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Greatland Adventures

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410 K St, Anchorage, AK 99501, United States

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Nicole De Haven-Malik

My kiddo and I had a blast at the Matanuska Glacier in February with Bill and Greatland. Booking was easy, staff was helpful and responsive, Bill communicated and picked us up on time and, along the drive, shared some fun info about the area. At the glacier, he was knowledgeable, answering questions and had a genuine interest in making sure everyone had a great experience. As a side note, I liked the early departure (we beat the other tours so we had a nice, quiet experience and nice light) and the smaller tour. As we were leaving, we saw two large groups with another tour and I really appreciated the smaller tour we were on; it afforded us a more personal adventure. We definitely plan to trek back to Alaska again and, when we do, we'll go out on another tour with Greatland for sure!

Kong Sophie Yang

This was such a wonderful experience! Our guide, Bill, was professional, knowledgeable, and overall such a cool person. I booked this activity for my partner and I for our anniversary and we are so glad we did it. It would have been difficult to do it alone without a tour guide or someone who knows the landscape and safety guidelines. Bill taught us a lot about Alaskan mountains and glaciers, and the overall outdoor culture in Alaska. I highly recommend this trip to anyone, whether in a group or traveling solo. Other guests were easy to talk to and everyone got along well! Lunch was also included as stated in the package (some reviews says it doesn’t). Bill took us to a delicious spot with a wide variety to choose from. Thanks so much for the amazing experience!

Amy Gutsch

We spent 4 amazing days with Bill from Greatland. From Anchorage to Fairbanks— we hiked the Glacier..took a Talkeetna Air tour went Snowshoeing in Denali and mingled with the Sled Dogs and Reindeer… Bill made the adventure fun, educational and a wonderful family experience. Thank YOU!

S K

We booked a tour with Greatland Adventures to do the Matanuska glacier walk. This company was easy to book with, provided clear concise communication and alerts prior to our tour. Our tour guide (Matt) was GREAT! He reached right on time, and was friendly, knowledgeable and fun! He ensured our drive (2 hours each way) was smooth. He brought extra gear for us incase any of us needed to warm up more. He provided great insights to help us along the glacier. Most of were new to -20°F weather, so we needed that extra guidance and Matt was amazing. He patiently took our pictures and gave us all time to aclimate. A lunch is also included in a nearby restaurant (Long Rifle Lodge) as part of the tour. Overall, a GREAT GREAT experience and an amazing tour guide. Highly recommend!

Raena Singh

I had an absolutely amazing experience working with Greatland Adventures for the Northern Lights tour. The online booking process is easy. The communication with Steve was very open and honest. The day of, we received a phone call regarding the trip. He was very clear about the forecast and our chances of viewing the Northern Lights. Unfortunately, like Steve had warned us, due to the weather, our chances of actually seeing the lights were low and it so happened that we didn't get to see them. Even with Aurora being a no show, the trip was worth it. The tour guides Mike and Luke made the drive and the whole experience so amazing. Luke, gave us information on how the Northern Lights form. Mike took some beautiful pictures of us with the Big Dipper. Hot drinks, water, snacks and warm clothing is provided and restroom stops are also made, as needed. Seeing the Northern Lights remains on my bucketlist and I'd book with Greatland Adventures again in a heartbeat!

Pam Webster

There are not enough words to explain how incredible the northern lights tour is. Steve was the absolute best guide with TONS of knowledge. We trusted him and he lead us to the PERFECT spot to see a spectacular show. We took the private tour with our two boys who are 6 and 9. They slept in the van while we chased aurora and we woke them up when lady A was showing off! Do not hesitate to book this tour! Thank you Steve for the unforgettable experience. Another check on my bucket list thanks to Greatland Adventures!

Chicki Manalo

I don’t usually leave reviews either but the folks at Greatland Adventures deserve it! It’s been almost a week since we were in Fairbanks to see the Aurora Borealis and I still can’t get over it - it was such an amazing experience! Everyone we dealt with - from making the reservation to our forecast call to our actual tour - was awesome. Our guide, Mike, was so easy to talk to - it was like we had known him forever - and we instantly felt comfortable around him. There’s a whole science behind the lights and Mike was very knowledgable and took the time to explain and share info. You could tell how passionate he was about his job. His excitement added to our excitement = pure amazingness! Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience 💕

Laura Powell

This was a fantastic tour! I was crossing my fingers all week that an Aurora show would occur and Greatland made sure that when it did I was able to see it. The van was stocked with warm snacks and drinks, it was comfortable for the long ride and the pick up was easy. Gabe was a fantastic guide. I will be sure to use Greatland next time I’m in Alaska and recommend it to anyone traveling by here!

Patrick Guha

I’m so glad we booked tours with Greatland for our Winter vacation! They were very communicative in planning and the guides were excellent. We went with Mike on the Northern Lights tour and Bill on the Matanuska Glacier tour. Both were unforgettable experiences not in small part due to their help!

R Nguyen

I'm from California and have been to Alaska 5 times and had experienced many excursions and tours. The hike on Matanuska Glacier is my favorite of all. The drive from Anchorage was scenic, the lunch was delicious. This tour would not have been so fantastic without our tour guide "Sean"!

K Hunter

Steve set us on an adventure and Jake made sure we got there safely! Jake was a great guide - super patient and kind. He was very knowledgeable and we got to see the lights!

Nathan Schafer

Excellent tour to see the northern lights! Easy sign up process, very friendly guy coordinating (Steve), and great experience/conditions all around. The van was clean and well-equipped. We had snacks, hot drinks, and hand warmers at the ready. Marty, our guide, was awesome. Could not have asked for a more knowledgeable and friendly person to lead the trip—and it was evident that he genuinely enjoys his job, which is refreshing and made the trip a lot more entertaining, for us. We had awesome visibility and got some incredible photos of the Aurora. I would recommend this company and tour to anyone who is coming to Anchorage in the winter.

