Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion

Overview

The Matanuska Glacier is the largest and most magnificent glacier in Alaska with road access. We will drive you to within about 1/2 mile of the face of the glacier, where we'll start our hike. We'll be hiking on the glacier for between an hour and a half and two hours, and walk about 2 miles. There is very little elevation change, and the hike difficulty is rated as moderate.

The glacier is a little over a two-hour drive from Anchorage. We will stop about half way there for a restroom break, where you will also have the opportunity to purchase coffee and snacks. Sandwiches and bottled water are provided for lunch, which we will eat after leaving the glacier. You will have the opportunity to inform us of any food allergies or preferences before we purchase lunch.

City: Anchorage

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $339.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $339.00

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What's Included

Available at our half-way stop in the morning.

Use of Microspikes for traction while on the glacier.

Pictures from your guide. Any photos we take will be made available to you free of charge.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Matanuska Glacier

Along the 2 hour drive to the Glacier, bear, moose, owls, eagles, foxes and porcupines are all possible to see. And along the way there are also many beautiful panoramic pictures to take.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (29)

Chris_C

Dec 2022

Booked this trip to celebrate a retirement with co-workers. Ryan was a great host He arrived on time to pick-up our group at the hotel, was very clear on what to expect during the 8 hour trip, and our group enjoyed the conversation with him to make the 2 hour drive to Matanuska more interesting. The glacier experience it self was amazing. Highly recommended and worth the price of admission if you can make the time commitment work when you are in Anchorage.

Alejandro_O

Oct 2022

I want to begin by thanking our guide Ryan personally for the wonderful experience during our glacier visit. He made me feel like family, and his vast knowledge of Alaska glaciers is remarkable. I have nothing but praise. Thank you again for visiting Alaska soon.

hpp321

Oct 2022

The walk on the Matanuska glacier was great. The view cannot be described in words. Ryan from Tentcity is an excellent tour guide and very helpful. He takes only small groups. The tour guide on the glacier was Chris and he too was excellent, helpful and knowledgeable.