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Visitors Guide

Come experience Alaska with us! View Mat-Su Valley's Visitor Guide. More Info

Tour Itinerary ideas

This itinerary is suitable for individuals and small to medium groups. For larger group sizes of 40 or more, please contact us for… More Info

Dining

Choose from fine dining to down home cafes and everything in between. Many of these restaurants use ingredients grown locally right here in… More Info

Contact Us

The Mat-su CVB prides itself in assisting visitors, residents and members with questions relating to tourism in the area and the community.… More Info

Group Tours

Snowmobiling tour at PetersvilleAlaska's natural beauty coupled with exciting activities and unique attractions makes this state one of the most desired vacation destinations. The Mat-Su Valley offers everything from glaciers, mountains and wildlife viewing opportunities and deluxe, affordable accommodations.

 

Mat-Su Alaska Group Tours

For tour operators who are looking for that unique experience, the Mat-Su Valley has you covered! Where else can you learn about pre-historical arctic animals called musk ox raised for their fine underwool? Or take a dog sled ride led by an Iditarod musher? Better yet embark on a flightseeing trip to see North American's tallest peak, Mt. McKinley, with an option to land on one of its glaciers? All this and more can be found in Alaska's Mat-Su Valley.

For assistance in building itineraries or to request images for brochures contact Casey Ressler, Communications and Marketing Manager, casey@alaskavisit.com.

The Mat-Su Convention and Visitors Bureau is a proud member of the:
National Tour Association (NTA)
Travel Industry Association of America (TIA)
Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA)

 

Mat-Su Alaska (Talkeetna, Palmer, Wasilla): Travel Agents

Travel agents play an important role in assisting travelers with booking their vacation package. For clients who want to see Alaska by land, make sure to request a travel agent packet filled with trip planning tools for the Mat-Su Valley. We offer activities galore - hiking, biking, glacier trekking, flightseeing, fishing and more! We can recommend activities suitable for families with children as well as those for the more mature adults.

If you have any specific requests for information, please fill out the Request for Information form.

Travel professionals are also taking note of the Alaska Certified Expert (ACE) Program. For more information about this certification program, visit The Alaska Travel Industry Association website at http://www.travelalaska.com/trade/index.aspx for details.

Video Photo Tour

Video Photo Tour

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Social Media

Social Media

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Helpful resources

Helpful resources

So you're planning a trip to Alaska and need some help getting started. You've come to the right place! More Info

Maps and more

Maps and more

Find Alaska Highway maps and mileage chart for distances between destination points within the Mat-Su… More Info

Great outdoors

Great outdoors

Discover more about boating, rafting, fishing, flightseeing and how to get into the backcountry of… More Info

Denali Flightseeing

Denali Flightseeing

Alaska's majestic scenery appears magnified from a Cessna window and the vantage point makes for good… More Info

glaciers

glaciers

You can see a glacier just about anywhere in Alaska. But in the Mat-Su Valley, you can actually get out… More Info

Alaska Rafting

Alaska Rafting

Uncover hidden jewels only accessible by boat. Hover in rapids through canyons, see glaciers calve fall… More Info

Dining in Mat-Su

Dining in Mat-Su

Fine dining to cafes and everything in between. Don't be surprised if your portions are Alaska-sized.… More Info

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Yahoo Mat-Su! Where Alaska comes to play

The Mat-Su Valley is your place for adventure. From flightseeing Mount McKinley to rafting the Matanuska River, excitement is right around every corner. Spectacular views abound, from mountains to glaciers to wildlife. Conveniently located 35 miles north of Anchorage, your Alaska experience begins when you get to the Mat-Su Valley. Spend a day exploring Hatcher Pass, test your luck fishing or take advantage of the bountiful hiking. The Mat-Su Valley - where Alaska comes to play!



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