Sydney Whaley

Matt was an amazing guide for our first trip to alaska on the Matanuska glacier tour . He was so knowledgeable and so personable. When we come back, we will for sure book with this company. It was an amazing experience.

Harrison Siegel

We did the aurora viewing tour out of Anchorage with Jacob. We enjoyed every aspect of the tour—the drive to and from was pleasant and Jacob explained a lot to us about the science behind the aurora and his experience chasing the Northern Lights. Once we were setup, we had a beautiful picture and viewing opportunity for many hours. Jacob was professional, helpful, and very accommodating (he served hot chocolate and hot coffee at exactly the right moment—my fingers were freezing!). If you want to have a great experience when you try to see the Northern Lights, I’d recommend trying to go with Jacob. Nothing is guaranteed (all the right things need to come together to see the aurora) but the overall experience was first-rate. I would cite this as one of the best tour experiences.

Leo Burns Scully

We did an amazing hike on the Matanuska Glacier with Greatland. The transport, hiking, and guides Matt and Bill were fabulous. They did such a good job of tailoring it to our diverse little group. The were funny, knowledgeable, patient, and knew all the right spots to take the best photos. I would recommend Greatland to any visitors to Anchorage. A must do!

Aly Sprague

This was the coldest day of our lives, as we’re from Hawai’i, but the cold was barely noticeable for the majority of the tour because we enjoyed it so much! Awesome experience and Bill was a great tour guide! Highly recommend to anyone from any climate!

Howard Siegel

We went out with Jacob to see the aurora. From the beginning, Jacob displayed tremendous knowledge and made us feel very welcome. Our van had warm beverages, snacks, water, and was kept on during our 3+ hour viewing which allowed us to stay out and also warm up intermittently. The actual aurora did appear to the naked eye several times, but what was particularly stunning is the quality of photograph that Jacob captured. In addition to seeing the swirling aurora in person, we were able to observe the light picked up by the professional grade equipment which was a total joy. I would highly recommend this package tour. The ride to the location, photo opportunities, conversation and company of Jacob was a 10/10 experience and one that I will recommend to anyone seeking to see the Northern Lights.

David Scouler

Priceless adventure. My son and I recently visited Alaska for the first time a few days ago. One of the adventures that we hoped would be unforgettable was to see the Northern Lights. Our guide, Jacob, was incredible. His knowledge and his special expertise was amazing. He worked so hard to find us the right conditions which proved to be the key to our awesome experience. Highly recommend.

Elisia Howard

I had a great experience! The guides were very knowledgeable and clearly experienced in the harsh conditions Alaska can have. I went in the middle of winter right after a snow dump and thought it may not be the best time, but the guides made hiking the glacier easy and we had a lot of fun along the way!

Tiff Taylor

My boyfriend and I did the Matanuska Glacier tour. Matt and Sean were excellent guides. Fantastic communication on pick up and drop off. Great information and safety tips along the way. The glacier itself was breathtaking of course. Unbelievable how ever changing the landscapes really are. Lunch was delicious and the view was freakin wild! We had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend it! Thank you so much!

Alejandro Giordano

The team did amazing giving us the best experience possible. I booked 3 excursions with them and would gladly do it again. Highly recommend reserving a seat on as many nights possible for northern lights because they’ll stop at nothing to give you the best experience

Rupal Patel

One of the best adventures I have been on… Jacob is an amazing tour guide and he makes sure you see the lights.. He is very friendly and makes you feel right at home the entire tour… Thank you Jacob and Greatland Adventures for helping us cross off a bucket list item!!!

Taylor Robinson

The Anchorage Northern Lights tour absolutely made our trip to Alaska a once in a lifetime experience! Our guide Diego was top notch! Could not have asked for a better guide or a better tour!

shawn mora

I dont usually leave reviews but I want everyone to know how great these guys are! We just got back from a Northern Lights Tour and our guide was awesome... friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. It has always been a lifelong dream for both my wife and I to see the northern lights and Greatland Adventures made that happen tonight. We are very thankful and would give more than 5 stars if we could.

Ellie Joy P.

We tried different companies operating tours from Anchorage and Greatland Adventures is definitely THE BEST one in town: professional, helpful staff, on time and on schedule, small tour groups, amazing tour guide (very knowledgeable and approachable) yummy snacks and highest quality gear: from jackets to boots, mittens, etc! We absolutely loved out day tour to Matanuska Glacier! 100% recommend it! So glad we picked them over the Salmon Berry Tours (we actually booked another tour with Salmon Berry Tour and their services are waaaaaay below the quality and professionalism proven by Greatland Adventures!)

robert Batey

Wow! What can I say?! We had a blast and our guide, Sean, was fantastic! This tour was definitely one for the books!

sarah papinchak

The guides were kind, educational and very funny. They took care of all our needs and went the extra miles to help me personally when I had camera malfunctions. They were both very sweet and I'm grateful they took so many photos for me and my friends.

Sharon Clayton

John was great. The weather didn't cooperate at times and he guided the tour to work around it. We learned about Alaska, Turnagain Arm, animals of Alaska, the earthquakes and the beautiful landscape. Great day in Anchorage. Highly recommend!

ADRIAN MANALO

My wife and I had a great time in our Aurora tour in Fairbanks. Our guide Michael was awesome! We learned soo much about the Northern Lights and the surrounding area. This was definitely the highlight of our trip!

Tiffany Whitehead

The Matanuska Glacier Tour was absolutely incredible. Bill and Dawn were amazing guides for the day and this experience truly made my brief trip to Anchorage for a conference even more memorable. From the beautiful, scenic drive with great information about the area shared along the way to the hours we spent hiking and exploring in the snow and ice to the great meal we shared with our group after, it really was a perfect day. I also had a Northern Lights Tour booked with Greatland Adventures that was canceled for my two available nights due to weather conditions, but they did a great job communicating about the weather/cancelations. I will definitely use Greatland Adventures again when I return to Alaska, and I would especially love to do the Matanuska Glacier Tour again during summer to see the differences between the seasons.

