Adventurous all day trips

Full Day Guided Hiking Trips

  • Guided Hike in Hatcher Pass

    Tundra Adventure (small group trip)

    7-8 hours, challenging

    Max group size: 5 guests

    Lunch included

    Our local guides love teaching hikers about flowers, fauna, berries and the geological history of the Matanuska Valley. Our Tundra Adventure is perfect adventure for hikers who like to get off the beaten path and are interested in more backcountry experience.

    $219 per person

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  • A hiker overlooking Independence Mine and Hatcher Pass on a private hiking trip

    Full Day Private Guide

    7-8 hours, mellow, moderate and challenging options available

    Max group size: varies

    Lunch included

    Want a completely personalized experience? Our private guide service is perfect for visitors who want the most flexibility. We can spend a full day hiking or develop an itinerary specific to your interests.

    Starting at $875 per group

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“I reached out to Revel prior to heading to Alaska to stay with friends. I am so happy I did! The high expectations I had were blown out of the water and they were a huge part of that. I got to hike Matanuska Peak and they happily arranged a last minute hike for me to Reed Lakes. Kierre and Emily were so amazing! I am so happy I got to see such special parts of Alaska and I learned so much. I can not recommend them enough and will for sure reach out to them again.” - Kristen

“Great 6 hours hike with Kierre and Emily! It was the first time I went off-trail - exciting! My guiding team did an absolutely fantastic job, I felt very comfortable and safe and enjoyed every moment of our trip! My dream now is to come back next year and do with the team a few days thing to a higher spot) Definitely recommend the Revel Treks and Tours to all who likes hiking!👍👌” - Larissa

Three women hiking in the Talkeetna mountains, views of the Chugach mountains in the distance

Explore Palmer, Alaska on a Full Day Guided Hike:

Palmer offers incredible outdoor access for hikers, history lovers, and more. Sitting between two mountain ranges, our full day guided trips provide a chance to immerse yourself in local Alaska life and get off the beaten path. Our full day, Tundra Adventure hike is best suited for guests who have hiking experience or are moderately active.  Our private trips offer more flexibility.

What to expect:

  • Knowledgeable guides who are excited to share what they know and continue to learn about local flora, fauna, geology, and history of the area.

  • Small group size (5 people or less) to ensure a personalized and immersive experience.

  • Access to scenic destinations with opportunities to discuss wildlife habitat.

  • Our full day hikes generally range from 2,000’-4,000’ of elevation gain/loss with a hiking distance of 5-8 miles. Our full day hiking trips are considered moderate to challenging for most.

Our experienced, local guides will lead you through boreal forest to alpine tundra at a leisurely pace. From there (weather pending) we have incredible views of the Matanuska Valley and surrounding mountains. Our full day trips may include both trail and off-trail trail travel. Each adventure offers insight into Alaska’s dynamic landscapes and provides a glimpse of local life.  

Who Should Join Our Full Day Hikes?

If you’re a traveler who wants to explore scenic destinations, get off the beaten path, and access more backcountry destinations- a guided full day hike is for you. 

What we bring:

  • A tasty picnic lunch, snacks and water - Alaska style. We can accommodate most dietary preferences. Be sure to let us know during the reservation process.

  • Trekking poles, gaiters and extra gear.

  • First aid kit and a wilderness first responder trained guide.

  • Emergency communication device.

Revel is permitted and insured to lead trips on Mat-Su Borough trails, within several Alaska State Park units, on State of Alaska Land and more. If you don’t see a specific location listed - just ask us!

Hiker nears the summit of Government Peak
Woman stops to view the Knik River from Lazy Mountain
Hiker crosses a small creek in Hatcher Pass

Some of our favorite full day hike locations:

Matanuska Peak/Bowl Hike

Just 10-minutes outside of downtown Palmer, the Matanuska Peak trail offers incredible views of Palmer, the Chugach Mountains and the Talkeetna Mountains. Hikers will climb about 2,500’ before reaching what locals call “The Bowl”. This is where the adventure really begins. From the bowl, we have a variety of peaks and ridges to choose from. Your local guide will lead the way, traversing the tundra before meandering back to the trailhead. The Tundra Adventure (small group trip) is not designed to reach the Matanuska Peak summit. If you’re looking for Matanuska Peak climb, this is possible with a private day trip.

Lazy Mountain Hike

Don’t be fooled by the name. This challenging hike is a steep 3,000’ climb up Lazy Mountain. Hikers have a couple options for the route, with variations in length and steepness. Once at the peak we can view the Matanuska River, Pioneer Peak, Matanuska Peak and other prominent features, weather pending.

Hatcher Pass Hike

Hatcher Pass offers a variety of trail and off-trail hiking destinations. Most of our hikes in Hatcher Pass are moderate climbs above treeline. The beauty of climbing above the trees is (weather pending) the non-stop views of scenic landscapes, alpine tundra and Talkeetna mountains. Hikes in Hatcher Pass offer opportunities to find alpine lakes, old mines and more.

Don’t hesitate to contact us with questions.