Nova Alaska Guides
About Us
Nova Alaska Guides is a locally rooted outfitting service dedicated to delivering authentic Alaskan adventures with a personal touch. Whether you’re exploring rugged backcountry, chasing world-class whitewater rafting, or experiencing Alaska’s wild beauty for the first time, their knowledgeable guides focus on safety, stewardship, and creating unforgettable, real-deal experiences in the Last Frontier.
Why Us?
Alaska Nova Guides stand out for their small-group approach, deep local expertise, and genuine passion for Alaska—not just as a destination, but as a way of life. Instead of cookie-cutter trips, they tailor each experience to the people in front of them, giving you more time, more access, and a more meaningful connection to Alaska than larger, one-size-fits-all guide services.
Activities & Tours
Glacier Tours
Nova Alaska Guides’ glacier tours offer an up-close, immersive look at Alaska’s ice-filled wilderness, combining expert interpretation with safe, thoughtfully paced exploration. Guests can expect guided hikes across stunning glaciers, views of deep crevasses and brilliant blue ice, and engaging insights into glacial formation, local wildlife, and the changing Alaskan climate—all led by experienced guides who prioritize both adventure and education.
Helicopter Glacier Hiking Tour - Featuring epic flightseeing, glacier landing and guided hiking, this helicopter glacier hiking tour is the trip of a lifetime!
Helicopter Ice Climbing - Learn to Ice Climb on a glacier!
Glacier Family Tours - Family enjoyment with kids as young as 8 yrs.
White Water Rafting
Nova Alaska Guides’ white water rafting tours deliver an exciting yet approachable way to experience Alaska’s wild rivers. Led by seasoned guides, these trips blend heart-pumping rapids with calm stretches for soaking in mountain views, wildlife sightings, and the raw beauty of the backcountry. With an emphasis on safety, fun, and small groups, each rafting adventure is tailored to create a memorable experience for both first-time rafters and seasoned thrill-seekers alike.
Reviews
“This is by far the coolest thing we have ever experienced. We hiked the Matanuska glacier! It was majestic and breathtaking! We had so much fun! And for those who know me well and were worried about my clutziness, I never tripped once!!! NOVA Alaska Guides was incredible! If you want to do something fun and adventurous in Alaska definitely book with them!”
“I was extremely nervous to raft Six Mile Creek yesterday after having a bad experience in another state. I was so impressed with the staff and they all made me feel at ease”
Helicopter Tours
Nova Alaska Guides’ newest Helicopter Adventures elevate exploration by combining scenic flightseeing with glacier trekking and stand-up paddle boarding in remote, untouched wilderness. Guests soar over dramatic icefields and mountains before landing near pristine glaciers and crystal-clear glacial lakes, where they can trek across ancient ice and paddle through stunning alpine waters. This unique experience blends high-adrenaline adventure with peaceful moments in extraordinary settings, offering an unforgettable way to experience Alaska from the air, on the ice, and on the water.