Stuart Clark

What a great tour! I booked the 8 hour Wildlife Tour for July 1st for 5 people. Steven looked after the tour himself, arrived on time and delivered an excellent tour. All 5 of us are wildlife photographers and we were not disappointed. Our tour stopped at several spots where we saw Moose including a first year calf, Bald Eagles, Dall Sheep and Arctic Terns feeding the babies. We also stopped at a great BBQ Restaurant for lunch at his recommendation and the food was amazing. The van provided had more than enough room for us 5 even considering we were all carrying cameras with fairly large lenses plus gear bags. The feedback from the other 4 participants was positive and I would highly recommend booking with Steven.

M. Engel

My friend and I booked the Northern Lights tour and had the best time. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience. Daniel our guide was fantastic and answered all of our questions and knew so much. He also took all the pictures we wanted (eagerly waiting to receive those!) We booked the Matanuska Glacier Tour the next day since the company was so great. Once again Mike our guide was awesome and explained everything to us and answered all of our questions. This was also a once in a lifetime experience and we loved every single moment of it! Each time it seemed like we were around friends not tour guides. Highly Highly recommend!

Carolyn Dolan (VitaKinetics)

We did two tours with Greatland during my daughters 10 year old birthday trip to Anchorage. Stephen took us to Happy Trails Kennel and it was incredible. Our trip was to experience mushing and see actual sled dogs racing What a great memory for my daughter and I. We got to mush and learn about the dogs and meet the athletes and the pups. Stephen was a great guide and took some incredible pics for our memories. Personable and engaging - Stephen made is a great day for us. Greatland Adventures couldn't have been easier to work with.

Leah Miller

Greatland Adventures was recommended to me by a friend. We choice the Aurora tour in Fairbanks. Upon arriving into Fairbanks, we met with Chris (our guide) almost immediately after landing and did not have to travel far for pickup (seriously, like 2 minutes from the airport). There were snacks and water for us along with big heavy jackets and pants to wear in case we were cold. And cold we were! Chris was so enthusiastic about seeing the lights, he made half the fun. He drove us to a small cabin about 40 minutes out of town. We could see the Auroras from the van and immediately upon stepping out, we were awestruck by the Auroras. Chris took our photos (professional Nikon camera) , created a fire for us to stay warm (inside the cabin), and made us soup and cider. Worth every penny we paid and I highly recommend Steve's company, Greatland Adventures to anyone. Rochelle was really amazing helping us book our reservations. We had trouble paying and she was kind enough to assist all the way through. I'm so very happy! Huge thank you to everyone at Greatland Adventures. I'll never forget this experience, thank you for being a part of it.

Claire Jaster

We went with Greatland on a Northern Lights tour and a Matanuska Glacier tour and can't say enough about both experiences. Our guides, Daniel (for Northern Lights) and Jonathan (for Matanuska), were both so friendly and full of knowledge. We were blown away by how much we learned and the sights we were able to see. Walking inside a glacier and looking up at the brightest Milky Way were truly bucket list experiences for us both. Can't recommend Greatland enough -- these were adventures we won't ever forget!

karishma tiwari

MUST DO!! We had the best time aurora watching with our guide Gabriel. It turned out to be the perfect night as we were able to see the lights even with naked eyes. Absolutely amazing! Gabriel ensured to stop at the right spots so that we can experience the aurora at its best. The tour was quite informative and Gabriel kept us engaged throughout the night with his knowledge on aurora. He set up his camera at each spot without fail and took so many pictures of everyone. Most of us didn't have the right gear to take the pics, so it helped a lot!! Can't wait to get the photos from your team. Kudos and thanks to Gabriel and your team for making it the best experience ever! :) Would highly recommend Greatland Adventures to people. Be ready for an adventure & fun filled night of aurora viewing with hot chocolate, winter clothing and all that you would ever need, right in your van to make this experience super comfortable and worth it.

Marissa Dryden

Greatland Adventures will be our go-to for tours and guided experiences in the future. We did the Northern Lights tour, and Mike was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, worked hard to get great views and amazing pictures. It was well worth the time and money. We can't wait to plan another trip.

Raychel LS

Outstanding company to tour with! I took the Northern Lights tour on two nights. The first night, the lights unfortunately didn't appear. However, Gabe was a wonderful guide and did his best to make the experience enjoyable. The second night was EPIC. Jacob is such an enthusiastic guide and took us to a clear spot where the Aurora danced for HOURS. The forecasting/seat guarantee is 100% worth it, and these are honest folks who set expectations and then go beyond with their service. HIGHLY recommend choosing Greatlands.

tdinantd

My wife and I did the matanuska galcier tour today and had an absolute blast. Sean was our guide and he was awesome. From pickup to drop off he answered every question we had and provided great knowledge about Alaska. We arrived at the glacier and geared up to go hiking. I'm so glad they provided all the gear because we were not fully prepared. The glacier was incredible. You could hear the ice moving and Sean helped navigate us the safe way around. He took many pictures of us along the way and explained in great detail how the glacier works. We finished the hike and had a great lunch with awesome views. We highly recommend to anyone in the Anchorage area. Thanks again Sean.

Audrey Laird

My family and I went on the Winter Glacier Hike on the Matanuska glacier today. Matt was our guide. We had an awesome day! Before our trip, all of our questions were answered very promptly. Greatland Adventures took care of every detail. They provided all of our outerwear, down to hand warmers for the gloves. They even provided boots, so that we did not need to buy heavy-duty cold weather boots beforehand. Our hike was amazing on the glacier and Matt was a wonderful and attentive guide. The lunch afterwards was in a great location with food that was perfect after our hike. I can’t think of anything that could have been done differently to make the day better. Thanks to Greatland Adventures for a wonderful day!

Amanda Biggs

Greatland Adventure Glacier trip was amazing experience and everyone should do it. Sean was a very professional, friendly and all round great tour guide. It was unbelieveable to walk on the glacier and so close to the glacier base and the blue ice was spectacular. My 17 year old son said this was way worth the cost.

