Matanuska Getaway

Make the most out of your three days. With the Matanuska Getaway you can fill your exploration with adventure and leave the nitty gritty details to us. We will pick you up in Anchorage and get you onto the trails to stretch out and get your first deep breaths of vacation right away. You'll enjoy mountain views and get a taste of Alaskan terrain. Afterwards, find yourself winding along scenic views of the Mat-Su Valley to start your evening zip line. Take in the scenery of the glacially carved valley and the Matanuska Glacier as you soar over a 250 ft cliff on Alaska's fastest zip line!

Wind down at Alpenglow Luxury Camping for the evening. Enjoy an Alaskan style BBQ and soaks in a cedar wood, solar-powered, hot tub, all the while taking in the Chugach range with sincere appreciation for the vastness of Alaska's visual offerings.

Get your wheels turning in the morning with an ATV adventure, skirting river banks and climbing into surrounding mountains. This need for speed is sure to inspire dirt covered smiles. After that action packed morning, the best way to cool down is with a whitewater rafting trip down the glacially fed Matanuska River. Don't fret, the outfitters we partner with have the dry suits and skills to have us laughing and feeling like we can charge into the silted waves with confidence. Enjoy splashes and a different perspective of this multi faceted valley on a guided raft steered by the expertise of Nova River Runners.

Your final day will be dedicated to a full immersion experience with the Matanuska Glacier. Gear up with the right tools to explore with our professional guides to show you all the best spots and give you the skills to succeed.

Your trip back to Anchorage will be sealed with tired eyes, happy smiles, and appreciation for your connection to Alaska.

Self-drive Option: Rent a car and drive yourself out to Glacier View, a beautiful two-hour drive. Stop along the way at Hatcher’s Pass for a great hike or explore the restored Independence Gold Mine. You can book the same activities “ala carte” through our partner company, MICA Guides.

Minimum age 12 years.