This is our second year!!! This is such a unique tour!!! Take a truck in the back roads, through the River. Get on a boat and go up the River get very close to the glacier! Then to land to spend an hour exploring the land with incredible up front views of the Knock Glacier. Tom has been there for 33 years! So knowledgeable!!! Great people. 100% recommend this tour!!! We will do it again next year!!! read more

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This Knik Glacier Tour was cool. It was fun. But...3 days ago I toured Matanuska Glacier and the two experiences weren't close. The biggest reason why I much, much, more admired Matanuska Glacier is that I was able to hike onto the glacier and get up close and intimate moments among wonderful surroundings. Meanwhile, here at Knik Glacier, you're just transported just to the edge of the Knik River where the Knik Icefield is set in the backdrop. So...I wasn't fully able to capture this Knik Glacier in all its glory in comparison to Matanuska Glacier. I will say...when I zoomed in on my phone to take photos of the Knik Glacier Icefield area...the pics came out very well. But...when I wanted to put myself into the camera's lens...the moments weren't so fulfilling, and especially since I was coming off such a high at Matanuska Glacier. I'd say, ultimately, Knik Glacier had a lot to live up to from what I had experienced just a few short days ago. Still, no problem, I very much liked my time here. I enjoyed the 3-hour tour I took. Only thing, upon now reflecting... Knik Glacier was very good...just not epically great. And the reason I compare Matanuska Glacier to this Knik Glacier is because they're located so close to each other...within miles of each other in the Palmer/Sutton-Alpine area of Southern Alaska. Let me relay the details about my 3-hour daytrip I took with Knik Glacier Tours... (btw, I believe there are helicopter tours offered where you land on Knik Glacier, but I was okay with navigating without the luxury flight option.) - It was $125 plus tax for the tour = $132. I also tipped $10 each to 2 of the tour guides at the end. - For the 3 hour tour, it broke down like this... * The first 35 minutes are navigated along on the back of an old army jeep vehicle. You'll pass over a bumpy road and through a few rivers. * From the end of the land portion of the tour...you then hop on a waterskiing boat where you'll be transported for about 20 minutes to the edge or "toe" of Knik Glacier. * Then you're afforded 1 full hour to explore along the edge of the land at your own accord, capturing pictures and venturing around...looking out upon Knik's many icebergs and the large icefield in the distance. * While on this 1-hour walk around (at your own pace)...the tour sets up a little picnic/tent area where they offer free hot chocolate and small snack items. For myself, I was so enamored with trying to snap the best and most efficient photos of Knik Glacier, I barely spent any time over at the tent area. * After the 1-hour walk along the river's edge...we then hopped back onto the waterskiing boat where the tour guide drove us straight up to some of the massive icebergs where we were afforded up-close perspectives of nature's natural wonders. We used about 15 minutes guiding through the glacial icebergs before being transported back towards the jeep land excursion and then finally to home base. - I visited and did this Knik Glacier Tour today, July 12th, 2002...and although it was pleasant outside wearing pants and long sleeves, the jeep driver recommended that I bring along a jacket because he mentioned how chilly it got out on the Knik River boat ride. And he was correct. The cold air rushing at me while heading towards the glacier was quite cold. The jacket certainly came in handy! - Although I'll post a photo of my confirmation email about the trip and where the tour begins...tours depart from this address... * 26326 E Buckshot Drive Palmer, AK 99645 - There were 7 people on my 10am tour including myself. This was a nice, personal experience. Not many people with me at all. At the Knik River's edge...we were all able to spread out and go our own ways. Overall, I appreciated my time exploring Knik Glacier. But...if you gave me the choice of doing only 1 glacial tour in this area situated about 50 - 100 miles east of Anchorage...I'd definitely choose Matanuska Glacier over this Knik Glacier. For those folks who have the time to check out both tours...then I found them each worthwhile and good in their own elements, sights and landscapes. And it's because of these glaciers and being immersed among incredible settings that I find Alaska to be one of the prettiest states in the USA. read more