MaKenzie Dyer

We chose the Matanuska glacier tour and our guide Matt was the best! He was very knowledgeable and kind and gave us plenty of time for photo ops and time to take in the views. Can’t say enough good things about the experience that we had!! Will definitely book again if I find myself back in Alaska!

Jeff Jones

We had Brad for an Anchorage tour. He went above and beyond. I would highly recommend this company to anyone. They text me ahead and answered all my questions. Five stars and 5 stars for Brad.

Bev Rose

As a solo traveler I usually veer towards group tours and make my decisions based on ratings. Greatland Adventures definitely lived up to their high ratings and awesome reviews. I have booked several tours with them. From the beginning it was a pleasurable experience with Steve and Rochelle who have excellent communication with their clients and ensure you are fully accommodated for your tour. I did the northern lights tour with Mike who is an excellent guide! Very knowledgeable and he captured some excellent photos of me! I completed the glacier tour with Bill who is also very knowledgeable and ensured we had a great experience at the glacier by getting us there before others arrived and allowing us to safe explore all the accessible crevasses. I absolutely recommend this tour company they are amazing!

Meghan Tierney

I booked the cruise around Prince William Sound for the beautiful landscape and views of the glaciers, with my fingers crossed that maaaaybe I might spot a whale along the way. Well. We saw a couple of humpback whales, a lot of sea otters, seals, seal lions, a big bear swimming closer to shore, and the absolute highlight, a pod of Dall’s porpoises racing the boat. I will never forget the feeling of standing on the bow and looking down at porpoises playing below my feet. The captain was so great about making sure everyone saw everything there was to see, pausing to let us take pictures, and getting as close to the glaciers and animals as was safely possible. I will never forget this afternoon.

Kelsey Smith

Bill and Sean were amazing tour guides!! They made the glacier walk even more memorable, thank you! The day was full of the most amazing views and great information - an experience you’ll never forget. Highly recommend!

Adrian G Stewart

Our first trip to Alaska and we relied on Greatland for a series of guided trips. If we hadn't done that we would have missed out on so much of what there is to experience. What a great team of professional guides Steve, Bill and Mike all did an excellent job. Truly a first class experience.

Matthew Austin

Rode with jacob and it is worth every penny. Got great pictures of us in front of the lights, and he really went out of his way to make the trip as comfortable as possible. I recommend it for anyone wanting to see the northern lights

AJ Park

My wife and I had a great ice climbing adventure with Greatland Adventures and I highly recommend them in case you are interested in an ice climbing adventure. They will accommodate your needs irrespective of your ice climbing experience. They exceeded our expectations in every respect including planning, communication, responsiveness, equipment, and the ice climbing experience. They really care about giving their clients a good experience.

Phylicia French

We had the most amazing experiences with Greatland Adventures! From the amazing customer service during the booking process to the wonderful tour guides Mike (Northern Lights) and Bill (Matanuska Glacier). I highly recommend booking with this excellent company!

Lacee Richwalls

Our tour guide Jacob was amazing! He knew all the tips to help us see the Aurora lights, and even with skeptical weather, we were able to! Highly recommend!

Marc

Fabulous experience. Our guides Bill and Christian went above and beyond to make sure our family had an amazing time. Super knowledgeable, fun and entertaining. They took special care with our 80 year old father as we hiked the Matanuska glacier. Highly recommended- you can’t find a better tour company.

Shanita Russell

Our original tour guide that was booked didn’t show , we had waited 2 hours for them and finally we gave up it was my boyfriend’s 40th birthday and the only thing he wanted to do was walk on glaciers special thanks to our bell man at captain cook for reaching out to greatland adventures they made this day so special for us Christian took us on a private tour they really went above and beyond and turned this day around for us we are so thankful and happy I highly recommend this company if you In Anchorage Alaska they are very very amazing people from the receptionist to the tour guide thank you’ll !!!

Jamille Niewiara

My coworker and I came to Anchorage for a work related trip but arrived a few days earlier to explore Anchorage. Our tour guide was named Bill and he was an amazing tour guide! He picked us up promptly and was very friendly and informative. He answered all our questions and was great about stopping the van and having us take some pictures of moose we saw on the road. The Matanuska Glacier was so beautiful and he made sure we were well equipped for the hike and was very knowledgeable about glacier formations. It was nice we were there on the off season (1st week of May). We got our own private tour and had the glacier to ourselves for over an hour before people starting coming in. Other tours would not have taken just 2 people but Greatland Adventures was wonderful about it. We got a nice lunch that was included on our package after the hike and great tips for activities and restaurants to go elsewhere in Anchorage. I would definitely recommend them again!

Shameck Arroyo

I booked a tour with Greatland Adventures to see the Northern Lights in Fairbanks. It was cloudy and challenging for a few days but Brad is very knowledgeable about what to look for and he took us out to the perfect spot to see the auroras. They are super friendly and professional. He took a lot of wonderful pictures for us as part of the package. I am very thankful for their great service. I will definitely hire them on my next trip to Alaska.

Ken Krause

We had just gotten back from an outing when we got the call to go that night vs. the following night because of the weather. And we're glad we did. It was more than worth it. Gabriel picked us up, and we headed out. He was great with information, history, and insight on the way out and provided snacks and hot chocolate. They also offered additional clothing if you needed/wanted it - which we ended up using as it was -6F that night, and we stood outside for quite a while The first stop didn't show much, so we pressed on, and it was worth the drive. I'd recommend being patient, as even during the visit, it changed several times.

Zachary Young

Greatland adventures was a wonderful tour company to use , will definitely recommend them to friends and family that come to Alaska looking for amazing tours. Steve was a wonderful tour guide. Very knowledgeable of the Alaskan wilderness. My wife and I came up to Alaska to celebrate our honeymoon. And we wanted to for sure see a glacier. So we went online and found this company. And set up the tour. We went on the tour and very much enjoyed it. We got very lucky to have our own private tour. We got to see some beautiful ice caves. Touching the glacier ice was really a awesome experience . Not real cold as you would think since it's ice. I highly recommend to take the Matanuska glacier tour and I suggest you take it with Steve. He is a really down to earth guy that can answer any questions you may have and is just a really cool guy . Thank you Greatland Adventures and Thank You Steve.

