Plan Your Trip

Our tools make planning a trip to the Mat-Su Valley in Alaska easy! We’ve compiled several itineraries to give you a helpful starting point. You can either follow them by the book or pick and choose what looks best to you! Alaska is a vast state, and while a trip to The Last Frontier might seem like a challenge to some, with our tools it needn’t be,

The Mat-Su Valley hosts events all year. Catch the legendary Iditarod Dog Sled Race in March, the Alaska State Fair in late summer, or Talkeetna’s Winterfest throughout December. As these events are pretty popular, we recommend planning your trip ahead of time to make sure you find your ideal hotel!

Unsure where to start? Our multi-day vacation itineraries are designed to pack a lot in a small space of time. The 3-Night Mat-Su Base Camp tour includes Denali, glacier treks, whitewater rafting, fishing, and more! Up the ante on our 5-Night tour and experience the Matanuska glacier, Talkeetna, the history of gold mining, and even a helicopter ride! 

Planning a getaway with your girls? The Mat-Su Valley offers a quiet kind of luxury—morning sauna sessions, unhurried breakfasts, and long afternoons at the spa. And if you’re feeling up for it, trade your robe for waders and try your hand at salmon fishing, or take a scenic hike before settling in with a drink and a view of the mountains. If food is more your thing, try our remote gourmet retreat, where a 50-minute flight will take you to chef Kirsten Dixon’s lodge. Here you’ll learn some trade secrets using local ingredients, the day's catch, fine wines, and more! 

Our Cultural and Heritage itineraries offer a deeper look at the Mat-Su Valley’s agricultural roots and Alaska Native history. Visit historic dog sled trails, explore former mining sites, and get a clearer sense of how people have lived and worked in this region across generations.

Exploring the Mat-Su Valley gets a lot easier with the right tools. Our itineraries and guides are designed to help you navigate Alaska’s landscapes without the guesswork.

Mat-Su Valley Visitor Guide

You can request a free Visitor Guide, download a digital version of the guide or use these pages to view sample Mat-Su itineraries, find businesses that offer services you’ll need in Alaska and much more.