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Super Cold, but Super Duper Awesome! (Thankfully they had overcoats to put on over our own coats.) We did the AM tour in early August. As part of our "see and touch glaciers" via ground, air and water adventures over the course of 10 days..... this was the see and touch via monster truck and jet boat glacier tour. So... you load up into a deuce and a half army surplus truck. It's a big monster truck. There's no graceful way to get in. They have a regular ladder like you have at home... you climb to the top and then scootch yourself into the truck. There are bench seats on each site of the truck bed. It's open, so you're going to get all kinds of fresh air. It's a few miles from where you load up into the truck to where you then get in the boat to the glacier. The truck crosses / drives partially in/along the river. It felt more adventurous than it probably actually was. Whatever, I was thrilled. Once you get to wherever we were going... we unload... again not so gracefully. Walk a short short way to where the jet boats are. Each boat held 7 people plus the driver. The jet boats were fast and the wind was whipping through our hair. I had a firm grip on my mom in case. I thought maybe we might hit a bump or something and she'd go flying. I don't know why I thought this. Dumb... it was smooth ride! Travis our boat driver took great care of us. I think our driver did the BEST job! He cruised us up along the glacier and the icebergs so we could get really close and snap a ton of pictures. Then we stopped and jumped off the boat for a short trek to a little tent to get some hot cocoa and chocolate and trail mix. We had enough time to explore the little area of the Knik Glacier where we were at. We couldn't go far since we were mostly surrounded by ice or water from what I could see. It was pretty neat though. I liked it. Plus, we had some time to visit with the other folks and the drivers to learn about where they were from, how long they had been in Alaska, etc... Definitely an all ages tour. I would say you have to have some decent mobility to climb the ladder into and out of the truck and to get in/out of the jet boat and to then walk the narrow dirt trail to the coffee/cocoa hut. read more

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Awesome tour. Tom is great. We even stayed the night in his big field. Was quiet and peaceful. The ride in the truck is so cool and the boat ride as well. I just can't say enough about this tour. Just do it!!!! read more

Did a tour with Will and he was great. Did the 60 min tour with him and stopped on a glacier. One of the best experiences I've done!!

This was a definite highlight of our visit to the Wasilla-Palmer area! We had a big group of 27, and Tom and his staff were amazing. Every point in the trip got better and better. The truck ride was so fun, especially crossing the river. Then we moved on to the boats, where the views just got more and more unbelievable as we approached the glacier. When we landed near the glacier, we had an hour to explore and soak in the beauty around us. An unexpected treat was a tent and picnic table set up in a sheltered spot where we were offered coffee, hot chocolate, and a small snack. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting an up close experience with a glacier! read more

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This is absolutely the best tour I've been on! It was interesting, informative, and a whole lotta fun! It's a little strenuous for a lazy, Old lady of 56, but totally worth it and would do it again in a heartbeat. If you are ever in the beautiful State of Alaska, take time and go in this glacial tour. You won't regret it!!!! read more

My uncle came up for two weeks this summer and, while tooling around down Knik Glacier Rd, saw signs for these guys. Signed us up for a tour two days later, and it was the highlight of his trip! As an Alaskan, I've tooled around on a fair number of glaciers. I take all out-of-town guests to Matanuska, I've hiked a few of them in the Portage/Whittier area, but I haven't ever been to Knik, since I didn't realize it was this easy. $125 gets you a 4-mile ride in the back of a military 6-wheeler. We had four water crossings out to the boats - one on the Knik itself, and three through smaller tributaries. Tom wrangled the truck while Randy talked about the area - everything from wind and rain patterns to cool spots to see the Northern Lights and the fish runs this summer. Once we got to the river, the guides loaded our group into two jetboats. We passed floating glacier ice as we zoomed up the river. It was a gorgeous July day, but I was glad I keep a big jacket and hat in the car. Bundle up! Gloves, hat, jacket, the works. You'll regret it if you don't. After navigating the glacial lake so we could take pictures, the guides took us across the lake from the glacier where we could admire the view while taking pictures and sipping hot coffee or hot cocoa at their picnic table. We had maybe half an hour there before heading back - a total of three hours. I was absolutely thrilled by the views, by the guides, by the tour in general - it's a must-do next summer with friends and visitors! read more

This activity is a total blast for all ages. We had seniors and children in our group and everyone thought it was thrilling without being dangerous or physically strenuous. Tom and Randy were both so kind, knowledgeable, helpful, and accommodating. This is a must do activity if you're in the Anchorage area. read more

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Don't think twice about this tour just go. This was the highlight of our trip. The workers were respectful, friendly, and did everything they could to make the tour special. Every time we saw a moose or bald eagle they made sure we got up close in the boat. The glaciers are surreal and pictures don't do it justice. Tom and his team do an amazing job and I would recommend this tour to anyone traveling to Alaska. read more