Jennifer Owings

This trip is incredible. Scenic on the way and then to reach the glacier is surreal. Matt (tour guide) is so accommodating! The size of tour group is small which is a much better experience in my book. Unforgettable day!

Heather Haynes

Incredibly easy to book and we had loads of fun on our dog sledding tour. We toured with Alaskan Husky Adventure and loved them! They were welcoming, friendly and answered all of our questions relating to dog sledding, the dogs and Iditarod. Highly recommend!

Linda McCormick

Amazing! All of the staff were great when booking and the tour, WOW, Steve was very knowledgeable and fun! If I have the opportunity to come back to Alaska I will ONLY book any tours through this company.

Jessica Easter

This was a wonderful experience! Definitely recommend. They provide extra warm gear and let you play with all the dogs and get to know them. Our guides were very knowledgeable and helped us to have a wonderful time in negative weather and a true Alaskan experience.

Julia Braun

My husband and I did the Northern Lights tour with tour guide, Jacob. It was awesome! He was extremely knowledgeable and professional. We would absolutely book with this company again, 10/10!

Kevin Verboonen

Matt and John were amazing at Matanuska Glacier! So knowledgeable and friendly. Will definitely come back for more tours. Thank you guys! My sisters and I had an amazing time :) Pau

Shoe Fella

Very organized, great staff, all about guests having the best positive experience, well well worth it. Great folks, thx so much !

Hema Lawati

Awesome team! Matanushka Glacier hike was great. Mike was very fun and lively. Lots of jokes! And lots of great pictures. Northern lights experience was great too. Steve and Brad were very informative. They had base camp and hot drinks station set to keep us warm. They did everything that was humanly possible to hunt Aurora. Very pleasing memories!

Kyle McCarthy

Took an amazing day-long Matanuska Glacier Hike with guide Bill Thompson. His love for Alaska, its history, geology and its natural beauty was infectious. Bill was even more excited than we were that conditions had changed and allowed us to walk farther in than other groups had previously this winter. Fascinating. place and the perfect way -- crampons and mittens on -- to experience it up close. An unforgetttable Alaska experience. Greatland Adventures was very well run. On time, safety conscious, thoiughtful, provided a terffic lunch too.

Lisa Allen

The first week of November 2020, our group of 6 ladies went to Alaska for a bucket list adventure. We booked the Matanuska Glacier tour and it was truly a highlight of our trip! :-) Stephen picked us up and drove us to the glacier and was so sweet and thoughtful and knowledgeable. Accommodations were made for a disabled member of our group and it really meant so much to us. I can't say enough nice things about Stephen and Greatland Adventures! Thanks for such a memorable time!

Lavi Nag

We had very good experience on our matanuska glacier walk tour . Our tour guide was very friendly and kind person. Bill listened to my son's never ending questions and answered all of them with patience. My 12yr old son had great time with him. Bill was accompanied by second tour guide(sorry I forgot her name ) she was lovely person. During the walk they made us walk in one single line and I was usually the last person with multiple photo stops .She used to wait and make sure i walked safely. If cost is not a factor i will highly recommend this tour for everyone for multiple reasons. They provide all boots,crampons,walk us safely through the glacier(extremely important) Though this is road accessible glacier and you think renting a car is cheaper i guess we made a good decision on taking this tour because they came on time as promised ,my husband was off the wheel relaxing while they did the driving in that unpredictable weather. It was raining and a small portion of the drive is mud road which was bit scary. I was surprised when they took us to good restaurant for lunch instead of providing some sandwiches unlike tour that market saying 'lunch included' . I would love to give 5 rating but i was not truly not happy with the glacier itself. All glacier surrounding area is covered in silt, couldn't walk very close to the glacier due to safety issues .I didn't see lot of light blue glacier like i imagined. it was very cloudy and couldn't take good pics. Below is my son with Bill :)

tattooedfollowerofjesuschrist

We flew into Alaska not knowing what to do . We are so grateful we found Great Land Adventures!!! They set up the most amazing time for us . We did a couple of group tours and a private tour . The tour guides were very knowledgeable about the area , land and animals . There is no way our trip would of been this amazing with out them ! Great people and great value . . We give them 100 stars out of 5 . Will use them over and over again why in Alaska . If only we could take them on adventures out side of the state of Alaska .

Jonel Kern

Greatland was great! We visited Alaska in early September and seeing the Aurora Borealis was definitely on our list! The team communicated with me for the pickup time and picked us up at our hotel. They then drove us out to an area where they set up tents with hot chocolate and tea. They had extra warm coats and gloves and boots for everyone who needed the extra warmth. The tents even had heaters in them! They took their time and we waited and even though the sky wasn't the best to view with the naked eye they had a special camera that captured the lights! It was beautiful and I am so thankful that we took the chance and went out with them! They sure know how to take care of their customers. I would highly recommend them and if I am ever back in the area I will use them again for some of their other excursions!

Bill Immel

To start with they are very conscientious. The night we were scheduled had high clouds in the forecast and projected low Northern Lights activity. They called to let us know about it and we rescheduled for the following night. Our van driver Brad was very friendly and helpful. He took us to the remote spot outside Anchorage for the best viewing of the Northern Lights with the other vans. The team made sure that we were warm and comfortable. They had tents with heaters and hot cocoa. They also had heavy jackets for everyone. The view in the sky of the Northern Lights on that September night left us awestruck. They took pictures of each of us with the Northern Lights that will be cherished forever. I highly recommend this tour of a lifetime with these great folks!

