs, and snowmachines, with options ranging from family-friendly outings to challenging adventures. This family-owned company also provides private group tours and on-site cottage rentals for a complete Alaskan backcountry experience.

Hatcher Pass ATV Tours, based in Willow, provides year-round, small-group guided excursions through the Talkeetna Mountains. Guests explore the rugged wilderness using brand-new, heated, and enclosed UTVs or snowmobiles, with trips ranging from scenic rides to full-day adventures. They also offer private tours, dog sledding add-ons, and lodging at their all-inclusive Northern Lights castle.

Adventures by True North AK, based in Wasilla, offers year-round, small-group guided adventures and equipment rentals throughout the Anchorage and Mat-Su Valley. From summer activities like kayaking and paddle boarding to winter adventures such as ice fishing and snowshoeing, they provide personalized experiences with expert local guides, focusing on showcasing Alaska’s landscape and wildlife through hassle-free, fully equipped outdoor trips.

The Alaska Railroad serves the Matanuska Valley with convenient passenger rail service to Wasilla. Residents and visitors can travel the railroad between major Alaskan hubs, connecting the Valley to Anchorage, Fairbanks, Denali and other scenic destinations via train services such as the Denali Star.

The Reindeer Farm in Palmer, Alaska, provides interactive, family-friendly animal tours and hands-on wildlife encounters. Visitors have the unique opportunity to go directly into the herd to feed and pet the reindeer, guided by hosts who emphasize conservation through connection. In addition to the reindeer, guests can meet and interact with moose, bison, elk, yaks and their other more traditional farm animals.

Snowhook Adventure Guides of Alaska, located in Willow, is a year-round adventure company that specializes in immersive wilderness experiences, including dog sledding with Iditarod-trained teams, snowmobiling, ATV/UTV tours, e-bike excursions, and ice fishing. They offer both single-day trips and multi-day packages—complete with lodging in private cabins at their mountain lodge often featuring opportunities to view the Northern Lights.

Sunderland Ranch provides a variety of Alaskan adventures including ziplining, luxury lodging, and event venues. Their standout offerings are the premier guided horseback trail tours into the stunning Chugiak Mountains. Guests can choose from scenic 1.5-hour or 2-hour trail rides, or experience the ultimate Trail Ride and Zipline Combo for a full day of wilderness exploration.