A great adventure!! Fun for kids and grandparents. My favorite part was driving through the river in the ATV. The guides were very polite and gracious. The scenery was spectacular! I really enjoyed the camp experience when we could just walk around and look at nature's beauty. The owner doesn't advertise for the purpose of keeping his groups small in size. He wants to preserve the quiet and intimacy of the experience. I admire that. read more

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Worth every penny!! We took a monster truck to an airboat which took us up close and personal around the most spectacular glaciers and hiked up a mountain to take in the breathtaking views. Let them know in advance if you want to kayak (on pristine glacier water). You really have to see it to believe it. Oh, and the owner made us sandwiches cause we were starving LOL... Really wonderful! read more

Knik Glacier Tours - This picture really doesn't capture the beauty ;) - Tours Near Me - Palmer, Alaska

My husband and I went into this with low expectations. Why? It just seemed so low-key. Which is good! But we thought it would mean it was "less good." How wrong we were. We decided to do this tour because of a coupon we had. That was the only reason we really went for it. But knowing what I know now - I'd do it again without the coupon! Knik Glacier is run by Tom and Tom. "Alaska's GPS" they said! Both very nice and very informative. But not the yakyakyak like some other tours that never shut up. The river is running low - so we got the adventure version on our tour. Van up the river to a jet boat of half our party. Which involved a river crossing in the van that we all felt was not going to end well! They call it a creek. I call it the Nile. Once we got to the glacier - we had the whole place to ourselves. It was very nice. They had a place to sit, hot drinks, trail mix and conversation if you wanted it. We could wander for an hour on our own or hang around camp. Very relaxed and so refreshing! Our trip back was on the Air Boat. Very cool! But this is where things go bad for us! I forgot my bag at the Glacier! In 38 years I have never left my bag behind. EVER. So this was not good. Wallet, keys, iphone, ID, etc. All sitting outside at the camp. TomTom had a huge tour at 3pm so there was no time to get back up to the glacier and back down to make the tour. We were told the best they could do was bring it back down with the next tour. Around 6pm that night. I was a bit freaked out. But after the realization that things happen for a reason, I was cool with it. 4 hours in the fresh air of alaska wasn't all that bad. At least I didn't have a flight to catch! The Tom's were so thoughtful and brought us a bag of lunch, water, bear-spray and newspapers to read! We enjoyed some fresh snacks on a picnic table on their property (they have a camp ground) and planned for a little hike after the next tour left. But they were delayed an hour! In short, I got my bag back and we spent a few hours talking with one person form the 2nd tour that stayed behind. It turned out to be one of our most enjoyable days in Alaska. The Toms were super nice, super friendly and just totally laid back about everything. I highly recommend this tour for a very low-key visit to a glacier! And no, I didn't use the coupon in the end. How could I!? These guys deserved every penny +! read more

On July 26, 2019 we invested in some of the most spectacular three hours of wilderness viewing from the experts from Knik Glacier Tours. The excursion resulted in a wildlife viewing opportunity from huge all terrain trucks - a ride down to the river boats. The ride up the huge Knik River and back from the face of the glacier was worth the price of admission. Then, the spectacular - "in your face" view of the glacier terminus was amazing. The hour on the glacial moraine and short hike resulted in one of the best Alaskan tours we have had. Thank you Knik Glacier Tour -- Kennedy Family read more

worest experience ever. We drove 6 hrs to get here and then they told us the flight has been canceled because of their scheduling conflicts. They should've called us earlier and told us not to come here. We have to change our entire trip plan because of their mistakes. Very disappointed experience. For future travelers, never book a trip with them unless you want them to mess up your vacation. read more

Amazing tour guides and trip!!! They also provided us with winter jackets, trail mix and hot coco.

Amazing tour of the Alaskan wilderness!!!! Both guides were great and the views were stunning. Highly recommend

I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone going to Alaska. Weeks later, I'm still reeling from the excitement of this part of my trip. First of all, being that close to glaciers is an absolutely humbling experience. The entire experience, from getting across the river in the van, to riding out on the boat, to having some time to walk around a piece of land near the glacier is incredible. Further, Tom and Randy were so knowledgable about the area we were going through, the glaciers, and the animals nearby. Beyond all this, I was so touched by the way they treated my parents, who are older. They're in their mid 60's and they were able to enjoy this excursion. They were kind, gentle, and patient with them. People like them have a special place in my heart. I'm hoping to one day take this tour again and I highly recommend anyone visiting the area to take this trip. It's fantastic. read more