M Z

I happened to search out Greatland Adventures which offered Matanuska Glacier tour nearly everyday? Online booking was smooth, and I got confirmation letter in no time(by the way, I like its layout design that gave me pretty good impression on the company). The glacier was amazing obviously. But I just would like to say our tour guide was kind as well; he kept asking if we’re warm on the trek.... We’r foreigners, and because of the oral English skills we didn’t have many conversations; but we all felt the guide was very friendly, polite and was willing to help. He tried starting conversation topics and even talked with our kid. I believe he is knowledgeable in not only local Alaska but also outdoor activities. I’m impressed by Greatland Adventures because of our guide. Will choose Greatland again whenever come back to Alaska. BUT, why didn’t our guide introduce himself to us? And it’s also weird that we didn’t ask his name either :-D Wish I have had known his name...

Stacy Sandoval

Highly recommended! Even though I traveled to Alaska in a “slow season” and couldn’t see the Northern lights, I had an incredible experience going to the Matanuska Glacier. Sydney, our guide, was professional, knowledgable, attentive and very nice. The experience of was absolutely incredible! Definitely a “must” on the things to do in Alaska. I wasn’t lucky enough to see the northern lights, but I did go on the tour on the last day I was in town and Jonathan, our guide, was very nice and warmth, he seems to know Alaska very well and made some great recommendations on what to do/see. Prior to going on the tour, Steven and Brad were very communicative and on the days where the probability was null they did let me know upfront and always maintained clear expectations that the probability wasn’t the best during the days I was available; however, I decided to give it a try, and well... I had no luck, but I hope there will be a next time.

Curt Alford

Excellent Tour Operator Review of Greatland Adventures Pending review We used Greatland to book a series of tours for our visit to Anchorage. And were never disappointed in either the tours we booked or the customer service. The staff on the phone helped us to set up tours and dates that worked well for our trip. They took the time to answer all of our questions and even helped with recommendations on hotels and restaurants and other things to do (like which museums to see). Steve and Sandy even answered questions after hours. It was not unusual for me to fire off a quick email and then get an answer right away (even though I didn't expect an answer until the next morning). Brad was our guide on the glacier-hiking adventure. He was personable, helpful, outgoing, and was simply great company. He also gave us a list of restaurants and hot spots to hit in Anchorage. We loved the tours, loved the people, and have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone considering an Alaskan vacation.

Cathy Sanderson

My husband and I went on a glacier walk tour last week and it was one of the highlights of our trip to Alaska. Brad was our tour guide and he did an excellent job of navigating the Matanuska glacier and making sure that everyone had fun and stayed safe. The day ended with lunch at a restaurant that had really good food and an incredible view!

Kevin Couhig

Seldom in life have I experienced service that exceeded my expectations as completely as the trip organized and executed on our behalf by Steve Busby Dawn, and the gang at Greatland adventures. First Class accommodations, well organized days and seemingly a new adventure every day for two weeks. Wonderful people who love what they do and do it exceedingly well!

Dita Gruze

An absolutely wonderful experience hiking on the Matanuska Glacier with Greatland Adventures! Guides Steve, Bill, and Sydney were super friendly, knowledgable, and took really good care of everyone in our tour group making sure we’re safe, warm, and comfortable. They even pulled over on the way to the glacier so we could take pictures of a moose couple that they spotted in distance. Matanuska Glacier is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to, I highly recommend going there with Greatland Adventures - they have the gear, warm clothes, they’re very professional and reliable, and they know where to walk safely on the glacier.

Linda Smith

Wonderful experience! One of the few companies that evaluates the prospect of seeing the Aurora with technology and will roll your trip over to the next day if the probability is poor. Went out with Chris and two other people at 11 PM. Because it was clear, they took us to their lob cabin about an hour out of Fairbanks. The lights start slowly and just keep building. It was amazing! Chris was wonderful - took great care of us as it was very cold - got to 40 below! They bring extra clothing and heat warmers and have drinks and snack. On the way home he stopped on the road and we all got out as the Aurora was literally dancing over our heads! No photos of that as we were not set up but the experience of a lifetime!

Tom LaBarre

Overall great experience. Very helpful in booking tour. Pickup was timely. Clean and comfortable van. Driver was very personable and knowledgeable.

Gary McKenzie

The company is great to work with. I had to call a couple of times while preparing for my trip. They were always courtesy and helpful. I booked and took the Matanuska Glacier tour. It was awesome. Bill, our guide, was superb!

Jacob Kong

Excellent experience, we are so glad that we chose their tour of glacier. Brad was our guide, he is amazingly good and experienced, took care of us and taught us lots of knowledge about ice/glaciers. Absolutely worth it and highly recommend!

Jen Proctor

I highly recommend to do this tour while you are in anchorage! It’s just breathtaking scenery and colorful. It’s an amazing to hike on the glacier and hugging the glacier! It’s pricy, but worth it!

Cheryl Campos

Went on northern lights tour. Very friendly went out of there to make sure we were warm enough and not bored while waiting for the lights. Learn a great deal on how they came about & the scientific way for the colors. They took awesome photos and gave them to us Well worth the time a once in a lifetime adventure

Celia Babilonia

Professional, awesome company. Our tour guide Gabe is amazing. My daughter and I had the time of our lives. Must do it again!! Thank you Gabe your the best… Celia & Tabitha

Kitt Yoshimura

Did the Northern Lights tour. The office staff was very friendly and helpful. Our guide Diego was great, we were lucky and had an amazing experience with the lights strong and and the sky clear.

Kevin Mcdonald

I run WrestlePro Alaska which is a professional wrestling company running huge events several times a year in Ak. I wanted to take my crew on something extremely special and memorable this time around. We originally had the Northern Lights tour booked but Mother Nature had other plans and it wasn’t in the books. Luckily Greatland Adventures also had the Glacier tour available so we happily jumped on that as a back up. It was an GREAT DECISION as this blew any of our expectations out of the water. I’m a Brooklyn, Ny guy that only sees things like this on TV and to have this experience is something I’ll remember for ever. If you’re thinking about going STOP THINKING!! GO! The guides and sights are sensational !!- Kevin

nancy nanz

We had a great time on the glaciers. Bill was our tour guide and he did a great job of explaining everything in details. Also helped us with clicking some great pictures. We would definitely recommend Greatland adventures.

