Snowshoe Hike to Castner Glacier Ice Cave

Overview

Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime, family friendly experience as we guide you inside Castner Ice Cave in the heart of one of Alaska's famed glaciers! We will drive from Fairbanks, passing open tundra with herds of caribou, the Trans-Alaskan pipeline, and on clear days we can see the stunning Alaska Mountain Range.

Once we arrive at the glacier area we will gear up with snowshoes or ice cleats for your boots before heading out on a guided 1.5 mile hike to the Ice Cave!

We will learn about the history of glaciers in Alaska, geology, local history, and much more as we embark out to an ice cave so large that we can all walk inside! This will no doubt be an adventure to bring home and tell your friends and family about.

Licensed by Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior permit #2025-00551

City: Fairbanks

Thu 10 Apr

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Starting at $200.00

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Thu 10 Apr

Starting at $200.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

Ice Cleats

Trekking Poles

Snacks

Air-conditioned vehicle

Snowshoes (optional)

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Fairbanks

Our starting point is in Fairbanks, AK. Travel south for the journey to the Ice Cave.

Delta Junction

Quick Pit Stop for restroom and snacks. This is also the final junction for the great AlCan highway where you will learn about the history and storied highway.

North Pole

Keep an eye out for Santa Claus' year-round home, where the elves stay busy preparing for Christmas! You'll see festive decorations, candy cane streetlights, and maybe even catch a glimpse of Santa’s workshop as we drive by.

Fairbanks

Sit back and relax while taking in the final views of Alaska’s stunning landscapes. We’ll return to our starting point, with convenient drop-offs available at your hotel or the original meeting location.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (3)

brittanyfG3700KT

Mar 2025

Kody is an awesome guide and makes things fun and interesting! ! He picked us up and dropped us off right on time. The ice cave was so beautiful. Definitely a must see.

SorinaAndrada_M

Mar 2025

A really great tour, one of the best I had! I totally recommend! The landscape on the way to get there is wonderful, you get the perfect views and the glacier.. is Amazing! Totally worth to be there. Also the guide, Kody is a great person, very nice and helpful and he explained me everything I needed to know. Got some of the best pictures and for sure an experience for a lifetime!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you so much, we love to hear you enjoyed it so much! Always incredible being up close to a glacier

Samantha_Y

Mar 2025

Our tour guide Kody was very nice and informative, helped us took a lot of great photos, excellent experience!!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you Samantha! We appreciate you coming along!