Not only a great experience for visitors, but a must do for local Alaskans. We have taken a number of trips and sent family and friends on Knik Glacier Tours, every visit has been spectacular. Staff is friendly and accommodating and they help make the trip fantastic. Easy day trip from Anchorage or the Mat-Su. Looking forward to our next summer visit! read more

Tom and Randy were exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly guides. Knik Glacier was phenomenal and awe-inspiring on every level. 10/10 Would do this again in a heartbeat! read more

Knik Glacier Tours - Tours Near Me - Palmer, Alaska

We went with a group of 13 in two vans and two boats with the 2 Toms. What great guys. I completely agree with the previous email of two years ago. If you want to go someplace a little different from all the huge tour groups, go to this glacier which is not much traveled and like a "secret glacier", and you won't be disappointed. The hot chocolate was fabulous out in the wilds of Alaska while looking out at the ice before you. The guys are very concerned about the safety of each passenger. This is a must if you want something a little different from the run of the mill type of tour. There are toilet facilities at the office and on the trail near the glacier, so how much more could one want. read more

My wife, 16-year old son and I did the Glacier View ATV Tour on 8/3/17 and had a great time. Our son was able to go solo, which was obviously a huge plus not offered by several other ATV outfits. Maddie was super friendly in getting us scheduled and set up with wet gear. Our guide Aaron gave us easy-to-follow instructions on the ATVs and what to expect. I was a little concerned that the tour would be too tame, but soon discovered that would not be the case - forest trails with muddy and bumpy sections, high-speed dirt flats, fun sand hills, river crossings - all very fun and full of changing conditions. We were out on the trails for 3 hours and covered a lot of ground. We stopped at several points for fantastic views of the Knik Glacier, the river, mountains, etc. All in all one of the top highlights of our 11-day Alaska trip. Highly recommended, especially for first timers. read more

We read good reviews on yelp about Knik glacier tours run by Tom. I called him up before leaving for Alaska just to make sure. Tom spoke with warmth and let me know about the weather conditions as it was the beginning of fall and was raining lightly. He said anyway the seats can be reserved for the tour and if the weather conditions worsen the reservation can be cancelled. I gave my credit card details and confirmed the reservation but it was not charged until we did the tour. We reached the place in the morning itself. Luckily the weather was good. Tom took us on a monster truck and then in a boat to the glacier view point. The glacier pieces where floating in the river where we took the boat. We got off a small land mass and the boats were tied to the land. In a distance we could see the glacier in blue color. Amazing, one of a kind experience. Tom is been living in Alaska for a long time and knows anything and everything about this state. He shared so many stories with us, it was very informative to spend time with him. He made some hot chocolate for us and gave some trail mix to snack on. There was a friendly squirrel at the camp near the glacier who ate nuts right out of my hand. We spent about 1 hour there, enjoyed and clicked pictures. read more

If you are looking for a unique and unforgettable activity while in Alaska, I highly recommend booking a tour with Tom to go out and see the Knik river glacier. We were recommended by a friend to do this tour and boy are we glad we did. The tour consists of a 4 mile (bumpy) drive to the boat and if you see any wildlife on the way, Tom will stop for picture ops. Luckily we saw a moose, which ended up being the only wild moose we saw during our weeklong stay in Alaska. After the drive, you get into a fan boat the takes you out to the glacier for some awesome views. You can't get much closer unless you do a glacier landing which can be more than double what you'll pay for this ride. We were super lucky the day we went because the glacier moved enough for us to go into the lake portion that has been closed up for last 5 years, and we got so close we could almost touch it. After the ride to the glacier, Tom takes you up to a viewing/hiking area to enjoy your time for about 1 hour. He even makes you coffee or hot chocolate while you hike. Overall this was an awesome tour and I highly suggest it!! read more

We loved every minute of our tour with Tom and Lou! Such fantastic guides with great stories! I felt like I was part of a secret club during the adventure. As an earlier posting explained, you take a van ride (more like a safari) through the river to the air boat. Then you ride up the river to the glacier where you are able to hike up a bit and take in the view. Every moment of the 3+ hour tour was exciting and breathtaking! read more

Easily the best part of our trip. Tom and Roger were great guides; the boats and the giant transport van were pretty rockin', and getting up close and personal with the glacier was the most amazing thing I've experienced in Alaska. read more