Kenia Vazquez

We booked the tour last minute. Communication was good & tour guides were very nice. We were dissapointed that we didn't get to see the lights through the naked eye but they were slightly captured through the guides camera. I shared my experience with the company and the owner, Steve B., Personally replied. He addressed my concerns and welcomed my feedback. This level of service is unheard of now a days hence, why I gave them a 5 star. I will not hesitate to use and recommend them to our guests as I work in the travel industry.

Lori Ford

We took a tour of the Manatuska Glacier. It was truly an amazing experience. Our guide Bill was extremely knowledgeable and helped make our trip memorable. Highly recommend this winter tour.

roxanne vance

My husband and I had a great time with Steve and Brad as our guides. We did the Tony Knowls trail. They knew a lot about the history and explained different parts of the trail along the way. They were very nice men and made sure we had a good time. We would highly recommend using Greatland Adventures and will definitely use them first for any other excursion we want to go on.

Gerardo Parga

Good customer service but honestly very pricey for things you could do yourself for alot less expensive. The Kayaking I think it was worth it But the Matanuska Glacier hike was way over priced and not worth having a guide when you can go out there yourself with some ice pick shoes and do it for less than 3x than this tour company charges Northern lights tour I also think was way over priced and not worth having a guide when you can go out on your own to same location and see it yourself

James Cassady

Came up from San Diego. Had the most amazing time on the Glacier Hike. Steve the owner talked to me about my options and really suggested some activities after to listening to some of my interests. He scheduled Jonathan as our tour guide. He was super knowledgeable and polite, and even more experienced and educated. Plus, the Glacier was magestic!

Lydia Christianson

We had such a great time on the Matanuska glacier tour with Mike! Mike was entertaining, friendly, and very knowledgable about the glacier and surrounding area. The experience was all around amazing. Would absolutely recommend it to any friends visiting Alaska.

Marilyn Villalobos

The glacier itself was a beautiful thing to see and experience. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about Alaska in general and we really appreciated that. However, we got picked up by a van that didn’t have a heater so we had to go back to the office to switch it up. When we got to the office we were told to grab anything we needed from the equipment but there were lot of limited sizes. (Even though we got asked when we did our reservation what sizes we needed). We wonder what would of happened if we didn’t have had to switched vans (would we still have stopped at the shop for the equipment they said they’d provide?). According to our guide we were already running late (because we had to stop to switch vans) to our tour and throughout our time in the glacier he kept looking at the clock and being in a hurry to get back. We had great a great time but we had a lot of logistical issues along the way.

Michael Gauthier

Steve was the best tour guide I have ever had. He took us out to Matanuska Glacier, kitted us out with crampons, and explained the history and movement of the glaciers. Beyond his knowledge of the most amazing local spots, he is a true wealth of knowledge when it comes to local plants, animals, and geology. I would highly recommend Greatland Adventures!

Susan Koegel

What an incredible experience, and all because the people (Laura and Steve) running the tour are professional, courteous, helpful and meticulous in their planning. If you'll be in the Anchorage area, please go on this tour -- you won't be disappointed! Our group of about 12 people saw spectacular lights on Friday night/Saturday morning (16/17 February), and it was the experience of a lifetime.

Mark Mexico

Incredible tour , amazing and professional guide , 120% recomendable

Jennifer Lafleur

Steve provided two of the more incredible experiences of my life. Beautiful night seeing the Northern Lights (with a campfire, hot chocolate and a heated hut perfect for waiting for the magic to happen), and a stunning day out on the Matanuska Glacier. Unforgettable. Great Land Adventures is THE. BEST.

Monica Mansour

It is a little overpriced, considering the fact that seeing the aurora is not guaranteed. They do provide a forecast ahead of time. Our guide picked us up from the hotel and he had a professional camera to see the lights (we couldn't really see them with the naked eyes) and they sent us the pictures to email the next day. Overall, professional. I would use them again.

Kori Nelson

Outstanding night. Predictions were not very favorable, but we were blessed with pillars, curtains and an amazingly beautiful bow. Our guide was so fun and knowledgeable and helped as of us have a great night! Highly recommend Greatland Adventures!

Nadè Bozhinova

We took a tour to see Aurora Borealis , and it was one Magical experience! Jonathan was our tour guide. He was so knowledgeable , kind and very helpful. Me and my friend had amazing time ! I highly recommend booking a tour with these guys .

Ramon Mares

You can feel the passion of the crew that runs these tours. They actually care about you getting the best experience possible. Friendly enviroment, carrying, and professionalism, etc. I would give more stars if I could.

Amy Guimond

Husband and I did our bucket list adventure to glacier hike on matanuska glacier today with Brad as our guide. We did a lot of touristy cookie cutter adventuring on our trip to Alaska, but we wanted this to be different. This tour company was far from cookie cutter, and we loved every minute of it. We are now thinking of returning to Alaska in the wintertime and asking greatland adventures to take us mushing and seeking the aurora borealis! We'll certainly ask for Brad again!

Tom Devereaux

Great team to work with in getting the Matanuska Glacier tour together. Make sure you ask for Jonathan as your guide. You will learn more about Alaska and the intricacies of your tour than you could on researching yourself.

Sandy Finke

We took two different tours, northern lights and glacier walk. Both of thr guides, Daniel and Jonathan, respectively, we fantastic. They were both so knowledgeable about the history and wanted us to have a great outing. We would recommend them to anyone.

Sherrell Mcbroome

Went mushing this morning and had a wonderful time! Our guides were experienced and very knowledgeable. The dogs are treated very well. They were healthy, happy and excited to hit the trails. Enjoyed this experience and will always remember it fondly. Will plan to do it again next time! Highly recommended to everyone!

