Paddle between icebergs and hike along Nizina Glacier in 4 days
4 days
7-8 people
Food, group gear, crampons
Explore Nizina Glacier on a private 4-day basecamp trip that combines packrafting and hiking along the glacier’s edge. Plan for a moderate adventure in a dynamic mountain environment.
You must be in McCarthy the day before the trip for a guide orientation and arrive no later than 6pm. Routes and timing can change due to weather and conditions and may involve additional fees; clarify any potential extra costs with Greetwell before booking. Gratuities are not included.
Cancel before 60 days: 100% refund of deposit. Cancel 30–60 days: no refund of deposit. Balance due 30 days before start and is final; no refunds for cancellations within 30 days of start.
Complete a Trip Application for everyone in your party, and sign the Recreational Activities Participant Agreement (RAPA). Minors also must complete the RAPA before participating.
Plan to pay your final balance about 30 days before the trip starts.
Your guide provides all food, group gear (bear canisters, cookware, and fuel), and crampons. A shared tent may be available, but you may prefer to bring your own if you can.
The guides here clearly make all the difference. Reviewers consistently praise staff by name—Benjamin, Caroline, Stella, Pat, Roy, and many others—for their knowledge, professionalism, and genuine care. Whether it's someone helping a 75-year-old hiker manage the heat, bringing hot coffee to guests on a chilly glacier, or extending a tour when timing didn't match expectations, the personal attention stands out. The operation offers everything from Kennecott Mill tours to multi-day wilderness adventures, glacier hikes, ice cave explorations, and rafting trips. The experiences range from accessible half-day outings to seriously challenging multi-day treks that reviewers describe as "not for the faint of heart." Guests appreciate that guides adapt to their group's needs and abilities while keeping safety front and center. The mill tours get special mention for being both informative and entertaining, with access to restricted areas you can't see on your own. People leave with what one reviewer perfectly called "core memories"—the kind of Alaskan adventure that feels both thrilling and remarkably well-supported.
We took a private ice cave tour with St. Elias Alpine Guides, the guide was professional. The ice cave was gorgeous. Please choose them if you want to get some adventure there!
Roy Ma
October 18, 2025
We took a private ice cave tour with St. Elias Alpine Guides, the guide was professional. The ice cave was gorgeous. Please choose them if you want to get some adventure there!
Roy Ma
October 18, 2025