Ride glacier country by snowmobile with expert guides, full gear, and a light lunch
5-5.5hrs
Guide, gear, light lunch
Ride your own snowmobile through glacier-carved valleys and across frozen lakes near Girdwood. Guides provide full gear, safety instruction, and local insight on a backcountry adventure.
Drivers must be 16+ with a license or permit; combined driver and passenger weight under 350 lbs. Passengers must be at least 48 inches tall and participants must speak and understand English. This is physically demanding; those with back or neck issues or who are pregnant should consult a physician.
Cancel 30 or more days before your tour for a 95% refund. Cancel 30–11 days before for a 50% refund. No refund within 10 days. A $50 rebooking fee applies for tours rebooked within 7 days of the tour date.
1000 Arlberg Ave., Girdwood AK 99587
This family-run operation delivers what reviewers are calling "epic" and "experience of a lifetime" adventures on jet skis to glaciers in Blackstone Bay. The guides get consistently glowing mentions, with Alex, Bryce, and Mark earning special praise for being knowledgeable, personable, and skilled photographers who capture incredible moments for guests. The tour hits multiple highlights: getting up close to massive glaciers, riding through waterfall spray, touching icebergs, and spotting marine wildlife like Dall's porpoises. The wetsuits keep everyone warm despite the cold conditions, and the small group size allows for personalized attention. What makes this stand out is the unique perspective of being so close to the water on a jet ski compared to traditional boat tours. Guides know when to push the speed for thrills and when to slow down for glacier calving opportunities. One guest mentioned wishing for slower pacing in some scenic areas, though they acknowledged that's more suited to boat tours. The consensus is clear: this is a must-do adventure that locals and repeat Alaska visitors rank as their absolute favorite experience.
We had such a great time jet skiing with Alaska Wild Guides. We were a little bit scared at first, but Jacob was an awesome guide and eased our worries. From standing on floating glaciers, to swimming in the glacier waters, Jacob made sure everyone was safe and even took some epic pictures of us. 10/10 recommend, and will definitely be coming back!
Jamie Dacumos
July 7, 2026
We had such a great time jet skiing with Alaska Wild Guides. We were a little bit scared at first, but Jacob was an awesome guide and eased our worries. From standing on floating glaciers, to swimming in the glacier waters, Jacob made sure everyone was safe and even took some epic pictures of us. 10/10 recommend, and will definitely be coming back!
Jamie Dacumos
July 7, 2026
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