Lokesh Prakash

Happened to go to northern lights tour with GLA guys. Below is my experience and opinion : 1) Well skilled guys. They predict precisely. They know the perfect spots to find the northern lights. 2) well disciplined, polite and friendly. Capable of addressing all the issues and questions during the tour. 3) They showed us the northern lights occurance in 3 different places untill morning 3am (Started at 7 pm). 4) They ensue everyone are provided with winter gears which is very much needed. 5) Snacks and hot beverages were taken care onboard. 6) Photography is taken care by the organizers which is included in the trip fare. Pictures are perfect and vivid. 7) Pick up and drop at the staying place made it easier. Finally, the best tour agency for a comfortable and satisfying experience.

JENNY HUANG

The Matanuska Glacier Hike was definitely the highlight of our trip. Our tour guide Bruce was knowledgable and very patient :) The schedule of the tour was reasonable too that we got to relax at a nearby restaurant overlooking the glacier for lunch!

Bikram

Amazing experience of watching the Aurora. Jacob was well experienced and very professional guide. This is a very well run outfit. Highly recommend.

Rachel Tu

Great tour. Must see when you visit Anchorage.

Bryan Oh

Beautiful Scenery! Amazing views that mother nature has created that its very unique.

Melanie Juarez

Best tours I've ever been on! Bill wasamazi g, so nice, so helpful and fun to be around. I definitely recommend Greatland to ANYONE visiting Alaska!!

Skylar Liu

I booked the Matanuska Glacier tour. The whole experience was so good! Mike was a wonderful tour and great photographer too haha. You will never regret it to join this adventure;)

Shawn Dunleavy

Had a great time on the wildlife center tour. Sydney was awesome. She was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the animals and the state of Alaska and everything we where passing on the ride to the center

Erin P

Great experience! So cool to walk on the glacier. My daughter is 9 and had a blast. The restaurant afterwards was delicious and unique. Great guides, would go again.

LU

We were lucky enough to go on a private tour with only us and the tour guide. The tour was not so difficult and we good taste of the scenes in the glacier. Highly recommended.

Dr. Ravi Putluru

Our guide Gabe was fantastic, he was very patient and entertaining the whole trip, definitely recommend the activity.

Delicia Koo

The Matanuska Glacier tour was simply memorable! Bill was a superb guide and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience!!

Orna Zukerman

We had a great day with an amazing guide Math. It is a beautifull day. suits for everyone. Highly recommanded.

Adrianna Garcia

My family and did the 3 hour private tour with Bill and the Northern Light tour with Steve.... BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!!!! Very knowledgeable and very exciting... well prepared for everything too! I'd tour with them again any day!

Amanda Clemensen

I had Jonathan as my guide and he did a great job, very knowledgeable about the state and glacier! I highly recommend booking this tour! The food at the end was also good!!

Walter Vargas

We had an amazing time with the tours we got! They really know their stuff and are very nice people. Definitely would go back to Anchorage and book more activities with them!

Joe Murray

Great people we had to cancel unfortunately and they had our refund in less than 12 hrs. Very appreciative for the quick response. We will rebook and have a great time. Thank you.

Shane Formica

John was an excellent tour guide! Very knowledgeable and enjoyable!

Kay Jay

Amazing experience with Billie at the Matanuska Glacier!

Jennifer B

Fantastic experience with this company. They were very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. They really went above and beyond in their customer service. It is a fair chunk of money but you are paying for beautiful portraits and of course their knowledge and it is well worth it!

Ross Saunders

Had a truly wonderful tour today of the Matanuska Glacier Summer Tour (tour guide was Brad - he was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and a delight to spend the day with) - the tour was followed by a lunch at a nearby restaurant which had amazing views of the valley below across to the spectacular glacier Being able to traverse across the glacier is a memory I will treasure I would highly recommend this tour for anyone Many thanks Ross

Nadine pals

Steve, the owner, was wonderful, informative, essentially gave us a day to remember. I would recommend his business to anyone coming to Alaska

Stanzin Geddon

We had a great night :) Steve and Brad worked really hard to make sure we see the Northern Lights. Highly recommended

Linda Avila-Wilson

Absolutely amazing no complaints they were the best staff absolutely knowledgeable in all their fields I can’t say enough how grateful I am with this company they were the best I am a solo traveler they made me feel like I had family in Anchorage Alaska when I called them the following day of my arrival!

Ben Durbin

I've known the owner for 10 years and his reputation in the state is no BS. The focus is to make people happy and give them a great experience, not just taking people's money and moving them through. Give them a try!

廖品芝

we had a wonderful trip there, they are the perfect agent. Our tour guide is so amazing and nice.

Larry Lowe

Orion and Chad were fantastic. Very educational and personable and treated our group amazingly. Highly recommend this company!

Bobbie McDonald

Very personal, entertaining and professional guide. Definitely going again with this company. Money well spend. Thanks for the experience Bobbie McDonald

Doug Williams

We had a blast. Looking forward to another trip in March

Nitika Sharma

Amazing experience with Greatland Adventures! Very warm and friendly people making your adventure a lot more fun!!

Jerolyn Rosentrater

Great experience! Our guides were the best. They were very tremendously informative, helpful and friendly. Highly recommended! !

Alyssa Poquette

Unforgettable adventure. Bill was a great guide! Highly recommended.

Dr. Lesa Ansell

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. I felt very safe traveling with them too.

Mary Bellew

Super friendly and very helpful staff. Would book thru them again.

Kira Jääskeläinen

Really friendly staff and well organised excursions.

Mikołaj Łuc

I really enjoyed ice climbing!

Chris Tarantino

Great pilot and dog mushing.

Iwonka Polska

Awesome winter tour.

Marne Eggleston

It was the most beautiful and the most spectacular tour. Our guides were awesome and it was so fun!

Vianney Salazar

(Translation) The staff was super nice! The tour was amazing, I will not hesitate to come back The staff is super nice, the tour was impressive, everything was good, I would not hesitate to return (Original) The staff was super nice! The tour was amazing, I will not hesitate to came back El personal es súper lindo, el tour fue impresionante todo bien, no dudaría en volver

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